Good morning, Grants Pass.

The 7th Annual Overdose Awareness Walk took place Saturday in Josephine County to honor lives lost and support recovery — it was first held in memory of Chris Hotch.

His parents organized the event, which featured a memorial service, a recovery testimonial, and local providers offering help — about 100 people attended.

A Grants Pass woman died today when her Ford Ranger, driven by 59-year-old Katrina Ann Knight, left Highway 99 near milepost 8 in Jackson County, rolled and struck a utility pole—emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.

Alice Diehl of Grants Pass secured third place in the Ms. Wheelchair America 2026 competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where 18 titleholders competed.

She ran on a platform—Creating Hope and Safe Spaces for Vulnerable Communities—and showed her lifelong advocacy for wheelchair users, drawing from her experience with cerebral palsy as she also volunteers at Newman's United Methodist Church.

School bells have signaled the start of a new academic year as children travel to school by bus, car, and on foot.

Law enforcement is increasing patrols in school zones and requiring drivers to stop for buses with flashing lights and to obey 20 mph speed limits—steps to keep students safe.

Restore Josephine County filed a petition with the County Clerk’s office this morning to recall Commissioners Chris Barnett and Andreas Blech.

The effort requires 7,500 signatures per commissioner in 90 days to trigger a special election—supporters and opponents gathered at the courthouse to voice their views.

Grants Pass joined other Oregon communities in backing LC2, a measure that would boost state highway funds by nearly $1 million every two years to repair roads, sidewalks, and bridges.

City officials say the extra money will support projects on Hillcrest Drive and plans for a new Rogue River crossing — a step to meet growing transportation demands.

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.

Brothers Reed Live Performance

6-8 p.m. — WEEKEND BEER COMPANY — Enjoy a night of live music with Brothers Reed at one of Grants Pass's finest venues.