Good morning, Grants Pass.

The Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass will host its annual Storytellers gala on October 2 and October 3—featuring key speaker Josiah Presley who was born under challenging circumstances and grew up to share his inspiring journey.

Local sponsors have made the event free to attend while donations raised will support the center’s services for local families.

A suspected murder—suicide at a residence on Hussey Lane in the Picket Creek Area left five people dead, including 42-year-old Hannah Behee and her three children, after police responded to a welfare check when she did not show up for work, and friend Katrina Sewell said Hannah was remembered as a loving mother.

Rogue Community College will mark a milestone in healthcare education with the grand opening of its newly renovated E Building at Redwood Campus on Aug.

26, starting at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting and tour—this updated center will support allied health programs and features major upgrades to electrical, plumbing, HVAC and ADA systems.

Federal and state land managers tightened fire rules on the Wild section of the Rogue River—no campfires or charcoal briquettes are allowed—starting at 12:01 a.m. today and continuing until November 30, with visitors required to use approved stoves and carry safety tools to prevent wildfires.

Residents in Josephine County say government meetings are less open as officials make decisions behind closed doors, a concern that grew after Commissioner John West was recalled.

Many urge state and federal agencies to investigate these issues—hoping to restore public trust.

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on the new draft lease for the Grants Pass library at 200 NW C Street, leaving over 27,000 library users in uncertainty.

The draft lease resulted from months of negotiations where the library agreed to cover extra costs for maintenance—while the county commits to a $1-per-year lease for five years.

Rep. Dwayne Yunker had all complaints under Rule 27 dismissed by the Oregon House Conduct Committee after his speeches on the House floor earlier this year led to a review.

His office said the ruling upholds free political speech—while lawmakers plan to revisit the rule to address workplace concerns.

Doom Scroll Concert

8-11:30 p.m. — Our Studio — Free venue parking — Enjoy an energizing night with Doom Scroll and supporting acts RawkWater and Hard 2 Market.