Josephine County News

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — An emergency lawsuit to place a temporary restraining order on the City of Grants Pass to stop it from closing one of only two homeless camps and limiting camping to overnight only was served yesterday (Thursday) by…

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Grants Pass Police Department arrested four men who are suspects in the December 17 shooting at an apartment complex in Rogue River Highway's 1400 block. Grants Pass Apartment Shooting: 4 Suspects Arrested…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — On Wednesday, a Josephine County, Steven Shirley, 52, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and five years' supervised release. Shirley was manufacturing marijuana illegally and filing false tax returns-…

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Grants Pass Fire Department notified residents that D Street between 6th Street and 7th Street will be closed from 5 PM to 8 PM on December 16, 17, and 18 as Josephine County Fire Departments undertake drills at the…

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A new low barrier homeless shelter that will help address homelessness has been approved for funding by the Grants Pass City Council. Although still in the planning phase, once operational, the Mobile Integrative…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Wayne Finney (34) on Grave Creek Road near milepost 7 in Josephine County on November 22. Daniel Wayne Finney Died from Stab Wounds Finney,…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Law enforcement officers urged drivers to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Rogue Valley area. The icy conditions across the country have led to several crashes, including six on…

The United Community Action Network (UCAN) has teamed up with two local firms to help residents in Douglas and Josephine counties have easier access to critical heating resources. The partnership aims to deliver wood logs to residents…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — On Sunday, A lucky dog was rescued from an island in the Applegate River near Fish Hatchery Road by the Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County. Rural Metro Fire Rescue Dog In Applegate River The Rural Metro…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Authorities are on the hunt for a person who has been blowing darts at cats in local parks. Josephine County Animal Control (JCAC) has requested the public's help in finding the person responsible for hurting…