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Grants Pass
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 38-year-old man named Derek Daniels was arrested after he hit a woman and two parked cars in a Grants Pass parking lot Tuesday afternoon—first responders took the injured woman to a local hospital in serious but stable condition and Daniels now faces charges for assault, reckless driving and unlawful use of a weapon. KOBI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass will host a lowrider event on May 3 at 9 a.m. organized by R&B Events and Lupita’s Taqueria—featuring food vendors, a live DJ and a thousand-dollar hopping contest for families. KDRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local climate leader Alan Journet from SOCAN said that dismissing hundreds of experts from writing the upcoming National Climate Assessment hampers plans to prepare for worsening wildfires — without fresh federal data, regional efforts to manage climate risks and secure funding will be compromised. KOBI-TV
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management will begin prescribed burns in the Applegate Valley about one week after warmer weather sets in May on roughly 1,500 acres to reduce wildfire risk—local residents might notice smoke in the area. KDRV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman Victoria Howard, a member of Rogue River Jr. Sr. High's equestrian team, improved in three individual events at the OHSET Southern District competition—she finished her season strong. Rogue River Press
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Fleetwood Mask: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8 PM – Midnight — Rogue Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the only Fleetwood Mac tribute endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself.
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The Nooners Group Meeting
12-1 p.m. — Newman United Methodist Church — Closed meeting — Engage in a supportive discussion focused on recovery from alcohol addiction.
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Boatnik Festival 2025
All day — Riverside Park — Free entry — Celebrate over 60 years of community fun with activities and festivities at this beloved annual festival.
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