Cruise the Rogue to Bring Four Day Automotive Festival to GP
Cruise the Rogue, Southern Oregon’s first all-genre automotive festival, arrives in Historic Downtown Grants Pass and Riverside Park on July 23rd through the 26th. Presented by Main Street Grants Pass, the four-day event brings together over 300 registered vehicles across 12 classes from pre-war classics and muscle cars to JDM tuners, custom builds, and motorcycles. The festival’s celebrity guest lineup features Richard Rawlings and Dennis Collins of Gas Monkey Garage, alongside Alan Taylor, host of The Drive radio show and a founding board member of the event. Rawlings and Collins will present awards live at the Sunday ceremony. The event begins with the Long Table VIP Dinner Thursday, July 23rd, followed by Cars and Coffee, Downtown Show and Shine, and the Applegate Valley Poker Run Friday, July 24th. Cars and Coffee and the Applegate Valley Run continue Saturday, July 25th, followed by the Riverside Salon de l'Automobile and Saturday Night Cruise. Sunday, July 26th, is the Riverside Park Show and Awards Ceremony. ...Read more

Grants Pass Fire and Rescue to Conduct Citywide Fire Hydrant Testing

Grants Pass Fire Rescue will begin its annual fire hydrant testing program this month, helping to ensure hydrants across the community are operating correctly and can deliver the water needed to protect lives and property during an emergency. According to GPFR, hydrant testing includes flowing and measuring water output, verifying mechanical function, and documenting maintenance needs. Residents may notice crews working in their neighborhoods and may experience temporary water discoloration or minor pressure fluctuations. These conditions are normal and should be cleared quickly. If discoloration persists, residents are encouraged to briefly run their cold water taps until the water clears. Accurate and up-to-date water flow information is critical for emergency response. Firefighters rely on precise data to determine how much water is available during a fire, which directly affects firefighting strategy and safety. In addition, hydrant flow data plays an important role in the community’s Insurance Services Office Public Protection Classification rating. ...Read more

Shots Fired in Burglary Incident, Suspect in Custody

Medford Police responded to the 800 block of Gilman Road for a reported burglary in progress Sunday at approximately 10:47 p.m. The reporting party told dispatch that a subject was attempting to break into the residence, and that shots had been fired by the homeowner. The family inside was able to safely exit the home and meet responding officers at a location away from the scene. Police then established a perimeter around the home. With assistance from drone operators, officers were able to locate and communicate with the out-of-state suspect inside the residence, identified as 21-year-old Nathan Roberson. He was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound, and was taken into custody without incident. He was then transported to a local hospital for treatment, and will remain in police custody while receiving medical care. This incident remains under investigation. Roberson has not been formally charged at this time, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office has been consulted on this case for the review of official charges. ...Read more