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Last Update Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Ashland votes $15k to aid Newport in its fight against ICE detention facility there

ASHLAND — The city of Ashland is giving Newport $15,000 to help the town in its legal fight against the federal government, which was planning to build an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in the small coastal community.

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Josephine finance director leaving as budgeting begins
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday is asking a former finance director to carry the county through to the end of its annual budget process after Finance Director Ruth Nelson announced she is leaving the county this month. Read More »

Rural Metro welcomes Kathmandu fire chief as he visits local stations from Nepal
MERLIN — The city of Kathmandu in Nepal may be 21 times the size of Grants Pass and more than 7,000 miles away, but the firefighters who serve both communities say they have a lot in common. Read More »

Rogue Valley Transit levy among questions up for vote in Jackson County
The Rogue Valley Transportation District, which provides bus services throughout Jackson County, is asking voters to renew a property tax levy in hopes of restoring services cut in 2025. Read More »

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Asante plans job cuts as money problems continue
SOU advised to chop even more majors to save money
140 trek on Norwegian Foot March; Medford to Ashland (and back)
MAGICAL IN MERLIN
Monday, May 4th, 2026
From Medford to Ashland (and back), Norwegian Foot March is an 18.6-mile slog
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Josephine treasurer faces two contenders
Finding the lost in Phoenix
Three Rivers district to decide future of school health centers with new state rules coming
Democrats vie in primary for state senate seat for most of Jackson County
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Mercy Flights opens Ashland base
Josephine County clerk faces two challengers for job
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Jackson County administrator earns positive job reviews
Economy top issue at Josephine County Position 2 candidate forum
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Jackson County commissioner pay could go higher by 3%
Agriculture continues to be a mainstay for Southern Oregon economy
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Ironworks turned makerspace inspires students, the public
Candidates vying for legislative seat differ at GP forum
Josephine Position 1 candidates take questions
Bear Creek Greenway cleanup makes headway with perseverance
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Semi-annual Bear Creek Greenway cleanup making headway
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Critics launch barrage of attacks on Josephine libraries
Pro firefighters in demand
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Kotek declares Jackson County drought emergency
Thousands of students look to put 'Careers in Gear' at hands-on job fair
Oregon's pharmacy board cuts Josephine County some slack on fine
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Last year's Moon Complex Fire led to some damaged soil, erosion risk
Medford City Council considers setting limits on number, location of car washes
Fire bosses say they're ready for fire season
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Man gets up to 20 years in prison for 1983 death of woman
Tuition going up at Southern Oregon University nearly 5%
Fire retardant could be 'game changer'
Ashland City Council votes to curb hours of homeless camping on lawn
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Setting the red pen aside: Stoddard steps down as editor of the Daily Courier
Rope rescue team practices skills, cleans up Hellgate Canyon