With Commissioner Ron Smith absent again, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday again took no action on either filling a vacant seat or conducting regular county business. Read More »

As the year 2025 came to an end, a commentator on a radio station we often listen to grumbled about Americans fighting with each other like cats and dogs during these unsettling times. While I can't quarrel with the observation that we have become a nation of Bickersons, I take exception to his comparing our combative behavior to that of canines and felines. Read More »

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Kristie Jo Cate, 42, of Wolf Creek died on Dec. 27, 2025, at her home. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Read More »

We would like to commend Sheriff Dave Daniel for his steadfast focus and patience in providing 24/7 patrol coverage to Josephine County. He has provided ethical and nonpartisan leadership in a chaotic county government. Read More »

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Edith Decker is off this week. The Business Buzz column will return next week in the weekend edition. Read More »

The rain has finally arrived and Dec. 21 marked the shortest day of the year. Winter is officially here. Read More »

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While Christmas dinner is often a feast with a lot of people to feed, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day dinners are more intimate, typically, for two or six people. Read More »

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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 »