Good morning, Grants Pass.

City of Grants Pass has launched a water-themed contest inviting K-12 students to design posters for the 2025 Water Quality Report and regional photographers from Southern Oregon to submit images for the 2026 report, with prizes ranging from $50 to $200 and entries due Dec.

31 at 5 p.m.

Michael (Mike) Beagle, the Alumni Relations Director at Southern Oregon University, died on Sunday from a medical event while hiking near the Summit of Wagner Butte Trail outside Talent; search and rescue teams recovered him on Monday after 10 hours in snow and strong winds.

Coalicion Fortaleza is hosting fourth amendment rights trainings for businesses in the Rogue Valley amid rising immigration enforcement, teaching calm responses and explaining who to call during an incident.

The Hispanic-led organization (formed after the Alameda fire in 2020) aims to boost community safety and protect local livelihoods.

Veterans in Southern Oregon who use VA financial help may soon regain the right to buy firearms after the VA stopped reporting fiduciary status to the FBI + officials work to update past records.

This policy change takes effect now and could restore rights for many veterans.

The Oregon House approved HB 4079 directing school districts and colleges to create written procedures for handling federal immigration enforcement on campus.

The bill moves to the Senate and requires designated staff and annual training to ensure clear legal responses.

Lawmakers approved Senate Bill 1512 that updates Prosperity 10,000 by directing local workforce boards to align job training with employer needs.

The bill moves to the House for further review.

Rose, a sweet 3-4-month-old puppy in foster care weighing around 25 pounds, is available for adoption and has received all essential veterinary care; potential adopters should call 541-474-5458 to confirm her availability and schedule a visit.

Her adoption fee is $225.