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Last Update Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Barnett resigns ahead of election result certification by county clerk

Josephine County Commissioner Chris Barnett resigned on Monday and posted a video saying he has decided to “conclude my service” as a commissioner.

However, he left the door open for a possible future run for elected office.

“You may see me on another ballot soon,” Barnett wrote on his Facebook page Monday morning.

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Library patrons celebrate Dolly
Volunteers with the Greater Grants Pass Rotary Club passed out about 150 free books to children at the four Josephine Community Library branches on Saturday as part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. Read More »

Josephine County defamation lawsuit against former Republican chair moves forward
A judge on Monday allowed a defamation lawsuit against the former chair of the Josephine County Republican Party to move forward. Read More »

Monday, January 26th, 2026
Josephine County Commissioner Barnett posts resignation video
Children receive hundreds of free books
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
West files to run for his old seat on JoCo Board of Commissioners
Inspiring mentors for youth (COMMUNITY BUILDER)
Medford Main Street will go back to how it was — at a cost of $1 million
Central Point City Council votes to hike water rates by 20% or more
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Long-vacant Junction Inn going up for auction
Phoenix mayor trying to keep city from being a 'food desert'
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
West splits defamation lawsuit to pursue his critics separately
Jackson library board taking steps to let director go in wake of Talent controversy
Grants Pass task force will examine challenges facing small businesses
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
GP City Council could scale back proposed staff raises
Ashland hopes to boost accessory dwelling units with free plan program
Appeals court case of former commissioner v. county clerk scheduled
Patient of Talent therapist alleges professional malpractice for relationship
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Petition to compel Smith to fill board vacancy dismissed
A salute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grants Pass metal recycler is subject of pollution lawsuit
Monday, January 19th, 2026
MLK Day celebration: Maintaining hope in the midst of hopelessness
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Grants Pass councilor made major changes to documents
DA sides with Courier in public records appeal
Grants Pass High upsizes its auto program
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Jackson DA says man won't be prosecuted for viewing videos of naked children at Talent library
Interim leader fills Josephine emergency management role
The jury's still out on what the future holds for Medford's historic federal courthouse
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Pro soccer league says it wants a stadium in Medford
Disc golf keeps spinning at local parks — even in chilly, damp winter months
Tension high as sparks fly between Barnett, Smith and their supporters
Martin Luther King Day events set in Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Fight over Ashland City Hall takes new twist
Former Grants Pass employee pleads guilty in pornography case
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Sen. Merkley at town hall: 'Trump has the brain of a pure authoritarian'
An exclusive interview with Josephine Commissioner Ron Smith
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Sen. Merkley: Trump 'has the brain of a pure authoritarian.'