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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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The Ragland Masquerade Education Fundraiser is set for February 28 in Klamath Falls, with discounted ticket pricing now available for school staff and military members.
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.
Klamath Music has announced the 2026 Glenn Justus Memorial Scholarship, awarding two $2,000 scholarships to support local students actively involved in music and continuing the legacy of a longtime advocate for the Klamath Basin music community.
Rejeana Jackson, newly appointed to the Klamath Community College Board of Education for Zone 5, says she wants to help strengthen career pathways so local students can build their futures in Klamath Falls instead of leaving for work elsewhere.
A Medford woman was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Jackson County. Oregon State Police say the collision occurred after a vehicle attempted to make a U-turn for unknown reasons.
A 42-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday night following a stabbing incident at a residence in Grants Pass. Police say the victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover.
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