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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass resident Roger Huffman, 83, is restoring two 1914 Fords — a Woody and a Roadster — to preserve local history; his passion for vintage vehicles shows the community how caring for the past keeps memories alive. Rogue River Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rogue River School Board discussed updates to supplemental educational materials because of parent concerns over a video shown in a seventh-grade social studies class last fall at Rogue River. A new policy version may be released next month. Rogue River Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ BLM will begin a hazardous fuels reduction project in Cathedral Hills mid-February to lower fire risk near communities, working on 240 acres through October. A public meeting will be held on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fruitdale Grange to share project details & maps. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce CEO Terry Hopkins has been nominated to join the Oregon Business & Industry Board of Directors. The appointment, which strengthens local economic advocacy, comes as the board focuses on addressing HB 3115. KDRV
- ➤ The Evans Valley Fire District received a $15,000 grant today to purchase new firefighting helmets for volunteer personnel from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. The funding will replace outdated gear to enhance safety. Rogue River Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rogue River Jr. Sr. High player Sawyer Badley scored in the first half after driving past four St. Mary's defenders — his move stood out in a tight school game. Rogue River Press
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