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Last Update Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Strapped Jackson County fire district rejects a levy, for now

A financially troubled fire district in Jackson County is resisting a call by constituents to raise taxes. You read that right.

Tuesday’s agenda of the Jackson County Fire District 5 Board of Directors included the potential to add a temporary property tax levy of one- to five-years to the May 19 primary ballot.

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New teen center coming
With the Grants Pass Boys & Girls Club teen center bursting at the seams, middle and high school students said they’re looking forward to moving into a new building that will offer more space. Read More »

Josephine approves fee hike at Kerby transfer station
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a proposal meant to end years of unprofitable operations at the Kerby Transfer Station without increasing illegal dumping, a problem that has plagued the area for decades. Read More »

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Last-minute hopefuls for county offices emerge as filing window closes for primary
Grants Pass, Josephine County land $3.5million in state funds
Transformation from casino to church complete for River Valley congregation
Eagle Point man suing Walmart over hoverboard that inquiry says caught fire
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Legislature sending SOU a $15 million bailout
Lots to do at annual Girls Rock! fair in Grants Pass
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Lots to do at annual Girls Rock! fair in Grants Pass
Police: Bank robber made threats with pink Taser
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Josephine, Jackson lead state in illegal marijuana busts
Oh, deer. Ashlanders face aggressive critters.
Courthouse, Prospect Hotel — both historic Jackson properties — have been in the news
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Pawsitive K-9 fugitive back in court with $2 million bail
43rd Academic Masters celebrates top high school students in competition
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Work on Owl Plaza project begins this week in downtown Grants Pass
Grants Pass cracks down on motorcycles on Dollar Mountain with hefty fine
Court of Appeals hears arguments in ousted county commissioner's suit against clerk
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
An old library opt-out case comes back to new Josephine County commissioners
After arson, La Clinica hits the road with new mobile medical, dental clinic
Officials from Grants Pass, Josephine County mending their relationship
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Grants Pass starting over on city pay raise issue
A riveting project as students learn about airplanes by working on one
Josephine County Animal Shelter levy on ballot with nickel raise requested
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Voters to have say on proposed tax increase for Josephine County Animal Shelter
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Making a place to connect (COMMUNITY BUILDER)
Third Democrat files for Golden's Senate seat
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Real estate agent linked to sale of illegal pot grow land pleads guilty
Getting ready for school
Newly reconstituted Josephine board of commissioners finds business backlog
Retired Ashland architect honored for bringing expertise to bear on homelessness and housing
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
District attorney's office says police shooting on Grants Pass Parkway bridge was justified
Judge lets John West defamation suit move forward
Tour meant to spark new business
Medford wants firm estimate for baseball stadium
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Jury awards $7 million to developer over Talent blocking its subdivision
ACCESS, Jackson's advocate for poor, has new executive director