Asante has renewed multi-year agreements with Vista Pathology, Radia and Southern Oregon Anesthesia to continue providing specialized medical services across its facilities.

A La Pine man has been arrested after deputies say he reported involvement in the homicide of his mother at their shared residence early Monday morning.

Three suspects have been arrested after a man died from injuries following an assault discovered inside a vacant residence on Cypress Avenue in Klamath Falls.

KWUA says the 2026 Klamath Project Annual Operations Plan sets water management parameters but stops short of confirming irrigation allocations, which are expected by April 1.

Klamath County School District Human Resources Director Jamie Ongman received the Patriotic Employer Award for supporting employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.

The Josephine County District Attorney has concluded a review of a February 7 officer-involved shooting on the Debbs Potts Parkway Bridge, determining the use of deadly force was legally justified.

A former Southern Oregon nonprofit executive has been arrested following a months-long financial investigation. Medford Police say approximately $100,000 was embezzled over several years.

Asante Health System says ATRIO Health Plans owes nearly $60 million for services already provided, prompting changes that could affect Medicare Advantage members in southern Oregon.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Sisters man in connection with a series of stolen vehicle and burglary investigations spanning multiple Central Oregon communities.

Congressman Cliff Bentz has introduced the O&C Renewal Act of 2026, legislation aimed at reaffirming sustained timber production as the primary purpose of more than two million acres of Oregon & California lands in western Oregon.

The Ragland Masquerade Education Fundraiser is set for February 28 in Klamath Falls, with discounted ticket pricing now available for school staff and military members.

Two 17-year-old Ashland High School students were killed and three others injured in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Two suspects connected to an armed carjacking in Portland were arrested in White City after a Flock camera alert led deputies to a stolen vehicle and a pursuit that ended in a crash, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

The Olsrud family plans to sell Sherm’s Markets, including the well-known Thunderbird and Food 4 Less stores, marking a major transition for one of Southern Oregon’s longest-running grocery chains.

Fire crews responded to a reported motorhome fire in the 4600 block of Bisbee Street in Klamath Falls, later determining the incident involved a vacant single-wide mobile home with significant fire damage. No injuries were reported.

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve federal claims alleging its electrical lines caused six wildfires in Oregon and California. The settlement covers nearly 290,000 acres of burned federal land and includes no determination of liability.

Authorities have confirmed that a Eugene man reported missing in December was found deceased outside Ashland over the weekend. The discovery was made by a hiker, and investigators say the cause of death has not yet been determined.

Grants Pass Police announced the seizure of approximately 40 pounds of methamphetamine following a drug investigation conducted in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies.

Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help as investigators continue to look for information related to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 5 in Jackson County.

Klamath Music has announced the 2026 Glenn Justus Memorial Scholarship, awarding two $2,000 scholarships to support local students actively involved in music and continuing the legacy of a longtime advocate for the Klamath Basin music community.