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Last Update Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Josephine, Jackson lead state in illegal marijuana busts

Law enforcement teams in Josephine and Jackson counties continue to lead the state in illegal marijuana busts.

Updated numbers from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission rank two Josephine County ZIP codes and one Jackson County ZIP code as the areas in the state with the highest number of reported incidents related to illegal marijuana from April 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2025.

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Oh, deer. Ashlanders face aggressive critters.
ASHLAND — In lieu of more drastic steps, city officials are hoping to solve an age-old problem by encouraging people to make it uncomfortable for deer to live within Ashland’s city limits. Read More »

Courthouse, Prospect Hotel — both historic Jackson properties — have been in the news
MEDFORD — Two historic properties in Jackson County were in the news this week, one in Medford and one close to Crater Lake. Read More »

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
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Retroactive federal funding coming to Oregon counties
Jacksonville's Lunar New Year festival welcomes in the Year of the Fire Horse
Fugitive shot by Josephine County deputy gets 2 1/2 years in prison
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Year of the Fire Horse welcomed in Jacksonville Lunar New Year celebration
Fugitive shot by sheriff's deputy sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
Two Ashland High School students killed, three injured in car crash
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Evergreen gives $100K for YMCA pool repairs
Rafter found alive after 4 icy days in the Kalmiopsis
Friday, February 20th, 2026
New commissioners react to their appointment and the road ahead
Kids raising kids at local school
Skiers flock to reopened Mt. Ashland as snow eases drought fears