For the first time in more than five years, somebody might be about to build an apartment complex in Grants Pass.

The Josephine Housing and Community Development Council, alongside the nonprofit Housing Authority of Jackson County, is developing a 56-unit apartment complex on 3.93 acres at Harbeck Road and Grandview Lane near South Middle School.

Two weeks ago, local schools started competing in a 7-on-7 summer passing league.

The July 6 event was the first one of the summer at Mel Ingram Field.

That's both early and late for the start of the season.

In most years, the summer passing league comes after teams have gone to camps and settled into a real offseason rhythm sometime in June.

So, in a sense, this a late start. Read More »

BLY — The nation's largest wildfire continued burning in Klamath and Lake counties today, but crews were scaling back some night operations as hard work and weaker winds helped reduce the spread of flames.

The Bootleg Fire has grown to 400,389 acres and is 40% contained after destroying 67 homes, mainly cabins, and damaging seven more, fire officials said. Including outbuildings, a total of 184 structures have been lost. Read More »

GPMA resumes summer art classes for adults

The Grants Pass Museum of Art has resumed art classes for adults, with three new offerings this summer.

All classes will be taught by Kristen O'Neill at the museum, 229 S.W. G St. Class fees include materials.

Sign up by calling 541-479-3290 or visit gpmuseum.com. Read More »