/tags/josephine-county Josephine County en-US Copyright Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:24:26 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-17/josephine-county-voters-to-decide-if-they-want-to-pay-for-veterans-services On the ballot in Josephine County this November is a tax levy that would support one office that helps veterans apply for government benefits. Veterans are trying to build support for this measure. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:24:26 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-17/josephine-county-voters-to-decide-if-they-want-to-pay-for-veterans-services Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-10/josephine-county-commissioners-put-forestland-up-for-auction-after-backing-out-of-conservation-deal The conservation group that had hoped to buy and preserve the property is now facing a much higher price at auction. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:30:11 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-10/josephine-county-commissioners-put-forestland-up-for-auction-after-backing-out-of-conservation-deal Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-09-18/josephine-county-again-attempts-to-create-rural-fire-protection-district Right now, many residents rely on private fire companies to protect their homes. A fire district would provide broader protection in rural Josephine County. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:22:14 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-18/josephine-county-again-attempts-to-create-rural-fire-protection-district Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-08-29/josephine-county-to-use-deflection-funds-for-expanding-sobering-center-resources Across Oregon, counties are receiving state funds to start ‘deflection’ programs. These are part of the now-reformed Measure 110’s mission to provide alternatives to the criminal justice system for people arrested on drug possession charges. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:50:12 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-29/josephine-county-to-use-deflection-funds-for-expanding-sobering-center-resources James Kelley /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-27/county-commissioners-raise-concerns-over-draft-wildfire-hazard-map County commissioners from around Oregon voiced their concerns over the state’s draft wildfire hazard map in a meeting with officials on Monday. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:09:33 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-27/county-commissioners-raise-concerns-over-draft-wildfire-hazard-map Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-08-07/josephine-county-voters-to-consider-tax-for-veterans-services-in-november On Wednesday morning, Josephine County Commissioners agreed to put a tax on the November ballot to fund an office that helps veterans access benefits. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:22:46 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-07/josephine-county-voters-to-consider-tax-for-veterans-services-in-november Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-07-24/josephine-county-commissioners-appoint-andreas-blech-as-interim-board-member On Wednesday, Josephine County Commissioners picked an interim member to fill the third seat on their board. The new commissioner was quickly sworn in. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:10:15 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-24/josephine-county-commissioners-appoint-andreas-blech-as-interim-board-member Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-07-19/state-board-reverses-changes-to-josephine-county-fire-protection-code The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has reversed a change to fire protection requirements implemented by the Josephine County Commissioners. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:31:20 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-19/state-board-reverses-changes-to-josephine-county-fire-protection-code Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-07-17/josephine-county-commissioners-move-swiftly-to-fill-vacant-seat Two Josephine County commissioners sparred during a public meeting with their colleague who resigned this week. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:24:27 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-17/josephine-county-commissioners-move-swiftly-to-fill-vacant-seat Roman Battaglia /education/2024-07-16/rogue-community-college-to-vote-on-60-million-bond-for-november-ballot The Rogue Community College Board of Education will vote on whether to approve a $60.3 million bond on Tuesday, which would show up on the November ballot if passed. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:10:36 GMT /education/2024-07-16/rogue-community-college-to-vote-on-60-million-bond-for-november-ballot James Kelley