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Mount McLoughlin Hikers Rescued as SAR Warns of Dehydration and Exhaustion Risks
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Two hikers were rescued on the Mount McLoughlin summit trail by Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on the Fourth of July.
In one operation, SAR team members assisted a hiker in…
Medford SWAT Uses Chemical Irritants to Flush Burglary Suspect From Grandview Drive Home
MEDFORD, Ore. — In a dramatic arrest, involving the closure of several suburban roads, the Medford Police SWAT team used chemical irritants to flush a 44 year-old burglary suspect from a home in the 1800 block of Grandview Drive.
The…
80-Year-Old Oregon Man Tells 911 He Shot His Partner During a Domestic Violence Altercation
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — An 80-year-old man from Wimer is lodged in the Jackson County Jail after the death by shooting of his domestic partner in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Norman Henry Chapman contacted 911 at 12.35 a.m. He…
Yurok Tribe Wins Klamath River Ruling That Forces Federal Irrigation Project to Protect Salmon
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — In a pivotal decision protecting the Klamath River’s recovering salmon runs, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of endangered species- but specifically in favor of the Yurok Tribe, Pacific…
Klamath Falls Man Pleads Guilty After Investigators Find More Than 200 Homemade Explosive Devices
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Klamath Falls, Oregon, man, 52-year-old Jason Edward Lowery- found with over 200 homemade explosive devices in January 2025- pleaded guilty on Monday for illegally distributing explosive devices.
Klamath…
Medford Homeowner Shoots Suspect During Alleged Break-In as Police Use Drones to Find Him
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 21-year-old man from out of state is recovering in the hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted when he allegedly attempted to rob a residence in the 800 block of Gilman Road in Medford on Sunday night.
According to a…
Southern Oregon Heat Advisory Begins Tomorrow as Rogue Valley Temperatures Could Hit 103
According to a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford, temperatures in much of Southern Oregon and Northern California may soar, reaching 103 degrees across the Rogue Valley early this week.
The NWS warned…
Medford Sportsman’s Warehouse Closes After Fatal Incident Inside Store
MEDFORD, Ore. — Sportsman’s Warehouse in Medford is closed today after a tragic suicide occurred on the premises at 9.52 a.m. yesterday (Saturday).
When Medford Police officers responded to reports of shots fired at the premises, they…
Klamath River Dam Removal Was Not an Instant Cure as Fish Parasite Threatens Young Salmon
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Monitoring of the Klamath River continues after elevated levels of a potentially dangerous fish parasite were detected. The Karuk Tribe confirmed that the river still needs time and water to heal following the dam…
Southwest Oregon Fire Danger Rises to High as Equipment Restrictions Begin Tomorrow
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) warned that the Southwest Oregon District will be raised to "high" (yellow), with the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) raised to Level 2 (two) tomorrow at 12:01 a.m.
Southwest Oregon…