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Road Work In Grants Pass Near RCC

This week, weather permitting, top lift paving will begin on U.S. 199.

Watch for lane closures next week as work continues at Willow Lane and Dowell Road intersections. Westbound U.S. 199 at Willow to Demaray traffic should detour to Hubbard as median is being removed. No cross traffic movements allowed at Willow Lane.Read More »

Report: Gas Prices Rise Further

The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Oregon is $4.11. That's up 5 cents in a week and 16 cents in a month. It's 18
cents higher than the national average. Some metro prices from the AAA's Monday survey: Portland $4.09, Salem $4.11, Eugene-Springfield $4.15,
Medford-Ashland $4.17.Read More »

Josephine County's Senior & Child ID Program Moving

The Child & Senior Identification Program for Josephine County is moving to the Cave Junction Substation located at 222 W. Lister St. The move is taking place Monday, April 2. This, according to a press release from the Josephin County Sheriff's office.Read More »

Bank Sues Shilo Inns & Its Founder

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Eagle Point School District Preparing For Walk Out

The superintendent for the Eagle Point school district says she is preparing for the possibility of a walk out.  Cynda Rickert issued a press release after learning Wednesday night that the union negotiating for district employees had declared an impasse in talks, which have been going on over a year.Read More »

Section of Highway 101 Remains Closed

The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that Highway 101 11 miles south of Port Orford is still blocked by a lanslide. About 400 yards of debris make up the slide. They say the slide remains active due to saturated soils. Because of safety concerns, clean up won't begin until it becomes more stable.Read More »

Bend Girl Recovering From Meningitis

(From Associated Press)

A 5-year-old Bend girl stricken with life-threatening meningitis nearly two weeks ago has improved from critical to serious condition at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland.Read More »

Flood Watch Issued for Eagle Point, Grants Pass

The National Weather Service is issuing a flood watch for the Rogue River at Eagle Point, near the site of the former Gold Ray Dam and Grants Pass through Sunday. Heavy rains are expected this weekend, combined with melting snow. A “flood watch” means that flooding is possible, but not imminent.