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Grants Pass
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families throughout southern Oregon are using Oregon BottleDrop to turn recycling into a hands-on lesson in responsibility and money management. Parents guide children in saving small earnings from redeemed bottles while cleaning neighborhoods and building key work habits. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The Grants Pass Tribune’s editor wrote a letter urging readers to support both the Tribune and the Daily Courier because healthy competition keeps both papers honest and strengthens local news. The letter explained that multiple voices help keep our community well informed. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Business manager Don Sweeney said the district's finances improved in March after a slight increase in state school support and drastic actions to tighten spending (cost-cutting measures). Rogue River Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state audit revealed that required safety inspections and asset records at some parks were not consistently completed — leaving gaps that risk public facility upkeep. New procedures and an upgraded asset management system are planned to improve oversight and safety for community spaces. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Pacific Power raised residential rates on April 1 after the Oregon Public Utility Commission approved the increase (HB 3179). Customers have seen higher bills since then. Rogue River Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crater Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging night of Celtic entertainment featuring former World Irish dance champions.
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