Former Josephine County Commissioner John West is running for the seat voters removed him from 13 months ago.

Southern Oregon University’s plans for senior housing on its Ashland campus are on pause after one of the two potential partner companies stepped out of the process.

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Richard Green “Rick” Samuelson, 78, of Grants Pass, Oregon, died at home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Born on June 8, 1947, in Blantyre, Scotland, Rick was known for his love of spoiling his wife, his work ethic in his life career as a florist, and loving all his family by birth and marriage. He loved Mini Coopers, reconnecting with his birth country of Scotland, and traveling.

Trump says we need Greenland to keep our national security at the highest level possible. We already have a military base there, and the agreement with Denmark/Greenland says that base can be expanded to reach the national security level needed. If there were to be any actions from Russia or China, the response time to stop those actions would be the same whether we own Greenland or not, unless Trump plans to put additional military bases there.

If you’re in the tourism business or connected to it, Travel Southern Oregon has something to put on your calendar.

An evening of tango, wine and poetry is being held Monday at Candela Dance Studio, 329 N.E. Sixth St. in downtown Grants Pass.

Just when the fog is sending us into a deep gloom, along come the bright blooms of cyclamen to cheer our days.

A government of deals or a government of virtue?

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For many people, Christmas and the New Year's holidays are times for celebration and togetherness. But for just as many others, it's a time when loneliness quietly intensifies. The winter months can make the issue more difficult. Read More »

The winter season brings baking, so our chefs have some tasty, quick desserts for home cooks to try.

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

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 »