Let’s get something straight: The Grants Pass Tribune is not your typical, buttoned-up, stiff-collared newspaper, and it never will be. We don’t do bland. We don’t do safe. We don’t serve up the same reheated casserole of news that’s been microwaved in every other publication across the country.
We’re a different beast entirely, a feral mix of grit, guts, and a healthy disregard for the stale rules of traditional journalism. Why? Because Grants Pass deserves something better, something real.
When you ‘click’ up this paper, you’re not just getting headlines and half-hearted opinions buried in lukewarm columns. No, you’re stepping into a world that isn’t afraid to have a personality—a newspaper that doesn’t just speak to the businessmen and women in polished offices but to the artists, the dreamers, the rebels, and the relentless grinders who make this town tick.
I know my style isn’t for everyone. Some of you might even hate it—and that’s fine. Hell, it’s better than fine. It’s honest. And here’s the thing: even if you write me an opinion piece tearing apart everything I stand for, I’ll still publish it. That’s what makes this paper your paper. It’s for the people, by the people.
But let’s get raw for a moment. We’re running lean over here. Writers? Yeah, we could use more of them—local voices who can bring the fire and passion of this community to life. This is your chance to step up and tell your stories, share your ideas, and, yes, even air your grievances. Bring your rants, your raves, your wild ideas, and even the occasional love letter to this town. We’re listening.
This isn’t just my paper. This isn’t some vanity project or ego trip. This is Grants Pass’ paper. Yours. It’s a canvas for every perspective, from every corner of our community. And that means we need you.
Don’t know how to start? Don’t overthink it. Send us your rawest thoughts, your wildest stories, your deepest frustrations. Tell us what keeps you up at night and what gets you out of bed in the morning. Your voice doesn’t have to be polished or perfect—it just has to be yours.
Sure, we’ll get complaints. Someone will say, “This isn’t journalism!” or “You’re Fake News!” But here’s a secret: we don’t care. We care about your stories, your truths, facts, and your passion for this community.
So, to every dreamer, every grinder, every artist, every worker, and every outsider who’s ever felt like their voice didn’t matter: this paper is for you.
We’re not just here to report the news. We’re here to start conversations, to light fires, and to remind everyone in Grants Pass that their story is worth telling.
The pen is yours. Now, write.