Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Grants Pass have not yet selected a nonprofit to operate a shelter for 150 people using a $1.2 million grant—applications were due October 9. Hundreds of unhoused residents continue to face uncertainty as winter approaches. The Grants Pass Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Grants Pass Tribune is launching its second annual staycation escape, planning to drive from Grants Pass to Mount Bachelor for winter sports and scenic views—travelers will enjoy a four-hour drive through evergreen forests and Umpqua National Forest. The series will continue monthly with each edition featuring another Oregon resort. The Grants Pass Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Oregon housing market is easing this fall as mortgage rates drop to about 6.30% for a 30-year fixed loan and more homes are listed while prices remain steady in Jackson and Josephine counties. Buyers and sellers are watching these changes closely—many are planning their next moves carefully. The Grants Pass Tribune
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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