Good morning, Medford.

Medford Parks and Recreation will host the second annual Doxin-Dash on Friday, Aug.

28 at Walkabout Brewing Company off Mason Way. The free event features dachshund races, a costume contest and food vendors (donations accepted) for families and pups.

Firefighters achieved 81%-containment on the 573-acre, vehicle-caused Fielder Mountain Fire near Rogue River as local forestry officials resumed command at 6 p.m. Friday; crews will stay on-site over the next week to patrol control lines amid high temperatures and isolated thunderstorms.

Oregonians now have more free electronics recycling options under the updated Oregon E-Cycles Program, which expanded the types of accepted devices and launched a statewide public awareness campaign (changes took effect in 2026).

Millions of birds are winging south from Canada and will flock across Oregon over the next month.

Studies show the population dropped nearly 30 percent since 1970 — signals of ongoing habitat challenges.