Good morning, Grants Pass.

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+.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.