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Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands attended Boatnik at Riverside Park in Grants Pass over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday - visitors enjoyed boat races, food trucks, and rides, while fundraising raised nearly half a million dollars from over 200 sponsors to support children in Josephine County. KOBI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Elisha Young, 38, accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Eugene Weekly, was arrested in early May during a traffic stop in Whitehall, Ohio—state officials declined to extradite her, leaving the Lane County case open and raising concerns among local justice advocates. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Josephine County’s elected legal counsel Wally Hicks, a former Marine captain, faces growing criticism as residents question whether he works for the county government or for the people. Multiple lawsuits against county officials and claims of meeting law violations have raised concerns about his ability to serve as an honest watchdog. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Janelle Butterfield, a 34-year-old woman with schizophrenia, died in 2018 after her medication was stopped abruptly at Josephine County Jail, and her family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence against the county and the for profit provider Wellpath. Wellpath later settled with her family, filed for bankruptcy in November 2024, and emerged from restructuring under new ownership by today—while the lawsuit against the county continues. The Grants Pass Tribune
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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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Shining a Light on Hunger
6-9 p.m. — Vista 222 — Donation-based — Raise awareness and funds to combat hunger while enjoying breathtaking views.
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7:30-9:30 p.m. — Walport Family Cellars — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a lively performance of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors in a picturesque vineyard setting.
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