Progress Continues on East Evans Creek Fire, Acreage Estimated at 3,629
Firefighters worked all night continuing to build on progress across the East Evans Creek Fire. The blaze, estimated at 3,628 acres as of the latest Oregon Department of Forestry update, continued to burn fuels within an area with difficult access on the northwestern edge in the Spignet Butte area. Resources held lines and connected those sections with new line on the northwestern edge, as well as the southern side, where the majority of homes are located. Today, Oregon State Fire Marshal structural resources will continue to mop up 100 feet adjacent to homes within the fire. Wildland crews are continuing work along the south and eastern parts of the perimeter. Weather conditions will potentially pose a challenge to firefighters today, with instability in the forecast slightly increasing the chance for thunderstorms. 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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