Good morning, Grants Pass.

The Phoenix-Talent School District partnered with Jackson Care Connect to host its third annual Healthy Start Block Party at Phoenix High School, where families received free backpacks + food, face painting and haircuts.

The event also provided health screenings + sports physicals, dental checks and well-child appointments to help ease back-to-school costs across Jackson and Josephine counties.

Restore Josephine County will file recall petitions at 9 a.m. Monday for Commissioners Andreas Blech and Chris Barnett—alleging poor management and abuse of authority, the group said; former juvenile justice director Jim Goodwin expects 7,500 signatures per commissioner to trigger a special election.

Grants Pass residents are advised to remove vehicles and trash bins from the streets during scheduled street sweeping operations scheduled for the week of August 24—sweeping in Zone 9 starts Monday, August 25.

The Public Works Department will work between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day and may adjust the plan if the weather changes.

The Team Senior Podcast, hosted by Jamie Callahan in Grants Pass, provides weekly discussions on senior care, legal guidance, and caregiving options — including topics like hospice care and adult foster homes — to help Southern Oregon families make informed decisions about future care. The series delivers concise and easy-to-understand advice to guide listeners through complex care choices.

Southern Oregon is experiencing extreme heat this week that increases the risk of heat stroke, which shows signs such as hot, dry skin, rapid heartbeat, and confusion.

Residents are urged to quickly move anyone experiencing these symptoms to a cooler space and use water or ice packs for active cooling—then call 911 for help.

Grants Pass residents looking for a quick escape can drive Highway 101 today for an overnight coastal staycation.

The route passes scenic spots such as Brookings—where travelers can pause for coffee and ocean views—and Gold Beach and Bandon where local charm invites a restful stop.

Musashi at 220 SW H Street in downtown Grants Pass draws locals with its fresh sushi rolls and friendly service—innovative touches like a shiso leaf help keep each roll perfect.

The restaurant maintains a reliable quality that makes dining there a consistent favorite.

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.

ABRA Cadabra - Tribute to ABBA

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — Tickets required — Dance and sing along to the unforgettable hits of ABBA in this lively tribute show.