With almost no snowpack to feed reservoirs, managers who oversee water releases from Lost Creek Lake on the upper Rogue River said they will do what they can to prevent widespread fish deaths.

Cold water released from the reservoir north of Shady Cove helps boost the river’s flow and keep temperatures cool for fish.

Managers try to mitigate the impacts from low flows and warm water, which can weaken and kill fish due to increased infections and other problems.

Grants Pass senior Carson Krauss shot a 3-under 33 on the back nine holes Monday at the Class 6A boys’ golf state tournament, lifting himself into contention for an individual title going into today’s final round at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell.

Krauss had three birdies and three bogeys on the front nine, carding an even-par 36. But then he birdied three of the first seven holes on the back nine to finish with a round of 69.

A woman is in custody in connection with a hit-and-run collision Saturday that left a pedestrian dead in the Gold Hill area of Jackson County.

Shavon Marie Walker, 44, was arraigned Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court on a charge of failure to perform duties of a driver to a seriously injured person, a Class B felony that carries with it the possibility of up to 10 years in prison.

Kerry Keating of Shady Cove took the prestigious Best of Show award at the Rogue Valley Piecemakers’ annual quilt show, which was held May 8-9 at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass.

The pattern for the quilt, titled “Rusty Fairytale,” is by Judy Neimeyer and the fabrics are designed by Tim Holtz. The quilt also earned a first place ribbon.