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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce held its Chamber Awards Banquet at the Boys & Girls Club, honoring executives from the local business community. Steve Roe received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Trever Yarrish was named Person of the Year, with Pacific Power sponsoring the event. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Power is investing in grid upgrades to boost wildfire preparedness + reduce outages by installing 250 to 300 miles of covered conductor and operating a 24/7 Wildfire Intelligence Center in Medford while using AI in Josephine County to monitor ignition sources. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials will convert the downtown parking lot at Fifth and H into Owl Plaza, a flexible event space that preserves parking. Construction by Vitus Construction, Inc. will cause closures (Mar 16–Apr 10, Apr 27–May 20) and a forum is set for March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Mayor Clint Scherf and Councilor Rick Riker will join KAJO 99.7 FM at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 2 to discuss current community issues — inviting residents to call in with questions and feedback. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ William, a bright seven-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy from Southern Oregon, is set to undergo a groundbreaking CRISPR surgery that targets his specific genetic mutation. Local researchers say the innovative treatment could lead to improved therapies for other children in similar situations. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers approved legislation designating March 4 as HPV Awareness Day (Bill 4135) to boost HPV education, vaccination, and early screening; the measure helps families access tools to lower cancer risks. The Grants Pass Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Located on Northwest 6th Street, Tijuana’s Birria in Grants Pass offers unique foods such as standout queso birria tacos and a Hawaiian burger (crafted with fresh ingredients and bold flavors). Owner Mario ensures a welcoming, genuine experience. The Grants Pass Tribune
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Peter Antoniou Live
8-11 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — Tickets starting at $114 — Experience an unforgettable show with Peter Antoniou's captivating performance.
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