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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 25, District Attorney Josh Eastman received a request for a criminal investigation against Chair Andreas Blech, Commissioner Chris Barnett, Representative Dwayne Yunker, and City Councilor Erich Schloegl who are accused of misusing records and retaliating against a citizen + the complaint has been forwarded to the sheriff, state police, FBI, DOJ, and Ethics Commission for review. The Grants Pass Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Grants Pass woman placed third in the Miss Wheelchair America competition over the weekend—she used the platform to highlight strict shelter rules in rural southern Oregon that affect homeless people and vulnerable communities. She has worked with local groups like Disability Rights Oregon and MINT to support her advocacy efforts. KOBI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Community College will offer more ceramics classes at its Redwood campus in Grants Pass this fall, with courses running from September 29 to December 12 and available to both college students and community members—those seeking college credit or community education can enroll now. The expanded schedule features morning and afternoon sessions for all skill levels to meet strong local demand for ceramics instruction. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Josephine County faces mounting allegations of a toxic workplace environment as county leaders push to hire new staff—reports highlight intimidation and retaliation at the courthouse and airport. Recent layoffs and departmental cuts have raised concerns that unresolved leadership issues may undermine the recruitment drive. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The Josephine Community Library Board unanimously rejected a proposed lease amendment for Grants Pass Library—commissioners suggested the change but the board said the termination for convenience clause was not functional. KOBI-TV
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