Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Grants Pass.
📰 Economy
Drivers in Southern Oregon are comparing auto insurance as big firms like Liberty Mutual charge higher rates in Grants Pass while smaller companies such as Mile Auto and State Farm offer lower priced plans.
Local data shows families on a budget could save money by shopping around — a change that may lower monthly costs.
As grocery prices rise, many in Grants Pass are looking at home gardening to save money but must cover startup costs such as raised beds, soil amendments, and irrigation + invest time in regular upkeep.
The choice to garden depends on available space, plant selection, and weather, making it a careful balance between cost and benefit.
🏛️ Government
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission dismissed an ethics complaint against former County Commissioner John West with a 6—2 vote, rejecting its own investigators’ recommendation to charge him with an ethics violation.
West was accused of pushing changes to a county development fee that would benefit his real estate businesses, marking the seventh complaint filed against him.
🎉 Grants Pass Events
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The Children's Festival
4:00-8:30 p.m. — Britt Festival Pavilion — $5 per household — Enjoy a family-friendly environment with a calmer entry for a memorable festival experience.
Live Music with Borderline Music and Flour of Life Waffles
2-5 p.m. — Walport Family Cellars — Enjoy delicious waffles while listening to a captivating string duo blend multiple music styles.
City Mouse, Suckerpunch & Steven
8-11:30 p.m. — Our Studio — All ages event — Experience an electrifying night of live music featuring City Mouse, Suckerpunch & Steven.
🏠 Grants Pass Real Estate
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