Good morning, Grants Pass.

On the Fourth of July, Jackson County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue volunteers helped hikers on Mount McLoughlin, including a 39-year-old man who ran out of food and water while filming social media content (rescuers treated his minor injuries and handed out water and electrolyte packets to about 25 hikers along the trail).

Clarion Theatre is developing Two Great Musicals, One Great Show with auditions on July 31 (6-9 p.m.) and Aug.

1 (2-5 p.m.) at The Hivve on SE G Street, and performances starting Oct. 16 at the Grants Pass Performing Arts Center.

Oregon’s minimum wage rates increased on July 1 as new pay standards took effect across three regions.

Workers in the Portland area now earn $16.80 per hour, in standard counties $15.55, and in nonurban counties $14.55, adding about twenty extra dollars weekly for full-time employees.

Live Weekend Music & Special Events

6 p.m. — Conner Fields Brewing — Check for capacity — Enjoy seasonal beers and live music on weekends at this local brewery.

Grants Pass High School Band Boosters Community Fundraiser

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Grants Pass High School — Donations welcome — Support local student musicians while engaging in community activities and mobile donations.

Cirque Ma'Ceo Live Show

Unspecified time — Fairgrounds Towing & Fuel LLC — Check event for ticket details — Experience breathtaking acrobatics and the thrill of equestrian performances under the Big Top.

Live Weekend Music at Conner Fields Brewing

6 p.m. — Conner Fields Brewing — Check brewery for details — Enjoy seasonal beers and live music during weekends at this local favorite.

Monster X Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Tickets start at $19.95 — Experience the thrill of monster trucks and freestyle competitions at this exciting motorsport event.

Monster X Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Tickets start at $19.95 — Experience thrilling monster truck competitions and meet the drivers up close!