Josephine County commissioners approved contracts to replace aging fuel tanks at the Public Works Kerby Shop and extend the county’s employee timekeeping system. The tank project, expected to cost about $300,000 to…
The Federal Aviation Administration halted departing flights across the United States on Friday, November 13, after a communications failure disrupted air traffic control. Controllers continued communicating with…
Rainmaker Technology is seeking Oregon approval for a winter cloud-seeding research operation across about 1,640 square miles of Southern Oregon. The plan would use drones and a piloted aircraft from November 2026…
Longtime residents of Parker’s Place Village in Grants Pass must leave their rooms by 10 a.m. Monday, November 16, under a three-month stay limit. They may apply to return that afternoon, but readmission is not…
Senators Jeff Merkley and Elizabeth Warren are seeking White House answers after a former employee used advance knowledge of President Donald Trump’s speeches to profit from financial wagers. The Commodity Futures…
Oregon will receive $197.3 million in federal rural health funding, bringing its two-year total under the Rural Health Transformation Program to about $394.5 million. The state plans to continue projects supporting…
Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport is set to begin a $140 million terminal expansion in January 2027. The project, which follows a record-breaking year for passenger traffic, will add a two-story concourse and…
The Medford City Council is set to review a proposal to build a new 3,004-capacity stadium at Hawthorne Park to host the Eugene Emeralds minor league baseball team. The project is estimated to cost between $75 million…
Josephine County Commissioners are implementing new reporting measures to improve government transparency for residents. The initiative aims to provide clearer insights into the responsiveness of county departments…
A new report from the Oregon Legislature identifies significant gaps in agricultural labor oversight, citing fragmented enforcement and inconsistent employment records. The findings impact farms across Southern Oregon…
Tina Kotek has secured a second four-year term as Governor of Oregon, defeating challenger Christine Drazan in a closely watched rematch. The victory maintains Democratic control of the state's executive office. While…
Colene Martin and Mark Jones are leading the race for the Josephine County Board of Commissioners following Tuesday's election. Initial results show voters rejected recalled Commissioner John West and withheld support…
The City of Grants Pass has issued a letter of support for Parker’s Place Village, a 150-person homeless shelter, as it works to address construction, staffing, and funding challenges. The announcement follows months of…
The City of Grants Pass completed a series of municipal projects in October, including significant upgrades to the drinking water distribution system and the installation of a new water main. Beyond infrastructure, the…
The City of Grants Pass completed a series of municipal infrastructure improvements throughout October, including significant upgrades to the drinking water system and treatment facilities. Beyond utility work, the city…
Grants Pass faces ongoing challenges with its homelessness strategy following a Supreme Court victory regarding public camping restrictions. Despite investing $1.2 million into the Parker’s Place Village shelter, the…
