Doug Ryan didn't have time on his side.

The McKinney Fire was lashing his pickup and trailer, and that stubborn window on the driver's side of the truck that wouldn't roll up all the way became a dangerous liability as choking smoke, searing flames and wind-driven embers invaded the cab.

With local high school athletes set to begin official fall sports practices in a little more than a week, they'll be preparing to compete in leagues that many local fans won't recognize.

The OSAA, the state's governing body for high school sports, made sweeping changes, especially in football, over the last year with the cited goal of competitive balance.

Whatever the reason, it's enough to make a fan's head spin as none of the area's football teams have escaped those changes. Read More »

In Jackson County, the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team on Friday reported a raid at a site in the Wimer area that was the subject of numerous neighbor complaints.

The team said sheriff's deputies assisted in the seizure and destruction of 438 illegal plants and 1,000 pound of processed pot at the site, in the 10500 block of West Evans Creek Road. Read More »

When the Grants Pass Museum of Art decided to resume its concert series earlier this year, the organizers scheduled only one concert per month, April through October.

But then they heard from Goh Kurosawa.

"Goh contacted us and we were so impressed with his music that we decided to tuck him into the schedule for August," says museum director Hyla Lipson. Read More »