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 7/6/26 Brian Gailey 7/6/26

Lightning Threat Prompts Red Flag Warning East of Cascades

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect Monday, July 6, for parts of south-central Oregon, including the Klamath Basin, Fremont-Winema National Forest and eastern Lake County. Thunderstorms could bring abundant lightning, hail and gusty winds, creating the risk of new fire starts on dry fuels.

Brian Gailey 7/4/26 Brian Gailey 7/4/26

UPDATED: Red Flag Warning Extended Into Monday for Lightning Risk

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect Sunday for parts of Klamath and Lake counties, and the National Weather Service has issued a new Monday warning for abundant lightning on dry fuels.

Brian Gailey 5/18/26 Brian Gailey 5/18/26

Fire Season Begins Friday in Klamath and Lake Counties

Fire season will officially begin Friday, May 22, in Klamath and Lake counties. The Oregon Department of Forestry Klamath-Lake District and partner agencies are moving into coordinated fire season operations, with Moderate fire danger and IFPL I restrictions taking effect.