Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local volunteers are gathering plastic eggs, candy, and small prizes for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park (304 East Park Street), which begins at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 as community members are invited to donate online or by mail. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ A local reporter thanks anonymous community supporters who provided crucial information over the past two years and urges others to share any relevant leads+ the letter highlights the importance of maintaining transparency in local reporting. The Grants Pass Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rentec Direct, a downtown tech firm, is named one of Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work For by Oregon Business Magazine for the third consecutive year — its 97% employee retention reinforces its commitment to a supportive workplace. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grady McKittrick and Peyton Charlton, two local high school seniors, have been named recipients of Oregon State University’s Presidential Scholarship (only 145 of 3,000 applicants won the award). Grady will pursue pre-law or political science while Peyton considers biology or biotechnology. KOBI-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fat Kid Food Co. serves creative grilled cheese and smash burgers at Growler Guys (531 NE F Street) in Grants Pass. The food truck, fresh from the Food Network Food Truck Challenge, will update its schedule on social media. 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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