Good morning, Grants Pass.

Today, Parker’s Place Village partners with The Do Good Foundation to keep 150 shelter beds open and build a network of resident services as its MINT agreement ends; Elk Island Trading Group remains the operator while the foundation links local resources and works to secure sustainable funding.

The Dollar Mountain Trail System near Grants Pass, transformed from a goat farm to a hiking and biking destination, won a 2026 Design and Construction Award at the Oregon Recreation and Park Association’s conference in Seaside on Sept.

22–24 — a win that highlights the area's revitalization efforts.

Crews are working to contain a one-acre fire near Rogue River that has led to lane and shoulder closures on I-5 southbound at mile point 48, and drivers should expect delays as crews + equipment address remaining hot spots.

Fort Vannoy Elementary’s PTO finished its first playground upgrade with community funds, and a $10,000 grant (from AllCare Health) will support the next phase to create an inclusive play space for all children.

Veterans with service-related disabilities will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living increase starting with their December payment — a 50% rating will gain about $41 and a 100% rating roughly $142 more each month.

Updated rate tables will soon confirm individual amounts.

The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for 516 affordable homes, which will develop or preserve 480 rental units and 36 purchase homes in seven cities, including 103 rental units and two purchase homes in Grants Pass.

The plan supports housing for older adults + families and will improve local access to stable housing.