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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rotary District #5110 will host its conference in Grants Pass from May 16 to May 18 to bring together Rotarians and invited non-members. Attendees will enjoy a scenic wine tour, a golf tournament, a barbecue with live music from the Brothers Reed, and a western wear costume contest — events designed to celebrate community service. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Wildlife Images held its annual Gala and Auction this weekend that featured a special unveiling of a new habitat for Gilbert the bear—rescued from Montana—and raised funds to support animal care. NBC5’s Andrea Boyd served as emcee while guests enjoyed entertainment and a first look at Gilbert in his new home. KOBI-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency crews in Grants Pass quickly contained a house fire that began in a backyard and spread to a home on Northeast B Street on Thursday—police officers arrived first to slow the spread and rescued several animals while ensuring only minor injuries occurred. KOBI-TV
- ➤ On May 2 at 9:08 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 199 near milepost 35 when a southbound Harley Davidson left its lane and struck a tree—Cave Junction man William Robert Murphy, 37, died on scene. KDRV
- ➤ A Cave Junction man died Friday morning at 9:08 a.m. on Highway 199—when his Harley Davidson crossed into the northbound lane, entered a roadside pullout and veered into a ditch where it struck a tree— and the highway was closed for about an hour as officials investigated the crash. Medford Alert
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southern Oregon residents celebrated Cinco de Mayo yesterday with community events in Jacksonville, Medford, and Ashland. Many enjoyed special dinners, live mariachi music, and Latin dance lessons (marking the 1862 Battle of Puebla) that honored Mexican heritage. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An editor urged local readers this Mental Health Awareness Month to go beyond social media hashtags by learning the signs of mental illness and knowing how to help loved ones in distress. The letter explained that awareness is only the first spark—true support requires knowledgeable, everyday compassion. The Grants Pass Tribune
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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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Senior Living Awards Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Forest Meadows — Free entry — Discover award-winning senior living communities with exceptional care and activities.
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