Oregon will open its commercial Dungeness crab season Dec. 16 from Cape Falcon to the California border, with additional areas to open later once quality testing benchmarks are met.

Soul Beauty Salon has officially opened its doors in downtown Klamath Falls, where new owner Ana Mendez celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event supported by family, community members, and KCC’s Small Business Development Center.

OHA is encouraging Oregonians to get their flu vaccinations as positive tests rise ahead of holiday gatherings and flu activity is expected to increase into early spring.

The DEA has launched a nationwide enforcement and education campaign called Fentanyl Free America, aimed at reducing both the supply and demand fueling the country’s ongoing synthetic opioid crisis.

The Oregon Department of Human Services says December SNAP benefits are being issued on time after last month’s shutdown-related delays. The agency also replaced more than 1,300 EBT cards this week following card-skimming activity detected in the Coos Bay and North Bend area.

Chiloquin students and community members celebrated the grand opening of the district’s new gymnasium with a blue-ribbon ceremony, cultural blessings, and a packed house ahead of basketball season.

A joint child exploitation task force served a search warrant in rural Central Point after CSAM images were traced to a residence. Investigators seized digital devices, and the case remains under active investigation.

Sky Lakes Medical Center and Klamath Falls Police continue to expand the region’s first Hospital Resource Officer program, with veteran officer Jeff Hutcheson serving full-time on campus to improve safety and response coordination.

Medford’s “Big X” intersection is nearing the end of a major upgrade project that repaved roads, repaired bridges, added new traffic signals, and improved bicycle and pedestrian safety ahead of holiday travel.

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.

The DeHoop family’s journey from Dutch immigrants to Klamath Basin agricultural leaders spans generations, shaping both the region’s dairy industry and its economic resilience. Their story reflects the promise of the American Dream and the challenges facing modern agriculture in the Basin.

A collaborative effort between ODF, ODFW, and the Oregon Hunters Association is helping the Walker Point meadow near Veneta flourish with native pollinators and wildlife in its second year of restoration.

Deschutes County Solid Waste has added new drop-off containers for hard-to-recycle materials—including plastic bags, lids, shredded paper, and aluminum trays—at transfer stations and Knott Landfill beginning December 2.

Mayor Michael Zarosinski has appointed longtime public service leader John Vial as Interim City Manager, bringing decades of experience to guide Medford through its transition.

Deschutes County will conduct winter pile burns on up to 24 acres near Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West, with weekday ignitions planned between December and February.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is honoring Detective Ryan Groom, who has retired after 28 years in Oregon law enforcement and 22 years serving the Jackson County community.

The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office has completed cleanup operations at several trespass sites, removing abandoned RVs, trailers, debris, and hazardous materials with help from county partners.

Oregon Tech has received a $500,000 gift from the Beavers Charitable Trust to support workforce development within the university’s new Construction Management program. The funding will provide scholarships and expand the program’s Heavy Construction Management option.

Medford’s Winter Lights Festival returns to Pear Blossom Park on Dec. 6 with a full evening of holiday activities, including a candy cane hunt, illuminated parade, tree lighting, live performances, Santa photos, and Polar Express-themed fun.

ODOT has announced two major updates for December: a public meeting on proposed speed limit reductions in Eugene and on U.S. 101, and overnight closures on I-205 for Abernethy Bridge construction. Additional daytime lane restrictions will also affect the Oregon City–West Linn Arch Bridge.