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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle went off the road and over a 30 ft embankment near milepost 15 on Forest Development Road 4613 in Cave Junction early Wednesday, injuring one person who was rescued with a rope system and taken for medical checks. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grants Pass Police Department has added a new service dog—a three-year-old Dutch Shepherd named Kick—to help track suspects, search buildings, and support arrests. He is handled by Officer Lexi Pittman and was imported with help from the National Police Dog Foundation to boost public safety. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The Josephine County library lease was renewed until 2030 at $1 per year to ensure that services continue. The renewal follows a postponed vote on August 14 — strong public support kept the library operating despite a No Shush rally. KDRV
- ➤ The Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved a new lease for the Grants Pass library branch that includes a termination for convenience clause—letting either side end the lease with 30 days' notice—which has raised concerns among library officials and community members. The library board will address the issue at a meeting tonight as they work to ensure stable service. KDRV
- ➤ City commissioners in Grants Pass voted 2—1 today to reinstate the Josephine County Library lease with a clause that permits termination at any time, leaving uncertainty after months of negotiations. The library board and community members expressed strong concerns as the decision could lead to a 30-day notice to vacate. KDRV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon School Activities Association has issued new guidelines to keep student athletes safe as extreme heat raises the risk of heat-related illnesses—outdoor practices are to be canceled when the heat index is 105°F or above, and practices at slightly lower temperatures are to be rescheduled or shortened with extra recovery time and ample water provided. KDRV
- ➤ Grants Pass Downs will begin its 12-day fall racing meet on September 7, featuring competitive races and family-friendly community events. The schedule includes special promotions and fundraisers such as the Rex on the Rogue Dino-Races and Ladies Hat Day—events that will support local causes and run through October 13. KDRV
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