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Monday, November 2, 2026

Grants Pass fall burn window is open through Sun., Nov. 8

Plus, Oregon ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 3, and seafloor comments close today.

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News Notes

Burn window

If you've got brush to clear, Grants Pass' fall burn window runs through Sun., Nov. 8. You need a city permit and a DEQ of at least 400, and daily conditions are available after 7 a.m. at 541-476-9663, option 3. Grants Pass Tribune

Shelter

Grants Pass committed approximately $1.2 million in public funding toward a shelter that opened with room for 150 people. now faces financial disagreements, contractual disputes and unfinished construction requirements. Grants Pass Tribune

Weather

Clouds increase Monday across southern Oregon, with intermittent precipitation chances through Saturday, Nov. 7. Icy conditions are possible at higher elevations later in the week. Grants Pass Tribune

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Burning in Grants Pass takes a permit and clear air

9 days
of fall burning, through Sun., Nov. 8
400
minimum DEQ ventilation index to burn
7 a.m.
when daily burn information is available by phone

Source: Grants Pass Tribune

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Ballots

Oregon voters have until Tuesday, Nov. 3, to return their ballots in the 2026 general election. The ballot includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, congressional seats and the Oregon Legislature, plus county and municipal offices and local measures. MedfordAlert

Seafloor

The has reopened public comment on proposed seafloor rules through today, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. The rules would require more extensive environmental planning for cables, pipelines and other infrastructure, including in waters off Coos and Curry counties. Grants Pass Tribune

Oregon ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 3

  1. Oct. 14Ballots for the November election began going out.
  2. Oct. 27Last recommended day to return a ballot through the mail.
  3. Nov. 3Deadline to return ballots in the 2026 general election.

Source: MedfordAlert

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The Wrap

Art that fools your eyes is on view at the Grants Pass Museum of Art. The "Pop Trompe L'oeil" exhibition by international artist Amy Nelder is a run of still-life work that uses trompe l'oeil, or "trick of the eye." It's free, and it's open Tuesday, Nov. 3. Look twice, then look again.

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Grants Pass fall burn window is open through Sun., Nov. 8

Plus, Oregon ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 3, and seafloor comments close today.

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  1. Grants Pass' fall burn window runs through Sun., Nov. 8
  2. Parker's Place Village faces money and construction questions
  3. Oregon ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 3
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Around Grants Pass

From KDRV, KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 and Jefferson Public Radio, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

More local news

  1. KDRV7 hours ago

    Prescribed burn escapes control in Merlin

    The fire started outside the Rogue Valley Burn Control Area at 12:44 p.m. A light breeze pushed the flames into nearby leaf-covered grass. Rural Metro firefighters responded to contain and

  2. KDRV8 hours ago

    Merlin burn gets out of control, Rural Metro Fire responds

    A legal open burn west of Merlin spread out of control, burning about a tenth of an acre up a hillside.

  3. KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC28 hours ago

    Wildlife Images sees highest number of patients since 2021

    GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center in Grants Pass is seeing its highest admission number since 2021, a new milestone for the clinic. As of Oct. 28, the clinic says it has admitted 1,030 animals this year, a big jump from last year’s annual total of 750. As the largest wildlife

  4. KDRV12 hours ago

    Air quality advisory for parts of Grants Pass due to prescribed burns

    Prescribed burning activities are expected to cause intermittent smoke impacts to parts of Josephine County including Grants Pass for the next 48 hours.

  5. Jefferson Public Radio13 hours ago

    Oregon continues study of state's higher education future

    Oregon lawmakers ordered a review of public higher education, including institutions’ missions, financial challenges and opportunities to work together.

  6. KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC214 hours ago

    Locals develop dangerous animal reporting and alert app

    GRANTS PASS, Ore. – There’s a new app developed by Grants Pass residents that’s designed to help keep users and their furry friends safe. Nellie Alert is a free, community-based app to stay on top of nearby reports of animal sightings. The developers said the idea is like Watch-Duty. Users can report a coyote or