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In today's newsletter:
- What this week’s Cathedral Hills tree cutting means for nearby homeowners
- How a Wolf Creek drug ring tied into Grants Pass and Josephine County
- Ready to explore glowing rocks at the fairgrounds for free?
Also on today's calendar: Grants Pass Famers Market/ Growers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Crews race to clear wildfire fuels in Southern Oregon before the start of a hot, dry summer (ijpr.org) — Crews are actively thinning trees and clearing wildfire fuels in Grants Pass’ Cathedral Hills Trail System as part of a 240-acre project aimed at protecting nearby homes. Contractors and federal land managers warn of an early, high-risk fire season and urge trail users to watch for temporary closures while this critical safety work continues. 
2. Collaboration Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Arrests in Oregon (97rockonline.com) — A massive drug trafficking investigation tied to Josephine County led to multiple arrests and huge seizures of meth, cocaine, cash, and weapons, with Grants Pass Police SWAT assisting. Authorities say the operation was based in Wolf Creek and supplied meth destined for local communities, underscoring an ongoing regional fight against large-scale narcotics trafficking.
3. Gem and Mineral Show Returns to Grants Pass with Free Admission and Family Friendly Fun (grantspasstribune.com) — Grants Pass families can look forward to the Rogue Gem and Geology Club’s free Gem and Mineral Show at the Josephine County Fairgrounds on April 25–26. With kid-friendly activities, glowing mineral displays, demonstrations, raffles, and food, the two-day event offers an easy, low-cost outing for rockhounds and curious newcomers alike.
4. Oregon awards $6.8M in digital connectivity grants (telecompetitor.com) — Josephine Community Library in Grants Pass is among 18 Oregon organizations sharing $6.8 million to expand access to computers and public Wi‑Fi, supporting education, work, and telehealth. Funded through federal ARPA dollars, the grants aim to close digital gaps in underserved communities, with local residents likely to see improved technology access at the library.
5. Amatuer Athlete of the Week: Peter Moline (kdrv.com) — A standout Hidden Valley High School runner from the Grants Pass area just claimed first place at the Pearl Blossom 5K, earning Amateur Athlete of the Week honors. Senior Peter Moline, already a two-time Skyline Conference champion, celebrated the win alongside strong race performances by his sister and mom, and now has his sights set on school records and a top-three finish at state track.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pigs on the Wing - A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Rogue Theatre, 143 SE H St, Grants Pass
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Grants Pass Famers Market/ Growers Market
Grants Pass Growers Market , Northwest 4th Street & , NW F St , Grants Pass
9:00 am -
Spring Clothing Fair-WCST
Evergreen's Bear Hotel , 2101 NE Spalding Ave. , Grants Pass
9:00 am -
Queen's Tea-Cynthia's Home Sweet Home
Cynthia's Home Sweet Home , 1038 NW 6th , Grants Pass
1:00 pm -
Strengthening Families Workshops
Highland Elementary School , 1845 NW Highland Ave , Grants Pass
5:00 pm -
Trivia at The Toasted Barrel
The Toasted Barrel , 2039 Redwood Avenue , Grants Pass
7:00 pm -
1 Million Cups
The Hivve , 164 SE G St , Grants Pass
9:30 am -
8-Ball Tournament-American Legion
American Legion Post 28 , 206 NW F St , Grants Pass
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Brookings-Harbor Varsity Softball @ Rogue River
Rogue River High School , 1898 E Evans Creek Rd , Rogue River
5:00 pm -
Spring Clothing Fair-WCST
Evergreen's Bear Hotel , 2101 NE Spalding Ave , Grants Pass
9:00 am -
April Flow and Sip Yoga at Growler Guys
The Growler Guys Taphouse , 531 NE F St , Grants Pass
10:00 am -
Queen's Tea-Cynthia's Home Sweet Home
Cynthia's Home Sweet Home , 1038 NW 6th , Grants Pass
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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An infusion center isn’t just a room with chairs and IV poles, it’s a room full of stories. People you don’t know and may never know, sitting quietly… (Nextdoor Kinsington Court) - Beautiful night out at back nine in Merlin.
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- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Manager Grants Pass Oregon in Grants Pass. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grants Pass here.
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