Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The newspaper’s Memorial Day weekend piece thanks readers for handshakes and hugs while reinforcing that local news thrives on everyday support from Grants Pass residents — it invites more community stories to keep the paper vibrant. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Volunteers from Valley River Church's Rogue River congregation are shoveling soil into raised beds at the Rogue River Community Food Garden, and additional groups are welcome to lend a hand. Rogue River Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rolling Thunder BBQ marked Boatnik 2026 in Grants Pass by offering a sampler plate of slow-smoked meats at Riverside Park. The vendor served pulled pork, chicken, and standout tri tip with Hawaiian BBQ sauce paired with horseradish — a true taste of hometown flavor. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Southern Oregon, many adults learn that lifelong reading struggles may be due to undiagnosed dyslexia—a neurological difference—and not low intelligence. Experts say modern digital tools, such as audiobooks and voice-to-text software, help improve daily tasks. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers should expect a temporary closure on 5th Street between H Street and Bridge Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 through Friday, May 29 while Timber Mountain grinds and repaves the road — local officials advise using alternate routes to avoid delays. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local residents face allergy season as pollen from cottonwood, grasses and trees causes symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes. Health experts recommend saline nasal rinses (a proven remedy) and extra hydration (key to relieving sinus irritation) to ease discomfort during this recurring season. The Grants Pass Tribune
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