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Last Update Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Petition to compel Smith to fill board vacancy dismissed

A judge has thrown out a petition that sought to force Josephine County Commissioner Ron Smith to participate in filling a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners.

Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Bain dismissed the petition on Thursday, according to court records, which now list the case as closed.

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A salute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
At the fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day community gathering at Grants Pass High School on Saturday, speaker Taylor Stewart urged the audience to keep hope, even in the midst of hopelessness in the world. Read More »

Grants Pass metal recycler is subject of pollution lawsuit
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Medford is accusing a Grants Pass recycling company of polluting local waterways for almost five years. Read More »

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.'
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Vacancy board meeting must wait for recall to be certified
Grants Pass considers new use for park's fly fishing pond
Marsh will try for reelection to Oregon House
$68K stopped check at heart of years-long dispute that culminates in county lawsuit
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Officials to convene on Blech, Barnett vacancies
Historic Riverside Park cottage could be used for vacation rental
Neurosurgery clinic in Medford sued over patient data breach
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Grants Pass City Council tightens municipal rules on flammable items
Whooping cough cases in Southern Oregon rose sharply in '25
Jackson County library board OKs spending up to $10,000 to examine incident in Talent
Barnett and Smith clash in wake of Barnett's pending ouster by voters
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
BARNETT RECALLED
3 Mt. Ashland lifts back in action today
Religious rights group is asking Supreme Court to intervene in Medford lawsuit
Man who called Ashland police chief a 'fascist' at council meeting sues the city
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Jackson County library director placed on leave
Volunteers keep their eagle eyes peeled during annual Audubon Society bird count
General manager is leaving Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Recall election ballots are due today in Josephine County
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Volunteers keep an eagle eye during annual Audubon bird count