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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Grants Pass football falls to Ida B. Wells 46-35 in the playoffs

Plus, Grants Pass has Oregon's priciest gas among metros at $4.92 a gallon.

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Grants Pass falls to Ida B. Wells 46-⁠35 in the first round of the 6A playoffs

Ida B. Wells beat Grants Pass 46-⁠35 in the 6A first round

  • Grants Pass35
    Ida B. Wells46
    Final
  • North Medford6
    Nelson33
    Final
  • Crater14
    Silverton44
    FinalClass 5A
  • Ashland14
    Cascade56
    FinalClass 4A

Sources: Forest Grove News-Times, OregonLive.com

If you were pulling for Grants Pass, Friday brought a short night. The team traveled to Ida B. Wells and lost 46-35 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. KATU said the lower seeds hit the road on a rainy night with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line.

  • Kickoff: 7 p.m. at Ida B. Wells
  • Closest 6A game: Sheldon 35, Lakeridge 34
  • Columbia Cup: Century 24, Westview 22

More first-round games come Saturday, per OregonLive's schedule. Brookings-Harbor plays at Burns in 3A at 1 p.m., and Grant Union is at Waldport in 2A at 1 p.m.

Six teams in classes 4A, 3A and 2A won by 20 or more points in the first round

ClassFinal
4ACascade Christian 58, Marist Catholic 28
3AKlamath Union 49, Horizon Christian 14
3ASutherlin 62, Salem Acad. 34
2AGlide 52, La Pine 16
2ASt. Paul 30, St. Mary's, Medford 8
2AMyrtle Point 36, Toledo 8

Source: Forest Grove News-Times

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News Notes

Parker's Place

The City of Grants Pass says its role at is limited to grant funding and compliance monitoring, and that Elk Island Trading Group owns and operates the shelter. The council approved a $1,179,000 grant on Nov. 19, 2025, and the site at 210 Redwood Highway got approval for its full 150 beds on Aug. 7, 2026. KDRV

Gas prices

Grants Pass has the most expensive gas among Oregon metros at $4.92 as of Nov. 6, in Stacker's compilation of AAA data. The statewide price is $4.71, down $0.11 from a week ago. Philomath News

Grants Pass has the priciest gas of Oregon's metros

Source: Philomath News

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Grants Pass$4.92
Pendleton$4.81
Portland-Vancouver$4.76
Medford-Ashland$4.74
Eugene-Springfield$4.66
Bend$4.61
Salem$4.56
Albany$4.42
Corvallis$4.34

Veterans

The Josephine County Courthouse has glowed green since Nov. 4 for , which continues through Wed., Nov. 11. The county asks households, businesses and organizations to change one bulb to green. Grants Pass Tribune

Operation Joy

The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is again coordinating Operation Joy, its annual holiday card program for assisted living residents. The Chamber is collecting unused, new holiday cards and contributions from people who want to write messages. Grants Pass Tribune

Farm labor

A 75-page state legislative report completed Oct. 30 found gaps in Oregon's agricultural labor oversight, including inconsistent employment records and fragmented enforcement. Agricultural overtime requirements expand again in less than two months. Grants Pass Tribune

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Sunday looks like a good day to get a head start on holiday shopping. The Christmas Bazaar at Fruitdale Grange opens its doors at the Grange hall on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fruitdale Grange 379 Hall. Jingle on.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Oregon's record fire season is over; Grants Pass burn window closes Sunday
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Oregon's new health marketplace is open, and premiums will rise 21.6% in 2027
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Dollar Mountain turns one, and you're invited Sunday
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Josephine County ballots are due by 8 p.m. today
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Grants Pass fall burn window is open through Sun., Nov. 8
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Daily Grants Passto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Grants Pass football falls to Ida B. Wells 46-35 in the playoffs

Plus, Grants Pass has Oregon's priciest gas among metros at $4.92 a gallon.

The TLDR

  1. Grants Pass falls 46-35 to Ida B. Wells in the 6A first round
  2. City says it funds and monitors Parker's Place, but doesn't run it
  3. Grants Pass gas is the priciest among Oregon metros at $4.92
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