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A survey conducted in southwest Oregon’s Jackson and Josephine counties has found internet access is so bad that 22% of respondents said they’ve considered moving.

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A survey conducted for commissioners in southwest Oregon’s Jackson and Josephine counties has found internet access is so bad that 22% of respondents said they’ve considered moving.

Sheriff Dave Daniel met with the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday to discuss the levy and underline what he sees as the vital importance of keeping it in place.

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Healthcare providers approached the Josephine County Board of Commissioners more than two weeks ago, asking them to support masking, social distancing, and looking into getting vaccinated.

Josephine County teen crisis program receives national accreditation The Josephine County Turning Point Residential Program serves youth in need of residential rehabilitation. Posted: Feb 23, 2021 10:29 AM Updated: Feb 23, 2021 10:31 AM Posted By: Jamie Parfitt GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Josephine Countys "Turning Point" youth residential program has received national accreditation after a lengthy process that was complicated by coronavirus, county officials announced on Tuesday. Turning Point ope...