Grants Pass police warned that a fugitive suspected of torturing and trying to kill a woman may try to change his appearance by shaving his beard and hair or by changing his hair color.

A nationwide warrant for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault has been issued for Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, of Wolf Creek. The case has made national headlines. Read More »

Grants Pass used a 12-3 run in the first half to create a comfortable cushion it would never relinquish in Friday's 57-43 Southwest Conference girls' basketball win over Sheldon at Heater-Newman Memorial Gymnasium.

With the score knotted at 5-5 midway through the first quarter, the Cavers' Sophie Mock started the spurt with a transition bucket. Moments later, Mia Thompson scored down low.

When Thompson scored in transition on a nice pass from Mock, Grants Pass led 11-5. Read More »

Grants Pass Police Department

A 57-year-old man was cited for second-degree criminal mischief Saturday morning after admitting he slashed tires at a residence in the 500 block of Southeast J Street. Motive was not clear.

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Two Southern Oregon writers — one from Williams and one from Ashland — are among the finalists for the 2023 Oregon Book Awards, announced this week by Literary Arts.

The winners will be named at the awards ceremony on April 3 at Portland Center Stage at The Armory in Portland, hosted by Luke Burbank. Read More »