Parker's Place Receives Letter of Support from City, Outlines Plans, Calls for Service Providers

Parker's Place Village has shared a Letter of Support from the City of Grants Pass. According to a release, The Do Good Foundation, an Oregon 501(c)(3) assisting Parker's Place, joined Elk Island Trading Group in addressing three community priorities: oversight, trained staff, and toilets and showers. Parker's Place operates under a grant agreement with the City. Elk Island and the Foundation met with City staff October 28th to review items listed in an August 6th addendum to be addressed by November 13th, along with other concerns that have come up in recent months as operations began. That meeting produced written responses to the City's questions on fencing, sleeping arrangements, intake policies and portable toilet maintenance. Fencing and striping is scheduled for completion by November 13th. Also covered were policies related to staff, background checks, site safety, and service provider agreements, a plan to complete the stormwater system with an approved contractor, and a follow-up meeting scheduled with the City to discuss long-term operations funding. The City has also offered to write application-specific letters and to sponsor or co-sponsor applications for operations funding. The project continues to move forward toward completion. ...Read more

Ballots Come In before Tonight's General Election

Ballots have been coming in for the November 3rd General Election, with results to be posted throughout the month. According to the County website, unofficial results for tonight's election will be posted on the Oregon Secretary of State Website & Josephine County Website: https://results.oregonvotes.gov. As of the latest report, a total of 30,331 ballots have been accepted of the 32,770 received, showing a participation rate of 46.62%. Results will first be announced after 8 p.m. this evening on the County website and KAJO, KLDR, and KRRM. The final certified results will be posted no later than Monday, November 30th, by 5 p.m. ...Read more

ODOT Begins Highway 238 and New Hope Road Signal and Sidewalk Repair

The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun work to repair a damaged traffic signal and sidewalk at the intersection of Oregon Highway 238 and New Hope Road in south Grants Pass. According to ODOT, expect lane closures during the day this week while crews install the new signal mast and arm. Flaggers and pilot cars will provide traffic control while the signal is inoperable. Some traffic control may remain in place at night. The signal replacement is expected to be complete by Thursday, weather permitting. Expect short delays, and use caution. Be sure to watch for workers in the roadway. All work at this location is scheduled for completion by December 1st. ...Read more