Good morning, Grants Pass.

The Grants Pass Tribune announced its shift to a digital-first model — cutting outdated printing methods, lowering production costs, and leveraging modern technology to deliver news efficiently and environmentally; the change aims to meet new readers’ expectations while preserving core journalism principles.

Firefighters wrapped control lines around roughly 75 percent of the Fielder Mountain Fire near Rogue River Saturday morning — the blaze held at 550 acres with 7 percent containment while evacuation orders remain.

Crews continue working on securing the perimeter to protect residents.

Today, firefighters near Rogue River are working to secure the Fielder Mountain Fire (550 acres) by strengthening control lines around three-quarters of its perimeter while officials adjust evacuation notices.

Across Oregon, nearly 4,000 firefighters are reinforcing containment on major incidents covering over 514,000 acres to protect communities and critical corridors.