Good morning, Grants Pass.

Four nationally touring musicians will play folk and Americana tunes when Cristina Vane and Madeline Hawthorne perform on Sept.

23 at The Hivve and The Rough & Tumble with Flagship Romance follow on Sept. 24 at the Grants Pass Performing Arts Center — the later show benefits the local museum.

Today, Grants Pass is set for clear skies with highs in the upper 80s and dry Interstate 5 conditions — motorists can expect a warmup into the 90s on Thursday and Friday, while isolated thunderstorms may develop east of the Cascades.

Southern Oregon’s week appears ideal for local travel and outdoor plans.

A $25-million highway rehabilitation on I-5 north of Grants Pass is nearing completion this fall as crews wrap up final repairs since work began in October 2025; drivers still face nighttime ramp closures at North Grants Pass, Merlin, and Hugo during remaining work.

Households in Grants Pass now see more cleaning options with low-VOC and fragrance-free labels that help reduce allergens indoors; manufacturers are using clearer terms (like 'fragrance-free' instead of 'unscented') to guide buyers with sensitivities.