Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The local software company Rentec Direct earned a Silver award at the 2025 Best in Biz Awards — marking its eighth year of national recognition for customer service. The company remains dedicated to boosting support and refining tools for property managers nationwide. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local educators and agricultural leaders warn that proposed state cuts of up to $1.1 million for Oregon FFA may increase costs for families and shrink programs at the county fairgrounds. Budget officials have not finalized the decision, leaving schools and local events at risk ahead of the upcoming legislative session. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New taxes + marked price jumps on nicotine products, effective Jan. 1, are pushing longtime users toward quitting as higher costs make the habit unsustainable. Local users now face a tough choice between continued addiction and better health. The Grants Pass Tribune
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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