Six Klamath Community College students gained confidence, leadership skills, and national exposure after attending the Circle of Change Leadership Conference in California, where one student earned a prestigious scholarship among dozens of applicants.

The Oregon School Activities Association has approved new classifications and district alignments for the 2026–30 activity years, including the creation of a new 6A–5A Southwest Hybrid conference affecting several Southern Oregon schools.

A shooting tied to a workplace dispute at a Sisters restaurant Tuesday morning ended with a suspect’s arrest following a short police pursuit along Highway 20, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

A 9-year-old child reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County was safely recovered Monday night following a nearly 30-minute, multi-agency pursuit through Central Oregon that ended in Redmond, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

The Klamath County Economic Development Association will host its 5th Annual Economic Summit on January 28, 2026, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and regional experts to discuss economic trends, workforce development, and strategies for long-term growth in Klamath County.

A Central Point man wanted on multiple felony charges related to child sexual abuse material was arrested in Northern California last month following a multi-agency investigation involving the U.S. Marshals Service and Southern Oregon law enforcement task forces.

From snowmobiling and skiing to winter festivals, caving, and ice skating, Klamath County offers a wide range of cold-weather adventures for visitors looking to embrace winter in Southern Oregon.

Active weather is returning to the region as a series of weather systems moves through this week, bringing periods of wind, rain, and fluctuating snow levels. While winter impacts are expected to remain limited for most areas, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and difficult travel conditions are possible at times.

An 18-year-old Bend man was arrested after a road rage incident escalated into a weapons threat at a southeast Bend gas station, according to the Bend Police Department. The weapon involved was later determined to be a BB gun.

Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife troopers have issued a criminal citation for the unlawful taking of Chinook salmon in the Klamath Basin, marking the first such case since the removal of dams on the Klamath River and the historic return of salmon to local waterways.

The Abundance Swap invites community members to rethink holiday gift-giving by sharing quality items they already own instead of buying new ones. The free event takes place Sunday at the Historic Ashland Armory and includes a food drive benefiting the Ashland Community Food Bank.

Medford Police detectives have arrested a 19-year-old Medford man in connection with a December 5 shooting, with additional charges tied to a separate October incident.

Oregon State Parks will host Winter Whale Watch Week from Dec. 27 through Dec. 31, offering visitors a chance to observe gray whales migrating south along the Oregon Coast with help from trained volunteers.

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has awarded $800,000 in grants to strengthen campus veteran resource centers and expand services for student veterans statewide.

A fall workshop in Talent showed how families can prepare for emergencies by learning to cook nutritious meals without electricity, with support from state agencies and local partners.

The Oregon Nurses Association has released a statement addressing the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.

Powerball players across Oregon and the nation will have another chance at a near–$1 billion jackpot as the current prize climbs to an estimated $930 million.

The Bureau of Land Management has approved expanded lithium exploration activities in southeast Oregon, authorizing a multi-year project on public lands near the Oregon-Nevada border.

Oregon is now applying SNAP work rules statewide after federal changes ended longstanding waivers for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents. ODHS says about 37,000 people are affected and encourages anyone with questions to contact the agency.

Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Highway 38 that left one driver dead and another injured. The highway was closed for several hours during the investigation.