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Hey Grants Pass, hope your week’s off to a good start! Council leadership vote drama, $197m rural health boost, rom coms trivia night, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Debate shapes leadership choice: In January, the Grants Pass City Council elected Councilor Rob Pell as president in a 4-3 vote after confusion over the process, and also chose Riker as vice president — see how it unfolded.
Care adapts amid budget cuts: OHA announced a $197.3 million investment in January for rural and frontier care, including Grants Pass and Klamath Falls, guided by local needs. Ideas include mobile clinics and school-based care — read the full story.
Grants lift Southern Oregon agriculture: USDA awarded $1.6 million to 12 rural producers statewide. Here in Josephine County, Big Barn Cidery received support, and Applegoat Valley Farm in Jackson County received funding to boost marketing — get all the details.
State mandates, local realities: Southern Oregon cities are pushing back on state housing targets, saying funding falls short. For Grants Pass, analysis estimates over 4,000 new homes needed, far fewer than the state plan — see how communities are responding.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🫶 We got your back
In-person assistance for taxpayers: Free tax help is available at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library for residents with simple returns. It happens on Tuesdays and Fridays, including today. Volunteers can prepare and file returns, provide tax forms, and answer general questions throughout tax season. See what’s offered and when.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Progress toward postsecondary readiness: Grants Pass School District 7 set a new graduation record for the second year in a row. The Class of 2025 reached an 83.6% four-year graduation rate, topping 80% for the first time, with a 91% completer rate. Leaders credit expanded academic and social supports. See what’s driving the gains.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Pick up and play: Been meaning to restring that dusty guitar or finally get the kids into lessons? At Great Northwest Music, you’ll find gear, rentals, and helpful people who keep things simple, so getting back to playing feels easy, and the household noise follows.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Find your local groove: Grants Pass Dance Club fills your week with Monday lessons, Friday live music, and more music and dancing on 2nd and 4th Mondays. Think of it as a standing date with your inner Fred Astaire, or simply your most enthusiastic two-step.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
📖 Movers and Groovers Sensory Storytime @ Josephine Community Library District | Tuesday (2/10) at 1:00 PM – For your high-octane 2–3-year-old, Movers and Groovers at the Grants Pass library channels that energy into lively songs, interactive books, and sensory play. You join in, they burn it off, early literacy sneaks in, and space is limited, so registration is required.
🎨 Valentine Rock Paint & Sip @ Pints N Wine Pour House | Tuesday (2/10) at 4:00 PM – Because nothing says romance in Grants Pass like painting rocks and sipping wine at Pints N Wine. Skip the overpriced chocolate, bring your dry wit, and leave with a hand-painted token that won’t wilt, break the bank, or judge your brushstrokes.
🎬 Rom Coms Trivia Night @ Wild River PUB | Wednesday (2/11) at 6:00 PM – Wild River Pub is going full rom-com with trivia that tests your meet-cute memory, quote game, and Hugh Grant monologue recall. Bring up to 8, toss in $5 for the prize pot or play free, sip themed cocktails, and maybe snag the costume prize.
This weekend
🥞 Pancake Pop-Up @ Weekend Beer Company | Saturday (2/14) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats pancakes at a brewery on a Saturday morning, especially when Murf’s Marvelous rolls in with fluffy stacks and handcrafted syrups. Find the pop-up at Weekend Beer Company every second Saturday, then smugly tackle errands, yard work, and adulthood with a maple-fueled grin.
❤ Sweet Heart Valentine Event @ Little Beans | Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether your Feb 14 vibe is romance or survival, park the kids at Little Beans for a sweet Valentine’s play session with crafts, cupcakes, a time capsule, and Polaroids. Ages 3+, members save, socks required, waivers signed, sanity preserved. Spots go fast.
🧘 Flow and Sip @ The Growler Guys | Sunday (2/15) at 10:00 AM – Sunday reset calls for a stretch, then a sip. Do a 60-minute vinyasa at Growler Guys, then enjoy a complimentary drink, beer, wine, or N/A. Beginner friendly with options to level up or down, $25 via Eventbrite, bring a mat, and tip your bartenders.
🍵 Queen’s Tea @ Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home | Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 PM – When you need an afternoon that’s more Earl Grey than IPA, Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home pours a proper Queen’s Tea. Settle in for sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats, borrow a hat and gloves, and remember how nice civilized feels. Sit back, enjoy.
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📻 Grants Pass report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 24%
Areas of fog before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then widespread fog and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 22%
Widespread fog and a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then widespread fog and a slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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