Nine Interviews to be Held in BCC Conference Room for Commissioner Vacancies

The Temporary Board of Other Elective Administrative Officers met at 9 a.m. to discuss the process of interviewing for the Josephine County Commissioner vacancies. One applicant, Kirk Brust, withdrew himself from consideration. Because of Veterans Preference, nine applicants will now be considered for the vacant positions on the 18th. At 9 a.m., the interviews will commence in the BCC Conference Room, with the final interview starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 10 minute break between each interview. All applicants will be asked six questions, and given five minutes to answer each one. The temporary board will score on a scale of 10 for each question. The applicants chosen to fill the two vacancies will be sworn in Monday the 23rd. The community is welcome to attend but must comply with the clear bag policy. The interviews will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream. ...Read more

Mt. Ashland Ski Area to Reopen with Limited Terrain

The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is reopening with limited terrain Thursday. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Sonnet, Lithia and Comer Chairlifts, and the First Act Learning Carpet will open. Tickets for Sonnet, the Lower Lift, and Twilight skiing are available now at www.mtashland.com. Staff is waiting to see what the weather will bring to determine when the Windsor and Ariel Chairlifts and all terrain coming off of those lifts will be open. For now they remain closed. The Locker Lodge and lockers are closed for now until more terrain on the mountain is open. The public is encouraged to check the Mountain Report on their website for the latest updates on conditions. ...Read more

JoCo Sheriff's Office Searching for Missing Person

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing person. Gabriel Vaughn is described as a 25-year-old white male, 5'10", 160 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. He was last seen Monday around 4:15 p.m. during a rafting trip near Greenwall Rapids on the Illinois River. He was wearing a blue dry suit with a helmet and a life jacket. Vaughn left his group to go hiking in the woods with plans to hike out from the location towards the Chetco drainage. At this time, the US Coast Guard does not have the ability to fly a helicopter due to weather. Search and Rescue has also been notified of the incident and further investigation will continue. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Gabriel Vaughn, please contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123. ...Read more