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Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers introduced HB 4084 that will streamline permitting to boost industrial projects and shorten approval times in Josephine County. The new system may help local sites (near I-5) prepare for major investments as officials weigh growth against short-term revenue concerns. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ PacifiCorp agreed to pay $575 million to settle federal wildfire claims linked to past fires, a decision that may push up rates for customers and change how utilities manage wildfire risk (affecting future safety and cost measures). The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The BLM invites public input on a plan to log 2.5M acres of productive timberland in western Oregon with comments accepted through March 23. The proposal affects counties including Coos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Jackson, and Josephine — prompting local debate over forest management. KOBI-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Located on NE 7th Street in downtown, Saigon Xich Lo is a locally owned restaurant serving fresh Vietnamese cuisine, including the standout Banh Mi pork sandwich with savory pork and crisp vegetables. It offers pho + vermicelli dishes + rice plates, making it a top lunch stop today. The Grants Pass Tribune
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