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Last Update Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
City's projected budget shortfall: Nearly $2 million

A budget deficit projected at just over $1 million is now $2 million, Grants Pass City Manager Aaron Cubic told the City Council on Monday.

The deficit will be much worse without the public safety levy, which voters rejected in the Nov. 3 election and which was the subject of Monday's council workshop. The levy raises about $6 million, roughly a quarter of the Public Safety budget next year of $26.3 million. Read More »

Conflict between homeless campers and city police is not going away
The treatment of homeless people in Grants Pass befuddles Stephanie West. Read More »

Another week, another record as county hits new COVID-19 highs
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Josephine County reported last week by the Oregon Health Authority more than doubled compared to the previous week and is threatening to overwhelm the local health care system. Read More »

No surprises as clerk certifies local election results
Josephine County Clerk Rhiannon Henkels has certified the Nov. 3 local election results and posted the vote counts online and to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office. Read More »

Monday, November 23rd, 2020
With 42 new cases, Josephine County public health director says "our health care system is definitely being stretched."
At Riverside Park, conflict between homeless campers and police is not going away
Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Temporary homeless shelter could be open in Grants Pass by the new year
RCC labs allow for hands-on learning
For Oregon, 2020 brought a wildfire year like no other
Irwin family nonprofit makes $100,000 gift to Wildlife Images
Friday, November 20th, 2020
COVID-19 cases surging in Josephine County
Library helps Wolf Creek students connect
DA declines to file charges in attack against Daily Courier journalist
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
COVID-19 hitting 3 local schools
Local businesses brace for the freeze
Council considers temporary restrooms at tent camp
Board OKs resolution fighting governor's restrictions
Don't expect local officers at the door enforcing restrictions
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Commissioners fighting governor's freeze
Water testing will determine if wildfires left toxins behind in Rogue
Judge orders city to turn over more documents in Copeland lawsuit
Grants Pass High students won't return until February
Happy Camp Road won't be opening anytime soon, officials say
Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
Experiment in drug decriminalization offers hope — and poses risks
Trump backers dispute election results
Councilors put Dollar Mountain plan on hold until costs can be fully detailed
Teachers raise concerns about Three Rivers' social media proposal
Monday, November 16th, 2020
No one's conceding: Trump supporters rally again behind the president
High wind advisory in effect for the region Tuesday
Sunday, November 15th, 2020
City's emerald gem receives historic honor
Local business owners bristle as 'freeze' limitations return Wednesday
2 COVID-19 cases at Allen Dale, but school stays open
Friday, November 13th, 2020
New weapon in fight against illegal pot
Putting new CPR training to good use
Charges against man accused of kidnapping attempt at park are dismissed
System failure ends RCC's ties with software firm
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
Scaled-back Veterans Day ceremony goes on
Woman who died in state psychiatric hospital laid to rest in Grants Pass
Latest COVID-19 surge breaking infection records across the US
Product-testing for Dutch Bros breakfast items is underway in GP
Virus outbreak hit a Slater Fire command team as crews were being reduced
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020
A proud Marine, he served during 3 wars over 25 years
Campers given 24-hour notice at Riverside Park
County undergoes leadership transition process
Grants Pass schools may be weeks away from reopening doors
Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
Spike in COVID-19 cases at jail helps fuel county's new outbreak
Young Marines gift flag to Rogue River VFW
Code changes could allow for establishment of downtown homeless shelter
Pro-Trump demonstrators in Grants Pass decry role of mail-in votes, media
County's voter turnout was low for Oregon, high for the nation
Monday, November 9th, 2020
Pro-Trump demonstrators in Grants Pass decry role of media, mail-in votes in election
Members of prison gang busted on racketeering, robbery and weapons charges
Names of victims released in last week's double homicide near Wimer
Stars and Stripes from Young Marines now flying over Rogue River VFW