How, When & Where to Cast Your Vote
There are some important dates for Josephine County voters and prospective voters looming. First, to vote in the upcoming election you must be registered and the last date to register prior to the election is Tuesday, April 28th. That's also the deadline to change your party affiliation, should you desire to do so. You must declare for a political party to participate in the Oregon's closed primary election races. You must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Oregon and at least 16-years-old to register. You must be 18-years-old to vote. Registering or updating your registration can be done either at your local county elections office, that's the County Clerk's office in Josephine County, or online at oregonvotes.gov. You will need documentation to prove citizenship and eligibility.Now that you're ready to vote, be aware the ballots will be in the mail April 29th for the election on May 19th.
Once you've marked your ballot it’s a good idea to get it in the mail quickly. To have your vote counted on election day, it wise to mail your ballot two to three days prior to election day. Other options include the 8 ballot drop boxes that are available right up to 8 p.m. election day. The locations are the County Clerk's office in the court house and at the north and south entrances of the court house, the Cave Junction City Building at 222 West Lister St., Rays Food Place in Merlin, the Hidden Valley Market in Murphy, Washington Federal Bank on Union Avenue and Josephine Community Library rear parking lot in Grants Pass. ...Read more

KAJO/KLDR Nominated for Radio Station of the Year by the O.A.B.
Two of Grants Pass Broadcasting's radio stations have been nominated as "Station of the Year" in a poll by the Oregon Association of Broadcasters. All three nominees have long histories of community service and tradition. All nominees take their F.C.C. license seriously as being licensed to serve the public interest. Part of the narrative submitted on behalf stations KAJO/KLDR listed radio coverage of "blazing fires or fearsome floodwaters." Along with KAJO/KLDR other nominees are KLAD-FM in Klamath Falls and KYTT-FM/K-LIGHT in Coos bay. ...Read more

Paving Begins Sunday Night on Oregon 99 in Phoenix
Night paving begins next week on a half-mile stretch of Oregon 99, South Pacific Highway, between Phoenix and Medford. This is the last section to be paved for the Oregon 99: Glenwood Road to Coleman Creek project, which is on schedule for completion in early summer. This Sunday, April 26, crews will begin paving in the northbound lanes of OR 99 from Northridge Terrace to Glenwood Road. Crews expect to move to the southbound lanes midweek and complete paving by Friday. Traffic will be limited to a single lane in each direction in the work zone. The center lane will not be available for use while crews are working at night; intersections and driveways will remain accessible. Lane closures will remain in place during the day to allow the new pavement to set. Travelers can expect delays, especially near transit stops. Factor in extra time for your commute or consider alternate routes to help reduce congestion in the area. Expect traffic patterns to change through the week as work progresses. Use caution while traveling through the work zone. Slow down and watch for workers and equipment in the roadway. ...Read more