Daily
Grants Pass
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ACCESS kicked off its fourth year of the Rogue Power Pack program on Friday, where volunteers packed bags with six meals and six snacks for elementary kids in need. The program now serves 882 kids weekly — 55 more than last year, with 45% of Jackson County students relying on free or reduced school lunches. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden said Friday that Oregon got $28,512,515 for six wildfire prevention projects that will cut dangerous fuels and create safe space around homes and businesses. The funding comes from the U.S. Forest Service’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program — and will be used in several counties. KOBI-TV
- ➤ During Tuesday’s meeting, the commissioners sent the disputed library lease proposal back to the board after adding a 30-day no-cause termination clause that the library cannot accept. Library supporters said the decision undermined long-term planning and funding — a delay tactic that leaves the community uncertain — until the board negotiates a clear resolution. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Congressman Cliff Bentz visited Grants Pass this week to share his plans on supporting rural hospitals, updating energy systems, and switching to telephone town halls to avoid protest disruptions—he discussed his legislative wins and challenges in a detailed interview with the Grants Pass Tribune. His remarks focused on improving communication with constituents and addressing key federal policies affecting rural communities. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Josephine County joined the national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and will receive about $1.08 million over 15 years for opioid treatment, prevention, recovery and public health programs (a sum set to support local efforts). County leaders will work with local and state partners to decide fund use (details on spending have not yet been shared). The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local dad from Eagle Point is biking 200 miles this month to fight childhood cancer in memory of his daughter Sarah and has raised over $20 thousand to fund research for better treatments. Eric Wood rides in the Great Cycle Challenge and aims to raise $3 thousand more + his ride honors Sarah, whose love for Halloween led to the creation of the Monster Ball at Science Works. KOBI-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Grants Pass are adopting weekly meal prep to save money and reduce cooking stress. Planning meals ahead lowers impulse grocery buying—allowing households to purchase staples in bulk and prepare healthy dinners quickly during busy evenings. The Grants Pass Tribune
-
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 — Ticket prices vary — Experience a superb live tribute to Elton John's timeless music by superfan Elton Dan.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is proportional to the quality of your habits.
~ James Clear
About Daily Grants Pass
Welcome to the Daily Grants Pass, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Grants Pass, Oregon community. If you like the Daily Grants Pass, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Grants Pass.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Grants Pass and across Oregon. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Grants Pass
A free Grants Pass community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailygrantspass.com/sitemap