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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Over 1,000 people are still working to contain a wildfire burning in Douglas County. The Archie Creek Fire started on the morning of September 8 close to Steamboat Springs on Highway 138 near Glide. Since then, it’s grown …

BROOKINGS, Ore. — In-person classes are canceled for tomorrow, Monday, September 21, for grades K-3 at Kalmiopsis Elementary due to a reported case of COVID-19. This comes from the Public Information Officer with the Brookings-Harbor School District. Distance learning will continue for …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A local woman is working to re-unite children with special toys they may have lost in the Almeda Fire. ‘Find my Lovey!’ sets out to send replicas of favorite items belonging to children that were lost in the fire. …

MEDFORD, Or.- Today, gearheads used their passion for cars to help the community. The Rogue Valley Country Club hosted a charity fundraiser car show to benefit victims of the Almeda fire. The car show featured cars across seven decades, ranging from luxury …

MEDFORD, Or.- Returning to school can be difficult on a  regular day. But between the pandemic and recent wildfires, students may need even more support. That’s why “Insight Vision Therapy” is holding a drive for school supplies. The optometrist office is inviting …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A 10-year-old girl has raised thousands of dollars for Almeda Fire victims. A 4th grader at Wilson Elementary School set a goal to raise $2,000 for fire victims – she ended up raising nearly $3,000 in 4 days by …

MEDFORD, Ore. — People displaced from the local fires look to pick up the pieces left behind or even lost, including pets. Southern Oregon Humane Society held its annual sponsored event by AAA RV with the Saving Train program. Operations Manager, Ryan …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Jackson County Library Medford Branch is offering a virtual Emergency Resource Fair to people hoping to learn more about emergency readiness. The virtual event has guest speakers talking about checklists for evacuations, pet safety, what to do during …

PAISLEY, Ore. — Over 400 firefighters are battling heavy winds while fighting the Brattain Fire burning southwest of Paisley. The fire is estimated at 47,243 acres and is 44% contained. It remains active on the north and southeast sides. Firefighters say the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — If you’re wanting to get your car cleaned and support people displaced by the Almeda Fire, visit Wash N’ Go Depot in Medford next week. The car wash is donating 100 percent of its proceeds to the Almeda Fire …