MEDFORD, Ore. (Jul. 20, 2026) — After years of planning, funding and construction, the City of Medford officially marked the
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Motorcycle Crash on Highway 140 Leaves Eagle Point Man Dead
WHITE CITY, Ore. (Jul. 20, 2026) — A 54-year-old Eagle Point man was killed Saturday evening after his motorcycle crashed
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 14,442 Acres; More Than 2,000 Personnel Assigned
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 19, 2026) — Firefighters continued making steady progress Sunday on the East Evans Creek Fire as
Expect Delays on Highway 238 as Road Repairs Continue
APPLEGATE, Ore. (Jul. 19, 2026) — Motorists traveling through the Applegate Valley should plan for delays next week as crews
Evacuations Upgraded as East Evans Creek Fire Nears 14,000 Acres
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 18, 2026) — The East Evans Creek Fire grew to 13,999 acres Saturday as firefighters battled
West Nile Virus Detected in Jackson County Mosquitoes for First Time This Year
EAGLE POINT, Ore. (Jul. 18, 2026) — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Eagle Point, marking
Smoke From East Evans Creek Fire Impacts Air Quality Across Rogue Valley
MEDFORD, Ore. (Jul, 17, 2026) — Smoke from the East Evans Creek Fire has settled into the Rogue Valley, leading
Woman Jailed on Murder Charge After Rural Central Point Shooting
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (Jul. 16, 2026) — A 67-year-old Central Point woman has been arrested on a murder charge after
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert Across Southern Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. (Jul. 16, 2026) — The National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Air Quality Alert for portions
East Evans Creek Fire Grows to 11,551 Acres as Evacuations Expand Toward Shady Cove
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 16, 2026) — The East Evans Creek Fire has grown to 11,551 acres and is 5%
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 7,843 Acres as Crews Battle 1,000-Acre Board Mountain Spot Fire
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 15, 2026) — Firefighters continued battling the rapidly growing East Evans Creek Fire overnight as crews
East Evans Creek Fire Explodes to 5,370 Acres as Critical Fire Weather Returns
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 14, 2026) — Firefighters battling the East Evans Creek Fire west of Shady Cove are preparing
