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.
Gallagher Seeks FBI Action on Illegal NorCal Marijuana Grows
Congressman James Gallagher is urging the FBI to investigate criminal networks behind illegal marijuana cultivation in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. The request targets suspected foreign financing, hazardous pesticides, and the need for additional federal resources as local sheriffs continue years of enforcement efforts.
Silver Rail Shooting: BPD Offers New Details as Investigation Continues
Bend Police have confirmed that four adults and five children were inside the classroom during the October 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. As investigators prepare to return the building to the school district, families are recovering belongings, and officials are preparing for students to return to classes Wednesday.
Bend Police Detail Silver Rail Elementary Shooting, Identify Victims and Shooter
Bend Police released new details Friday about the Silver Rail Elementary shooting, identifying 5-year-old Rhoam Summer, teacher Megan Lambert, and the 16-year-old shooter while revealing how a teacher and parent intervened during the attack.
3 Children, Teacher Killed in Bend School Shooting; 16-Year-Old Suspect Dead
Three children and a teacher were killed in Thursday’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend. A 7-year-old child and a teacher were critically injured, and police say a community member pursued the 16-year-old shooter into the school and fatally shot him.
Two Hikers Rescued After 36 Hours on Mount Shasta
Two young hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after spending roughly 36 hours on the mountain. Their phones died overnight before a wrong turn near Horse Camp led them several miles into Cascade Gulch, where they became stranded between steep cliffs.
Two Structure Fires Quickly Contained in Klamath, Lake Counties
Firefighters in Klamath and Lake counties recently contained two separate structure fires before they could spread farther. KCFD1 limited a Clinton Avenue fire largely to a garage, while Lakeview crews stopped a fully involved shop fire.
Reno Driver Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 139
A 24-year-old Reno man was killed Monday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 139 in Modoc County. CHP says his Toyota Tacoma crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a Ram 2500 south of the Tulelake Agricultural Station. The other driver sustained minor injuries.
Mount Shasta Vista Shooting Sends Man to Hospital, Leads to Arrest
A Mount Shasta Vista shooting sent a 49-year-old man to Fairchild Medical Center with birdshot injuries to his head, shoulder, face, and torso. Siskiyou County deputies later arrested a neighboring property owner after investigators said they found no evidence supporting his claim that the victim had fired a handgun.
Nearly 200 Abandoned Crab Traps Lead to Multi-Year Suspensions off Del Norte Coast
Nearly 200 abandoned Dungeness crab traps found off the Del Norte County coast have led to major penalties for two commercial fishermen. California wildlife officers documented 194 abandoned traps near the Klamath and Smith rivers, along with additional violations involving reporting, gear marking, trap servicing, and the waste of hundreds of crabs.
Stars Take Center Stage at Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival
The Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival returns Sept. 10–12 with telescope viewing, solar programs, guided hikes, night-sky photography workshops, and nightly star parties at Sunset Bay and Shore Acres state parks near Coos Bay.
Multiple Mistakes Lead to Mount Shasta Rescue After Hikers Rely on AI
Three novice hikers from Roseville were rescued from Mount Shasta after becoming lost in Mud Creek Canyon during a nighttime descent. One suffered a knee injury, and officials say the group had relied on AI, YouTube, and AllTrails while planning the climb.
Motorcyclist Killed in High Speed Crash on US 101 Near Cape Ferrelo
A 36 year old motorcyclist from Sisters was killed Sunday in a three vehicle crash on US 101 near Cape Ferrelo Viewpoint in Curry County. OSP says the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed before striking a turning SUV.
Man Dies in Diamond Lake Boating Accident During Family Reunion
A family reunion at Diamond Lake turned tragic Saturday when a 71-year-old man fell from a pontoon boat and disappeared beneath the water. Authorities say he pushed his sister away from the path of the moving boat before falling in himself.
Lake County Deputies Report Busy Fourth of July Weeken
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says deputies handled a busy Fourth of July weekend, making arrests, issuing citations, conducting boat inspections and assisting with fires during a holiday enforcement period.
Three Arrested After Douglas County Meth Investigation
Three Roseburg men were arrested after DINT detectives concluded a months-long methamphetamine distribution investigation in Douglas County. The agency says a July 2 search on Kermanshah Street led to the seizure of methamphetamine, firearms, cash and other evidence.
Texas Fugitive Arrested Near Agness
A Texas fugitive wanted on a felony warrant related to child sex crimes was arrested Tuesday near Agness after a weeklong search by Curry County deputies, Oregon State Police and U.S. Marshals.
Roseburg Man Sentenced to Nearly 15 Years in Child Exploitation Case
A Roseburg man has been sentenced to 14 years and eight months in prison after investigators uncovered more than 740,000 child sexual abuse files in what Oregon officials described as one of the largest such cases in recent state history.
Locomotive Fire, Wrecking Yard Blaze Draw Bend Firefighters
Bend Fire & Rescue responded to two highly visible fires this week, including a fire on a BNSF locomotive south of Bend and a vehicle fire at an auto wrecking yard north of the city. Officials say both fires were contained quickly, with no injuries reported in the train fire and one minor injury reported at the wrecking yard.
Pollution Violations in Brookings, Charleston and Wolf Creek Lead to DEQ Fines
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 13 civil penalties in April totaling more than $3.4 million. The enforcement actions included major wastewater penalties tied to Pacific Seafood facilities in Charleston and Brookings, along with a solid waste case in Wolf Creek.
Missing 2-Year-Old Found Safe
A missing 2-year-old child was found safe Wednesday evening after a multi-agency search in the Cal Pines subdivision of Modoc County. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office says the child was located about 1.5 miles from her residence and treated for very minor injuries.