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Fatal Klamath County Crash On Highway 97: Cause Under Investigation
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — A fatal two-vehicle car accident on Highway 97 near milepost 249 in Klamath County on Sunday, February 2, led to the death of two people, Winnie Mae Hescock (41) of Klamath Falls and Laurice Lee Foster (41) of…
Oregon Urges Caution as Snow and Ice Threaten Safety and Power Supply
Heavy snow and ice increase the risks of falling tree branches and downed power lines. Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management issued an advisory yesterday as residents brace for continued winter storms, urging the public to be alert,…
Jackson County Winter Weather: Hazard Alerts And School Closures
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Effective immediately, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) issued a Winter Weather Advisory yesterday in light of the moderate snowfall and overnight sub-freezing temperatures expected over the next two days.…
Grants Pass on the Clock: 14 Days to Revise Homeless Encampment Policies
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City of Grants Pass has 14 days to respond to a court order restraining city officials from enforcing its homeless camping ordinance.
See also: Temporary Restraining Order Sought to Stop City of Grants Pass…
Southern Oregon Pacific Power Crews Addressing Storm-related Outages
The storms raging across Southern Oregon have affected almost 11,000 Pacific Power customers, but the utility’s crews are working hard to ensure power is restored in storm-affected areas.
Pacific Power Sends Crews To Respond To…
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rising Investment Scams
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Klamath County Sheriff's Office issued a scam warning on social media, warning the public to beware of Bitcoin and investment scams.
The Sheriff’s office indicated that scammers posing as law enforcement,…
Oregon Couple Found Dead in Their Home from Gunshot Wounds: Community Reels from Shock
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Facebook friends have reacted with shock to the death of two adults found inside their Yoncalla home by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office late on Friday night.
Holly Brooks, who says she lived two doors from them…
Ashland Youth Rally for All-Electric Homes: Pushing for Cleaner, Cheaper Living
ASHLAND, Ore. — An Ashland youth rally planned for Tuesday, February 4, seeks to draw attention to the scheduled vote on the ordinance incentivizing efficient, all-electric construction.
The speakers at the rally will address climate…
Fatal Crash Near Roseburg: Woman Ejected After Car Rolls Down HWY 138 Embankment
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Oregon State Police (OSP) investigators of a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday at about 3.15 pm on Highway 138 near Roseburg confirmed that the driver of the silver Honda Accord, Jessica Rae Thompson, 36,…
Medford Police Crack Down on Retail Theft: 12 Arrested in Target Operation
MEDFORD, Ore. — Officers involved in the Medford Police Department (MPD) 's proactive retail theft enforcement operation arrested 12 people at Target.
Funded by an Oregon Criminal Justice Commission grant, MPD partnered with Target in a…