Good morning, Grants Pass.

Park Watch GP volunteers cleaned the Rogue River park on Sunday and welcomed three new helpers, and they will meet today at 9:15 a.m. (volunteers receive gloves, trash bags, and water) to keep the park tidy.

After four days of firefighting west of the Rogue River, crews have secured a line around the 573-acre Fielder Mountain Fire & reduced evacuation notifications while mopping-up operations continue inside the burn.

Fire officials say the incident started Thursday near Interstate 5 and remains active.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden held a virtual health care hearing in Medford on Sunday, Aug.

16 to gather feedback from rural residents (including patients and health professionals) as he prepares for a second in-person event Monday to add local voices to policy proposals.

Hikers can enjoy trail options near Grants Pass such as Cathedral Hills and Limpy Botanical Interpretive area, and explore the Table Rocks later this week, although active wildfire restrictions near Fielder Mountain may affect access — check current conditions before heading out.