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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Rent Burden Community Forum

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Grants Pass residents are invited to attend and participate in a community forum hosted by the City of Grants Pass at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, to learn about current issues related to housing production, rent burden, fair housing, and...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2023

City receives $130,000 rebate from Energy Trust of Oregon

people holding a large check at the Water Restoration Plant

Today, November 30, 2023, Energy Trust of Oregon presented the City of Grants Pass with a rebate check for $130,000 for the recently completed Heat Exchanger conversion project at the City’s Water Restoration Plant. 

The new digester hea...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: November 27, 2023

City of Grants Pass Winter Warming Shelter grant funds available

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There is currently no warming shelter available in Grants Pass, though there is a need for one. The City of Grants Pass does not operate warming shelters but has grant funds available for community providers able and willing to host and operate temporary ...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2023

City of Grants Pass Public Safety Funding Survey

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Despite the passage of the public safety levy earlier this month, Grants Pass Police and Fire still face a critical funding shortfall.

The City has created a survey that is open to residents and business owners within the city of Grants Pass so they may te...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2023

Looking back at the Water Treatment Plant proposal from 1927

water flowing from a kitchen faucet

Imagine a Day Without Water on October 19, 2023, is a National Day of Action that brings together diverse participants to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of continuous investment. 

The gravitas of safeguarding wa...

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Learn more about the value of water City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2023

Fire Season is over

Fire Season is Over sign

Fire season in the City of Grants Pass has officially ended today at 9:00 a.m. eliminating all public regulated use restrictions.

The Fall 2023 Open Burn Window will be from Saturday, October 28th through Sunday, November 5th. Residents of the City of Gran...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: October 10, 2023

Flood Risks and Protections

Flooding in Rogue River Oregon

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...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: October 15, 2023

Leaf Season is upon us

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Autumn leaves are a beautiful site in Grants Pass. Beautiful, until they land in the streets, get mushy, and clog the stormwater drains. It’s the getting mushy part that our street-sweeping contractor will focus on for the next few months, and t...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Grants Pass Police & Adapt to partner for overdose prevention

Overdose Prevention Partnership logos for grants pass police and adapt intergrated ealth care

As National Recovery Month comes to a close, we are excited to share the beginning of a crucial partnership between the Grants Pass Police Department and Adapt Integrated Health Care. This collaboration in the City of Grants Pass aims to combat drug and a...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Fire Danger Level decreases to LOW

Fire Danger logo Level LOW

The fire danger level within the City of Grants Pass decreased to “LOW” (green) on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 09:00 a.m.

Due to the widespread rains received conditions have improved allowing the Fire Marshal for the City of Gran...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Safe Parking Program

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In an effort to facilitate the ability of service groups and businesses who wish to allow limited overnight parking of vehicles for people who lack permanent shelter in our community, the Grants Pass City Council recently approved the Safe Parking Program...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023

Grants Pass SWAT, Fire Rescue, conduct explosive breach, search training

SWAT officers during explosive breach training

This week, the sound of explosions and smoke alarms were heard on the 1100 block of Fruitdale Drive, thanks to Grants Pass SWAT team members and Grants Pass Fire Rescue personnel taking advantage of a rare opportunity to train on a residential structure t...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2023

Municipal Code amendments related to conduct in City parks and public spaces

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On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the Grants Pass City Council voted to amend the City’s Municipal Code with a variety of changes that address conduct for all users of Grants Pass City Parks and public property. 

While the changes address a v...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases