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A 76-year-old Grants Pass woman was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 97 near Chiloquin after her pickup crossed into oncoming traffic, according to Oregon State Police. The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the investigation.
A Tumalo-area shop fire caused by a vehicle fuel leak destroyed multiple vehicles and caused an estimated $220,000 in damage Friday evening. Fire crews stopped the blaze before it reached nearby homes.
Deschutes County deputies say multiple drivers have been stopped traveling more than 100 mph on Highway 97 in the past week, including one driver arrested for DUII. Officials are urging drivers to slow down as enforcement increases.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Asante by an Oregon Nurses Association member, alleging wage theft and unlawful payroll practices. The claims involve timekeeping methods, unpaid wages, and compensation disputes affecting thousands of healthcare workers.
A toxic chemical spill in Dorris, California triggered a shelter-in-place order, highway closure, and emergency response as crews worked to neutralize paraquat, a highly dangerous herbicide. Officials say the scene is now safe, but caution remains in effect.
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The Klamath Irrigation District is seeking public input on a proposed infrastructure modernization project aimed at improving water delivery efficiency and strengthening drought resilience across the basin. An in-person public meeting is scheduled for April 9 in Merrill, where community members can learn about the proposal, ask questions, and provide feedback on the draft plan.
PacifiCorp has announced plans to sell portions of its Oregon distribution system to three electric cooperatives, a move that could affect more than 8,000 customers in Wallowa County, Monroe, and Lakeview.
Klamath Music and Watershed Row have announced the full lineup for the 2026 Klamath Music Festival, returning July 24–25 to downtown Klamath Falls. The event will feature Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys alongside regional and local artists as the festival moves to the new Watershed Row community venue.
A section of the Link River Trail near Link River Dam in Klamath Falls will temporarily close beginning March 17 as Pacific Power begins construction work on the West Side Canal.
The Britt Music & Arts Festival has added several new shows to its 2026 lineup, including Modest Mouse, Chicago, Elle King, Brantley Gilbert, and comedians Jeff Dunham and Gabriel Iglesias.
State funding will support a new wastewater treatment plant in Chiloquin and an infrastructure study of the aging sanitation system in Gilchrist.
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