Ethan Quin

ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – Firefighters have achieved 81% containment on the 573-acre, vehicle-caused Fielder Mountain Fire near Rogue River, prompting state officials to transition command back to the local Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District at 6 p.m. Friday. The blaze has shown no recent growth, allowing the Oregon Department of Forestry Complex Incident Management Team 1 to finish mop-up operations and hand control over to local personnel.

PHOENIX, Ore. – The Phoenix Branch of the Jackson County Library Services officially opened its new 4,000-square-foot Pollinator Garden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. The idea was born from community listening sessions seeking to restore lost flora and fauna after the devasting fires in 2020. The vibrant outdoor space was designed to encourage environmental stewardship and provide a healing gathering place for residents.

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Rogue Valley Symphony is launching its 60th anniversary and honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary with an “Americana Pops” concert series at the Craterian theater this weekend. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug.