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Last Update Thursday, July 16th, 2026
East Evans Creek Fire at 11,551 acres

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.

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Fire danger level rising to extreme
The fire danger level is increasing to extreme on Friday in Josephine and Jackson counties due to critically dry vegetation, hot weather and increasingly active fire behavior, the Oregon Department of Forestry announced. Read More »

New shelter on the way
MEDFORD — The Southern Oregon Humane Society has started construction on a new animal shelter that will be double the size of its current facility. Read More »

Murder suspect in missing river guide case arraigned, held without bail
A man accused of murder in the disappearance of Grants Pass fishing guide Randy Hecker was ordered held without bail while authorities continue to search for Hecker. Read More »

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Charge upgraded to murder in case of missing GP river guide
Bikes for those who need them
East Evans Creek Fire reaches 7,843 acres
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Crews fight spot fires from East Evans Creek blaze
Grants Pass adopts preliminary rules for new downtown Owl Plaza
Final defendant sentenced in $1M burglary
Monday, July 13th, 2026
East Evans Creek Fire reaches 3,628 acres
Final defendant sentenced in $1 million burglary case
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Fast cars with wings are featured in this year's Fabulous '50s car show
Council, sheriff want repeal of state jail-release law
Evans Creek Road Fire near Shady Cove quickly grows to 2,000 acres
Nevermind the New York Post, Mountain Mike's Pizza still open
Friday, July 10th, 2026
Missing guide had feud with neighbor
Riverside Park bandshell debuts in Grants Pass
Mt. Ashland's Windsor Chairlift project delayed
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Grants Pass shuts down city's largest homeless camp area
Renovated accessible trail offers option for hikers
Electricity outages this week to allow power line upgrades
Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
Farming fire victims say they lost 'nearly everything we've built'
Adding art, one corner at a time
Phoenix council votes to triple the city's parks maintenance fee
Josephine County splits merged departments for IT, emergency management
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
Historical society preserving shuttered paper's archives
Rogue Valley celebrates Fourth of July, America's 250th birthday with festivities
Monday, July 6th, 2026
America turns 250: "Keep valuing freedom"
Driver death on GP Parkway was "medical event"
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
Hobby chalk artist gains local fame in Phoenix
State grants celebrate America's 250th, including 4 in Jackson Co.
Dutch Bros invading birthplace of Starbucks
Second lawsuit in Hellgate crash seeks $25 million
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Portland Guard base to cover Fourth flyovers
Funding set to build wildlife crossing over Interstate 5 near Ashland, border
Convicted fraudster, forger caught in unlikely way thanks to sharp Josephine court clerk
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
Grants Pass passes downtown exclusion zone designed to target repeat offenders
Medford's clock ticks down to hire new city manager
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Grants Pass closes 2 of 3 camps
Lawsuit underscores dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors