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Grants Pass
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Code 4 Taphouse at 515 Rogue River Highway in Grants Pass will host emo pop punk artist Gary Bender on Friday, Feb. 20, with a live set followed by a DJ-driven celebration for guests 21+. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass remains under a Winter Weather Advisory through 10:00 a.m. Thursday with two to four inches of wet snow forecast, while higher mountain areas face a Winter Storm Warning with up to 12 inches of snow; drivers should check roads and carry emergency supplies + allow extra travel time. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Pollinator Project Rogue Valley will use over $177,000 from a state grant to move and expand its native plant nursery to the Phoenix Industrial Studios. Groundbreaking will begin in early spring with completion set for fall 2026. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon House approved HB 4116 to close a loophole that lets some online lenders bypass the 36% cap & ensure loans to local residents meet state rules. The bill now moves to the Senate for review. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Senator Jeff Golden supports SB 1541 (his final legislative session effort) that would require major oil and gas companies to pay for disaster recovery costs linked to extreme weather; the bill assesses emissions from 1995 to 2024 and could reduce costs passed to consumers. Lawmakers will review the proposal soon. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ YouthLine offers free peer-to-peer mental health support for locals under 24 via call + text, chat or email during Youth Mental Health Awareness Month. Youth volunteers and interns, supervised by clinicians, provide outreach in classrooms to help raise mental health awareness. KOBI-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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