Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning June 1, the state will require SNAP recipients to complete interviews again, affecting roughly 187,000 households. The change ends pandemic-era flexibilities and will ask recipients to verify income, employment, and expenses through phone or in-person appointments at local offices. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon freezers may still hold select Straus Family Creamery organic ice cream recalled for possible metal fragments, as the FDA warned consumers on May 4 and retailers began removing affected products — no injuries have been reported. The Grants Pass Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Super Smash Burgers in Talent offers a unique Luau Smash Burger made with Cherry Street beef, grilled pineapple, jalapeños, cheese, and teriyaki sauce (from Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe) as featured on the 'Dadcast Goes Foodie' interview. The restaurant provides a welcoming local dining experience with quality flavors. The Grants Pass Tribune
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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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SoHumane's Miles for Mutts
11 AM – 4 PM — Wooldridge Creek Vineyard, Winery, Creamery & Charcuterie — Free entry — Walk, wag & toast with your dogs while enjoying food, T-shirts, and wine.
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