Jefferson Daily News

Independent regional news for Southern Oregon and Northern California. · Est. 2013 · Formerly Klamath Falls News

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A 68-year-old man died Monday afternoon after his vehicle left Coyote Creek Road near Wolf Creek and struck a large tree.

The cause of the crash remains unknown.

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#WolfCreek #JosephineCounty #SouthernOregon

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KCFD1 responded within minutes Sunday to a house fire after reports the homeowner might still be inside. Firefighters searched the Lincoln Street residence while additional crews worked to extinguish the fire.

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#KlamathFalls #KlamathCounty #SouthernOregon

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The Wrights Spring Fire continues moving toward a new phase as crews focus on remaining problem areas and begin repair work where containment is holding.

Latest update, maps and evacuations:
https://t.co/v7bMmsK5jP

#WrightsSpringFire #KlamathCounty

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A fight in northeast Grants Pass early Saturday led to a police response after one of two suspects was believed to be hiding inside a nearby apartment.

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#GrantsPass #JosephineCounty #SouthernOregon

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Jackson County sheriff’s detectives arrested a 20-year-old Medford man Monday following an investigation into the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl.

Detectives believe there may be additional victims.

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#Medford #JacksonCounty #SouthernOregon

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A new fire in Lake County grew rapidly Sunday and prompted evacuations near Summer Lake. Crews reported encouraging news Monday, but evacuations remain in place.

Latest fire status + evacuation map:
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#PictureRockFire #OregonWildfires #JeffersonFirewatch

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All evacuations for the Fielder Mountain Fire have been canceled as containment reaches 29%.

Crews are pushing mop-up deeper while more operations shift to daytime work.

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#FielderMountainFire #OregonWildfires #JeffersonFirewatch

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The Wrights Spring Fire continues moving in the right direction, but crews still have important work ahead.

Today’s update includes a change in suppression strategy, evacuation adjustments, and new overnight mapping.

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#WrightsSpringFire #KlamathCounty

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The Wrights Spring Fire made a major containment jump Sunday as another phase of the response winds down.

Crews are now evaluating a different strategy along the southwest edge.

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#WrightsSpringFire #KlamathCounty

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Mop-up is deepening on the Fielder Mountain Fire as crews use infrared mapping to find hidden heat. The fire is 18% contained, and road closures have been lifted.

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#FielderMountainFire #OregonWildfires #JeffersonFirewatch

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Firefighters held lines overnight on the Fielder Mountain Fire, bringing about 90% of the perimeter under line as evacuations were reduced.

Saturday update:
https://t.co/0emnI2eLW0

#FielderMountainFire #OregonWildfires #JeffersonFirewatch

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OSFM structure resources are beginning to demobilize from the Wrights Spring Fire as crews prepare for the next phase of work along the southern perimeter.

Latest update, maps and evacuations:
https://t.co/bzjHrUs5mN

#WrightsSpringFire #KlamathCounty

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Grants Pass police are seeking a man for questioning after a major assault Thursday on Southridge Way left another man seriously injured.

Major Crimes detectives are investigating.

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#GrantsPass #JosephineCounty #PublicSafety

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Oregon is honoring Jason Ensign today as flags fly at half-staff.

A public line-of-duty memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Henley High School.

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#JasonEnsign #WrightsSpringFire #KlamathCounty

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Rain helped conditions on the Wrights Spring Fire, but crews still have important work ahead and are watching for impacts from overnight thunderstorms.

Latest fire status, maps and evacuations:
https://t.co/v7bMmsK5jP

#WrightsSpringFire #KlamathCounty

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Fielder Mountain Fire is now estimated at 550 acres north of Rogue River. Evacuations remain in place as crews prepare for another warm and gusty day.

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#FielderMountainFire #OregonWildfires #JeffersonFirewatch

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Evacuations are underway as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire along I-5 north of Rogue River.

We’re updating the story as conditions change:
https://t.co/rohtmXjget

#RogueRiver #OregonWildfires #JeffersonFirewatch

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Luis Puga-Mendoza has been sentenced to 12½ years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual abuse involving two minor victims.

The Measure 11 sentences must be served day-for-day.

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#JacksonCounty #Medford #OregonNews

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The Klamath Falls Falcons close 2026 at 40-8 after reaching the Northwest Regional title game for the second straight year.

A look back at their run through Casper and the season that got them there:

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#KlamathFallsFalcons #LegionBaseball #JeffersonSports

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ODF has closed Gilchrist and Sun Pass State Forests due to extreme fire conditions.

More than 93,000 acres in Klamath County are affected, with no reopening date announced.

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#KlamathCounty #FireDanger #OregonForests