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‘Where do we put them?’: C.O. homeless advocate, DA weigh in on pending Grants Pass homeless ruling
US Supreme Court justices heard over two hours of arguments Monday on "City of Grants Pass V. Johnson," a class-action suit that challenges the southern Oregon city's ability to enforce camping codes related to sleeping in public spaces. The post ‘Where do we put them?’: C.O. homeless advocate, DA weigh in on pending Grants Pass homeless ruling appeared first on KTVZ.
Grants Pass reaches settlement in wrongful death lawsuit
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The city of Grants Pass and the family of a man who was shot and killed by police have reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. Attorneys on both sides negotiated a $3 million settlement for the family of 48-year-old Mark Caldwell. Caldwell was...
Two arrested after burglary in Central Point
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. -- Two people have been arrested after allegedly committing a burglary yesterday morning in Central Point. According to a Facebook post from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, it started when police heard about a burglary in the 5700 block of Upton Road. They were able to find the suspects -- 44-year-old Kelli Margaret Hernandez of Medford and 28-year-old Mickey Ray Galatz of Central Point -- later.
Wildlife Images making changes to facility after reopening
GRANTS PASS, Ore.- Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center (WIREC) is making some changes to its facility after reopening. On April 22, NBC5 reported WIREC reopened its doors to the public after four months of being closed. According to WIREC’s Executive Director Dave Siddon, his father started WIREC around 42 years ago and it’s seen a lot of changes since then. Siddon says he’s thrilled to see the most recent changes that began during the center’s closure. He says they knew they had to improve the habitats for the animals.
The Junkies Go Where The Benefits Are Best: Josh Hoover Talks to A&G
The homeless in Grants Pass, OR are suing claiming it's cruel and unusual punishment to keep them from sleeping on the sidewalks and in public spaces. Also, in CA, no one seems to know how much is being spent on the homeless, where the money is going and what good the programs being developed are doing.
Rogue Valley community mourns passing of local humanitarian
Troy Ferguson, who worked for U.S. Rep. Greg Walden and United Way of Jackson County, remembered for his devotion to his community. With the sudden death of community servant Troy Ferguson earlier this month, many in Southern Oregon are remembering the work he did throughout his life to benefit those in need in the Rogue Valley.
Jacksonville Fire gets new funding before fire season
Jacksonville Fire Department has received grant support this month, getting their fleet up to date before fire season. This support comes from the Oregon State Fire Marshall, supplying a fire engine to the station as well as giving a grant for staffing for fire season; they also received grant funding from the Pacific Power Foundation to supply the data computer that will fill that engine.
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