Good morning, Grants Pass.

Downtown Grants Pass is preparing for its annual Main Street Monster March on Friday, October 31, where families will enjoy trick-or-treating from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.—local businesses are joining in the festivities—and a costume contest will start at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Children’s Museum.

Bras for a Cause is a breast cancer fundraiser coming to Grants Pass on Saturday, Oct 25 from 3 pm to 6 pm at 1451 Fairgrounds Rd—tickets cost $35 online and $40 at the door while creative bra sculptures, a silent auction, games, food, wine, and live music support local cancer patients.

Local food banks in Grants Pass are preparing for increased need as federal food programs cut back before the holiday season—rising grocery prices and fixed incomes have left many families struggling to afford meals.

The ROC Pantry—serving nearly 6,000 people each month—and the Josephine County Food Bank are urging residents to donate food and funds to help ease the burden on local families.

Southern Oregon retailers are bracing for a surge in shoplifting as SNAP benefits cuts and economic hardship push desperate individuals to steal essential items—local businesses in Josephine and Jackson counties are boosting security measures to limit losses.

Grants Pass High School's marching band and color guard won top honors at the Sunset Classic in Beaverton over the weekend — they also received awards for Best General Effect, Best Music Performance, and Best Color Guard.

The team is preparing for the Northwest Marching Band Championship on November 1 and a final competition at Sacramento State University on November 8.

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans started on Oct.15 and will remain open through Dec.7—offering Medicare beneficiaries a chance to review and adjust their coverage while receiving free help and fraud prevention tips.

This Halloween, the Lodge at Hot Lake Springs near La Grande will offer a spooky staycation where guests from Grants Pass will drive through high desert and pine forests to reach a century-old hotel with steaming geothermal pools and ghostly legends—melding historic charm with eerie relaxation.

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.

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.