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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Five years after the Almeda Fire burned homes and businesses, communities are still rebuilding with new programs that boost energy efficiency. Energy Trust of Oregon—working with local groups—has helped install new manufactured homes and update building codes to support recovery efforts. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Every Saturday at noon, Christie Fairchild—owner of Ascension Art and Teahouse—leads Food Not Bombs free community meals for local residents. Rogue River Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is coming to the Rogue Valley on Friday, September 19 for a one-night performance at the Craterian Theater that will feature their signature blend of classic swing and modern energy. Tickets are available at the theater box office and online + locals should secure seats early as demand is expected to be high. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass officials expressed strong concerns over proposed legislation in Salem that may change how transportation dollars are distributed—arguing it may force higher local taxes. The letter dated August 27 signed by local leaders urged lawmakers to preserve the State Highway Fund model that brings the city about $3 million every two years. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The USDA Forest Service is hiring nearly 600 fire support positions across Alaska, Oregon, and Washington — roles that will help federal and state agencies prepare for wildfires and respond to disasters. Rogue River Press
- ➤ Library officials from Josephine Community Library submitted a counterproposal to the County Board questioning a lease clause that lets either side end the lease with just 30 days' notice—this clause, they say, puts the Grants Pass branch at risk and makes it hard to plan for the future. They asked that termination be allowed only for cause and suggested the county follow the YMCA’s safer lease terms. The Grants Pass Tribune
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Anglers and boaters backed the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act when it was enacted on Aug. 9, 1950 and it celebrated 75 years as a partnership between the fishing community—bringing together the tackle industry and state wildlife agencies. Rogue River Press
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