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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elk Island Trading Group applied for a city grant on July 18 to fund an emergency shelter for over 150 unhoused people — the proposal includes enclosed sleeping units with real beds and a triage intake system for personalized care. City leaders will soon review the plan as homelessness pressures continue to grow. The Grants Pass Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Britt Music & Arts Festival is offering $25 Lawn tickets to local firefighters and emergency fire staff for concerts on July 25, July 29, and July 31 at its Jacksonville outdoor venue, with eligible participants allowed to purchase up to four tickets per show when valid fire service ID is shown at the Main Office or by calling the Box Office. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rural Metro Fire thanked private dozer operators who built containment lines along the Board Shanty Fire’s southern edge to slow the fire’s spread — their work also allowed crews to focus on suppressing flames on the north side. This effort helped keep the fire away from nearby homes. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anonymous emails with threats were sent on July 16th from an encrypted address to local critics who questioned county government decisions and recall efforts, including staff at the Grants Pass Tribune. Law enforcement advises victims to report the harassment—officials are reviewing the incidents for possible criminal charges. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Josephine County Commissioners approved a $3M line of credit for a 700-foot runway extension at Grants Pass Airport in Merlin after nearly 10 years of planning. Construction will begin in August and finish in October—98% of the funding will come from FAA and state grants, keeping county spending low. KOBI-TV
SHOP NEWS
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Clyde and the Milltailers Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wonder Bur Steakhouse & Lounge — Tickets at door — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of unique music from Clyde, renowned for his unmatched voice and instrumental flair.
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Josephine County Fair 2025
5 PM – 5 PM — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Admission details not specified — Celebrate local brewing with a showcase of beer, mead, and cider at the fair.
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Rogue Gem & Geology Club at the Fair
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Various prices — Explore unique rocks and gems while enjoying club activities and raffles.
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Barnaby Jones with Fox Medicine and Summer Colds
8-11:59 p.m. — Our Studio — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of alternative music with Barnaby Jones and supporting acts Fox Medicine and Summer Colds.
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