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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An investigation is underway in Josephine County after fire officials responded just after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday in Cave Junction where a grass fire on Smith Sawyer Road ignited a barn and hay—crews contained the blaze over 2.6 acres with no additional structures damaged. KOBI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Baker Avionics plans a $1.2 to $1.5 million expansion at Grants Pass Airport with a new 120-by-100-foot hangar and office facility—consolidating operations and boosting local aviation services. The company will create more high-skilled jobs and increase workforce training after receiving $150,000 in Economic Development funding while it pursues additional funds. The Grants Pass Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ABRA Cadabra will perform at the Rogue Theatre in Grants Pass on Sept. 16th — the tribute show will feature live music, dazzling costumes, and all your favorite ABBA hits like Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen — tickets are on sale now. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Josephine County has seen a sharp rise in government assistance over the past decade, with SNAP growing by nearly 5,200 individuals and OHP now covering almost half the population. Rising housing costs and low wages force more residents to rely on support—county officials are working with community groups to explore job training and affordable housing options. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ A draft lease for the Main Branch Library at 200 NW “C” Street sets a symbolic rent of $1 per year until 2030 while shifting nearly all utility and maintenance costs to the Library District — prompting questions over whether this arrangement meets the County Charter’s requirements. County officials may need to revise responsibility splits or amend the charter before the deal is finalized. The Grants Pass Tribune
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