Good morning, Grants Pass.

Parker’s Place Village shelters nearly 150 residents and now faces funding challenges and a switch in operational support as its partnership with MINT ends on Oct.

15 (which covers security and utility payments) while construction work must finish by Nov. 13.

Wildlife Safari lost its national zoo accreditation last month after a review by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and continues operating its drive-through safari with seasonal events while planning an appeal within 30 days; officials have not provided a public explanation for the decision.

ODFW has set up new check stations this week and is asking hunters to help with CWD sampling to monitor the disease, which has been seen in Idaho, Washington and California + over 40,000 big game animals sampled in Oregon have tested negative so far.

Friday Night Blitz on Oct.

9 highlighted local high school football with Paisley Pool and Danny Stipanovich calling the games. Cascade Christian won 55–3 and Crater led 60–13 while Henley edged Ashland 19–13 in triple overtime (other matchups rounded out a busy night).