Good morning, Grants Pass.

After their workout, locals can visit Fuel Up — a new shop in Grants Pass serving shakes, smoothies and coffee.

Its Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie blends cottage cheese with strawberry flavor for a drink that is both refreshing and filling.

Rehearsals are in full swing for 'Two Great Musicals, One Great Show!' at a local community theatre where more than 25 performers + crew are preparing two one-act musicals to give audiences in October a unique evening of live entertainment.

Tickets are now available for this multifaceted performance.

Firefighters worked quickly on Monday evening to contain the Lower Wolf Creek Fire near Interstate 5 to three acres while crews continue battling the 47,000-acre Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County - teams are also securing fires near Ruch and Cave Junction without any evacuations reported.

By Aug. 10, Oregon’s wildfires burned over 2.3 million acres—436,000 more than the previous record—as major blazes remain active and firefighters work to contain them.

Evacuation orders and safety measures are in effect for affected areas.

Motorists face temporary lane closures on Churchill, Gladiola, and N streets in Grants Pass as crews work on a street overlay project until Aug.

31, with utility lowering through Aug. 14, grinding on Aug. 17-19, and paving on Aug. 20-21 (phased work).

Officials from the Oregon Climate Action Commission met virtually Tuesday, Aug.

11 to discuss natural climate solutions for southern Oregon—focusing on forests, farms and watersheds—and the full commission will meet Friday, Aug. 14 to preview early recommendations. The work is ongoing and may shape future state actions, though no laws or regulations are being set today.