Raw political power in Salem takes down The Flying Lark
Today, The Flying Lark’s application for horse racing machines was blocked by the Oregon Racing Commission. The ORC members voted this way due to pressure by Gov. Kate Brown. Here … Read more
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JOSEPHINE: Why The Flying Lark will not Hurt the Tribes
By Jay Meredith Most in Grants Pass are excited about the new entertainment venue called The Flying Lark, which is on the verge of opening soon right next to the … Read more
Attention Leaders: Stay in Your Lane!
Before we get to leaders generally, let’s talk about you leading you. Individual self-government is the foundation of all governmental units in society. I begin with self-government because without people … Read more
Time for Grants Pass to sell Riverside Park
For many decades, Riverside Park has been the gem of the Grants Pass parks system. Now Riverside Park is known as a haven for homeless people sleeping overnight on park … Read more
JOSEPHINE: Guilty of ‘No Misconduct,’ GP’s Rachel and Katie are Back in School
By Richard Emmons “You were fired but not for misconduct with work.” Thus read the Oct. 28, 2021, legal conclusion of the Oregon Employment Department in its ruling for Katie … Read more
Grants Pass Area Teacher Speaks Out on Morale, Masks, ‘Equity’
By Teacher X Editor’s note: The Eagle posed the following questions to a Grants Pass area teacher we are calling “Teacher X.” He or she is not sharing any information … Read more
JACKSON: Healthcare workers protest vaccine mandates in Medford. Teachers next?
Yesterday evening, I witnessed hundreds of healthcare workers peacefully publicly protest outside Providence LATER Hospital in Medford. They were supported by friends and family members along with motorcycle groups and … Read more
JOSEPHINE: Public Speaks Out and Three Rivers School District Board Listens
By Richard Emmons Josephine County Eagle, July 29, 2021 Yesterday, the Three Rivers School District board held its last meeting before the start of school in September. The room was … Read more
JOSEPHINE: Drama and Disappointment at the Grants Pass School District Termination Hearings
On Thursday, July 15, I had a front-row seat at the four-hour Grants Pass School District 7 termination hearings for North Middle School Assistant Principal Rachel Damiano and science teacher … Read more
JOSEPHINE: Revealed: District 7 Gender Identity Policy Hidden from Parents
By Constance Bradley Josephine County Eagle (7/15/2021, p. 1) There is currently no Grants Pass School District 7, board-approved policy for gender identity decisions. The district has hidden from the … Read more