Rx Burns Planned for Thursday in Feather River Ranger District
Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District plan to ignite approximately 53 acres of prescribed pile burns on Wednesday across four locations near La Porte, American House, Strawberry Valley, and Little Grass Valley Reservoir. Smoke and minor travel impacts are expected.
Oregon Tech & Google Collab Using AI to Accelerate Research
Oregon Tech has partnered with Google Public Sector to bring advanced AI and high-performance computing directly into campus research and operations. The collaboration expands computing capacity, accelerates innovative projects, and equips faculty with new tools to streamline work and unlock future research opportunities.
Longtime acupuncture clinic under new ownership with help from KCC’s SBDC
Shasta Acupuncture, a trusted holistic wellness clinic in the Klamath Basin for nearly two decades, has entered a new era under the ownership of longtime local practitioner Lian Xue. With guidance from Klamath Community College’s Small Business Development Center, Xue successfully navigated the purchase process and is now expanding the clinic’s commitment to community-centered healing.
Public Input Sought on Main Street Plan
The City of Medford is inviting residents to weigh in on four proposed alternatives for the future configuration of Main Street. Feedback can be submitted through a Nov. 20 open house or an online survey available through Nov. 30.
NorCal Firefighters Extinguish House Fire in Castella
Fire crews from Castella, Dunsmuir, Mount Shasta, Weed, and CAL FIRE Siskiyou worked together to extinguish a house fire on Castella Loop Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
Washington Man Pleads Guilty in 2022 Attack on Oregon Power Grid
A Centralia, Washington man has pleaded guilty to damaging a Portland-area power substation in 2022, causing $26,000 in equipment damage. He faces up to five years in prison and will be sentenced in early 2026.
Oregon State Parks Completes Key Projects, Delays Others Amid Budget Strains
Oregon State Parks has completed several major improvement projects funded by 2021 GO Bonds, including upgrades at Beverly Beach, Nehalem Bay, and Fort Stevens. However, rising costs and a projected budget shortfall have forced the agency to delay multiple projects and redirect remaining funds to essential maintenance.
Garlic Cheddar Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Face Rock Creamery has issued a voluntary recall of 6oz. Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar after FDA environmental sampling found Listeria in the cheese packaging area. The affected product was sold only at the company’s flagship store in Bandon, Oregon.
$11.5 Million Awarded for Clean Truck Grants
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has awarded nearly $11.5 million in Clean Truck and Infrastructure grants for 2025, funding 43 projects statewide aimed at reducing diesel emissions and expanding zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
Nationwide Recall Issued for ByHeart Formula
ByHeart has expanded its voluntary recall to include every batch of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, both canisters and single-serve packets, as the FDA and CDC investigate a nationwide increase in infant botulism cases. No unopened product has tested positive, but federal officials recommend all parents stop using ByHeart formula immediately.
Medford: Market Shooting Leads to Two Arrests; Reckless Driving Crash Injures Two
Medford Police responded to two major incidents over the weekend — a shooting at OK Market that led to two arrests, and a serious single-vehicle crash Friday night where investigators say reckless driving, not a reported menacing, caused the collision.
Search Teams Recover Likely Remains of Missing Hunter Devon Dobek
Clackamas County Search and Rescue teams have recovered what they believe to be the remains of missing hunter Devon Dobek after a challenging two-day effort in the Mount Hood National Forest.
Oregon National Guard Welcomes Home Soldiers from Task Force Defender
The Oregon National Guard welcomed home more than 200 Soldiers from the 2-218th Field Artillery Regiment on Sunday, marking their return from a year-long deployment supporting air defense missions in the Middle East.
UPDATE: Body of Missing Child Recovered at Garrapata State Beach
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the body of the missing 7-year-old girl swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Beach has been recovered, bringing a tragic end to a multi-day search effort.
Prescribed Burns Planned Across Shasta-Trinity National Forest This Week
Shasta-Trinity National Forest officials plan to conduct multiple prescribed burns November 17–21, weather permitting. The burns, spanning districts from McCloud to Trinity Lake, are designed to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health.
Fish Screens in High Demand — But State Officials Warn Fixes Will Take Years
Oregon officials say they recognize the urgent push for fish screens as salmon return to the Upper Klamath Basin — but warn the engineering, cost, and statewide backlog mean fast solutions are unlikely.
join investigation Drug Bust Yields 14lbs of Narcotics and Two Firearms
A joint investigation by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI has led to the seizure of roughly 14 pounds of illegal drugs, two firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash. Authorities served three simultaneous search warrants in Oregon and Washington as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt a suspected drug trafficking network.
New Gun Owners Are Changing America’s Demographic Picture — And Fear Is Driving the Shift
A growing number of liberals, people of color, and LGBTQ Americans are turning to firearm ownership — not out of political alignment, but out of fear. In interviews across the country, many describe rising concerns about civil unrest, political rhetoric, and personal safety as reasons behind the shift.
Democrat Mike McGuire challenges GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa for new Prop. 50 seat
McGuire, who terms out of the Legislature next year, hopes to capitalize on Democrats’ new voter registration advantage in LaMalfa’s post-Prop. 50 district to flip a congressional seat from red to blue. His launch video appears to preemptively address the criticism that he’s out of touch with rural Californians.
Riding the River Home
A sweeping new OPB documentary, First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath, follows Indigenous teens on a 310-mile river journey only made possible after the Klamath’s major dams came down. Blending adventure filmmaking with powerful cultural storytelling, the film captures a historic moment on a river reborn.