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Last Update Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
East Evans Creek Fire reaches 26% containment as it holds at 15,700 acres

The East Evans Creek Fire burning near Shady Cove was holding at 15,705 acres this morning and is now 26% contained, an increase from 17% on Tuesday.

The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District said in a morning update that firefighters mopped up along the perimeters of the main fire and all spot fires, and the fire saw no growth overnight.

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Sister City brings artwork to Ashland — from one downtown to another
ASHLAND — A metal heart, as tall as a human and depicting streets from a historic city in Mexico, now sits near the entrance to Lithia Park, welcoming people in and drawing a connection between Ashland and its sister city. Read More »

Teens charged in gel blaster shooting in Grants Pass
Several juveniles are facing serious charges after a girl in Grants Pass was shot numerous times with toy guns known as gel blasters, leaving dozens of raised welts on her body. Read More »

Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
Firefighters tackle three wildfires in the Illinois Valley, 2 still burning
SHINY AND FABULOUS
East Evans Creek Fire surpasses 15,000 acres
SOU's Konaway Nika Tillicum summer camp draws Native American students from near and far
Monday, July 20th, 2026
Firefighters, air tankers attack Josephine County wildfires
East Evans Creek Fire tops 15,000 acres
Motorcyclist dies in crash near White City
Man sentenced for possessing large quantity of meth
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
As ICE arrests rise in the Rogue Valley, Medford family deals with its sudden impact
Cooler temps help firefighters slow spread on East Evans Creek Fire
Mercy Flights crews to help patients overcome addiction
Refurbished kiosk tells pioneer history of Sunny Valley
Friday, July 17th, 2026
GP fire engine headed to Mexico
Body found in remote area believed to be missing guide
East Evans Creek Fire grows to over 13,000 acres
Josephine County Food Bank cuts off church food pantry for breaking federal rules on prayer
Thursday, July 16th, 2026
East Evans Creek Fire at 11,551 acres
Fire danger level rising to extreme
New shelter on the way
Murder suspect in missing river guide case arraigned, held without bail
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