Good morning, Grants Pass.

Cartwright's Taprock Northwest Grill is rebranding as Cartwright's on the Rogue after a two-year transformation that upgraded service, refreshed decor, and introduced a new menu with Northwest-sourced ingredients.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 3 p.m. on Oct. 7 (overlooking the Rogue River) to mark the change and honor local roots.

Local hemp businesses face uncertainty as federal law changes will take effect Nov.

12. Manufacturers, retailers and growers in Southern Oregon are preparing for new testing and labeling rules that could limit market options.

Forty-two chalk artists will turn two blocks in the Historic District into an outdoor gallery during the Art Along the Rogue festival from Oct.

2-4 - live music, food trucks and craft vendors will also enhance the event.

RCC begins its fall quarter this week and partners with Oregon Tech to offer a 2+2 Pathway that lets locals earn a Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering without leaving the Rogue Valley; Oregon Tech will deliver upper-division coursework at RCC facilities and the pilot program will start in winter or spring.

Sen. Ron Wyden introduced the Saver’s Match Enhancement Act on Sept.

28, proposing to double the federal retirement match to a dollar-for-dollar rate up to $2,000 on contributions starting in 2027. The proposal could help workers in Grants Pass build stronger retirement savings.

House members, including Rep. Bynum, requested a GAO review of EPA microplastics methods on Sept.

28 to address testing gaps in public water supplies. The inquiry will evaluate EPA’s current rule that does not require local water systems to test for these particles (leaving residents with limited data on water quality).

Federal regulators recalled 167,639 lbs of raw beef, pork and goat meat on Sept.

22 after finding production without required inspection and unauthorized USDA marks with EST. 1363+ label; the products are in a national distribution system. Oregon agencies have not confirmed local shipments and advise checking freezers.