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Last Update Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Rogue River city councilor among those evacuated for Fielder Mountain Fire

ROGUE RIVER — Barb Hilty, a member of the city council in Rogue River, saw fire vehicles on the road as she was driving home from Grants Pass on Thursday.

Soon, she saw where they had been headed: Fielder Mountain, which rises to 3,750 feet and looms over the west side of Rogue River, was on fire.

Fielder Mountain Fire staying put
Firefighters had built fire line around 90% of the Fielder Mountain Fire, west of Rogue River, by Saturday morning, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Read More »

Medford business owner pleads guilty to money laundering
MEDFORD — The owner of a Medford business that cashes checks and makes wire transfers was convicted this week of laundering millions of dollars in suspected drug money to Mexico, the second such case locally in federal court this month. Read More »

Friday capture of assault suspect helped by license plate cameras
Grants Pass police say they captured an assault suspect on Friday, and made a point of crediting the arrest “in large part” to now-controversial license plate reader technology. Read More »

Friday, August 14th, 2026

Fire prompts Rogue River evacuations

State wants businesses’ input on impact of fires, smoke

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Josephine sheriff cancels Flock camera contract

Grants Pass high school, middle school tracks get major upgrades

Commissioners to request jail levy renewal at same rate

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Carjacking suspect captured

U-Haul warehouse taking shape in Grants Pass on Vine Street

Wood, charcoal fires banned in 3 Josephine County, several Jackson County parks

Second lawsuit filed in Ashland massage therapist assault case