Alex BaumhardtOregon Capital Chronicle New data from the Oregon Department of Education shows high rates of chronic absenteeism continue since students returned to school from pandemic closuresThe rate of Oregon ninth graders on track to graduate in four years hit record highs during the 2024-25 school year, according to new[Read More…]

Jacob FischlerOregon Capital Chronicle U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients began to see benefits that had been stalled during the government shutdown.Details remain scant a week[Read More…]

I.V. Family Coalition did some outreach and fundraising by bagging groceries at Grocery Outlet Saturday, Nov. 22

** Wednesdays: Community Health Pop Up Events Jubilee Park at noon – 1:30 p.m. (or until supplies are gone) -MINT Food pantry, bottled water, wound care supplies, STD prevention materials & HIV testing, Max’s Mission for Narcan, camping gear as available and more. Lunch served by I.V. Living Solutions at[Read More…]

Alyce E. Brandsness, 70, of Cave Junction, died November 18, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. James “Jimmy” Evans, age 68 of Cave Junction, died November 18, 2025 at his home.Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Anniece “Ann” Pike, age 88, of[Read More…]

Nada HassaneinOregon Capital Chronicle A man who currently doesn’t have dental insurance has his blood pressure checked at a mobile dental and medical clinic in August in Terre Haute, Ind. States have submitted grant applications to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, showing a variety of priorities from rural workforce[Read More…]

(Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Tales’ is provided by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) Nov. 1*Jerome Black was able to get his Ford Ranger up to 69 mph. Sadly, it was[Read More…]

Give Thanks The biggest challenge to Thanksgiving comes the day after, when the turkey’s gone and Christmas shopping begins. That’s when we stop appreciating what we have and begin focusing on what we want.Instead of spending time online dreaming about all those new things we desire, we should be reflecting[Read More…]

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Visitors to Josephine County Parks and Campgrounds will see updated pricing beginning in 2026. Various camping fees and the affixed Annual Day Use Parking Pass increase will take effect January 1, 2026.Park enthusiasts will have the opportunity to purchase their 2026 Affixed Annual Parking Pass at[Read More…]