Medford Police say an early morning crisis call involving an armed suicidal subject led to an officer-involved shooting on Mallard Lane. The individual is in stable condition, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is now overseeing the investigation.

South Fork Forest Camp crews removed 12 trailer loads of debris from a large illegal dump site in the Tillamook State Forest, a weeklong effort officials say highlights the growing problem of illegal dumping across Oregon’s state forests.

Mt. Bachelor has postponed its planned Nov. 28 opening day due to warm, dry weather and limited snowpack. With only a 2-inch base reported, the resort says it will open as soon as conditions allow and will announce a new date once sufficient snowfall arrives.

AAA projects a record 81.8 million people will travel for Thanksgiving this year, with the majority hitting the road. Concerns over recent flight cancellations may drive even more travelers to switch from air to car trips. AAA and transportation experts are urging early departures and caution on the roads.

Klamath Music and Watershed Row have announced a new partnership for the 2026 Klamath Music Festival, scheduled for July 24–25. Organizers expect to release the full lineup in February and encourage community members to follow updates at KlamathMusic.com.

Oregon has enacted emergency rules to prevent the spread of Equine Herpes Virus following outbreaks linked to events in Texas and Oklahoma. In response, the Klamath County Fairgrounds has issued a full suspension of all equine use while awaiting further guidance from state officials.

A multi-agency law enforcement sweep in Shasta County led to 14 arrests as officers conducted parole compliance checks at 22 locations. The Nov. 14 operation, known as Operation Shasta Shield, focused on high-risk supervised individuals, including registered sex offenders.

Washington health officials have confirmed the first human case of the H5N5 strain of avian influenza in Grays Harbor County, marking the first known infection of its kind. The patient remains hospitalized, but officials say the public risk is low and no human-to-human transmission has been identified.

TriMet has eliminated 68 administrative positions and reduced internal spending by $17.7 million as part of a long-term plan to close a projected $300 million budget shortfall. The agency says more service cuts and additional revenue measures will be needed through 2028.

Students and staff at Chiloquin Junior/Senior High School gathered for a traditional salmon bake and round dance as part of a day dedicated to celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Hosted in partnership with the Klamath Tribes and community organizations, the event highlighted cultural traditions, salmon’s ecological and spiritual importance, and the value of connecting students with their Indigenous heritage.

The 2025 Klamath Snowflake Festival returns Nov. 29–Dec. 14 with two weeks of parades, performances, family fun, and this year’s theme, Arctic Adventures. The festival also honors longtime Salvation Army leader Debi Leighton as this year’s Grand Marshal.

Transportation agencies across the region are preparing for winter weather and urging the public to plan ahead. Crews are gearing up for snow and ice while reminding travelers to check conditions, carry chains, and use caution on the roads.

More than $28 million in federal funding will support new wildfire-mitigation projects across Oregon. The USDA-funded grants, made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help communities reduce hazardous fuels, strengthen evacuation routes, and expand prescribed fire and defensible space work.

ODOT is hosting a Dec. 2 open house in Bend to share updated designs for the Hawthorne Crossing bicycle and pedestrian bridge. Community members can view the new truss-style concept, meet the project team, and submit feedback in person or online.

Klamath IDEA will host Southern Oregon entrepreneur and innovation leader Dr. Kim Freeze as the featured IDEA Talks! speaker on November 20. The event will explore innovation, mindset, and the power of community collaboration.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.