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Grants Pass
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association is launching a multi-phase fundraising campaign to revamp the Josephine County Fairgrounds and race complex with fairgrounds leadership approval — the campaign will fund renovations to update the grandstand, parking, soccer field access and YMCA event space in Grants Pass. KOBI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The IRS is expanding digital tax tools for Oregon small businesses during National Small Business Week 2026. The new Business Tax Account platform (which now supports various organization types) lets owners manage tax filings online to reduce paperwork delays. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OSU Extension is hosting a three-part Soil Health Series for growers to learn tips for managing drought, clay soils and fire risks. Sessions run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, starting May 19 at Redwood Grange on Redwood Avenue and cost $5 per session + $10 for the series. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest reopened part of the Rogue River Trail after damage from last year's Moon Complex fire, but repairs continue on the 3.5-mile closure from the Foster Bar Trailhead east to Flora Dell Creek. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon State Fire Marshal advises residents to clear the first five feet of their homes this weekend to reduce wildfire damage (Wildfire Awareness Month). The advisory aims to help community members protect their properties through simple projects. Rogue River Press
- ➤ The City secured nearly $2 million in state funding to begin work on housing infrastructure for Allenwood Village, with plans to build roads, utilities, and stormwater systems along Williams Highway and Allenwood Drive to support future growth. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The federal farm bill passed the House and now moves to the Senate, prompting local rural leaders to watch for changes in crop insurance, forestry measures, and SNAP rules that could affect agricultural stability in Southern Oregon (supported by Congressman Cliff Bentz). The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Team Senior Referral Services helps families navigate urgent care decisions by offering personalized guidance in hospitals and care centers across the region. The network supports seniors through Club Sixty in Grants Pass & other community programs that ease transitions. 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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