Nine French exchange students are spending their winter term at Klamath Community College, gaining hands-on experience while immersing themselves in American culture through a growing international partnership.

Rejeana Jackson, newly appointed to the Klamath Community College Board of Education for Zone 5, says she wants to help strengthen career pathways so local students can build their futures in Klamath Falls instead of leaving for work elsewhere.

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Grants Pass after a woman was fatally shot by police while reportedly firing handguns in a public roadway Saturday afternoon.

A Medford woman was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Jackson County. Oregon State Police say the collision occurred after a vehicle attempted to make a U-turn for unknown reasons.

The City of Central Point and the Jackson County Expo have announced that Boomfest 2026 will be the final Independence Day fireworks celebration held at the Expo grounds, citing increased development and rising wildfire risk in the area.

An assault reported earlier this month in Klamath Falls has been reclassified as a homicide investigation after the victim died from his injuries. Authorities say a suspect has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday night following a stabbing incident at a residence in Grants Pass. Police say the victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover.

Students from Eagle Ridge New Tech High School gained hands-on construction experience while building a full-scale shed during the KFalls Build My Future event at the John Hancock Event Center, showcasing their skills to the community and peers from across the Klamath Basin.

A pedestrian was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a passenger truck in a marked crosswalk at the northbound I-5 Exit 33 onramp in Central Point. The Jackson County STAR Team is investigating the crash.

A Grants Pass man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday evening at the intersection of Kirtland Road and Highway 140 in Jackson County, according to Oregon State Police.

Medford Police Chief Justin Ivens has announced his retirement after more than three decades in law enforcement, with plans to remain in the position through June 30, 2026, to support a smooth transition.

Klamath Falls Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest connected to an assault reported earlier this month at an apartment complex near downtown.

Inside a former school bus, Henley High School engineering, construction, and electrical students are turning student-designed blueprints into a mobile wildfire command center for the Oregon Department of Forestry — a project that blends classroom learning with real-world impact.

The Klamath Water Users Association announced that the Bureau of Reclamation has completed a reassessment of how the Endangered Species Act is applied to the Klamath Project, a move described as a key step toward improving long-term water supply predictability in the Basin.

Human remains were discovered at the site of a suspected structure fire in the Mount Shasta Vista area, prompting an investigation by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.

Britt Festival has announced the first round of artists joining its 2026 summer season, featuring a mix of international music acts and stand-up comedy performances.

Bureau of Land Management crews recently removed approximately 3,000 pounds of trash from Stukel Mountain, restoring the area’s natural beauty and improving safety for visitors and wildlife.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Corrections K9 Koda, a longtime drug detection dog who served nearly six years at the Jackson County Jail before retiring in 2024.

Klamath County School District Superintendent Glen Szymoniak has announced his retirement effective July 31, 2026, concluding more than four decades in public education. His full, unedited Q&A reflecting on his career and the district’s future is included.

Mt. Ashland Ski Area has paused all ski operations indefinitely beginning January 15 due to low snowpack, warm weather, and no snowfall forecasted.