Good morning, Grand Junction.

Food insecurity in Mesa County has reached a 12-year high as one in seven residents and one in five children face hunger; during Hunger Action Month, City Market stores will offer donation options to help Food Bank of the Rockies provide three meals per donated dollar.

This summer, the Junior Eagles of 595 placed plastic pink flamingos at homes and businesses to raise over $1,500 for the Mesa County Mentorship Program and Special Olympics in Orchard Mesa, and they now welcome more youth to join their cause.

Food insecurity has hit a 12-year high as rising costs and reduced federal aid leave one in seven individuals hungry, the Food Bank of the Rockies says.

This Hunger Action Month, City Market stores offer donation options at registers + each dollar raised provides three meals.

Colorado Flights Alliance announced 14 nonstop seasonal routes by five airlines connecting Montrose and Telluride to major hubs from mid-Dec through late-March this ski season.

Grand Junction Regional Airport expects steady year-round traffic with few changes.

The Daily Sentinel won several awards at the CPA Colorado Better News Media Contest on Aug.

29-30 for excellence in reporting, column writing, podcasts + photography while covering topics that ranged from agriculture to education. The honors recognized work published in 2025.

During Workforce Development Month, Mesa County Workforce Center hosts free workshops and events to boost job readiness.

Today offers a Job Fair Game Plan seminar (10-11 a.m.) at 512 29 and a half Rd with further sessions on Sept. 10, 16, 18, and 21 to enhance resumes, interview skills, and recruiting.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents to plan ahead for Labor Day weekend outdoor activities as showers and thunderstorms may occur and bear activity has increased.

The agency recommends checking weather forecasts, packing rain jackets and water, and securing food and trash (to avoid conflicts) before heading out.

Mesa County Public Health released its biweekly inspection blotter for local eateries today, highlighting violations such as improper food handling and temperature controls, with several establishments like Ho Palace and Mary's Home Style Cooking passing re-inspections.

The report helps diners know what to expect regarding restaurant safety.

Mesa County Coroner’s Office warns most motorcycle deaths are linked to riding without a helmet.

Local Motorcycle Accessories owner Ronnie Martin advises riders to use helmets, gloves, and boots (and check proper fit) as Labor Day weekend nears.

Mesa County Coroner’s Office and a local motorcycle shop stress the importance of helmets and gear (head and neck injuries are common) as Labor Day weekend nears, noting that unhelmeted riders have suffered severe injuries on Grand Valley roads.