Good morning, Grants Pass.

Yesterday, Hillcrest Village in Grants Pass held a groundbreaking for a new affordable housing community for veterans that will offer 36 units—18 reserved for veterans—with in-unit washers, dryers, AC and efficient fixtures, and rents set for those earning about 32K annually.

Construction will be completed in late 2026 by nonprofit Mid Rogue Foundation and its partners.

Starbucks will close many stores this month and cut 900 corporate jobs as part of a plan to lower its North American store count — including its Grants Pass store at 120 NE Hillcrest Drive.

A FedEx driver, Chris Matthews, saved a 3-year-old girl from a dog attack by two Cane Corso dogs on Wagon Trail Dr. in Jacksonville last December—he was later honored with a Lifesaving Award from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office after the girl made a full recovery.

Oregon wildlife managers are urging hunters to test deer and elk for Chronic Wasting Disease—tests will help detect the disease early and slow its spread.

Josephine County Commissioners sent a modified lease proposal to the local library that changes the annual payment to $1,453 with a one-time fee while shifting roof repairs to the county—Library Director Kate Lasky said the board will reject any no-cause termination clause and may discuss the matter at next week’s administrative session.

KR Cartels Calamity, ridden by Cesar Moreno, edged out CCR Your Favorite, with Mark Jasso riding, in the fourth and final qualifier for the Far West Futurity held at Grants Pass Downs on Sept.

21 — both horses will race in the $85,000 event.

The Chieftains soccer team maintained a 4-0 league record as they played a scoreless game at Mel Ingram Field—Rogue River’s Clara Scott and Grants Pass’s Katelynn Klein stood out in a match that ended 0-0.

Fort Vannoy Farms Haunted Corn Maze

8-10 p.m. — Fort Vannoy Farms — Timed tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night of thrills with clowns, vampires, and zombies in a thrilling haunted maze.

Elton Dan and the Rocket Band

8-10 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — $ — Experience the magic of Elton John's music performed live by superfan Elton Dan.