Good morning, Grants Pass.

Princess, a shelter dog with a large cancerous tumor, received surgery paid for by a generous bystander on Tuesday, Aug.

18 in Josephine County. She is now recovering and has been adopted along with her friend Coco by a loving family.

A 500,000-pound drop in food donations has left local food banks short as families need help, with food falling from 2.8 to 2.3 million pounds while spending rose to $250K; the Josephine County Food Bank is open weekdays (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3658 Upper River Road).

Around 30 passengers were stranded for 16 hours in Grants Pass on Saturday when a Greyhound bus halted near A-1 Market and Deli for a driver change—passengers were left without water, blankets or explanation, and although a company representative apologized and promised refunds, locals delivered food and water.

Firefighters in affected areas remain busy as Oregon's record wildfire season continues with 2.3 million acres burned+crews near Rogue River work to contain flames, adjust evacuation levels and protect communities.

Residents in and around Grants Pass should stay alert for updated local emergency instructions.

Federal changes under H.R.

1 have already cost around 35,000 Oregonians their SNAP benefits, and Grants Pass households must now meet stricter work requirements and complete required interviews (a process the state is funding with over 111 million dollars) to continue receiving food assistance. Food banks report rising demand.