Good morning, Grants Pass.

The fourth annual Rex on the Rogue race will take place on Sept.

20 at 1 p.m. in Grants Pass as participants in oversized T-Rex costumes compete to help put food on local families' tables.

RCC received $150k from two grants to redesign healthcare and technical training programs into 11-week credentials - regional workforce partners will complete development by June 30 and new courses will launch in fall.

Three Oregon students received the Tech Mastery Scholarships from Rentec Direct — a Grants Pass-based company that supports students in technology fields.

Alvarez will attend Boise State University, Jones will pursue dual majors at Eastern Oregon University, and Singh has been accepted at Carnegie Mellon University.

Oregonians can now get updated COVID-19 vaccines under a new standing order from the Oregon Health Authority.

The order covers the 2026—27 respiratory-virus season and applies to anyone ages 2 to 65, particularly encouraging those at higher risk to be vaccinated.

Jackson County officials found West Nile virus in two mosquito pools last month and advise residents in Jackson and Josephine counties to take precautions as mosquito season continues into the fall — using EPA registered repellent, wearing long sleeves, and removing standing water.

Grants Pass Downs at Josephine County Fairgrounds begins its 2026 Fall Racing Meet on Sunday, Sept.

13 with thoroughbred and quarter horse competitions and community events running through Oct. 12 – free admission for seniors and simulcast wagering add to the excitement.

Rogue River Jr. Sr. High football lost 42-30 to Brookings-Harbor on Friday, Sept.

4. Mason Scott caught four passes for 86 yards and scored two touchdowns but was stopped before reaching the end zone when Bruins’ Hudson Lane intervened.