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Grants Pass
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can get free federal and state tax help at Josephine Community Library at 200 Northwest C Street. Volunteers will assist on Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. (by appointment) and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. KDRV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Applications are now open for a new Small Business Taskforce that will advise local officials on economic strategies in Grants Pass. Business owners can apply in person (101 N.W. A Street) or online until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, and appointments will be made at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 18. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass School District 7 reported record graduation rates for the Class of 2025 with an 83.6% four-year rate and 91% completer rate that exceed statewide averages. District leaders credit expanded academic and social supports including AVID strategies and ninth-grade mentoring programs with the achievement. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Students at Grants Pass High School are gaining hands-on training in an expanded automotive program, which now includes an outdoor work area with updated lifts and heaters (donated by Grants Pass Toyota and Grants Pass Automotive) to give freshmen and seniors more lab time and practical skills. KDRV
- ➤ Care providers and community partners will gather for the Adult Foster Home Conference this spring at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. Registration opens in about three weeks, and the event will offer continuing education credits, a First Aid class, and interactive sessions for improved adult foster care practices. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frances Oyung of Rogue Riverkeepers works with the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild) to help residents learn why clean water matters and how it supports daily life. Rogue River Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Josephine County recalled an elected official when a resignation letter was submitted two days before certification, leaving the office empty. Local officials will work to restore steady and transparent governance as community confidence grows. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford and Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass are recognized on Forbes’ Top Hospitals 2026 list with five-star ratings, highlighting quality care and the dedication of local health teams serving Southern Oregon. The Grants Pass Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High Chiefs won one game before suffering a tough loss to the Knights this week+ Dustin Morton drove the baseline against North Valley during a key contest, with photo coverage by Brian Mortensen. Rogue River Press
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