Editorial: The Surprise of Christmas
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, “Caesar is Lord” was a political reality. Caesar Augustus ruled the known world. Would this ever end? The birth of Jesus was foretold by … Read more
News
5 Reasons to Vote No on Josephine County Charter Replacement
By William Kronert Measure 17-116, a ballot measure to change the Josephine County charter, is a perfect example of liberal ideas. Here are five reasons to vote “No on 17-116” … Read more
Mission Looks Back on 2023 in Gratitude and Ahead to 2024 with Hope
By Brian Bouteller Each year we consistently see the blessings of God poured out on dozens upon dozens of individuals who make the difficult decision to leave homelessness in trade … Read more
Local Schools’ Test Results Down but Per-Student Cost Up
Student academic assessment results are better than last school year yet remain well below pre-pandemic levels for English Language Arts and Mathematics. This is true locally and statewide. [For statewide … Read more
Think Outside the Box: Should Non-Profits Pay for Local Law Enforcement?
From a tax perspective, non-profit organizations are “tax exempt” because they don’t pay federal or state corporate income taxes. They must make a “profit” through revenues from fees, donations and … Read more
Why Oregon has Failed to Teach Kids to Read after $250M Spent in 25 Years
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle Editor’s note: This article comprises excerpts from an in-depth 3-part series published by the Oregon Capital Chronicle on the causes of the low reading … Read more
Oregon School Testing: 43% Proficient in English, 30% in Math
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capitol Chronicle Most Oregon students have not regained ground in key subjects following the COVID pandemic, but steep declines in English language arts, math and science … Read more
Mission Announces Housing Project and Fundraising Effort
By Brian Bouteller For 40 years, the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission has offered Christ, Community and Transformation to responsible homeless people in Grants Pass. Approximately one in three Mission … Read more
The Flying Lark Now for Sale and Ready for Hotel Expansion
In September, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners selected Scott King and Caspian Heohne of Merit Commercial Real Estate to exclusively market The Flying Lark, now owned by the county. … Read more
What We Must do About HB 2002 and Returning Sanity to Salem
By Sen. Art Robinson HB 2002 is the worst bill I have ever seen. The most shocking sections are laws relating to and promoting “gender affirming care” for children. This … Read more