A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to restore billions of dollars in canceled FEMA disaster mitigation funding, siding with 22 states — including Oregon — and the District of Columbia that sued over the canceled grants this summer.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments about a proposed gold, silver and platinum placer mine southeast of Cave Junction. Read More »

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Lois M. Newby, age 95, passed away at home with family beside her on November 16, 2025. Read More »

The city of Grants Pass' admission this week that the City Council violated public meetings law does not close the book on the matter.

Major praise for the digging done by Courier reporter Vickie Aldous that revealed the level of deceit and dysfunction inside Grants Pass City Hall. Based on their own statements, emails and votes, it's appalling that City Manager Cubic, Mayor Scherf, Council President Marshall and Councilor Schloegl think back-room deals are A-OK. As a former city councilor, I can tell you: Transparency is non-negotiable. Read More »

Anyone in a Chipotle cap and shirt near Grants Pass' new Chipotle Mexican Grill on Friday got hollered at by passing shoppers: "Are you guys open yet?" Read More »

Three infants have died recently of pertussis — better known as whooping cough — in Kentucky. The infants and their parents were unvaccinated. Read More »

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The holidays mean baking cookies for many families. Read More »

All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out. Read More »

An award-winning short film exploring the sacred feminine, the goddess archetype in all faiths and their place in the modern world is being screened at a Grants Pass church next month. Read More »

With temperatures cooling and rain falling in the Rogue Valley, it seems like soup weather has arrived. Read More »