Nigel Jaquiss,Oregon Journalism Project On Dec. 20, Daimler Trucks North America issued a stunning statement: It would stop selling large diesel trucks in Oregon.“Effective immediately, DTNA is pausing all orders for new internal combustion vehicles intended for registration in Oregon,” wrote Daimler’s general manager of product strategy and market development,[Read More…]
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Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
CLAIRE RUSHAssociated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.The release of the maps follows a record-breaking wildfire season last year and[Read More…]
Josephine County library district have framework to negotiate new lease for Grants Pass branch building
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — The Board of Josephine County Commissioners’ move to terminate the current Josephine Community Library District lease for the Grants Pass branch building has established a framework in which to negotiate a new lease.“As a new commissioner going into a fresh new board, I hope that we[Read More…]
Changing of the guard
Newly appointed Cave Junction Administrator/Recorder Rebecca Patton (center) congratulates former Mayor Meadow Martell (left) with a plaque for serving six years as mayor and then swears in new Mayor Jesse Dugas at the Monday, Jan. 13 city council meeting. The city meeting and State of the City Address by Martell[Read More…]
Save the date
January 18** Kerbyville Museum will be collecting cans at the Cans for Kids site behind Chevron in Cave Junction.We plan to use earnings for pamphlets for the children who come to the museum with parents, classes and various organizations. TUESDAYS** Food Pantry 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cave Junction Adventist/Community[Read More…]
Letters to the editor
Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor. Please e-mail them to laura@theivnews.com (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary, including statements made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers.) Call to ActionI strongly support the current protests that occurred on January 9th at Josephine County Courthouse, which “fault the[Read More…]
Evergreen Elementary Students of the Month
Obituaries
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Linda Ann Crawford, 81, was Jan. 28, 1943 in Erie, Pa. to Albert and Fannie Benacci and died Jan. 10, 2025 in Grants Pass, Ore.Linda leaves behind her sister Grayce; children: Susan, Mark and Matthew; grandchildren: Chelsea, Chrystle, Chawna, Scott and Logan; and great-grandchildren: Lily, Bryce, Zoey, Ella, Nash,[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
Freshmen Commissioners Chris Barnett and Ron Smith had a wild first week. The pair were sworn in Jan. 6, and their first act was to be led through a storm by recalled John West.Recall results were certified on Jan. 8, which was when West was required to leave office.Sixteen citizens[Read More…]
Crawlies with Cri: by Christy Solo
Short-nosed Scorpionfly (Genus Brachypanorpa) This week we’ll meet—what IS that thing? First, don’t panic! As crazy as this week’s crawly looks, he’s totally harmless! Meet the Short-nosed Scorpionfly (Genus Brachypanorpa). Despite its common name, the scorpion fly is neither a scorpion nor a fly. It’s a Mecoptera a very small[Read More…]