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Last Update Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
West splits defamation lawsuit to pursue his critics separately

Former Josephine County Commissioner John West is still pursuing civil defamation claims against two of his most vocal critics, only now it’s two separate cases instead of one.

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Jackson library board taking steps to let director go in wake of Talent controversy
The Jackson County Library District Board of Directors is taking steps to end the employment of Library Director Kari May, following public criticism over how the district handled a man who was caught watching images of naked children at the Talent branch. Read More »

Grants Pass task force will examine challenges facing small businesses
The Grants Pass City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to form a task force to examine challenges facing small businesses and see if there’s anything the city government can do to help. Read More »

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
GP City Council could scale back proposed staff raises
Ashland hopes to boost accessory dwelling units with free plan program
Appeals court case of former commissioner v. county clerk scheduled
Patient of Talent therapist alleges professional malpractice for relationship
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Petition to compel Smith to fill board vacancy dismissed
A salute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grants Pass metal recycler is subject of pollution lawsuit
Monday, January 19th, 2026
MLK Day celebration: Maintaining hope in the midst of hopelessness
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Grants Pass councilor made major changes to documents
DA sides with Courier in public records appeal
Grants Pass High upsizes its auto program
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Jackson DA says man won't be prosecuted for viewing videos of naked children at Talent library
Interim leader fills Josephine emergency management role
The jury's still out on what the future holds for Medford's historic federal courthouse
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Pro soccer league says it wants a stadium in Medford
Disc golf keeps spinning at local parks — even in chilly, damp winter months
Tension high as sparks fly between Barnett, Smith and their supporters
Martin Luther King Day events set in Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Fight over Ashland City Hall takes new twist
Former Grants Pass employee pleads guilty in pornography case
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Sen. Merkley at town hall: 'Trump has the brain of a pure authoritarian'
An exclusive interview with Josephine Commissioner Ron Smith
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Sen. Merkley: Trump 'has the brain of a pure authoritarian.'
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Vacancy board meeting must wait for recall to be certified
Grants Pass considers new use for park's fly fishing pond
Marsh will try for reelection to Oregon House
$68K stopped check at heart of years-long dispute that culminates in county lawsuit
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Officials to convene on Blech, Barnett vacancies
Historic Riverside Park cottage could be used for vacation rental
Neurosurgery clinic in Medford sued over patient data breach
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Grants Pass City Council tightens municipal rules on flammable items
Whooping cough cases in Southern Oregon rose sharply in '25
Jackson County library board OKs spending up to $10,000 to examine incident in Talent
Barnett and Smith clash in wake of Barnett's pending ouster by voters
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
BARNETT RECALLED
3 Mt. Ashland lifts back in action today
Religious rights group is asking Supreme Court to intervene in Medford lawsuit
Man who called Ashland police chief a 'fascist' at council meeting sues the city