All TRSD Schools Reopened following Phone Threat and Secure Mode Announcement
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office announced via Facebook that all Three Rivers School District schools reopened around 1:15 p.m. following a closed campus Secure Mode procedure in response to a phone threat. All schools switched from secure status to hold status, with normal activities continuing to be conducted inside the school buildings. The properties reopened for public access, and the Sheriff's Office said law enforcement would remain on the scene of all campuses for the remainder of the school day. The original Facebook post was updated at 11:50 a.m., reiterating the secure status of the schools. At 10:48 this morning, it was reported North Valley High School received a threat via phone call, to which law enforcement investigated and remained present at all school district campuses. During Secure Mode, all students and staff were secure inside the building. Entry onto campus was restricted, and regular activities inside the building continued as normal. No further information has been released at this time.
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JoCo Sheriff's Office Searching for Runaway Teen
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is searching for a runaway teenager. A report was received by law enforcement Tuesday that Blaine Campbell, 13, left his home in the Merlin area on Thursday, April 23rd around 6 p.m. It is unknown what he is currently wearing but usually dresses in all black. Blaine is described as a white male, 5'7" tall, with brown hair, brown eyes, and weighing 100 pounds. If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123.
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GP Budget Committee Moves in Favor of Tentative Budget Item Approval
The Grants Pass Budget Committee met and gave tentative approval of the budget items discussed during their 6 p.m. meeting last night. To start the Tuesday meeting, the committee voted Terry Hopkins as Budget Chair, and Tom Bradbeer as Vice Chair. After the Budget Committee Ground Rules were adopted, City Manager Aaron Cubic presented the Budget message, starting with an overview of the Budget Process. Following yesterday's meeting, two more are scheduled for April 30th and May 5th for the proposal of the budget, followed by approval and adoption of the budget, with changes possible after the adoption. City Council will set policy direction and define levels of service for programs and services, while the committee will ensure the budget allocates resources accordingly. Additions to the 2027 budget include six police and six fire positions, with minor staffing adjustments. The total Fiscal Year 2027 budget was presented to be $297,247,088, with part of the increase over last year's budget coming from the Water Treatment Plant. Next years proposed operating budget is $61.9 million. Potential challenges include city expansion, Caveman Pool, the Water Treatment Plant, health care costs, and continuing in the third year of the five year Public Safety Levy.
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