SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents and Businesses Affected by Flooding

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has announced that the US Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Tina Kotek's request for SBA Administrative Declarations following her declaration of a disaster from severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in March and April. This declaration is available to Oregon businesses, homeowners, renters and nonprofit organizations in the affected counties including Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lane. Home loans of up to $500,000 are available for real property and $100,000 for personal belongings. Business loans up to $2 million are available for physical damage. Loans are also available for economic losses up to $2 million. Application deadlines for the March 13th-20th flooding in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lane counties is August 25th for physical damage and March 24, 2026, for economic injury. To apply for SBA Administrative Declarations, visit "lending.sba.gov." Physical locations to apply in-person will be announced soon. For more information, call toll-free to 1-(800)-659-2955. To learn more about SBA disaster assistance and eligibility, please visit "sba.gov/disaster." ...Read more

GP Police & Firefighters Logged Yet another Strong Effort in Community Protection

Grants Pass police officers and firefighters closed out the last full week of June with another strong effort in community protection. According to the Weekly Report filed by Grants Pass City Manager Aaron Cubic, police officers responded to a total of 595 calls for service along with 197 officer-initiated calls last week that resulted in 38 arrests, 29 citations, 21 warnings and seven highly-intoxicated people being lodged at the Sobering Center. Cubic also reported that officers conducted a total of 51 traffic stops in the city and they made 15 referrals to the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS). The GPPD Community Response Team (CRT) contacted a total of 21 potential troublemakers while arresting one person, citing six more and warning 14 others. The CRT unit also trespassed three individuals from city homes and businesses. Grants Pass Fire & Rescue responded to a total of 80 calls last week including 41 for emergency medical service, four reports of fire or smoke, 16 lift assists, seven rescue situations, six assists to other agencies and 12 false alarms. The Grants Pass 9-1-1 Communications Center fielded a total of 1,122 emergency calls last week. ...Read more

GP Salvation Army Launching "Christmas in July" Fundraising Campaign at Bi-Mart

The Salvation Army in Grants Pass is launching a "Christmas in July" campaign next month at Bi-Mart, calling on the community to help respond to an urgent food shortage and rising emergency needs -- especially for children and families. Thanks to the generosity of Outlier Construction, Kelly's Automotive Services and an anonymous donor, every dollar given during the July 7th-12th campaign will be matched -- providing twice the meals, utility help and emergency services for local families. The campaign also invites the public to get involved by volunteering to ring the bell for a two-hour shift. Just a few shifts remain and signups are available at "RegisterToRing.com." In addition to donations and bell-ringing, sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who want to make a lasting difference in their community. Donate today at "grantspass.salvationarmy.org" and double the impact! ...Read more