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City of GP Accepting Applications for 2 Seats on Compensation & Classification Panel
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The City of Grants Pass is accepting applications for two positions on the new Non-Bargaining Compensation and Classification Task Force. Appointments are for the duration of the task force. The purpose of the task force is to review and evaluate non-union compensation and classification restructuring for certain City of Grants Pass employees. The Task Force shall review the proposed salary study and recommended structure in detail, identify potential modifications or alternatives, and develop and present formal recommendations to the City Council for consideration. Special qualifications for these at-large positions is experience in large payrolls. Applications are available at the City Administration Office at 101 NW A Street or online at "grantspassoregon.gov/committee-application." Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. this Friday, June 13th. The appointments will be made by the Grants Pass City Council at its next regular meeting on Wednesday, June 18th.
Posted on 6/9/25 6:18AM by Sam Marsh
 

Chamber of Commerce Opens Concerts in the Park Season with Classic Rock Band
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The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce will host the first Concert in the Park of the 2025 season on Tuesday evening. Concerts in the Park has returned to Riverside Park in a temporary location on the Pavilion Lawn until the new Bandshell is completed. It runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Tuesday's featured entertainer is "A Band of Brothers," which specializes in classic rock favorites. Chamber of Commerce officials have requested concert-goers adhere to a "Code of Conduct." They are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic-style dinners, but they are encouraged to leave pets at home. If pets are brought to the concert, they must be on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Seating and parking are on a first-come, first-served basis. A drop-off lane is available near the lower Gazebo. For more information, please visit "grantspasschamber.org."
Posted on 6/9/25 6:16AM by Sam Marsh
 

National Weather Service Posts Heat Advisory for SW Oregon & NW California
The National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory for southwest Oregon and northwest California -- including Josephine and Jackson counties -- that runs until 8 p.m. Monday. High temperatures of 95 to 103 degrees are expected throughout the region. Slight relief will occur on Tuesday, with high temperatures predicted to be below 100. Public health officials encourage people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency -- call 9-1-1. Area rivers remain cold and dangerous due to ongoing mountain snowmelt. Be careful if seeking relief from hot temperatures in area waterways.
Posted on 6/8/25 11:52AM by Sam Marsh
 

