BLM Timber Sales in Western Oregon Bring in nearly $13.5 Million in Revenue in July

The Bureau of Land Management sold 47.7 million board feet of timber across more than 1,600 acres for nearly $13.5 million in western Oregon this month. BLM officials said these sales will feed local mills and support jobs in western Oregon communities, producing enough timber to build roughly 3,000 homes. These timber sales align with the Trump administration's emphasis on maximizing the use of domestic resources, supporting rural economies and promoting American energy and independence. By accelerating active forest management and increasing access to public lands for responsible resource development, the BLM is helping meet national goals for job creation, reduced regulatory burdens and stronger supply chains for critical industries like timber production and home building. Locally, the Medford BLM District sold the Big Dog timber sale comprising 5.3 million board feet on 396 public acres near Butte Falls to Murphy Company of Eugene for over $693,000. There were two large timber sales in Douglas County and one in Coos County plus several others in the Northwest Oregon District. ...Read more

Day 2 of Josephine County Fair Features Ned Ledoux & Rodney Atkins Country Concert

"Buckle Up" for Day 2 of the 2025 Josephine County Fair in Grants Pass. The Fairground gates will be open between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., with free admission plus free parking and a shuttle at Rogue Community College. The Caveman Kiwanis is offering parking at the Fairgrounds for $10. The featured entertainment at the Fair today is a country music concert at the Grandstand with Ned Ledoux at 7 p.m. followed by Rodney Atkins at 8:30. It's brought to you in part by KRRM Radio and Grants Pass Broadcasting. "Live" on the Pavilion Stage, it's Bridge 222 at 6:30 p.m. followed by No-Bodies Ghost at 8. Daily entertainment includes Exhibit Halls, Selfie Fair, Rockin' Rentals, Kidz Alley, Bingo and the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show plus strolling entertainers on the Midway. The carnival opens at 2 p.m.. In the barns, see local kids with their livestock including swine, sheep, goats and beef. That's in addition to numerous vendors and great Fair food options. For more information about the Fair, visit "josephinecountyfairgrounds.com." ...Read more

City of Grants Pass Offering 3 Free "Movies in the Park" on Fridays in August

The City of Grants Pass will once again be offering three free Movies in the Park in August. The schedule includes "Cool Runnings" on August 8th at Reinhart Volunteer Park, "The Wild Robot" on August 15th at Riverside Park and "A Minecraft Movie" on August 22nd at Redwood Park. The Friday film series starts at dusk. The free movies are brought to you by Grants Pass Parks and Recreation and sponsored by Rogue Credit Union. ...Read more