The East Evans Creek Fire grew to 11,551 acres and was 5% contained by this morning — with a significant spot fire burning only a few miles west of Shady Cove marked as the top priority for today, according to fire managers.

The fire grew from 7,843 acres on Wednesday morning, an increase of 3,708 acres.

The areas covered by “Level 3 - Go Now” evacuation notices are substantially larger than they were 24 hours ago.

Tuesday proved to be a tough evening at the office for the Grants Pass Nuggets, as the Klamath Falls Falcons claimed a pair of wins in five innings via the mercy rule, 15-3 and 18-1, in Single-A American Legion baseball action at Agnew-Lytle Field.

Grants Pass (8-14) faced large early deficits in both games. In the opener, Klamath Falls led 8-0 after two innings, while the Falcons were able to quickly build a 10-run lead over the Nuggets in the nightcap.

Residents who use internet-connected computers at the Grants Pass and Illinois Valley branch libraries are now enjoying new and modern computers, thanks to a grant of nearly $75,000 awarded to the Josephine Community Library District in May.

It’s almost time for the Josephine County Fair.

Sandwiched between the Jackson County Fair — which runs through Sunday — and the Douglas County Fair — which starts Aug. 5 — the Josephine County Fair opens July 28 and runs through Aug. 2.