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From KDRV, KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
KDRV7 hours ago
Prescribed burn escapes control in Merlin, on KDRVThe fire started outside the Rogue Valley Burn Control Area at 12:44 p.m. A light breeze pushed the flames into nearby leaf-covered grass. Rural Metro firefighters responded to contain and
KDRV7 hours ago
Merlin burn gets out of control, Rural Metro Fire responds, on KDRVA legal open burn west of Merlin spread out of control, burning about a tenth of an acre up a hillside.
KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC27 hours ago
Wildlife Images sees highest number of patients since 2021, on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center in Grants Pass is seeing its highest admission number since 2021, a new milestone for the clinic. As of Oct. 28, the clinic says it has admitted 1,030 animals this year, a big jump from last year’s annual total of 750. As the largest wildlife
KDRV11 hours ago
Air quality advisory for parts of Grants Pass due to prescribed burns, on KDRVPrescribed burning activities are expected to cause intermittent smoke impacts to parts of Josephine County including Grants Pass for the next 48 hours.
Jefferson Public Radio13 hours ago
Oregon continues study of state's higher education future, on Jefferson Public RadioOregon lawmakers ordered a review of public higher education, including institutions’ missions, financial challenges and opportunities to work together.
KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC213 hours ago
Locals develop dangerous animal reporting and alert app, on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2GRANTS PASS, Ore. – There’s a new app developed by Grants Pass residents that’s designed to help keep users and their furry friends safe. Nellie Alert is a free, community-based app to stay on top of nearby reports of animal sightings. The developers said the idea is like Watch-Duty. Users can report a coyote or
Grants Pass Tribune19 hours ago
Oregon Closes Record Wildfire Season After 210 Fires in Jackson and Josephine Counties, on Grants Pass TribuneOregon closed its 2026 wildfire season Wednesday after fires burned more than 2.5 million acres statewide, surpassing the previous record set just two years
Grants Pass Tribune19 hours ago
Grants Pass Opens Public Review of Federal Community Development Spending Report, on Grants Pass TribuneGrants Pass has opened a public comment period on its annual report documenting the use of federal community development resources, the people assisted and
Grants Pass Tribune19 hours ago
November 12 Deadline Approaches for Grants Pass $60,000 Homeless Services Grant Tied to Legal Settlement, on Grants Pass TribuneNonprofit organizations providing homeless services in Grants Pass have until November 12, 2026, to submit proposals for $60,000 in available capital
Grants Pass Tribune19 hours ago
Oregon Electric Vehicle Rebate Window Closes, Applications Continue for Qualifying Purchases, on Grants Pass TribuneOregon’s electric vehicle rebate purchase window closed November 4, suspending eligibility for new transactions while applications continue for qualifying ...
Grants Pass Tribune19 hours ago
VA Turns to Veterans and Troops Leaving Active Duty to Help Handle Record Claims, on Grants Pass TribuneThe VA received more than 3.15 million claims submissions in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, an 80 percent increase from fiscal 2022. Its claims staff
Grants Pass Tribune19 hours ago
Kotek Secures Second Term as Southern Oregon Looks Ahead to Four More Years of State Leadership, on Grants Pass TribuneTina Kotek has won another four years as Oregon governor, defeating Christine Drazan in a rematch that keeps the state’s executive leadership in place as
Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldYesterday
High school soccer: South boys, girls rally to advance in playoffs, on Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldSouth boys, girls rally to advance in the state soccer playoffs. Seven Lane County teams remain in the hunt for a state title.
Jefferson Public RadioYesterday
Margaret Glaspy on her latest album, 'I Am Both', on Jefferson Public RadioWe all know that too much screen time isn't good for you. Margaret Glaspy talks about how she reconnected with herself by unplugging, and how that shaped her new album, I Am Both.
Forest Grove News-TimesYesterday
High School Soccer: Girls playoff scores from Wednesday night (Nov. 4), on Forest Grove News-TimesBelow are all the scores from Wednesday night’s girls playoff soccer. 6A Second Round Jesuit 3, Westview 0 Lakeridge 2, Glencoe 1 Lincoln 5, West Linn 0 Roseburg 1, McMinnville […]
Ashland NewsYesterday
BASE to host ‘Justice 4 Hakiym’ rally in Salem, vigil for Ashland teen killed in 2020 in Ashland on Saturday, on Ashland NewsBASE Southern Oregon is set to host two separate events in Ashland and Salem on Saturday, Nov. 7, with the events centering on late Ashland resident Aiden Ellison and wildland firefighter Brian “Hakiym” Simpson.
KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2Yesterday
City of Grants Pass Council, Ward 4, on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2Nov. 3, 2026 election results for City of Grants Pass Council, Ward 4: Tom Bradbeer. Updated as votes are counted.
