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Last Update Monday, August 10th, 2026

Body of missing Rogue River rafter found

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office believes it has found and recovered the body of a rafter who was swept underwater in a rapid on the lower Rogue River last week.

The sheriff's office announced the results of the recovery mission on Monday following the disappearance of Reid Litwack, 65, on Aug. 4.

Litwack was from Indiana, according to friends and television stations in that state.

Firefighters control blaze on edge of Cave Junction
Illinois Valley Fire District Chief John Holmes is thanking everyone from area firefighters to a grocery store for helping during a battle against a blaze that started Sunday on the western edge of Cave Junction. Read More »

Josephine County Jail levy subject of upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is set to discuss a levy to support the county's adult jail at a meeting Wednesday. Read More »

Sunday, August 9th, 2026

Police: Man pointed gun at officers before they opened fire

Sense of community continues to grow at Parker's Place Village

Medford school district settles discrimination suit involving young student who has autism

Local developer Ward to receive Louis F. Schultz Jr. service award

Friday, August 7th, 2026

Woodrat Fire reaches 282 acres, prompts evacuation of Buncom

8 men arrested on felony charges during child exploitation sweep

Mexican national pleads guilty to illegally owning guns, lying on federal gun form

Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Grants Pass School District to seek $10.9M grant-matching bond