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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Josephine County ballots are due by 8 p.m. today

Plus, Highway 238 signal repairs near New Hope Road wrap up this week.

The Daily Grants Pass team7 sources3 min read

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Ballots

If you haven't returned your ballot, Josephine County is collecting them until 8 p.m. today, and the elections office has extended hours from 7 a.m. until voting closes. Official drop boxes are open around the county, and the recommended mailing date passed Oct. 27. Grants Pass Tribune

The elections office is open from 7 a.m. until ballots close at 8 p.m.

Josephine County elections office, Election Day

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 8 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Extended elections office hours
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8 p.m., Tue., Nov. 3

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7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Extended elections office hours
Deadline8 p.m., Tue., Nov. 3

Heat safety

Austin Prince, operations chief with , said space heaters need at least three feet of clearance from anything that could catch fire. He also warned against cranking a heater to its highest setting right away. KDRV

Highway 238

If you drive south Grants Pass, says to expect delays as crews finish repairs to the signal at Highway 238 and New Hope Road. Work is expected to wrap up by Thursday, Nov. 5, with crews replacing the signal post and mast arm. KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

Water work

The city advanced construction connecting the new water treatment plant to its distribution system in October. The month also included a farewell to Police K9 Officer Jeff Craven. Grants Pass Tribune

4-H

opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 4-H year in Josephine County for youth members and adult volunteers. It encouraged enrolling before the end of 2026 to be eligible for county fair participation. KDRV

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Daily Grants Passto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Josephine County ballots are due by 8 p.m. today

Plus, Highway 238 signal repairs near New Hope Road wrap up this week.

The TLDR

  1. Josephine County ballots are due at 8 p.m. today
  2. Space heaters need three feet of clearance, Rural Metro says
  3. Highway 238 signal repairs should finish by Thursday, Nov. 5
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From KDRV, KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 and Jefferson Public Radio, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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