Good morning, Grants Pass.

University of Oregon athletes met with local kids at Grants Pass High School Track and Field on Saturday for the Oregon Athlete Foundation’s Kids Dash—an event with races and fun activities for children ages 2–12.

Michael DeLaGrange—who founded the foundation—aimed to build community connections and support transitioning athletes.

Rural Metro Fire partnered with Grants Pass Family YMCA to run a water safety class for North Valley High School students in an indoor pool, where instructors taught raft rescue techniques with throw bags— the effort follows frequent rescue missions along the Rogue River and aims to build skills to avoid future tragedies. The team will provide additional water safety education at Rogue X Aquatic Center on June 26.

The Oregon Department of Forestry declared fire season today at 12:01 a.m. on 1.8 million acres in Jackson and Josephine counties with low fire danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Level I + restrictions now ban debris burning, fireworks, exploding targets, and tracer ammunition to help prevent wildfires.

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest announced Low Fire Danger precautions today in all five Ranger Districts as rising temperatures and dropping moisture levels push fire crews to prepare for more fire activity.

A.J. Panks (Fire Prevention Specialist) urged visitors to follow smoking and equipment rules to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

Senior Living Awards Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Forest Meadows — Free entry — Discover award-winning senior living communities with exceptional care and activities.

2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Southern Oregon Sanitation — Free entry — Safely dispose of hazardous household materials while protecting your home and environment.

Shining a Light on Hunger

6-9 p.m. — Vista 222 — Donation-based — Raise awareness and funds to combat hunger while enjoying breathtaking views.

Comedy of Errors

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Walport Family Cellars — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a lively performance of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors in a picturesque vineyard setting.