Good morning, Grants Pass.

Firefighters increased East Evans Creek Fire’s containment to 17 percent as evacuation orders were lifted and residents began returning home, with operations manager Kyle Gibbons reporting on Tuesday, July 21 (including progress from the Board Mountain area).

Mt. Ashland Ski Area will host drive-in movie nights on four Saturdays in August with tickets available now.

Viewers can drive up and park in the ski area lot to watch classic films starting at 9 p.m. tickets cost $30 per car and snacks are available on-site.

SOREDI's 2026 Southern Oregon Economic Conditions Index shows workforce housing is a major concern in Rogue Valley due to high costs, with over half of renters spending 30% of income and 80% of employees surveyed able to afford only $2,000 monthly—details to be shared with lawmakers in Salem in September.

Congressman Cliff Bentz + Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act to convert excess forest wood into biofuel, which may lower wildfire risks and support local economies.

The bill aims to improve forest health and preserve watersheds across Oregon.

Oregon Emergency Management tells residents to sign up for alerts and prepare evacuation plans with key items (medications, documents, and pet supplies) to stay safe as wildfires can change quickly, and residents needing extra time should leave at Level 2 while following local authorities' instructions.

Monster X Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Tickets start at $19.95 — Experience the thrill of monster trucks and freestyle competitions at this exciting motorsport event.

Monster X Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Tickets start at $19.95 — Experience thrilling monster truck competitions and meet the drivers up close!