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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass Police arrested 51-year-old Barney Clem after a multi-hour standoff following a three-hour search on NE B St, during which officers used irritant canisters after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife in a home—another man was arrested for a parole violation and drug charges. KOBI-TV
- ➤ A Grants Pass man was arrested for First Degree Assault and Unlawful Use of a Weapon after he stabbed his mother with a butcher knife at a home on SW Vicki Ln.—first responders found her with the knife lodged near her shoulder blade and medics transported her to the hospital where she was in serious condition. KOBI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A vivid sidewalk mural by local artist Cat Polland at the corner of 5th and H Streets was chosen as May’s Public Art of the Month by the Committee on Public Art. The artwork honors Siskiyou Smokejumpers—wildland firefighters who protect our forests—and celebrates Grants Pass’s local history. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The Depression era chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was closed in 2018 for rehabilitation and is now named one of the nation’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025—its listing brings national attention to preservation needs amid anticipated federal funding cuts. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Josephine County residents are advised that Oregon’s updated Public Meetings Law now covers digital communications—email, text messages, and social media exchanges may all be considered public meetings. Officials who spend over $1 million must complete mandatory law training, and residents can file a written complaint within 30 days if they suspect violations. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Oregon’s State Fire Marshal signed a memorandum of agreement today with a nonprofit backed by the insurance industry to offer homeowners Wildfire Prepared certification for actions like clearing a 5-foot buffer from their homes—this certification, available to single-family homes up to three stories, also includes research and education to help keep insurance affordable. KDRV
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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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2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Southern Oregon Sanitation — Free entry — Safely dispose of hazardous household materials while protecting your home and environment.
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