ODF Crews Tackling Anderson Butte Road Fire, 78 Acres, 100% Lined

Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District crews are tackling the Anderson Butte Road Fire, last estimated at 78 acres. According to ODF, firefighters built on the progress made during yesterday’s aggressive initial attack, completing line around 100% of the fire and extending hose along 80% of the perimeter. Fire activity diminished overnight as cooler temperatures and increased relative humidity provided more favorable conditions for suppression efforts. Crews took advantage of these conditions to strengthen existing lines and secure the fire’s perimeter. Firefighters have begun mop-up operations, working inward from the fire’s perimeter to extinguish remaining heat and reduce the potential for the fire to spread. Resources assigned to the fire today include four Type 6 engines, one dozer, eight 20-person hand crews and six water tenders. Temperatures are expected to remain warm today, although slightly cooler than yesterday. Aircraft are available to support ground resources if needed, including a Type 1 and Type 2 helicopter. Firefighters remain ready to respond to any new fire starts across the district while suppression efforts continue. The official cause of the fire remains under investigation. ...Read more

MINT Issues Statement Regarding Parker’s Place Village

MINT, the Mobile Integrative Navigation Team, has withdrawn from lease negotiations with Elk Island Trading Group, LLC, and will conclude its current arrangement for Parker’s Place Village on October 15th, 2026. According to a release from MINT, this decision follows an extended period of discussion regarding the terms under which MINT would lease the Parker’s Place Village property and manage shelter operations. The parties were unable to reach mutually workable terms for both organizations. The property and all shelter operations have been, and will remain, with Elk Island Trading Group, LLC. MINT will continue to provide inclement weather shelters, as well as navigation services and case management through the MINT Navigation Center and mobile navigation throughout the community. These services will remain available to individuals residing at Parker’s Place Village, and those in the community without a safe place to stay. In addition, MINT will continue coordinating breakfast Monday through Friday and lunch seven days a week for all 150 Parker’s Place Village residents. ...Read more

Attorneys Advised, Property Business to Proceed Following Executive Session

Following an Executive Session, the Board of County Commissioners continued their Legal Counsel Update today with decisions based on session topics. Attorneys were advised by the board to proceed with Josephine County et al cases v. Michael Weber, Mark Stevenson, and Gabbert et al respectively. A motion to proceed with the addendum for the Dimmick property passed 3-0, and a motion to proceed with the lease for 1222 Redwood Avenue was unanimous. Legal Counsel was advised to send a letter stating plainly the board is not part of the Rogue Workforce Partnership. Following a presentation, a decision on an American Medical Response Rate Increase was moved to a Weekly Business Session. ...Read more