Daily
Grants Pass
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Locals are preparing for Boatnik Memorial Weekend at Riverside Park, where carnival food, jet boat rides, and community fun bring families together. Organizers advise visitors to pace themselves by staying hydrated and enjoying a healthy breakfast (simple tips for a great day). The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The annual Boatnik Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon in Grants Pass with Carnival Family Day featuring food, vendors, and thrill rides, and it will continue with a concert, parade, and brewfest through Memorial Day weekend to support local youth programs & honor veterans. KOBI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Grants Pass, Hidden Valley, and North Valley are hand-building aluminum race boats in local high school shops for the Junior Hydro Exhibition, which will begin Saturday at 10:30 a.m. along the Rogue River at Riverside Park where families will cheer the upcoming races. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass Fire Rescue received a $296,000 Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant to help residents prepare for fire season. The department will soon begin a door-to-door knock and talk program in high-risk neighborhoods to assess and prescribe defensible space improvements + offer reimbursement options. KDRV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Southern Oregon travelers face busy highways and fuller flights as Memorial Day weekend approaches; Medford (Rogue Valley International Airport) expects peak departures. Drivers near Grants Pass should plan ahead for heavier Interstate 5 traffic amid forecast weather shifts. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Rogue Roasters in Grants Pass now serves sandwiches made on rosemary sourdough with fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and fair pricing under $11. Locals say the café remains a favorite for quality coffee and meals made with care (a rare find in quick lunch spots). The Grants Pass Tribune
-
Boatnik Brewfest
1 PM - 4 PM — Riverside Park — $ — Celebrate with craft brews and thrilling jet boat races at one of Grants Pass' largest festivals.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Grants Pass
Welcome to the Daily Grants Pass, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Grants Pass, Oregon community. If you like the Daily Grants Pass, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Grants Pass.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Grants Pass and across Oregon. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Grants Pass
A free Grants Pass community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailygrantspass.com/sitemap