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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rogue Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster—RV COAD—has helped Jackson and Josephine counties by providing shelter, water, and volunteer shifts during emergencies such as the Shady Cove water crisis. The group will work with local officials to offer more support in the upcoming fire season. KDRV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Over the past three months, Spectrum raised phone service rates by $2 to $4 and increased basic internet prices from $40 to nearly $100 per month—pushing local bills higher. Josephine County residents now face more expensive monthly costs as Spectrum, the main provider, continues this trend. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant and SWAT Team Commander Lt. Dave Penkava retired Friday after 25 years of service; he began his career as a Corrections Deputy in 1997 and worked his way up to lead the SWAT team—his final radio call advised officers to care for themselves and each other. KOBI-TV
- ➤ A Josephine County Judge granted a preliminary injunction requested by Disability Rights Oregon after a Tuesday hearing and Friday afternoon ruling, stopping Grants Pass from prosecuting campers except at Riverside Park and Reinhardt Volunteer Park until the city boosts camping capacity to 150 and provides accessible routes—she said she would decide fully before DRO’s temporary restraining order expired today. KOBI-TV
- ➤ The Oregon Health Authority said every county and all nine federally recognized tribal communities in Oregon will face a $117 million cut in funding from HHS—money pulled through the CDC and SAMHSA. The loss will affect COVID-era grants for vaccine-preventable disease work and community substance use treatment—changes that come as HHS also plans to cut about 10,000 full-time jobs nationwide. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal health agencies withdrew $117 million in COVID relief funding from the Oregon Health Authority, ending support for programs that aided mental health, substance abuse, and community health during the pandemic. The state is assessing impacts—lawmakers and groups are discussing emergency funding to avoid service interruptions. The Grants Pass Tribune
TRAVEL NEWS
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Pacific Living Centers of Grants Pass at Anique | Free entry | Explore the top-rated senior living communities and discover exceptional care and activities.
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Grants Pass Dance Club
11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Josephine County Fairgrounds | $5 members, $7 non-members | Enjoy various dance lessons and open social dancing sessions in a welcoming environment.
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Bon Bon Vivant Live Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — The Haul — Check local listings for cost — Experience Bon Bon Vivant's electrifying blend of americana and indie dance rock.
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Cars and Coffee Grants Pass
9-11 a.m. — Star Body Works — Free entry — Gather with fellow auto enthusiasts for coffee and car talk in Grants Pass.
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Josephine County Home Show
12-5 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Admission details not specified — Explore the latest trends in home improvement and connect with local builders.
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Myles Weber Live Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. — $20 — Experience the comedic talent of Myles Weber, a rising star with viral success and festival accolades.
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12th Annual Rogue Valley Rough Stock Rodeo
6-11 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of bull riding and other rodeo events at this local favorite.
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Sam Grisman Project Concert
8 PM — Rogue Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience a tribute to the musical legacy of David 'Dawg' Grisman with the Sam Grisman Project.
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2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
5-8 p.m. — Grants Pass Performing Arts Center — Online viewing available — Celebrate the Klamath-Siskiyou wildlands and enjoy inspiring films and art.
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Beat the Brewers Tuesday Trivia
6-8 p.m. — WEEKEND BEER COMPANY — Free entry — Test your knowledge on the best of the 2010's over a fun trivia night.
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