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Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Apple forecasts that today will see temperatures in the upper 60s drop to the brisk 40s in the shade as autumn nears. The No Kings rally showed local people coming together peacefully to work for change — and the Tribune said that chats in parks and coffee shops are fueling progress in Grants Pass. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire season has officially ended and debris burns have returned, but local fire agencies advise residents to secure burn permits and practice safe burning—burning in the morning, keeping piles small and having a water source ready to control fires. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon will update its drone rules by adding new Drone Operation Areas in state parks — pilots must use designated zones while park managers can suspend operations for safety conditions. The changes will take effect by spring and may require a permit system to guide both recreational and commercial drone flights. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The city of Grants Pass reminded residents that burning yard debris will be allowed only during the fall burn window—October 25 through November 2—if a burn permit is obtained and safety guidelines are met. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A five-day strike ended Sunday as thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Oregon protested for higher wages and better staffing standards—temporary workers filled in for many shifts while union leaders warned that such fixes might not sustain quality care. Negotiations are set to continue while the state monitors potential impacts on patient safety across the region. The Grants Pass Tribune
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The Rogue Gem & Geology Club Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Explore stunning gems and minerals while enjoying a silent auction and raffle.
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The Stinkfoot Orchestra Tribute to Frank Zappa
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a captivating 14-piece tribute to Frank Zappa featuring Zappa alumnus Napoleon Murphy Brock.
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