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Grants Pass
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, May 22, families gather at Riverside Park for Boatnik to enjoy boat races and fair treats while the community honors Memorial Day. The event blends festive fun with a moment of silence to remember local veterans and those lost in past conflicts — a true local tradition. The Grants Pass Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the latest inflation data shows prices rising in Southern Oregon as fuel costs exceed $5.30 per gallon — pushing grocery and utility bills higher for families in Josephine, Jackson and Douglas counties. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife experts advise residents to give black bears space on trails and near homes and to remove food attractants; if a bear lingers, they advise not to run but to raise arms + slowly back away. KDRV
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District declared fire season Friday in Jackson and Josephine counties as drought conditions, low snowpack, and dry vegetation raise fire risk; the National Weather Service forecasts a high chance for El Niño that may bring warmer, drier weather this summer. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local mental health experts say election anxiety is affecting many residents as nonstop political news and social media stress disrupt sleep and concentration — they advise limiting exposure and practicing self-care as the election season nears. The Grants Pass Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Sushi, located inside The Growler Guys, offers fresh sushi with an Elvis Roll and Real Crab California Roll. The restaurant prepares quality ingredients (fresh fish, crisp vegetables) in a relaxed setting that boosts Grants Pass' local lunch scene. 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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