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18 residents given eviction notices at Parkers Place Village

GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Parker's Place Village in Grants Pass issued eviction notices to 18 people out of nearly 150 residents, giving them until Nov. 16 to leave. Bernie Woodard, from Elk Island Trading Group LLC, which operates the shelter, explained the intake process. "Our intake agreements are basically day-to-day...

Grants Pass, OR · 2d

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Man in mental health crisis restrained in ‘Wrap’ in Josephine County Jail, lawsuit alleges

The suit also says Sepherin Roberts, now 39, was denied an attorney visit during 2024 jail stay. A man experiencing a mental health crisis in the Josephine County jail was repeatedly placed in a full-body restraint device known as the “Wrap” for up to 12 hours at a time, denied mental health treatment, and sometimes refused food and shocked with a Taser and kicked and punched by deputies while being restrained, according to a federal lawsuit.

Josephine County, OR · 1d

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Pacific storm could bring massive breakers to Oregon's South Coast

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for beaches in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties from 10 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Saturday. A strong cold front will move through the region before a large, long-period swell reaches the coast. Offshore swells could grow to 30 feet, producing breaking waves between 30 and 35 feet in the surf zone.

Curry County, OR · 20h

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Waves Up to 35 Feet Expected on Southern Oregon and Northern California Coasts Tonight

Southern Oregon’s coast is in for a rough few days, with strong winds Friday morning and huge breaking waves expected to make beaches dangerous through the weekend and into Monday. Winds Could Bring Down Trees and Disrupt Travel. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind...

Curry County, OR · 7h

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The Tiny Southern Oregon Coast Restaurant Where Waves Practically Splash Your Table

Port Orford is the kind of town many drivers zip past on Highway 101 without a second thought. That is a mistake, because one small dining room here sits so close to the Pacific that the ocean feels like part of the decor. Couples drive an hour or more just for a window table, and road trippers heading between Seattle and San Francisco have been known to pull over and rearrange their whole evening around it.

Port Orford, OR · 1d

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These Eight Oregon Mexican Restaurants Have Kept It All In The Family For More Than 8 Years

Some of the best Mexican food in Oregon comes from kitchens where the same family has been cooking for years. Parents run the counter, kids grow up refilling salsa, and recipes stay put while trends come and go. This list covers eight family-run spots from Portland to the coast to...

Oregon · 2d

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California Company’s Plan to Seed Southern Oregon Clouds With Drones Raises Residents’ Concerns

A cloud-seeding proposal from a California company to increase winter rainfall and mountain snowpack in four Southern Oregon counties has triggered questions from residents about potential environmental impacts and how the operation would be monitored. Rainmaker Seeks Permission for Cloud Seeding in Southern Oregon. California-based Rainmaker Technology Corporation has applied...

Josephine County, OR · 1d

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Retirees Are Quietly Moving To Grants Pass, Where Rogue River Living Still Costs Less

Some retirees spend years hunting for the right place to slow down, and a growing number of them are finding it in southern Oregon. The town they keep picking sits right on a famous river, close to a major highway, and far from the price tags of big West Coast cities.

Grants Pass, OR · 13d

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Cloud-seeding proposal grilled by local residents in Medford public hearing

Applicant says it hopes to ‘ultimately end drought in the American West,’ while citizens say the project raises ‘serious concerns about potential consequences and possible effects on public health’. Dozens of local residents who showed up in person and online pushed back against precipitation enhancement company Rainmaker...

Medford, OR · 1d

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Medford Hearing Today on Rainmaker Cloud-Seeding Proposal for Southern Oregon

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is holding a public hearing this morning on a license application from Rainmaker Technology Corporation for a winter precipitation-enhancement program covering roughly 1,640 square miles in the Medford area. The hearing begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, in the Carpenter Conference Room at the...

Medford, OR · 3d

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Hillcrest Village hosts it's grand opening in Grants Pass

Josephine County's first veteran-specific housing community is preparing to welcome its first residents next month. Hillcrest Village features 36 apartments for low-income veterans. All the apartments come with a washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator and stovetop.

Grants Pass, OR · 1d

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New Charitable Deduction Expands Tax Benefits as Oregon Residents Prepare for Filing Season

Southern Oregon taxpayers who use the federal standard deduction will have a new opportunity to deduct charitable donations on their 2026 returns, a change that extends the benefit to eligible households that do not itemize. The provision allows qualifying cash contributions of up to $1,000 to be deducted, or up...

Josephine County, OR · 1d

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This Oregon Cheese Factory Hands You Free Curds Hot Off the Line Before You Even Order Lunch

I was only looking for a bathroom stop on the Oregon coast, and then I smelled something warm, milky, and a little tangy. Tucked off the main tourist path, there was a cheese shop that locals quietly send each other to. One bite of a squeaky little curd and my...

Bandon, OR · 1d

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A Hometown Holiday Weekend in Grants Pass

Grants Pass does the holidays the way small river towns do them best: close to home, a little bit sparkly, and with plenty of hot cocoa. The first weekend of December brings four big events to historic downtown, so bundle up and make a weekend of it. Friday, December 4:...

Grants Pass, OR · 1d

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Grants Pass Senior Earns Beat the Odds Scholarship as College Plans Take Shape

A Grants Pass High School senior whose years of personal growth have led to accomplishments in writing, public speaking and athletics has earned a scholarship to help carry those interests into college. Max Fitzgerald is a recipient of the 2026 Beat the Odds Scholarship, a $5,000-a-year award for Oregon students...

Grants Pass, OR · 2d

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10th Annual Holiday Gift & Chocolate Festival returns to the Rogue Valley

GRANTS PASS, Ore – The 10th Annual Holiday Gift & Chocolate Festival is returning once again to the Rogue Valley with homemade goods, gifts, and obviously, chocolate. Stopping by the Sunrise Studio is one of the organizers of the event, David Willhite. This year, the iconic chocolate eating competition is returning to the festival, and some new vendors will be joining as well. Willhite mentions this festival shows what the Southern Oregon community can offer during the holiday season.

Grants Pass, OR · 2d

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Grants Pass affordable veterans housing community celebrates grand opening

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Veterans will have a new place to call home in Grants Pass. Hillcrest Village, a veteran-specific affordable housing community, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday. Those behind the project told NBC5 it’s all about giving back to those who have given so much to their country.

Grants Pass, OR · 1d

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Oregon’s Rainy Season Is Here, Yet Locals Still Line Up At These Seven Old-School Ice Cream Dairies

Gray skies and steady drizzle do not stop Oregonians from wanting a good scoop. Some of the best ice cream in the state comes from dairies, farms, and creameries with real roots in local milk. This list covers seven of them, from a famous coastal factory to a university dairy...

Oregon · 2d

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Steam Distillery marks five years with a move to Fifth Street

Steam Distillery opened five years ago in a former brewery banquet room. This Friday, the Grants Pass business will mark its anniversary at a new address with a familiar word in its history. The building at Fifth and H streets was once home to the Grants Pass Steam Laundry. The...

Grants Pass, OR · 2d