Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Unhoused residents in Grants Pass, Oregon, face challenges from inclement weather at city-owned encampments, amidst discussions on the future of local homeless services. KDRV
- ➤ Residents of the Water's Edge RV Park in Grants Pass, Oregon, face eviction due to non-compliant zoning according to county regulations. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Tail Waggers Rescue, a pet aid organization, is seeking community assistance due to a lack of sponsors and volunteers, impacting its ability to help pets and their owners in Josephine County. KDRV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four individuals were arrested by Grants Pass Police in connection with a December 17, 2024, shooting at an apartment complex, facing charges including attempted murder. Medford Alert
- ➤ Four men were charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident on Rogue River Highway in Grants Pass, with no injuries reported. KDRV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baylee Toney, a Phoenix High School graduate, directs a modern-western film 'Timber Lands' in Rogue Valley, highlighting the logging industry's impact on native lands in Oregon, featuring Oscar-winning actor Wes Studi. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass city crews worked extensively to mitigate the impacts of heavy rainfall and prepare for a sewer replacement project, demonstrating commitment to infrastructure health and community safety. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Josephine Community Library District will not attend the January 6 commissioners' meeting due to concerns over insufficient notice and unavailable legal counsel ahead of discussions on proposed rent charges for the Grants Pass library building. The Grants Pass Tribune
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