Good morning, Medford.

Yesterday, a tourist from Minnesota stopped an expanding electrical fire at Elmer’s Restaurant on Biddle Road by using a fire extinguisher before local crews arrived; the restaurant staff praised his quick response for preventing further damage.

Medford’s largest hotel has rebranded as Red Lion Hotel Rogue Regency Medford Airport (starting a two-year renovation to update guestrooms and public spaces) while keeping the same ownership and management, and it remains open near Rogue Valley International Airport to serve guests.

Grants Pass native Josie Garcia will head to New York Fashion Week on September 12 to design and model a 20-piece collection for the Timeless Beauty Fashion Show honoring 9-11 victims, military members, and first responders as her first New York runway appearance that reflects her passion for fashion.

South Valley Academy is expanding its program with an online-only curriculum for Kindergarten through second grade beginning this year.

The school, serving students from third grade through high school since 2018, aims to better support families using its established hybrid model.

The Oregon Department of Human Services reports that 93% of SNAP recipients subject to work rules may qualify for an exemption and urges residents to contact staff + update their eligibility details.

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford has expanded its cardiovascular services with a remodeled prep and recovery space + six new catheterization labs.

The new facilities, funded with over $300 million from donors, will open in October to improve patient care.

A nearly three-year-old Medford boy was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer affecting bones and soft tissues, and his family is asking the community for help as he begins 43 weeks of chemotherapy with weekly trips to Portland.

The child, who loves monster trucks, is turning three today.

On Aug. 27, Dr. Neha Garg at Providence raised awareness for prediabetes by explaining that one in three adults has the condition and suggested that simple changes like a daily walk, healthier meals, and better sleep can lower the risk of diabetes.

She urged residents aged 35 and older to get screening.

The Challenger Invitational Volleyball Tournament will be played tomorrow at Rogue X in Medford and will feature 24 teams + 20 from outside the region, boosting local businesses with an estimated $200,000 in spending.