Nigel JaquissOregon Journalism Project Oregonians unaffiliated with any political party are currently shut out of state-funded primary elections.The Oregon House Rules Committee will hold a hearing March 19 on the latest effort to enfranchise the largest single group of voters in the state: those unaffiliated with any party.Here are the[Read More…]

Assistant Chief Kamron Ismaili, pictured here in 2012, is celebrating his 22nd year with Illinois Valley Fire District.

April 4** Waldo Mining District 173rd Birthday Party! Everyone is welcome! Potluck at 6:00 p.m. Party at 7:00 p.m. @ Bridgeview Church, 5181 Holland Loop Rd, Cave Junction. Questions – Sam 503-602-4860 April 5** FREE ADMISSIONWhat: “A New Lookout – A New Outlook” Join IVFROG for a Community-Wide CELEBRATION of[Read More…]

Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor. Please e-mail them to dan@theivnews.com (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary, including statements made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers.) A Bunker Hill MomentI support the protests that will ramp up all over our nation and on Saturday, April 15[Read More…]

Celebration of Life Tyler Allan Pinard was born March 18, 1971, in Arcata, Calif., to Donna Keebler and Reginald McCall. He was raised in Cave Junction with his mom, Donna, and his adopted dad, Raymond Pinard, until he moved to Grants Pass in 1985.He enjoyed riding his skateboard in his[Read More…]

Libraries Aren’t Free — But They’re Worth Every Penny Libraries aren’t free. While they feel free when you walk-in and check out a book or attend a storytime, the truth is they’re made possible by the financial contributions of the community. And here in Josephine County, every dollar is put[Read More…]

Taowhywee Guides Taowhywee SingsThis is our land, where rivers sing,Where Hope Mountain stands and dragonflies bringThe whispers of ancestors, fierce and wise,Beneath the watchful Takilma skies.Taowhywee, our Morning Star, shines bright,Guiding us forward through the darkest night.Grandma Aggie’s spirit, a beacon true,Leads us to protect all we hold anew.From Sun[Read More…]

The long-awaited report supports the utility’s version of the deadly blaze. Jeff ManningOregon Journalism Project Oregon Department of Forestry investigators have determined that the 2020 Santiam Canyon fire was not caused by downed power lines as plaintiffs’ attorneys have alleged but rather by hot embers drifting into the canyon from[Read More…]

The rate of tobacco use among Oregonians of high school age is more than twice the national average. Nigel JaquissOregon Journalism Project CHIEF SPONSOR: Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Portland) along with 17 Democratic co-sponsors (and no Republicans).WHAT IT WOULD DO: Senate Bill 702 would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products[Read More…]