Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
Good morning, Grants Pass.
Grants Pass residents will see local teens present innovative designs for a new community library during the Teen Library Design Showcase at the Josephine Community Library in downtown this Saturday, March 14.
Youth artwork from Girls Rock's Design Your World workshop will display starting today and remain available all month.
Mt. Ashland Ski Area will host Bavarian Night on March 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Siskiyou Summit (featuring Bavarian food, fireworks, family activities, and an online raffle to benefit the Ski Patrol).
The Grants Pass Tribune is seeking a volunteer community storyteller to interview local business owners and community leaders across Southern Oregon.
The flexible role lets interested locals share genuine stories (contact details are available via email).
Yeah Buddy Pizza served both creative meat pizzas and classic cheese slices at Growers Market today.
Owner Shane added a special twist with house-made hot honey, impressing families and market-goers with friendly service and bold flavors.
State funding of $2 million will let the city extend the sewer system at Spalding Industrial Park, fixing long-standing utility gaps.
The project awaits Governor Tina Kotek’s signature before work starts + it aims to open up space for new business growth.
Saturday's 16th annual Girls Rock STEM event in Grants Pass offered 200 girls aged nine to 13 nine hands-on workshops, such as drone flying and birdhouse making — the event was free and organized by three local women's groups dedicated to sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Southern Oregon University received $15 million in state funding — funds allocated by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to stabilize its budget for the current biennium — after House Bill 5204 passed Friday.
ODOT reported that the I-5 southbound ramp at Exit 58 closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting March 9 and will remain closed for about one week to allow road widening, guardrail upgrades, and vegetation trimming (detours are in place for drivers to reach Grants Pass).
Congressman Cliff Bentz met with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on March 4 at the Capitol to discuss unstable trade policies affecting Oregon agriculture — Bentz urged that federal officials support local producers for commodities such as potatoes, cherries, and grapes by gathering business feedback.
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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