Disability Rights Oregon has filed two motions to suspend enforcement against unhoused people in Grants Pass, and is waiting for a response from the court.

On Tuesday, Josephine County judge Brandon S. Thueson extended a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit against the city over its treatment of homeless people. Under the order, homeless people in Grants Pass can’t be cited, arrested, fined or detained for camping for 10 days, through February 27. The original, two-week order expired recently.

The City of Grants Pass is making changes to find camping locations for its homeless population. This comes amidst a temporary restraining order against Grants Pass after city councilors voted to change the allowable time for its only resting site to 5 p.

Sunny with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C). Winds E. Night - Clear. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 44 °F (6.7 °C). Mostly cloudy today with a high of 76 °F ...

In addition to Medford, Grants Pass and Bend, several other Oregon cities made their top 10 list: Klamath Falls (#5), Roseburg (#6) and Eugene/Springfield (#10). The smokiest city in Washington was Yakima (#15).

Josephine County Health Equity Project is hosting the Ms. Wheelchair Oregon competition and crowning this Saturday at AllCare Health in Grants Pass.