Search Efforts Intensify on Mount Hood
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office continues leading an intensive multi-agency search for missing hunter Devon Dobek in the Mount Hood National Forest, where poor weather and hazardous terrain have slowed progress but not determination.
California Voters Approve Prop 50
California voters have approved Proposition 50, shifting redistricting control from the state’s independent commission to the legislature. Backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the measure is expected to make five U.S. House districts more favorable to Democrats ahead of 2026.
Highway 238 Crash Kills One, Injures Another Near Grants Pass
A 36-year-old Grants Pass man was killed early Monday when a vehicle left the roadway, rolled multiple times, and caught fire on Highway 238 in Josephine County. OSP says speed and impairment are suspected factors.
UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport
A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others. Officials say the crash sparked a massive fire and investigation efforts are underway.
Search for Missing Hunter Enters Fourth Day
The search for missing hunter Devon Dobek entered its fourth day Monday as more than 50 rescuers and multiple regional agencies continue combing steep, fire-scarred terrain near Fish Creek Trailhead in the Mount Hood National Forest.
Highway 140 Crash Claims Two Young Lives
Two teens from Eagle Point were killed and two others critically injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Highway 140. Oregon State Police say speed and impairment were contributing factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
400,000 Panel Solar Project Approved
The Klamath County Planning Commission has approved permits for the 1,560-acre Diamond Solar Project, a massive renewable energy development expected to power 40,000 homes, generate millions in local tax revenue, and mark the first large-scale solar-plus-storage project in the Pacific Northwest.
King Tides and High Surf Collide This Week
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the South Central Oregon Coast as powerful King Tides roll in this week. Waves up to 25 feet and potential flooding are expected along beaches and low-lying areas, prompting safety warnings for residents and visitors alike.