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Last Update Friday, October 23rd, 2026
YMCA more than a gym (COMMUNITY BUILDER)

Editor's note: Today we continue our monthly feature in the Daily Courier called Community Builder — interviews with individuals who are making a positive impact in Southern Oregon.

Today’s conversation is with Brad Converse, CEO of the Grants Pass Family YMCA.


Q: What was it like growing up here for you?

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Candidates outline Cave Junction issues (Election 2026)
Incumbent Jesse Dugas is facing political newcomer Barbara Howard in this year’s race for Cave Junction mayor. Read More »

Medford City Council has 3 contested seats (Election 2026)
MEDFORD — Three of this year’s four open Medford City Council seats are contested, with two candidates each competing for Ward 3 and Ward 4 and three candidates competing for Ward 2.  Read More »

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Former executives file lawsuit vs. Rogue Workforce Partnership
Cities growing more reliant on utility fees
Grants Pass City Council adopts policy on prayer
Ashland residents to vote on utility fee issue with measure (Election 2026)
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Individual evaluations of Grants Pass city manager will remain publicly available
Local Halloween fans go all-out on decorations
Pair of longtime Jackson County Commissioners face challengers (Election 2026)
6 people vie for Ashland parks commission seat openings (Election 2026)
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Lawsuit: Emergency responder didn't provide proper care for shooting victim
Agricultural research station in Rogue Valley celebrates 115 years
Medford replaces tree at Pear Blossom Park
Monday, October 19th, 2026
Agricultural research station in Rogue Valley celebrates 115 years
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
New federal courthouse takes shape in Medford to serve region
River otter spotted near Oregon Caves for first time in memory
A look at Ashland's 12 city council candidates (Election 2026)
Friday, October 16th, 2026
Grants Pass City Council candidates lay out their views at forum Thursday (Election 2026)
Jackson completes radio system for first responders
Knapp challenges Josephine County sheriff for 3rd time (Election 2026)
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Jail, school, fire district issues all on Josephine County ballot in November (Election 2026)
Parker's Place announces new partner
Jackson County district asks for tax levy raise to monitor disease (Election 2026)
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Candidates go head to head at forum (Election 2026)-Two spots open on three-commissioner county board
Candidates go head to head at forum (Election 2026) - Yunker, Fischer-Maki vie to represent Josephine in House
Enrollment in Medford, other Rogue Valley schools, falling
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Three-way race for Jackson's state senator (Election 2026)
Marching bands, color guards battle at Grants Pass' Pride of the Northwest
State representative seats in Jackson on ballot (Election 2026)
Chamber, Daily Courier set two candidate forums, tonight, Thursday
Monday, October 12th, 2026
Marching bands battle in Grants Pass
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Josephine County cuts vacant law enforcement positions after giving raises
Replicating iconic fountain
Network of local activists fighting ICE detentions
Pigs, dogs, cat seized from inside Grants Pass home
Friday, October 9th, 2026
Muralist to brighten up parking garage
Grants Pass taking steps to avoid future prayer lawsuits
Missing Nevada man found dead, buried near Williams
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Kotek, Drazan spar in Medford
Medford reconfigures Main Street again at estimated $1 million cost
Council separates Grants Pass city manager's pay from others for solo negotiation
City of Medford ready to seize old inn, now a trouble spot