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By Alissa Corman for The Mail Tribune

Stories from the Mail Tribune archives from Aug. 8 through Aug. 14, 2018.

This week is seemed oddities abounded. The government is making changes to protect our Sammies, a neighboring city was not very neighborly and yet another mystery appeared in the skies. Plus, as promised, I've for an update for you on the Chief of Police position.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Wildfire fight is far from over.

Renowned wolf OR-7's a father again.

Full stories online at www.mailtribune.com.

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

Locally raised lamb and garden-fresh eggplant are Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon's idea of food alchemy in this comfort-food casserole.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Beloved 'castle park' comes down.

Miles fire evacuation levels reduced.

Man grazed with bullet near White City playground.

Full stories online at www.mailtribune.com.

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on this top story:

Shifting winds could mean less-intense smoke. Full story at www.mailtribune.com.

Also, click the links below to read the first two parts of 'Seeking Asylum,' reporter Kaylee Tornay's series on a local family of asylum seekers.

Part 1: 'The Promise' http://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/on-the-borderline-part-one

Part 2: 'The Reality' http://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/seeking-asylum-part-ii-the-reality

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at

www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

Backpacking meals don't have to be bland, freeze-dried fare. Enhance the flavors with fresh herbs, spices and a few other tips from Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Mother, daughters found safe in Sams Valley.

Pets need a little TLC in smoky air.

Harris Beach bacteria triggers advisory against water contact.

Full stories at www.mailtribune.com.

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

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Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Backburns add to smoke.

Despite smoke and heat, Country Crossings will return.

Ashland man earns Emmy nomination for sound effects.

Full stories at www.mailtribune.com.

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

In this episode of The Insider, host Ryan Pfeil talks to Vickie Aldous about their recent co-produced feature series, "The Protectors" which focused on the important, difficult job of detectives and prosecutors who investigate and try child abuse cases.

You can find the stories and podcasts from the series below:

Part 1: http://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/what-fuels-the-prosecutors-and-detectives-who-confront-evil-every-day

Part 2: http://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/child-victims-courage-inspires-investigators-prosecutors

Part 3: http://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/the-csi-effect-public-has-misconceptions-about-child-victim-cases