Good morning, Medford.

The Rogue Valley Humane Society in Grants Pass said donations dropped while expenses for vet care and pet food increased — with 1,800 families relying on its service monthly and the clinic facing a shortage of a full-time veterinarian.

A cargo truck stopping for hot brakes set off the Fielder Mountain Fire at Milepost 51 on I-5 on Aug.

13, causing road closures and a Level 3 ‘Go now’ evacuation — officials report the blaze is close to contained.

7 Brew has proposed a new drive-thru coffee shop at 2131 Owen Drive in Tower Business Park - a move set to add to Medford's strong drive-thru market.

A pre-application conference will be held on Sept. 2 at 9:30 a.m on Zoom to review project details.

Owner Dan Boyajian of Southern Oregon Livestock Auction is seeking permanent permits to secure local ranchers' access to livestock sales and ease agency workloads.

Community members can offer input during the permit review process.

The Rogue Valley Symphony launches its 60th anniversary Americana Pops concert series at the Craterian Theater this weekend with performances Saturday, Aug.

22, and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. (Music Director Martin Majkut highlights a tribute to jazz and Armstrong.)

Today, Rogue Community College held an open house at its Riverside Campus in Medford to welcome students, families and local partners — showcasing academic programs, career pathways and financial aid options for the new school year.

FEMA Region 10 approved Oregon’s request for assistance through the Fire Management Assistance Grant program at 11:34 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.

13, authorizing federal funding to cover firefighting costs for the Fielder Mountain Fire in Jackson and Josephine counties.

Jackson County Fire District 1 began using Tablet Command on Wed., Aug.

12 at its Board meeting. The new tool offers improved mapping over the vehicles' older system + helps teams see other apparatus more clearly.