A family reunion at Diamond Lake turned tragic Saturday when a 71-year-old man fell from a pontoon boat and disappeared beneath the water. Authorities say he pushed his sister away from the path of the moving boat before falling in himself.

Critical fire weather tested the East Evans Creek Fire again Sunday as flames crossed control lines near Board Mountain and crews battled increased activity southwest of Boswell Mountain. Firefighters contained an eastern slopover and quickly stopped a separate half-acre spot at Canyon Creek.

After nearly a century of caring for animals in Southern Oregon, SoHumane has broken ground on a new Medford campus designed to expand shelter capacity, veterinary care, adoption services and community programs while giving animals a healthier environment as they wait for new homes.

Firefighters are repositioning resources along the southern edge of the Board Mountain spot fire Sunday as hot, dry and windy conditions threaten containment. Overnight crews made progress after Saturday’s wind-driven activity, while damage assessments identified one long-vacant residence and five outbuildings.

Warmer temperatures, lower humidity and gusty winds increased activity on the East Evans Creek Fire Saturday, pushing the Board Mountain spot fire across control lines and creating a new 150-acre spot south of Boswell Mountain. Crews quickly responded with aircraft, dozers and hand crews as upgraded evacuation levels were issued.

A new wildfire northeast of Sprague River has prompted evacuation orders and warnings in Klamath County. Early reports placed the Loveless Fire at approximately 75 acres, with heavy spotting reported as crews responded to the developing incident.

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Chiloquin Friday afternoon. Investigators later located a vehicle connected to the shooting, and community tips helped lead authorities to a suspect now facing attempted murder and assault charges.

The East Evans Creek Fire reached 13,999 acres Saturday as containment increased to 8%. All control lines held overnight while crews strengthened spot-fire perimeters, installed 50 miles of hose and positioned additional structure engines ahead of hotter, drier and windier conditions.

The East Evans Creek Fire remains at 13,090 acres and 5% containment as more than 500 personnel prepare for hotter, drier weekend weather. Strong northwest winds increased activity near Board Mountain Friday evening while crews continued securing spot fires near Canyon Creek and Hull Mountain.

Oregon is bringing in seven fire task forces from California and Washington as wildfire activity strains crews and equipment statewide. The teams will support community protection, critical infrastructure and emerging incidents during a period of extreme fire conditions.

Two U.S. Forest Service employees were safely released after being held at gunpoint for roughly 15 hours near Gumboot Lake. A father and son surrendered following an overnight multi-agency response involving the FBI, local sheriff’s offices and federal tactical teams.

Human remains believed to be those of a missing Grants Pass resident were recovered from steep terrain near Reuben Mountain. A formal identification remains pending as investigators await an autopsy by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office.

Two Oregon Tech mechanical engineering students joined a two-week semiconductor training camp in Beaverton, gaining hands-on experience in robotics, artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing and advanced industry career pathways.

The East Evans Creek Fire reached 13,090 acres Friday as crews completed line around the Canyon Creek spot fire and continued reinforcing control lines across nearly 60 miles of perimeter. Extreme fire danger is now in effect across ODF-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties.

Firefighters held the East Evans Creek Fire within its 11,551-acre footprint Thursday despite wind gusts reaching 30 mph. Crews completed line around spot fires near Canyon Creek and southwest of the main fire while structure protection continued near Shady Cove, Trail and Ramsey Creek.

Jackson County sheriff’s detectives are investigating after a 62-year-old man was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound inside a rural Central Point home. A 67-year-old woman who had been in a relationship with the victim was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

The East Evans Creek Fire grew to 11,551 acres overnight as spot fires continued challenging crews across the incident. Fire crossed East Evans Creek Road near Hull Mountain, while a new spot fire pushed east from Board Mountain toward Canyon Creek. Five evacuation zones are now at Level 3.

Fire activity increased across the East Evans Creek Fire Wednesday as a new spot fire developed east of Board Mountain and rising winds threatened continued growth overnight. Four zones are now at Level 3, eight additional zones moved to Level 2 and all of Shady Cove entered Level 1.

Two military C-130 Hercules airtankers equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems have been mobilized to Klamath Falls, providing additional surge capacity as dozens of large wildfires burn across the West. Each aircraft can release up to 3,000 gallons of retardant in seconds.

A major spot fire on Board Mountain is estimated at approximately 1,000 acres as firefighters continue battling active fire northeast of the East Evans Creek Fire’s main perimeter. Additional crews and equipment have shifted to the area, while JAC-017 moved to Level 2 and JAC-014 entered Level 1.