Why I Like it Here - Christine Westbrook

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Adam Smith

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Megan Smith

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Chad Westbrook

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Maria Palomino

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Tim Fry

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Donna Anderson

People appreciate living in Grants Pass for a variety of reasons. In this video, Donna Anderson, an employee with the City of Grants Pass for 19 years, talks about what she has learned since she has been working for the city, and how living in Grants Pass...

Free wildfire property assessment available to City and County residents

Neighborhoods within the Wildland Urban Interface Zone of Grants Pass, where homes and wildlands mix, have a greater risk of being affected by a wildfire.

Rick McClintock, the Firewise Coordinator for Josephine County, will come out to any home o...

Groundwater "bubbler" explained

We’re all accustomed to seeing the Rogue River flow through Grants Pass, but why is there a constant flow of water along a section of NE 8th street near Grants Pass High School?

One might attribute the endless flow to someone who forgot to shut off their g...

Flood Risks and Protections

Are You Prepared for a Flood?

Rather than wait for a flood to occur, you can act now to protect your property from flood damage. Even if your property never flooded in the past, there is a 26% chance of experiencing a flood over the life of a 30-year mortg...

Video: Wastewater Division uses high-pressure water to remove root blockage

Last week, we told you how employees with the City’s Wastewater Division joined together to blast apart a root ball that was blocking 90% of a sewer pipe.

Here is a video of the operation, narrated by Nevin VanFossan, the operator of the CCTV van. The Jet/...

City Manager Weekly Report

Police Chief Warren Hensman joint press conference

Grants Pass Police Chief Warren Hensman held a joint press conference today at 1:00 PM to discuss the resolution to the Benjamin Foster Case. Representatives from the Oregon State Police, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, and the Josephine Coun...

Budget Committee Request for Applications

Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Budget Committee. This is a 3-year appointment.

The City of Grants Pass Budget Committee receives and reviews the Recommended Budget and approves a Budget for Council’s consideration.

Applicants for t...

Urban Tree Advisory Committee open position

Applications are being accepted for a position on the Urban Tree Advisory Committee. This is a 2-year appointment.

The purpose of the committee is to review, develop, and implement programs and activities which promote, protect, and enhance the urban fores...

Tourism Advisory Committee

Applications are being accepted for three positions on the Tourism Advisory Committee due to expiring terms. These positions are three-year terms. 

The goal of the Committee is to encourage visitors and residents to engage in community activities ...

Committee on Public Art (CoPA) Request for Applications

Applications are being accepted for three positions on the Committee on Public Art (CoPA). These are three-year appointments.

CoPA works to engage the community and enrich public spaces through the placement of original artwork, creating a unique sense of ...

Job Opportunity: Dispatcher (9-1-1)

Want to be the FIRST first-responder to help your community in times of need?  If so, you need to be a Grants Pass 9-1-1 Dispatcher.  We are looking to hire individuals who can excel during high stress scenarios while recognizing the imp...

Job Opportunity: Police Officer

The City of Grants Pass is recruiting for the position of Police Officer.

As a member of the City of Grants Pass Police Department, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department where your law enforcement skills will help protect and serv...

Job Opportunity: Human Resources Director

The City of Grants Pass is recruiting for a Human Resources Director. 

The successful candidate will be a Human Resources professional with experience in labor relations, compensation, and recruitment and selection, and who possesses the ability t...

Job Opportunity: Lateral Police Officer

The City of Grant Pass is accepting applications for a Lateral Police Officer position. The deadline to apply is 5 PM PST, December 30, 2022.

If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment that focuses on trust, crucial communications,...

Job Opportunity: Lateral Dispatcher (9-1-1)

Traffic Pattern Change: Intersections of NW "E", NW "D" & NW Dimmick

Effective immediately, there will be a traffic pattern change on NW “D” Street and NW “E” Street at the NW Dimmick intersections.  East/West Cross traffic will now have to stop at both “E” and “D”, as NW Dimmick will be the through street.

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Street Sweeping Schedule - Week of February 6, 2023

If your home is in one of these zones, it will be swept this week between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, on the following days:

• Monday, February 6, 2023 - Zones 1 and 6
• Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Zone 5
• Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - Zone 9
• Thursd...