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FDA Elevates Popular Potato Chip Recall to Highest Risk Level as Nationwide Consumer Warning Expands
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (108+ words) In some cases, Salmonella bacteria can spread beyond the digestive system and enter the bloodstream, leading to complications that require hospitalization. Because of that possibility, health officials consistently encourage consumers to take food recalls seriously, even when no illnesses have…...
Protecting your health during wildfire season: What Josephine County residents should know
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (259+ words) Preparation is most effective before smoke appears or conditions worsen. Taking time now to plan for poor air quality, medication needs and possible care disruptions can help residents protect their health when wildfire conditions change, starting with these six steps....
Supreme Court rulings prompt Oregon Senate Democrats to defend state policies on voting and civil rights
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (425+ words) The conclusion of the U. S. Supreme Court's 202526 term is expected to influence public policy debates well beyond Washington, D. C. , with Oregon legislative leaders reaffirming that the state intends to maintain its current positions on voting, birthright citizenship and protections for transgender students…...
Grants Pass seeks applicants for new Small Business Task Force
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (230+ words) The City of Grants Pass is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on its newly established Small Business Task Force, an advisory group created to examine the needs of local businesses and help shape future economic support strategies…...
Nomad Kitchen delivers fresh flavors worth the drive to Talent
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (299+ words) Every so often, I make the drive to Talent to revisit one of my favorite local food trucks, Nomad Kitchen, conveniently located at Legend Cider. Southern Oregon has become home to an impressive collection of food trucks, each offering something…...
Josephine County solid waste agency opens funding opportunity for local environmental improvement projects
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (218+ words) Community organizations across Josephine County now have an opportunity to seek financial support for projects aimed at improving the environment, reducing waste and enhancing public spaces as the Josephine County Solid Waste Agency begins accepting applications for its latest round…...
Oregon launches sweeping 2027 audit plan targeting major state agencies and public programs
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (500+ words) The annual audit plan serves as one of the state's primary accountability tools, providing Oregonians with advance notice of which government agencies and programs will undergo detailed examination. The reviews are intended to identify strengths in state operations while also…...
Fourth of July Fireworks: What Every Josephine County Resident Needs to Know Before Lighting the Fuse
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (596+ words) Under Oregon law, only approved consumer fireworks may be sold to the public. These are generally limited to ground-based novelty fireworks that remain close to the ground and do not explode or launch into the air. Legal consumer fireworks include…...
Southern Oregon Government Watch: Josephine County Commissioners make the right call on jail and juvenile justice levy renewal for the November ballot
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (473+ words) While the Josephine County Commissioners have only given some preliminary directions to legal counsel for the process of renewing the jail and juvenile levy, in my opinion the direction they are headed is the right one for now." This is…...
Hollywood Director Sentenced in $11 Million Netflix Production Fraud Case
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (287+ words) Hollywood filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch, once attached to one of Netflix's ambitious science fiction projects, has been sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors said he diverted millions of dollars intended for production expenses and used the money for investments, luxury…...