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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents have proposed a public pump track that will offer an outdoor space for bikes, scooters & skateboards. They are gathering support through an online petition & info campaign to spark talks with city leaders about future park amenities. The Grants Pass Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PacifiCorp plans to sell its Washington electric utility assets to Portland General Electric in a deal worth $1.9 billion—part of its strategy to reduce wildfire exposure and strengthen its balance sheet. Local Pacific Power customers will continue to receive service as the sale undergoes regulatory review over the coming year. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rentec Direct, a local tech firm, celebrates 10 years of its Tech Mastery Scholarship that has awarded over ($15,000) to Oregon students looking to build tech careers. The current application cycle opened Feb. 1 and will run through April 30, with winners announced in June. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Southern Oregon University's Civicus: Advancing Civic Education course was recognized by Stanford University's Hoover Institution's Alliance for Civics in the Academy. Teacher Prakash Chenjeri hopes the course will help students develop active citizenship habits and spark wider local civics discussions. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers are studying fishers in the Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains to learn how they use available habitat and interact with other carnivores. Rogue River Press
- ➤ Pollinator Project Rogue Valley received a $177k grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development to expand its native nursery at Phoenix Industrial Studios — groundbreaking is set for early spring 2026 and a Spring Plant Sale will be held behind 312 North Main Street on April 26. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season, and local residents are encouraged to apply as details are shared soon. Rogue River Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Wonder Bur, refreshed under owner Alex's guidance, now offers the popular Tony Breakfast Sandwich (eggs, ham, melted cheese, and fresh tomato on an everything bagel) at 116 SW H Street for ten dollars. Locals continue to enjoy a blend of tradition and renewed energy at this long-loved diner. The Grants Pass Tribune
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