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 2/25/26 Brian Gailey 2/25/26

Bentz Introduces O&C Renewal Act

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.

Brian Gailey 12/3/25 Brian Gailey 12/3/25

Weed Lumber Mill Closing; 140 Workers Jobless

Roseburg Forest Products has closed its Weed, Calif., veneer plant as it consolidates production at upgraded Oregon facilities. The company says the move strengthens long-term competitiveness and affects about 140 employees.