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The Josephine County Eagle publishes its articles in the JoCo Eagle News Forum and in Josephine County Eagle print edition. You’ll find some of the… Read More »Top Stories
Top Stories
Hope and change in Josephine County, Salem and Washington, D.C.
In the political world it’s so much easier to simply “go along to get along.” Now and then a small group of politicians just say… Read More »Hope and change in Josephine County, Salem and Washington, D.C.
They’re Asking 11-year-olds WHAT? Inside the Invasive ‘Student Health Survey’
By Eagle News Staff The Oregon Health Authority conducts an annual Student Health Survey of sixth, eighth and 11th grade students in Oregon public schools.… Read More »They’re Asking 11-year-olds WHAT? Inside the Invasive ‘Student Health Survey’
Editorial: November 2022 State Ballot Measures
Measure 111: Amends Constitution to obligate the state to “ensure that every resident of Oregon has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care… Read More »Editorial: November 2022 State Ballot Measures
Casket Maker Hopes Proposed Sales Tax is Met with Death Knell
By Richard Emmons I met with Don Scott on Sept. 16. He wanted to show me one of his $350 pine caskets, which he sells… Read More »Casket Maker Hopes Proposed Sales Tax is Met with Death Knell
Editorial: A New Direction for Oregon: Vote Christine Drazan for Governor
Back in August, Republicans were excited to learn Christian Drazan would attend the Josephine County Fair for a meet and greet. One Republican leader suggested… Read More »Editorial: A New Direction for Oregon: Vote Christine Drazan for Governor
Editorial: Commissioner Race: Vote for John West
The Board of County Commissioners faces challenges on funding the Sheriff’s Office, preventing wildfires, expanding housing opportunities in the county and running county operations at… Read More »Editorial: Commissioner Race: Vote for John West
Should Homelessness be Escaped or Enabled?
By Ron Strom and Mary Lou Thomason Editor’s Note: This column first appeared in the Eagle in 2021. It has been updated for today’s ongoing… Read More »Should Homelessness be Escaped or Enabled?
Editorial: Sales Tax: Vote No
The proposed sales tax is like the Rogue River. On the surface the Rogue River is beautiful to look at and float down on a… Read More »Editorial: Sales Tax: Vote No
The SB 762 Wildfire Map Could be the Least of Our Worries
By Bob Hart It seems like wildfires during the summer have become a way of life in Southern Oregon. But an unexpected “wildfire” was lit… Read More »The SB 762 Wildfire Map Could be the Least of Our Worries
Why We Need Options for Education in Josephine County
By Brettani Shannon I was a public-school girl, myself, but once in middle school and high school, it wasn’t healthy for me. I ended up… Read More »Why We Need Options for Education in Josephine County