A pre-dawn explosion in Ashland prompted a large multi-agency response and led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man. Investigators say an explosive device detonated inside a parked vehicle, and a potential secondary device prompted officials to secure the area and advise nearby residents to shelter in place before bomb technicians cleared the scene.

Human remains found in Josephine County in 1978 have been identified as a man who went missing in 1974, with investigators using forensic genetic genealogy to solve the case after more than 50 years.

The Oregon Department of Forestry has added a new multi-mission aircraft designed to improve wildfire detection, night operations, and all-hazards emergency response. Officials say the Twin Otter-based platform includes AI-enabled mapping, thermal imaging, and the ability to detect new fire starts earlier — even during overnight operations.

Grants Pass police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 32-year-old man who has been missing since March 10. Authorities say he may still be in Southern Oregon and could be driving a dark-colored Infiniti coupe.

A suspect was shot and killed after allegedly pulling a firearm on officers during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Weed, California. Authorities say suspected methamphetamine was discovered in the vehicle before the officer-involved shooting occurred.

Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Klamath Falls clinical laboratory submitted more than $46 million in fraudulent Medicare Advantage claims for testing services that were never performed. Investigators allege the scheme resulted in more than $28 million in payouts before the suspect was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport.

Josephine County deputies, assisted by a sheriff’s K-9 unit, arrested three individuals Friday after locating two suspects who had previously eluded law enforcement during pursuits in the O’Brien area and along Highway 199.

Travelers along U.S. Highway 199 and State Route 197 in Del Norte County should prepare for four-hour midday closures starting as early as May as Caltrans begins major upgrades along the corridor. The multi-year project aims to improve safety and bring the route up to national truck standards, with closures expected Tuesdays through Thursdays for about one year.

Search and Rescue volunteers assisted a 67-year-old hiker who experienced a medical emergency Thursday on the Misery Ridge Trail at Smith Rock State Park. Responders from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Fire & Rescue, and Oregon State Park Rangers coordinated efforts to provide on-scene care and transport the patient down the trail using a wheeled litter to a waiting ambulance.

A 76-year-old Grants Pass woman was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 97 near Chiloquin after her pickup crossed into oncoming traffic, according to Oregon State Police. The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the investigation.

A Tumalo-area shop fire caused by a vehicle fuel leak destroyed multiple vehicles and caused an estimated $220,000 in damage Friday evening. Fire crews stopped the blaze before it reached nearby homes.

The Klamath Irrigation District is seeking public input on a proposed infrastructure modernization project aimed at improving water delivery efficiency and strengthening drought resilience across the basin. An in-person public meeting is scheduled for April 9 in Merrill, where community members can learn about the proposal, ask questions, and provide feedback on the draft plan.

Pacific Crest Bus Lines has announced plans to launch a new daily bus route between Eugene and Medford with stops in several Southern Oregon communities, including Roseburg and Grants Pass.

Deschutes County deputies say multiple drivers have been stopped traveling more than 100 mph on Highway 97 in the past week, including one driver arrested for DUII. Officials are urging drivers to slow down as enforcement increases.

PacifiCorp has announced plans to sell portions of its Oregon distribution system to three electric cooperatives, a move that could affect more than 8,000 customers in Wallowa County, Monroe, and Lakeview.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Asante by an Oregon Nurses Association member, alleging wage theft and unlawful payroll practices. The claims involve timekeeping methods, unpaid wages, and compensation disputes affecting thousands of healthcare workers.

A toxic chemical spill in Dorris, California triggered a shelter-in-place order, highway closure, and emergency response as crews worked to neutralize paraquat, a highly dangerous herbicide. Officials say the scene is now safe, but caution remains in effect.

An escaped field burn east of Bend was contained at 6.6 acres Monday afternoon after wind pushed flames beyond containment lines. Fire crews from multiple agencies responded quickly to stop the spread, preventing damage to nearby structures and keeping the fire confined to pasture land.

A Grants Pass man died Sunday night after a rollover crash on Highway 238 in Josephine County, according to Oregon State Police. The crash occurred when a pickup left the roadway and rolled multiple times.

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will host a series of town halls across Central and Southern Oregon on March 20–21, including stops in Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. The events are part of his ongoing effort to hold annual conversations in all 36 counties statewide.