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Last Update Friday, August 7th, 2026

Woodrat Fire reaches 282 acres, prompts evacuation of Buncom

RUCH — An Applegate Valley wildfire that grew quickly Thursday afternoon and triggered a “Level 3 - Go Now” evacuation for the rural community of Buncom was mapped at 282 acres overnight.

The Oregon Department of Forestry reported hand crews and bulldozers had built fire line around 100% of the perimeter of the Woodrat Fire by this morning despite low humidity overnight.

8 men arrested on felony charges during child exploitation sweep
Eight Jackson County men ranging in age from 74 to 21 were arrested Wednesday on felony charges alleging the sexual exploitation of children, some as young as 4, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Read More »

Mexican national pleads guilty to illegally owning guns, lying on federal gun form
The first of four Mexican nationals accused of buying over 160 guns, mostly at a gun store in Cave Junction, has pleaded guilty to weapons-related charges in U.S. District Court in Medford. Read More »

Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Grants Pass School District to seek $10.9M grant-matching bond

Marijuana tax money to fund Medford projects

GP council open to tall freeway area signs

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Cooling shelters open as temps across the valley hit triple digits

Repairs planned for Caveman Pool

Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

With community's help, Oshala Farm owners able to begin rebuilding process

Merlin Hill fire tests firefighters on eve of extreme heat this week

Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Merlin Hill fire tests firefighters on eve of extreme heat this week