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Critical Home Repairs Reach 21 Josephine County Households, Including 14 With Seniors

A Josephine County housing rehabilitation project completed repairs at 21 homes, addressing roofs, septic systems, water wells and disability access for income-qualified homeowners, most of them seniors. The Board of Commissioners accepted the Community Development Block Grant program’s completion report Wednesday. The county reported $420,000 invested locally through the project,...

Josephine County, OR · 8d
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Glide School District aims to improve schools with bond on November ballot

GLIDE, Ore. – The Glide School District is aiming to improve safety, modernize learning environments, and create new on-campus spaces with a capital improvement bond on Douglas County’s November ballot. The proposed $16.5 million bond would allow the district to fund several projects. These include a new classroom...

Glide, OR · 7d
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MissionView Village to Break Ground Friday on 20 Homes for Older Adults in Grants Pass

Twenty homes planned for older adults experiencing homelessness will move toward construction Friday as the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission breaks ground on MissionView Village, a residential community designed to make independent living affordable for people surviving on limited fixed incomes. The October 30 ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m....

Grants Pass, OR · 9d
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Southern Oregon Construction Companies Face Asbestos Penalties as State Issues More Than $152,000 in Environmental Fines

Two Central Point construction businesses are facing a combined $26,076 in environmental penalties involving asbestos regulations, placing Southern Oregon among the regions in a statewide enforcement report documenting more than $152,000 in civil fines against private businesses and municipal governments. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued nine enforcement actions...

Jackson County, OR · 9d
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In Glendale, Oregon, the mayor’s work extends from City Hall to the food bank

Glendale Mayor Crystal Martin says securing money to improve the city’s aging infrastructure, including a sewer treatment plant dating to the 1970s, is her biggest challenge. “We constantly fight for grants just to keep our infrastructure together,” Martin said. The former logging hub between Grants Pass and Roseburg,...

Glendale, OR · 9d

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Grants Pass open burn window starts Oct. 31: get your permit

GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Fire season in the city of Grants Pass ended Wednesday at 12:01 a.m., lifting all public regulated-use restrictions. The Fall 2026 Open Burn Window will run from Saturday through Nov. 8. According to the city, residents can now apply for burn permits online or in person starting Wednesday.

Grants Pass, OR · 9d

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Grants Pass Photo Contest Puts Southern Oregon Water in Focus

Southern Oregon photographers have until December 31 to submit images for Grants Pass’ annual Water Quality Report photo contest, which offers cash prizes and an opportunity for winning work to appear in city publications. The competition includes categories for kindergarten through 12th grade students, amateur photographers and professionals. Under...

Grants Pass, OR · 8d

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Eagle Point council reestablishes police sergeant role

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Police chief position still vacant after Hamilton resigned in August, citing ‘philosophical differences’ with city administration. The Eagle Point City Council is aiming to establish a job description and wage scale to hire a new police sergeant for the Eagle Point Police...

Eagle Point, OR · 9d

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Jail Levy Renewal on Josephine County Ballot

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore.- Josephine County voters are being asked to renew a 5-year levy to fund the county jail on the November ballot. If passed, the measure will keep the current tax of $0.93 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value in place. Originally passed by voters in 2021, it...

Josephine County, OR · 9d

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NBC5 Halloween Special: A Haunting at the Chateau & Caves Pt. 1

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Anyone that finds themselves around Cave Junction in Josephine County has surely heard of the Oregon Caves and Chateau. What might not be so widespread knowledge are the paranormal allegations attached to the on-site Chateau lodge. For the first part of this Halloween Special, NBC5 is diving deeper into the history of the iconic building.

Josephine County, OR · 9d

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Fire season to end Oct. 28 for Jackson, Josephine counties

Since fire season was declared on May 15, ODF firefighters responded to 210 fires across Jackson and Josephine counties, totaling about 17,220 acres burned.

Josephine County, OR · 10d

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Ashland issues code violation to downtown parking lot owner

Pacific Rental Properties implemented a payment system without approval, according to city officials; the $6 minimum charge has caused frustration among local businesses as downtown parking dispute persists. Ashland officials issued a 10-day warning to the owner of the downtown Ashland Plaza Mall to remove signage of its pay-to-park system//

Ashland, OR · 11d

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Three So. Oregon GOP State Reps not facing challengers

MEDFORD, Ore. –Several southern Oregon Republican state representatives don’t have challengers in next week’s election. Representative Virgle Osborne from Roseburg will head back for his 3rd term. Representative Emily McIntire, whose district runs from Klamath Falls to Eagle Point, is also going back to the Capitol for...

Oregon · 11d

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Josephine County Shelter Waives Dog Adoption Fees Through October

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — If you’re looking to adopt a new family member this Halloween, the Josephine County Animal Shelter may be the place to start. The shelter says it is full right now. To help all of its dogs find loving new homes, Shelter Friends is sponsoring all dog adoption fees through the end of October.

Josephine County, OR · 11d

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Jackson County Vector Control asks voters for new levy

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. –Jackson County Vector Control is asking voters to approve a new 5-year levy to maintain and expand mosquito and vector-control services. The proposed levy would cost $.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For a home assessed at $300,000, that’s $15 a year. Since its...

Jackson County, OR · 10d

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VOTE 2026: Jackson County measures and races

Measure 15-243: Requiring Voter Approval for New or Increased Fee or Tax. Voting YES on this measure will allow Ashland City Council to propose new fees, taxes, or increase existing fees or taxes on a utility bill unrelated to the operation of the utilities. To read more on this measure,...

Jackson County, OR · 9d

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Remains of World War II POW laid to rest at Eagle Point National Cemetery

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Army Maj. Harry Conrad Hoffmeyer, known as ‘Uncle Henry’ to Rogue River grand-niece, interred eight decades after his presumed death in 1945. Sunshine and a cool breeze washed over the hillside of the Eagle Point National Cemetery on Saturday as nearly 100...

Eagle Point, OR · 10d

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Ashland, Oregon Is the Size of a Small Town and Has One of the Best Theater Festivals in North America

Ashland, Oregon has a population of about 20,000 people, sits in the Siskiyou Mountains 15...

Ashland, OR · 9d

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Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Douglas County’s 43rd annual Christmas tree lighting will take place Sunday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse. The free event will mark the first lighting of the county’s Heritage Christmas Tree and courthouse for the holiday season. This year’s program will also recognize the 250th anniversary of American independence, with patriotic music included alongside traditional holiday activities.

Douglas County, OR · 8d

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‘Going Places’ Gala to honor Southern Oregon youth leaders and support local schools

Ticket sales end this week; all proceeds benefit Ashland, Talent and Phoenix schools. The “Going Places” Honoring Youth Leaders Gala Dinner and Ceremony brings together community members, educators, civic leaders, and K-12 students for an evening celebrating Southern Oregon’s next generation of changemakers. Hosted at the Ashland...

Ashland, OR · 9d