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Last Update Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Felony charges filed after crowbar attack at Grants Pass apartment complex

A complaint about noise at an apartment complex in Grants Pass led to an alleged attack with a crowbar and felony charges.

Jeremy Whelchel, 45, and Samantha Fillmore, 30, were arrested after police said they went after their upstairs neighbors at the Oak Court Apartments, 835 N.E. A St., early Saturday.

All evacuations canceled on Fielder Mountain Fire as it's held at 573 acres
All evacuation alerts associated with the Fielder Mountain Fire west of the town of Rogue River have been canceled, as firefighters increased containment of the fire to 38%. Read More »

Police: Suspect in manhunt last week stabbed man with broken wine glass in GP
An assault suspect who was the subject of a manhunt on Friday in Grants Pass is accused of having stabbed another man in the back with a broken wine glass. Read More »

Motorist dies in Wolf Creek single-car wreck
A motorist was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Wolf Creek on Monday, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said. Read More »

Medford man arrested on charges of raping girl
A Medford man was arrested Monday on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Read More »

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Monday, August 17th, 2026

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Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Firefighters offer reduced-cost child car seats

Person wounded in GP police shooting identified

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Friday, August 14th, 2026

After worried night as evacuees, gratitude abounds

RCC to host open houses at all three campuses