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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pet owners in Grants Pass face a shortage of canned and specialty pet food as federal tariffs and supply chain issues leave store shelves empty and prices rising. Local retailers and shelters report fewer supplies and donations—forcing many families to change brands or seek additional help to feed their pets. The Grants Pass Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart reintroduced a $6.99 basket fee for grocery delivery and pickup orders under $35 as of late April, ending the fee waiver used during the pandemic. Customers not in the Walmart+ Assist program must now pay the fee—prompting many to reconsider their grocery shopping options. The Grants Pass Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities conducted a coordinated raid on a residence on Lower River Road outside Grants Pass Friday morning, seizing over half a pound of fentanyl, multiple firearms and a 3D printer used to produce untraceable weapons, and arresting 38-year-old Christopher Smith who now faces drug and firearms charges. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating 41-year-old Martha Christine Wade, who was last seen in person by Grants Pass Police on July 25, 2024 and has not been heard from since October 2024 — she is 5'7" tall, weighs 145 pounds, has blonde hair and hazel eyes, a scar on her neck, and a ladybug tattoo on her right foot. KDRV
- ➤ On Monday firefighters responded to a structure fire on Merlin Avenue that turned out to be an illegal indoor marijuana grow and investigators found that the building’s electrical service was illegally manipulated + leading to several drug and arson charges and a seizure of over 1,300 marijuana plants by the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Friday morning, multi-agency law enforcement teams—including the Grants Pass Police, DEA, RADE, ATF, Central Point Police and Jackson County Sheriff's Office—executed a search warrant at a residence on Lower River Road and arrested 38-year-old Christopher Smith for alleged fentanyl delivery while seizing over half a pound of fentanyl, multiple firearms, and a 3-D printer believed to produce ghost guns, with the bomb squad rendering suspicious devices safe as part of an effort to disrupt fentanyl distribution in Southern Oregon. Medford Alert
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Grants Pass is asking local residents to apply for three three-year seats on its Bikeways and Walkways Committee—applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 6, with reviews on June 10 and final appointments made by City Council on Wednesday, July 2. Applicants can apply in person at 101 N.W. A Street or online if they represent the interests of cyclists and pedestrians. The Grants Pass Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local residents will take a summer staycation to Trees of Mystery in Klamath— a park that will feature a 49 foot tall Paul Bunyan statue with his massive blue ox, redwood trails, and gondola rides above towering trees. Visitors will also enjoy a museum with Native American artifacts and scenic drives along Highway 199. 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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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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