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Last Update Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

Driver in fatal Williams Highway crash charged with manslaughter

A 21-year-old man from Grants Pass has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in connection with a rollover crash near Murphy that killed another man.

Alexander Ray Yager also is charged with DUII in Josephine County Circuit Court, where he was arraigned Tuesday and ordered held by Judge Brandon S. Thueson on $500,000 bail pending trial. Read More »

Attempted murder plea stemming from GP shooting draws 9-year sentence
The second of four people accused of participating in a shooting at a Grants Pass apartment complex on Rogue River Highway was sentenced on Monday to nine years in prison. Read More »

Rogue River fire district levy rate increase passing
The Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District looks like it has secured a new five-year property tax, with initial election results leaving Fire Chief Mike Hammond "cautiously optimistic." Read More »

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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Strong winds expected to hit tonight, weather forecasters say

2025-26 enrollment now open for revived Josephine County 4-H

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