Former city of Grants Pass Human Resources Director Mandy Hayes is receiving $100,000 after settling a discrimination and hostile work environment claim she made amid controversy over a secretive proposal to give her a raise of nearly $30,000 and City Manager Aaron Cubic a raise of more than $40,000.

She originally asked for a $275,000 settlement before signing a severance agreement on April 16 with the $100,000 payout.

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.

OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson's long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals and three chances to win the title.

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $606,815 this week to nonprofit organizations, including five in Josephine County and 10 in Jackon County.

Nonprofits in seven Southern and Central Oregon counties are able to apply for the grants of up to $10,000 twice per year.

Many charities are facing rising inflation and more need among residents, according to the Roseburg-based foundation.

Who was the inspiration for the character of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies?

If you answered Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, you might have won some money at a recent Wednesday Trivia Night at Wild River Pub in Grants Pass.

Trivia night regular Cheryl Claar did not have the answer, but was familiar with the legendary guitarist's rock and roll lifestyle.

"Is he still alive?" Claar said, of Richards. (For the record, he is.)