Southern Oregon & Northern California News

Latest local news from Southern Oregon and Northern California, covering Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Jackson County, Josephine County, Klamath County, Siskiyou County, Del Norte County, and communities throughout the region.

Brian Gailey 9/22/26 Brian Gailey 9/22/26

Passing Attempt Ends in Fatal Head-On Crash on Highway 97

A 27-year-old Chiloquin man was killed Sunday night after Oregon State Police says his SUV crossed into oncoming traffic while attempting to pass another vehicle on Highway 97. The SUV collided head-on with a semi-truck; a passenger suffered minor injuries.

Brian Gailey 9/21/26 Brian Gailey 9/21/26

Three Killed When Driver Fleeing Police Crosses Center Line

Three people, including a 4-month-old girl, were killed Saturday in a head-on crash on Highway 42 in Myrtle Point. Oregon State Police says the other driver had fled an attempted police contact at high speed before losing control, crossing the center line, and striking the victims’ vehicle.