Good morning, Grants Pass.

The Maslow Project and ODHS have launched a hygiene drive to collect essentials including shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, wipes, socks and underwear.

Donations will help houseless, low-income residents in Jackson and Josephine counties with drop-offs at (Ashland YMCA, Medford YMCA, Tartine, BBSI, Kairos, Sterling West and South Stage).

Ethos is building a community hub at 4414 S.

Pacific Highway in Phoenix across from Blackbird with food trucks, live music, and gatherings for families. The venue supports local entrepreneurs and mental health initiatives, offering Family Karaoke Tuesday and live music Friday + Saturday.

Parker’s Place Village is sheltering 124 people nightly and will postpone its final opening until July 31—giving crews time to finish electrical work, lighting, and exterior improvements before all 150 beds are available.

City officials approved the delay to ensure proper upgrades in the active shelter.

Voting is now open for the Readers’ Choice Awards as Rogue Valley is nominated for Best Wine Region.

Local residents can vote online today to support the region’s varied microclimates and vibrant vineyard attractions.

Southern Oregon households are cutting the cable cord in favor of streaming services as traditional bills rise, with many switching to affordable packages like Philo, Frndly TV, and Sling TV and supplementing viewing with free digital antenna channels.

Families report savings of hundreds yearly as extra fees add up.

Southern Oregon faces a week of intense heat, wildfire danger, and busy travel from Monday through Sunday as inland areas like Grants Pass and the Rogue Valley are expected to hit upper 90s and 100 on Tuesday and Wednesday while coastal areas remain cooler (fire danger stays high).

Firefighters battled two wind-driven grass fires in southern Josephine County yesterday — gusty winds pushed them to around 10 acres and prompted evacuation notices and a Redwood Highway closure — with air and ground crews and a night shift order deployed to contain the flames.

Oregon election officials have moved Initiative Petition 28 (a measure affecting hunting, fishing, and farming rules) to a second signature review, leaving its fate to voters in November.

The proposal could change wildlife management and local rural practices if it qualifies.

Wildfire season brings smoky skies that can make breathing hard; health officials advise residents to keep windows closed, use HEPA-filtered air purifiers or homemade filters, and wear N95 masks outdoors, while monitoring air-quality reports for safe activity.

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!