The former Holiday Motel between Cave Junction and Kerby, vacant since 2023, is up for sale, with an asking price of $1,550,000. The property at 24810 Redwood Highway now has a “For Sale” sign out front. Workers were seen there a few weeks ago clearing tall weeds and repairing a[Read More...] The post Former Holiday Motel up for sale appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

(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.) Thursday, October 1 There was an evening dispute over child custody in the 300 block of Hussey[Read More...] The post Tales from the Rural Patrol: October 2026 appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

In the race to see who would represent much of Josephine County in the Oregon House of Representatives, incumbent Republican Dwayne Yunker won handily over his challenger, Susan Fischer-Maki. Yunker received 60% of the vote to Fischer-Maki’s 40%. “I will continue to push for fiscal discipline, accountability, small business protection,[Read More...] The post Yunker keeps seat as local representative in Salem appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

Autumn is a beautiful time to enjoy hiking and birdwatching at Illinois River Forks State Park, located just outside Cave Junction. The park is only about a mile south of the junction of Redwood Highway and Caves Highway, near Oregon Caves Chevron. Turn right onto Frontage Road and follow it[Read More...] The post Illinois River Forks offers a lovely, easy fall stroll appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

November 4, 2026 9:30 a.m.  A Grants Pass man was cited for DUII in the Days Creek area early Wednesday morning. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 4:00 a.m. the 31-year-old crashed his Jepp in the 20000 block of Tiller Trail Highway. A deputy contacted the driver who admitted to having “a few...

ODOT Roadwork Update for Jackson and Josephine Counties Drivers on Oregon 62 should expect delays of less than 20 minutes at Lost Creek Lake Bridge. Nighttime lane and ramp closures continue on Interstate 5 north of Grants Pass, while daytime lane closures are expected on Oregon 238 at New Hope[Read More...] The post ODOT Road Construction Update for November 4, 2026 appeared first on Rogue River Press.

Josephine County Commissioner Colene Martin fended off an attempted comeback from recalled former commissioner John West on Tuesday night, and other established candidates prevailed in their races. Martin, who was appointed to her seat earlier this year after recall campaigns emptied two other seats, won her election 58.6% to West’s[Read More...] The post Martin, Jones prevail in county commissioner’s races appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

A proposal to fund the Josephine County Jail for another 5 years at the same rate as the previous levy failed on Tuesday night, with 54.6% of county voters rejecting the measure, and 45.4% in favor. Measure 17-129 would have funded the jail at the same rate as previous levy,[Read More...] The post Josephine County Jail levy proposal fails appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

Josephine County Sheriff’s deputies say that a man who stole more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Shop Smart in Cave Junction on Sunday evening threatened a 911 caller with a hatchet before making his getaway on a bike. The suspect in the November 1 robbery, Wayne Patrick Baker, 37,[Read More...] The post Man charged with Shop Smart robbery threatened caller with hatchet, police say appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

D'Andre Swift rushed for three second-half touchdowns as the Chicago Bears defeated the host Seattle Seahawks 34-17 Monday night.Caleb Williams was 24...