Good morning, Grants Pass.

In Grants Pass, residents use online platforms (which connect local buyers) to sell unwanted items as winter weather halts outdoor sales; donation centers and indoor swap events offer extra ways to clear clutter.

Minimum wages are set to rise in 2026, with Portland's rate increasing more than Southern Oregon's under a state system that adjusts wages based on inflation (effective July 1).

The change addresses local cost differences and supports both urban and rural workers.

The National Weather Service issued an Air Stagnation Advisory for valley areas in southern Oregon (Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Klamath and Lake counties) and poor air quality is expected to persist until 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Healthcare experts in Southern Oregon stress that knowing the different roles of doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners helps veterans and older adults secure care amid lengthy wait times; clinics now often fill appointments faster with advanced practice providers, so residents should ask for the appropriate provider for their needs.

Three healthy 10-week-old Belgian Malinois and American Bulldog mixed puppies are available for adoption in Grants Pass today; they have been vaccinated and are ready for basic training.

A $200 adoption donation per puppy helps cover starter veterinary costs for interested adopters.

Mount Ashland Ski Area opened its season today with limited terrain due to less snowfall; only lower trails including the Sonnet and Lithia chair lift trails are open (first 50 riders on the Sonnet line receive a free burrito voucher) and the upper mountain remains closed until more snow arrives.