Winds Test East Evans Creek Fire Line, Forward Progress Continues
Firefighters continued forward progress on the Evans Creek Fire overnight, with lines reinforced on the southern portion, and structural resources remaining to protect residences. The latest Oregon Department of Forestry update shows that favorable morning conditions and overnight humidity aided in the firefighter's containment efforts. Wind and critical fire weather expectedly move in today through early next week. A shift in wind has already moved smoke from the blaze into Josephine County according to Rural Metro. The Watch Duty App shows the fire at 3,153.9 acres. Aerial suppression operations were limited this morning due to an inversion, but remain available. Crews continue adapting to changing conditions while strengthening containment, protecting communities, and limiting fire growth opportunities. A Level 1: Be Ready to evacuate warning for Zones JAC-003, JAC-004, JAC-017, JAC-026, JAC-036, JAC-109, JAC-126, and JAC-149-B, a Level 2: Be Set warning for Zones JAC-016, JAC-124, JAC-147, and JAC-148-B, and a Level 3: Go Now for Zone JAC-148-A are still in effect.
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Council to Discuss Lodging Tax, Tourism Grant Program, Owl Plaza before Executive Session
The Grants Pass City Council is scheduled to meet for their workshop to discuss tax allocation and tourism following presentations, then meet in Executive Session Monday morning. The meeting, starting at 11:45 a.m. will begin with a Lodging Tax allocation presentation. Council will hear a review of the Tourism Grant Program, then hold a discussion for the Owl Plaza. An agenda review will follow covering Wednesday's business meeting, and any potential items to be added to the calendar. Council will then adjourn the meeting and reconvene in Executive Session for labor negotiations. The public is welcome to attend the workshop in person or virtually by going to www.grantspassoregon.gov.
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Task Force Busts Black-Market Marijuana Grow outside Applegate Area
The Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives served a search warrant today at a black-market cannabis grow in the 100 block of Hogan Road near rural Applegate outside of Jacksonville. According to a press release, IMET detectives seized approximately 1,300 marijuana plants, a half-pound of psilocybin mushrooms, and three and a half pounds of THC extract. There was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or processing at the location. IMET was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Oregon State Police. Oregon Water Resources Department and Jackson County Code Enforcement responded to the scene to conduct investigations.
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