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.
K9 Helps Capture Burglary Suspect
A burglary suspect was arrested early Tuesday after Grants Pass Police used a K9 team to secure the scene at New Song Church.
Medford Moves Red-Light Cameras to Barnett and Highland
The Medford Police Department plans to install photo enforcement cameras at Barnett Road and Highland Drive after crash data identified the intersection as a high-priority safety concern.
Lithia Acquires Mercedes-Benz of Medford
Lithia & Driveway has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Medford, expanding its luxury brand portfolio while reinforcing its presence in the Southern Oregon community where the company was founded.
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Grants Pass
A Grants Pass woman was arrested less than 45 minutes after a bank robbery Friday afternoon at People’s Bank on Northeast 7th Street.
Medford Police Arrest Suspect in Drive-By Shooting
Medford police arrested a 33-year-old man after a drive-by shooting struck an apartment building early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Asante Renews Physician Group Agreements
Asante has renewed multi-year agreements with Vista Pathology, Radia and Southern Oregon Anesthesia to continue providing specialized medical services across its facilities.
Arrests Made in Klamath Falls Murder Investigation
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.
Water Users Respond to 2026 Water Plan
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.
Josephine County DA Concludes Review of Officer-Involved Shooting
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.
Former Builders Association CEO Arrested
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 Says ATRIO Owes Nearly $60 Million
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.
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.
Two Ashland High Students Killed in Sunday Crash
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.
Armed Carjacking Suspects Arrested After White City Pursuit
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.
Sherms Thunderbird, Food 4 Less to Be Sold
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.
Mobile Home Fire Reported on Bisbee Street
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 Reaches $575M Wildfire Settlement
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.
Missing Eugene Man Found Deceased Near Ashland
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 Seize Approximately 40 Pounds of Methamphetamine
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.
OSP Seeks Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-5 in Jackson County
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.