Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Pub N Putt in Rogue River offers a full dining and entertainment experience for locals looking for a fun outing. Located at 410 East Main Street, the venue serves fish tacos, wings, birria taco, and pulled pork mac and cheese while featuring mini golf, an arcade, and video lottery. The Grants Pass Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines has ceased operations as of today, leaving travelers stranded and affecting service at Rogue Valley International. The shutdown prompts local residents to explore other options & could lead to higher airfare as regional carriers work to fill the gap. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Community College is expanding its nursing program with $970k plus a recent $225k award plus new simulation-based training tools, boosting student enrollment from 56 to 128 this spring and anticipating 144 in the fall to ease local nurse shortages. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Rogue Community College will break ground on two new Transportation Technology Centers at its Table Rock and Redwood campuses. The Table Rock ceremony is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 near the Pacific and Avenue C intersection, and the Redwood event starts at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. The Grants Pass Tribune
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Mother's Day Brunch Celebration
10 AM-2 PM — Vista 222 — Adults $35, Kids $15 — Celebrate Mom with a delightful brunch featuring live jazz and stunning vineyard views.
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Boatnik Brewfest
1 PM - 4 PM — Riverside Park — $ — Celebrate with craft brews and thrilling jet boat races at one of Grants Pass' largest festivals.
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