Good morning, Grants Pass.

On July 17th, firefighters responded to a 911 call about a fire on the 2200 block of Board Shanty Creek Road and found a burning house — RVs and vehicles caught in flames as the fire spread into nearby wildland.

Following the tragic murder-suicide of the Behee family, a local domestic violence advocate urged the community to discuss all forms of abuse before crises occur.

Ray Dinkins—Executive Director of Women’s Crisis Support Team Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Services—stated that early conversation can offer survivors the support they need to break the cycle of abuse.

Josephine Community Library will launch Declaration 250, an eight-part public history series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence starting Thursday, September 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Grants Pass branch—Lois MacMillan will lead the free sessions and a traveling exhibit will be shown at the Grants Pass and Illinois Valley branches.

Spectrum Internet quietly raised its fee by $2 in July — the fifth increase this year — leaving customers with no alternative for high-speed service.

Residents in Grants Pass see these rising bills as an added burden and worry that more hikes will soon follow.

Burnbot’s remote-controlled wildfire machines—Johnny and Wall-E—are now operating in southern Oregon to help local fire authorities reduce fire risks in the Rogue Valley.

Stefano Cipollone and Tavo Sotto say the machines can work in tight areas and steep slopes while they secure large contracts with local agencies.

Josephine County welcomed a new treasurer when Dustin Calvo took office on July 22 and began clearing backlogs while preparing for tax season.

He brought in consultant Eve Arce for support but now faces tension with the county board over contract rules—Calvo says the new rules do not apply to county contracts.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is facing a severe shortage of doctors and nurses as funding grows, so veterans in Grants Pass may face longer wait times for care—especially for mental health and specialty services.

Increased federal dollars under the PACT Act will help fund care, but local staffing gaps may delay services.

Today, a Grants Pass editorial letter urged residents to choose kindness over anger by making small, thoughtful decisions that can lift the entire community.

The piece explains that even everyday acts of a positive attitude can spark a chain reaction of well-being—turning simple moments into chances for change.

Doom Scroll Concert

8-11:30 p.m. — Our Studio — Free venue parking — Enjoy an energizing night with Doom Scroll and supporting acts RawkWater and Hard 2 Market.