Daily
Grants Pass
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents, families and community members gathered at The Suites Assisted Living for a barbecue fundraiser to support the annual Halloween trick or treating celebration for local children, with Not Yo Mommas Cooking BBQ serving slow-smoked pulled pork and brisket amid a strong turnout. The Grants Pass Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire mitigation efforts are driving up home maintenance and insurance costs for Southern Oregon residents including those in Grants Pass. Local agencies have accelerated preparedness measures while funding delays add uncertainty — residents now face immediate financial burdens to improve fire safety. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Horizon Air will close its Medford crew base at Rogue Valley International at the end of May, moving 78 crew members to other cities (a move in line with a shift to larger hubs); passenger flights will continue on regular routes. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Henley High robotics team won the Excellence Award on March 7 at Mt. Hood Community College and will represent the school at the VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis (April 21-24). KDRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in Southern Oregon can lower high summer energy bills by adjusting thermostat settings, cleaning filters, and closing blinds to keep cool air in — these steps are designed to lessen the load on air conditioners without sacrificing comfort. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Grants Pass is launching a project with OUR Community Forestry to plant 150 climate-resilient shade trees in underserved neighborhoods this spring & host public planting events in the fall to cool homes, improve air quality, and provide local intern training. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass is running its street sweeping schedule from March 29 to April 4 with crews sweeping daily between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in designated zones. Residents must remove vehicles and trash bins to clear debris — a key step to prevent stormwater pollution. The Grants Pass Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bee Gee’s Diner in Rogue River serves a Canadian Bacon Burger with Swiss cheese and a slice of pineapple (adding a touch of sweetness) in a friendly atmosphere where locals enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The Grants Pass Tribune
-
Pigs on the Wing - A Tribute to Pink Floyd
8-11 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — $39.50 — Celebrate Pink Floyd’s legacy with Pigs on the Wing's 20th anniversary tour in Grants Pass.
-
Rogue Gem & Geology Club Show
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sun) — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Explore rocks, minerals, and more at this vibrant local showcase.
-
2026 Adult Foster Home Conference
8 AM – 4 PM — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Ticket pricing varies — Engage with expert speakers and connect with fellow providers in a dynamic learning environment.
-
Ella Jordan with Tray Wellington
7-11 p.m. — The Hivve - Coworking & Venue — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying night of bluegrass and modern roots music with banjo innovator Tray Wellington and fiddler Ella Jordan.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Grants Pass
Welcome to the Daily Grants Pass, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Grants Pass, Oregon community. If you like the Daily Grants Pass, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Grants Pass.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Grants Pass and across Oregon. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Grants Pass
A free Grants Pass community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailygrantspass.com/sitemap