KDRVYesterday
Rain chances tonight with warming temperatures into the weekend, on KDRVA weak storm system and associated cold front will move into the coast later this evening, bringing a modest chance of light rain west of the Cascades.
KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2Yesterday
55% of voters say ‘NO’ to Josephine County 5 year jail levy, on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2Live election results All election results → County · Josephine Co. Josephine County Commissioner, Position 1 Unofficial JW John West 42.1% 15,016 votes CM Colene Martin 57.9% 20,647 votes Colene Martin leads by 5,631 50% 57% of ballots counted Awaiting results Oregon SOS · Latest as of Nov. 4, 12:16 AM County · Josephine Co. Josephine […]
Jefferson Public RadioYesterday
Initial results show Josephine County jail levy voted down, on Jefferson Public RadioJosephine County projects cutting jail capacity by more than half and ending juvenile detention operations without renewed funding. The levy expires in June.
The Register-GuardYesterday
Second-half comeback sends South Eugene boys soccer to quarterfinals, on The Register-GuardDespite trailing at halftime, South Eugene boys soccer stormed to a thrilling 6-2 win over Grants Pass to secure a trip to the Class 6A quarterfinals.
KQEN News RadioYesterday
GRANTS PASS MAN CITED FOR DUII IN DAYS CREEK AREA, on KQEN News RadioNovember 4, 2026 9:30 a.m. A Grants Pass man was cited for DUII in the Days Creek area early Wednesday morning. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 4:00 a.m. the 31-year-old crashed his Jepp in the 20000 block of Tiller Trail Highway. A deputy contacted the driver who admitted to having “a few...
Jefferson Public RadioYesterday
Voters choose two seats on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners, on Jefferson Public RadioMark Jones and Colene Martin led votes for Position 1 and 2 on the board.
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
Daniel Wins Josephine County Sheriff Election in Landslide as Write-In Campaign Falls Below One Percent, on Grants Pass TribuneDave Daniel secured a decisive victory in Josephine County’s 2026 sheriff’s election Tuesday, receiving more than 81 percent of the vote in a contest against Jonathan Knapp that also included a write-in effort promoted by recalled County Commissioner Chris Barnett. Unofficial election results released Tuesday evening showed Daniel receiving 23,425 votes, representing 81.49 percent of
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
The Southern Oregon Government Watch: Grants Pass City Council advances the idea of a city municipal court, on Grants Pass TribuneLast summer, the Grants Pass City Council began studying in earnest the potential to create a municipal court. In another extensive workshop on the topic on Monday of this week, the concept took a giant leap forward towards becoming a reality. Grants Pass has been one of the only larger cities in Oregon in the
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
Josephine County Election Places School Improvements, Public Funding and County Leadership Before Voters, on Grants Pass TribuneJosephine County residents completed the November 3 general election Tuesday, deciding contests for county leadership, state and federal representation, and a proposed multimillion-dollar investment in Grants Pass public schools. The election included a $10.89 million school bond that would secure an additional $8.168 million in state funding, placing nearly $19.06 million in educational infrastructure improvements
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
Josephine County Opens $30,000 Grant Program as Agricultural Education Expands in Southern Oregon, on Grants Pass TribuneJosephine County has opened applications for $30,000 in agricultural education grants to support youth programs, adult instruction and related facility improvements, adding project funding as local 4-H and Oregon State University Extension services rebuild following a yearlong interruption in county support. Applications are due November 30. Commissioners anticipate awarding money to three or four projects
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
4-H Returns to Josephine County as Enrollment Opens for New Generation of Young Leaders, on Grants Pass TribuneA longstanding tradition of youth education, agricultural development and community involvement is returning to Josephine County as Oregon State University Extension Service begins rebuilding its local 4-H program, opening enrollment for the 2026–2027 year and inviting families, young people and adult volunteers throughout the county to participate. The return of 4-H restores an opportunity for
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
Oregon Child Welfare Reforms Advance Under Federal Court Agreement as New Findings Reveal Persistent Safety Failures, on Grants Pass TribuneOregon’s child welfare system remains under federal court supervision as the state reports progress implementing reforms intended to protect children in foster care, while newly released findings document continued abuse, delayed medical assessments and shortcomings in the investigation of potential threats to children’s safety. The Oregon Department of Human Services released its second semiannual reform
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
Oregon Opens New Health Insurance Marketplace as Higher Premiums and Fewer Insurers Reshape Coverage Across Southern Oregon, on Grants Pass TribuneOregon’s new state-operated health insurance marketplace opened November 1, beginning a 2027 enrollment period marked by sharply rising premiums, declining participation and fewer insurance companies offering individual coverage. The Oregon Health Authority announced the launch of Explore Health on November 2, completing the state’s transition away from the federal HealthCare.gov enrollment platform. The change places
Grants Pass TribuneYesterday
Martin and Jones Lead Commission Races as Josephine County Jail Levy Falls Behind, on Grants Pass TribuneColene Martin and Mark Jones moved toward securing seats on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night as voters denied recalled Commissioner John West a return to office in the initial count and withheld support for renewal of the county’s jail and juvenile detention levy. Dustin Calvo also held a substantial lead for county
Forest Grove News-TimesNov. 3
High School Soccer: Boys state playoffs scores (Nov. 3), on Forest Grove News-TimesBelow are the scores from Tuesday’s high school boys playoff games. 6A Second Round Jesuit 5, Westview 1 McMinnville 2, McDaniel 1 Lake Oswego 1, Beaverton 0 (OT) Lakeridge 8,
Jefferson Public RadioNov. 3
2026 midterms live election results, on Jefferson Public RadioLocal and statewide election results in the JPR region.
Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldNov. 3
Five Lane County boys soccer teams advance to second-round playoff games, on Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldFive Lane County boys soccer teams have advanced to the second round of the state playoffs.
Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldNov. 3
Nine county teams remain in the chase for state girls soccer titles, on Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldMarist defends its state title in girls soccer as postseason play heats up.
Your Oregon NewsNov. 3
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Southern Oregon hiking and biking, outings, celebrations and more, on Your Oregon NewsCelebrate one year of the Dollar Mountain trail system in Josephine County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Dollar Mountain trailhead, 235 Hieglen Loop in Grants
Grants Pass TribuneNov. 3
Congressman Cliff Bentz highlights accomplishments and priorities, on Grants Pass TribuneCongressman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) stopped into Grants Pass last month on the campaign trail for another interview with the Grants Pass Tribune. Congressman Bentz, who represents Oregon’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District, sat down with Grants Pass Tribune investigative journalist Jay Meredith for a wide-ranging discussion covering constituent concerns, legislative priorities, energy and healthcare challenges, data
Grants Pass TribuneNov. 3
Meet the Bobs: Bob and SpongeBob Are Ready to Trade Shelter Life for a Home, on Grants Pass TribuneTwo dogs at the Josephine County Animal Shelter are sharing more than part of a name this week. Bob and SpongeBob are the featured adoptable pets, each
Grants Pass TribuneNov. 3
A Chef’s Journey Through California and Hawaii Brings Island Flavors to Grants Pass, on Grants Pass TribuneA chef whose career has taken him from California fine dining to Hawaiian restaurants and private kitchens connected to Hollywood is moving his family’s two
Grants Pass TribuneNov. 3
Eastern Oregon Irrigation Project Receives $7.6 Million to Conserve Water and Reduce Agricultural Runoff, on Grants Pass TribuneAwarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program, the $7,666,203 will support improvements scheduled for
In brief
The short notes of Daily Grants Pass’ last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
GrantsJosephine County has opened applications for $30,000 in agricultural education grants.
Josephine County has opened applications for $30,000 in agricultural education grants. They're due Nov. 30, and commissioners anticipate awarding money to three or four projects but may give the entire amount to a single proposal.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Grants Pass Tribune
4-HOregon State University Extension Service is rebuilding 4-H in Josephine County.
Oregon State University Extension Service is rebuilding 4-H in Josephine County. Enrollment is open for the 2026–2027 year for ages 5 through 19, and adult volunteers are invited too.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Grants Pass Tribune
Parker's PlaceThe City of Grants Pass has sent a letter of support to Parker's Place Village, the 150-person homeless shelter, as it works to finish construction improvements and set a long-term financial plan.
The City of Grants Pass has sent a letter of support to Parker's Place Village, the 150-person homeless shelter, as it works to finish construction improvements and set a long-term financial plan. The Nov. 2 announcement followed an Oct. 28 meeting with operator Elk Island Trading Group and The Do Good Foundation.
News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: Grants Pass Tribune
Health plansOregon's enrollment period for 2027 coverage is open through Jan.
Oregon's enrollment period for 2027 coverage is open through Jan. 15, 2027, with a new state application system and higher average premiums. Finish by Dec. 31 and coverage starts Jan. 1.
News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: Grants Pass Tribune
New eatsJimi Lasquete and his wife open My Island Kitchen and My Coastal Cravings today, Wed., Nov.
Jimi Lasquete and his wife open My Island Kitchen and My Coastal Cravings today, Wed., Nov. 4, at The Growler Guys, 531 NE F St. Lasquete's career spans more than 30 years.
News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: Grants Pass Tribune
AdoptableBob and SpongeBob are this week's featured adoptable dogs at the Josephine County Animal Shelter.
Bob and SpongeBob are this week's featured adoptable dogs at the Josephine County Animal Shelter. Both have experience living with other dogs.
News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: Grants Pass Tribune