Ron Smith, feeling heat from the public along with his colleagues on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners, sat down with the Daily Courier on Thursday for an interview he hopes will clear the air about a few things, mainly his relationship, or lack thereof, with ousted Commissioner John West. Read More »

Josephine County is kicking off its budget season with a slate of newcomers and a month to go until the start of the next fiscal year. Read More »

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Kief Alex Noble passed away on May 23, 2025, at his home of 30 years in Williams, Oregon. Read More »

Maybe the Josephine County commissioners need to know about the local Community Dispute Resolution Program and use it instead of going to court. Some of the ex-commissioners and present ones need this education. Read More »

Celebrating its fifth year, Grants Pass Lemonade Day just keeps growing. Read More »

Eight years ago this month, we made history in Josephine County. On May 16, 2017, voters said "yes" to the formation of a library district — yes to more hours, better books and stable funding. Read More »

When citrus begin to suffer, it's time to figure out what's going on. For an 8-year-old Eureka lemon, my diagnosis will look to the root of the problem. Read More »

In the coming weeks, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners will have perhaps the easiest decision they'll ever have to make as elected officials.

There was a time when measles felt like ancient history — but we baby boomers remember it well. Read More »

Betty Jane Robinson of Grants Pass will celebrate her 100th birthday with a small family gathering. Read More »

Nothing says summer just might be here like the taste of ripe strawberries. 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 »