Good morning, Medford.

Goodwill's new store and donation center opened on Biddle Road in Central Point Thursday morning; it offers sustainable thrifting plus a Job Connection and Learning Lab for career coaching, job search support & training connections, and is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

A Medford business introduced its Rack Pack cooking kit through a live demo at the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon yesterday at 11:00 a.m. The event helped kids explore new herbs and spices while embracing the joy of cooking.

Jackson County officials said crews built fire lines last night to hold the 300-acre Woodrat Mountain fire near Ruch while evacuation orders remain active; shelters are open at Jacksonville Elementary School and the Jackson County Expo.

Firefighters shifted to overnight suppression operations on Aug.

6 while containing the Woodrat Mountain Fire at roughly 300 acres; crews used heavy equipment+ aircraft to line about 50% of the perimeter by 8 p.m. and slow the fire’s advance toward Sterling Creek Road.

A new 4,710 sqft commercial building is proposed along East Barnett Road to replace a planned coffee stand on a 0.40-acre lot near I-5 & in a growing hospitality corridor.

Medford Hospitality LLC submitted the plan, which will be reviewed on Aug. 19.

Frozen The Musical

3-5 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center — Tickets start at $102 — Experience the enchanting tale of Frozen come to life on stage.