USPS stamps out old rates

Information in a page 1 story in the May 9 issue about new U.S. Postal Service rates effective Monday, May 14 was incorrect.

Following are some of the more common new -- and correct -- prices and fees. Cave Junction Postmaster Lynne Hval noted that not all prices have risen.

  • First-class mail letter (1 ounce), 41-cents (up 2-cents).
  • First class mail letter (2 ounces), 58-cents (down from 63-cents.)
  • After 1 ounce, the new cost is 17-cents per ounce.
  • Postcard, 26-cents.
  • Priority mail (1 pound), $4.60.
  • Priority mail flat-rate box, $8.95.
  • Express mail (1/2 pound), $16.25.
  • New Express mail (1 pound), $19.50.
  • Express mail (2 pounds), $21.40.

Other new prices for various services are available from post offices.