Medford BLM District Shutting Down Galice Access Road Due to Active Slide
The Medford District of the Bureau of Land Management is closing a section of Galice Access Road as the result of an ongoing landslide. BLM officials suggest that travelers use US Highway 199 or Peavine/Serpentine Springs Road as alternate routes. Officials said the landslide initially developed after heavy winter rains and BLM crews have already cleared the road several times. While they continue to work to keep access open, public safety and crew availability may lead to a road closure without further notice. Justin Kelly, BLM Grants Pass Field Manager, said the slide continues to be very active. He said large boulders -- some the size of trucks -- continuing coming down the hill onto the road. Kelly said they're closing the road for everyone's safety and crews are continuing to monitor the slide area. For updates on the status of Galice Road, call the Grants Pass Field Office at (541)-471-6500.
Posted on 6/6/25 1:52PM by Sam Marsh
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Deputies Jailed Motorcyclist Who Tried to Outrun Them in Redwood Area of GP
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office jailed a motorcyclist who tried to outrun deputies in the Redwood area of Grants Pass early yesterday. The Sheriff's Office reports deputies eventually arrested 34-year-old Timothy Cruz Garcia in the 1800-block of Hubbard Lane on Thursday around 3 a.m.. Deputies said they tried to stop Garcia for a traffic violation while he was riding a Yamaha motorcycle on Redwood Avenue near Willow Lane, but he sped away at over 100 miles per hour before turning onto Hubbard. Following the traffic stop, Garcia was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Felony Attempt to Elude Police and Reckless Driving. His motorcycle was towed to an impound yard. During booking at the jail, Garcia was found to be in possession of fentanyl so that charge was added to his criminal bill and he was being held without bail.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:22AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Jailed Man for Assaulting Older Woman at West Harbeck Residence
Grants Pass Police jailed a man for assaulting an older woman at a south-city residence late last night. The Police Department reports officers arrested 23-year-old Joseph Randall Bakewell for the incident at a home in the 400-block of West Harbeck Road on Thursday at 10:33 p.m.. Police said Bakewell threw a plastic water bottle at the 60-year-old female victim before grabbing a hard plastic water bottle and striking her several times, causing swelling, light bruising, pain and numbness to the woman's body. It was unclear in the report if the suspect and victim are related. According to the report, the victim's daughter called 9-1-1 after her mother texted her pictures of injuries from the attack. She said Bakewell recently stopped taking his medication and has been acting erratically. Bakewell was found hiding in a kitchen closet, he refused to exit and had to be pulled to the floor where he was secured in handcuffs and placed into custody. He was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for 4th-Degree Assault and was being held without bail.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:20AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Snared Man for Roughing Up Girlfriend at Morrison Centennial Park
Grants Pass Police arrested a man for roughing up his girlfriend at a city park last night. According to the Police Department, officers responded to a reported disturbance at Morrison Centennial Park on Rogue River Highway on Thursday at 7:26 p.m.. Police said they contacted a woman who reported her boyfriend -- 43-year-old James Allen Bendickson -- had grabbed her during a heated argument between the two. She advised she was in pain from the incident that was witnessed by several people in the park. One witness told police the man shoved the victim into a fence. Bendickson initially denied any physical contact with his girlfriend, but he later admitted to putting his hands on her. Bendickson was placed into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Physical Harassment. He was being held without bail.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:19AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Arrested Man for Vandalizing Occupied Vehicle in SE Part of City
Grants Pass Police arrested a man for vandalizing an occupied vehicle near Baker Park yesterday. The Police Department reports officers responded to the incident involving 31-year-old Shane Codyglen Weidman at the intersection of Parkdale Drive and the Grants Pass Parkway on Thursday around 1:20 p.m.. Police said multiple witnesses saw Weidman intentionally push a shopping cart into a vehicle and then punch a side mirror. The female driver told officers the suspect also cussed at her and spit on the vehicle. She said the man had a bag of bottles and was heading toward the recycling center on Rogue River Highway. According to the report, damaged to the vehicle was greater than $100. Weidman was located at the Bottle Drop Center and placed into custody. He was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for 2nd-Degree Criminal Mischief and was being held without bail.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:17AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Nabbed Frequent Flyer for Disturbance Call at Downtown Safeway
Grants Pass Police arrested a well-known offender for causing a disturbance both at and near a downtown supermarket last night. According to the Police Department, officers responded to the incident involving 35-year-old Morgan Delin Weber at the Safeway on SE 7th Street on Thursday at 8:18 p.m.. Police said Weber was initially involved in a verbal altercation with another woman along SE G Street when she ran into Safeway, a business from which she has been trespassed. They said Weber continued to yell and cause a significant disruption inside the store before she proceeded back across the parking lot to the intersection of 8th and G streets where she caused traffic to stop. An unidentified victim told officers that Weber threw a full can of beer at her and struck her. The woman refused medical attention. Weber was placed into custody and lodged in jail for Disorderly Conduct and 2nd-Degree Criminal Trespass. Due to her frequent arrests, she was being held without bail.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:15AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Arrested 2nd Frequent Flyer for Causing Ruckus at G Street Store
Grants Pass Police arrested another well-known offender yesterday for causing a ruckus at a neighborhood market. According to the Police Department, officers responded to a trespassing complaint at the A-1 Market & Deli on SW G Street on Thursday at 11:05 a.m.. Police said 41-year-old Amber Marie Al-Sarf was being abusive to store workers and customers. One employee called 9-1-1 to report the woman was eating food in the back of the store and throwing trash all over. She had been trespassed from the store for similar behavior in April. News archives show Al-Sarf has been arrested numerous times for eating food and drinking beer she stole from stores throughout Grants Pass and in Cave Junction. She was placed into custody and lodged in jail for 2nd-Degree Criminal Trespass.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:13AM by Sam Marsh
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State Troopers Investigating Hit & Run Crash that Occurred in Cave Junction
The Oregon State Police was investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Cave Junction yesterday. OSP reports troopers responded to the incident near milepost 27 of US Highway 199 on Thursday shortly before the noon hour. Troopers said a 68-year-old man was driving a vehicle that was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing heavy damage to the victim vehicle. The driver of the suspect vehicle fled the scene. No injuries were reported. According to OSP, an investigation has identified a suspect vehicle of interest. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to dial *OSP.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:12AM by Sam Marsh
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Sheriff Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Teenage Runaway from Murphy
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The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in finding a runaway teenager. Sheriff's officials reported this morning that 15-year-old William Herren was last seen in the Murphy/New Hope area around 6 p.m. Thursday. Herren is described as 5-feet-8-inches tall and 160 pounds, with brownish-blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of William Herren is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office at (541)-474-5123.
Posted on 6/6/25 11:11AM by Sam Marsh
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