MPD Reopens Roberts Road following Fatal Vehicle-vs.-Pedestrian Crash
Medford Police reopened Roberts Road between Melody Lane and Crater Lake Avenue following this morning’s fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash. According to the Department's 10 a.m. Facebook update, the Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to the fatal crash between the vehicle and adult victim. The investigation remains ongoing.
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GPCC Approves Opening Prayer at Business Sessions
The Grants Pass City Council passed a resolution adopting a policy and procedure regarding the opening invocation before Council meetings. The U.S. Supreme Court holds the cities may include an invocation. The city recorder would establish a list of local congregations that would designate a person to deliver the invocation. The resolution passed on a 6 to 2 vote with Indra Nicholas and Rob Pell dissenting. The Council approved an ordinance to amend 5 articles of the city's development code, incorporating provisions for Middle Housing Land Divisions. The proposed amendments incorporate the state regulations into the City's development code. The ordinance provides the Community Development Department with clear procedures for approving applications. Councilors approved the finding of facts and revised conditions of approval overturning the Urban Area Planning Commission's denial of Eden Glen PUD and approved revised plans for the residential development. Then a 401(a) retirement plan
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Continued Mop-Up Brings West Fork Evans Creek Fire To 55% Containment
Containment on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire increased to 55% Tuesday evening as firefighters continue extensive mop-up operations across the 283-acre fire. In the final update on the blaze, the Oregon Department of Forestry says that, with established firelines continuing to hold, crews are now targeting mop-up depths of 200 to 250 feet into the burned area. Overnight staffing was further scaled back. Resources included four Type 6 engines and one task force leader, while a strong day shift presence will continue to support extensive mop-up operations today. Some interior smoke may still be visible from time to time as heavy fuels, including downed trees and stumps, continue burning within the fire's perimeter. No structures have been lost as a result of the fire, and none are threatened at this time. The cause of the fire is not immediately apparent, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine how the fire started. Additional details will be shared as they become available.
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