JoCo Sheriff's Office Seeking Public's Help in Search for Missing GP Woman

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing person. Desiree Wytcherley left her home in Grants Pass the morning of April 7th, 2026 to go mushroom picking near Angora Creek. She is described as a white 5'11" 40-year-old with brown hair, blue eyes, and weighing 145 pounds. Desiree is known to frequent the Wilderville Store and Redwood Highway. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Desiree, please call The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office at 541-474-5123. ...Read more

JoCo Sheriff's Office Searching for Runaway Girl

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is searching for a runaway girl. Grace Peterson was last seen in the New Hope area April 5th, 2026. She is described as a white 5'5" 16-year-old with blonde hair, hazel eyes, and weighing 140 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a maroon hooded sweatshirt. Grace is driving a pearl white 2015 Subaru Forester with Oregon License Plate number 233HBL. Grace is believed to be staying in the Cave Junction area. Please call the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123 with any information on Grace's whereabouts. ...Read more

BCC Approves Agenda Items, Hears Budget Committee Concerns at WBS

The Board of County Commissioners approved all agenda items during Wednesday evening's Weekly Business Session. The meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with a board order for the Delegation of Signing Authority to the Interim Airports Manager. Following public comment, the commissioners moved in favor of the order 3-0. Also approved unanimously was an Illinois Valley Airport Fuel Farm Contract Award to All Construction Elements. This permits the installation of a fuel farm with an 8,000 gallon tank for the purpose of economic development in Cave Junction. The Authorization of Sale for property at 210 Tacoma Street passed, with the board approving 3-0 the full price offer. Lastly, an extension of the Franchise Agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC for 10 years was approved. During public comment, there was concern for the recent Budget Committee terminations, as well as reported government hires and board spending. Topics brought to the board included ideas for franchise agreement changes and economic development, transparency, and inquiries about Michael Sellers. ...Read more