Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State officials report record-level foster care abuse statewide, though Jackson and Josephine counties have seen a decline. CASA executive director Jennifer Mylenek (asserting the need for more trained caseworkers) says strengthening local support could raise safety for children. KOBI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Club 72 Fitness will open Southern Oregon’s only 24-hour indoor golf and gym facility soon; the venue features TrackMan simulator bays and a full gym (pre-launch memberships start at $99 per month) with location details to be announced. 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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