Terry Hopkins, president and CEO of the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce, has been nominated to serve on the board of the state's leading and most effective business advocacy organization.

When it comes to travels abroad, Cave Junction expat Mike Millard's experiences are reminiscent of Homer's "The Odyssey," reflecting a focus on wit and wisdom to overcome challenges. Unlike the legendary hero Odysseus, he never encountered the horrendous Cyclops, of course.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Watkins. Don passed at Rogue Regional Medical Center the morning of January 10, 2026.

On Jan. 29, syndicated columnist Marc Thiessen wrote an editorial attempting, per his political leanings, to justify the flagrant behavior of ICE, quoting Department of Homeland Security information as saying that “nearly 70% of arrests nationwide have involved illegal migrants convicted or charged with crimes.”

We disagree. We shout past each other. We vilify those on the other side. But there is one place we can be united. It is the Bill of Rights. Please read on; we are dangerously close to losing what has made us great.

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

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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 biggest Sunday in football is coming with the Super Bowl, featuring the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.

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

Pruning season has arrived, which for me means that it’s time to fix a problem apple tree that I’ve ignored for the past few years.

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 »