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Last Update Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Challenge to jail levy renewal dismissed

A legal challenge to the ballot title of Josephine County’s jail and juvenile tax levy was quickly denied by a judge on Wednesday.

The county jail has been paid for through a levy first approved by voters in 2017 and renewed in 2021, after budget cuts in 2012 decimated the county sheriff’s office. It also pays for the county’s 14-bed juvenile detention facility and youth rehabilitation programs.

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Whitehorse Park work unveiled after tree loss concerns changed plans
Blue spray paint still marks stands of trees at Whitehorse Park that were slated for removal as part of park renovation plans four years ago. Read More »

Medford Water Commission to address city's issues
Members of the Medford Water Commission on Wednesday said they were ready to address apparent longstanding grievances the Medford City Council has with the agency. Read More »

DA says state reviewing Jackson County surveyor's moonlighting
The Jackson County district attorney has asked the Oregon Department of Justice to review the legality of the county surveyor moonlighting in the same role, and full-time, in Curry County. Read More »

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Charges filed in protest altercation
Commissioners wary of Illinois River proposal
Jacksonville man arranged drive-by shooting from jail, according to police
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Grants Pass police make 2 arrests in courthouse protest altercation
Cycle Oregon rolls into Rogue Valley: 'It's not just a fun bike ride'
Monday, August 31st, 2026
Grants Pass police make two arrests in connection with altercation at political protest
Cycle Oregon rolls through the Rogue Valley: "It's not just a fun bike ride."
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Water rate increases at heart of Medford conflict between commission and city
Repairing the Rogue River Trail
Friday, August 28th, 2026
Grant-funded program aims to help healthcare shortage
Calling jail, juvenile levy a 'renewal' challenged
Candidates set for Medford, Ashland, other city councils
Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Small Grants Pass park to become play area for new children's center
Races set for Grants Pass City Council
Medford names 3 finalists for city manager job
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
Jackson commissioners want moonlighting surveyor to resign
Rogue Valley irrigation season ends early for some as sources run low
Promotion brings new emergency manager for Josephine County
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Former SOU administrator charged with embezzling at least $15,000 in 2023, 2024
Phoenix mural poised to inspire more art at the city's elementary school
Boys & Girls Clubs receive anonymous donation of $390K
Monday, August 24th, 2026
Former SOU employee charged with embezzling $15,000
$390,000 donation benefits Boys & Girls Clubs
Phoenix mural poised to inspire more art
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Review of Ashland city manager reveals tensions
Nickel mining may be coming back to the region but concerns persist
Plea in Glendale fire underscores threat from BHO labs
Friday, August 21st, 2026
Appeals court sides with Josephine County clerk in John West recall lawsuit
Medford City Council threatens to remove water commissioners
Building bridges for youngest learners (COMMUNITY BUILDER)
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Talent council to nearly double public safety fee
Grants Pass faces balloon payments on police building, looking at options
Deadline nears to file to run for Grants Pass City Council
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Grants Pass City Council faces challenge on meeting prayers
Let the sun shine in: Phoenix City Hall goes solar
Ashland Council considers extending parks fee indefinitely