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Last Update Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
Slater Fire growth is kept at a slow pace as burnouts help in the fight

The Slater Fire advanced less than 2,000 acres Monday as firefighters used favorable weather to make headway on the wildfire that's been burning since Sept. 8.

Containment increased to 24% and acreage was at 150,230, based on the latest estimate from a flight using infrared imaging, according to fire spokesperson Angie Hurley at incident command in Grants Pass. Read More »

Reopened Redwood Highway 'kind of a scary drive'
CAVE JUNCTION — Despite having made the drive many times before, the trip from Hiouchi, California, to Cave Junction felt eerie to Katie Shearhart. Read More »

City needs another $300K for new police building
The city is in search of $300,000 to make up for an "unfortunate oversight" on the new Grants Pass police headquarters, pushing the project's original price tag of just over $7 million now to just under $10.6 million. Read More »

As fairgrounds shelter closes, animals remain
The majority of evacuees who stayed at the Josephine County Fairgrounds have left, but there are still plenty of farm animals there. Read More »

COVID-19 sparks changes at fire camp
LAKE SELMAC — The 360-acre Josephine County park here has served many fire camps and even a Cycle Oregon stop or two over the years. In 2018, the Klondike Fire camp was here, as was the 2002 Biscuit Fire. Read More »

Monday, September 21st, 2020
Slater Fire slows down, now at 18% containment, but expected to burn for weeks
Fairgrounds shelter closing, but plenty of farm animals remain
First travelers along stretch of newly reopened Redwood Highway find it eerie amid the smoke
Flower power: "People smile, and that's the best part of it."
Sunday, September 20th, 2020
As Almeda Fire closed in, her barefoot dash saved the cats
'Peace Keepers' stay close to home in Takilma
ODOT: Hwy. 199 is open again
Volunteers returning to local library branches
Friday, September 18th, 2020
Parents, students make the most of a unique first day of school
Light rain clears air, aids fight vs. Slater
Vintners unsure about smoke's effect
Fire, hazard trees keep stretch of Redwood Highway shut down
Council members form PAC to support public safety levy
Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Predicted rainfall could help slow advance of Slater Fire
Displaced children eligible for meals from Three Rivers School District
Residents welcome guardsmen at new checkpoints
Hellgate suffers its worst season in decades
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
More resources pour in to defend against Slater Fire
Protection in place for Oregon Caves Chateau
Slater Fire's blast into Illinois Valley caught many unaware
Teachers worry about smoke as school resumes
With skies thick with smoke, air filters are flying off the shelves
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
Crews beat back flames in the Cedar Gulch area south of Takilma as Slater Fire grows
State Senate candidate's compound on doorstep of the blaze
Massive fire camp takes shape at Lake Selmac
Monday, September 14th, 2020
Smoke expected to clear in Grants Pass as Illinois Valley residents try to save their properties
Slater Fire: With Type 1 team on the way, windless weather trapping smoke but also suppressing fire activity
Sunday, September 13th, 2020
On Slater Fire's edge, a mix of damage, threats and hope
ODF protection chief: Only rain will snuff out some of state's fires
Add wind, and a wildfire can destroy homes anywhere
Local volunteers stand ready to help four-legged evacuees
Gasping for breath? Here's how to cope with the acrid smoke.
Friday, September 11th, 2020
In Cave Junction, waiting and worrying under smoky skies
'The fire was all around us': Some Illinois Valley evacuees fled Slater Fire in a hurry
It's 4 a.m., there's fire in the hills, and official information is scarce
Local groups offer help transporting and caring for animals
Thursday, September 10th, 2020
Illinois Valley on edge as wildfire roars into county
Fairgrounds serves as hub for evacuees
Local businesses, community members are gathering aid
School board says district not interested in owning Caveman Pool
Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
As winds whip Grants Pass, fires ravage Jackson County
For most students, a new school year starts from home
Housing project for low-income seniors wins approval
MasterBrand, state settle case over virus-related violations
Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
Windstorms, high temperatures fuel wildfires across the region
Pair accused of kidnapping sought $25K ransom for Medford man, police say
In Cave Junction, Labor Day festival perseveres
For charity, the book sale must go on at Oregon Books
Kerbyville Museum seeks funds to renovate its historic log schoolhouse
Monday, September 7th, 2020
For charity, the book sale must go on at Oregon Books
Historic log school at Kerbyville Museum needs help
Grants Pass man, Cave Junction woman arrested after officer clings to fleeing vehicle