Good morning, Grants Pass.

The Josephine County Food Bank said SNAP cuts and rising grocery prices have left stores short, with 500,000 fewer pounds of food received and expenses rising from $90,000 to $250,000, while local partners in Grants Pass back support during Hunger Action Month (Sept.).

Busy B’s Home Cleaning LLC, a local mom’s business, offers tailored cleaning services for busy families, seniors, and others needing extra help at home.

The company serves Grants Pass and surrounding areas and provides personalized quotes by appointment (call 541-761-2629).

Wildfire smoke affects parts of Oregon as DEQ advisories remain in Central and northern counties while Jackson County (including Grants Pass) stays largely clear.

A Pacific front will bring cooler temperatures and rain on Wednesday and Thursday to improve conditions.

Grants Pass is offering financial help to low-income homeowners for eligible home repairs and weatherization improvements under a federally funded program—applicants must own stick-built homes within city limits and meet income requirements.

Gov. Tina Kotek declared September Preparedness Month, urging local households to follow Oregon’s Be 2 Weeks Ready plan for wildfires, earthquakes, and other emergencies.

State drills include a Ready Fair on Oct. 10, a ShakeOut on Oct. 15, and a camp-in from Oct. 16 to 18.

Over 500 cyclists rode from the Grants Pass base camp to Jacksonville on Monday during Cycle Oregon’s Rally ’26 as they faced high temperatures.

Riders remain at the Jacksonville base camp today + the rally concludes by the end of the day.