Spring mushroom permits available for Klamath National Forest

Yreka, Calif., May 6, 2024—Many kinds of edible mushrooms grow in Siskiyou County, including morels, chanterelles, shaggy mane, puffballs, boletes, and oyster mushrooms. The USDA Forest Service welcomes mushroom collecting on the Klamath National Forest and offers
Pacific Power to host customer forum on wildfire mitigation

Medford, OR (May 6, 2024) – Pacific Power will host a public forum in Central Point on Tuesday, May 7 to discuss our latest efforts to mitigate the threat of wildfire. During this conversation, company representatives will detail the important steps
Oregon DEQ’s Air Quality Index updates to align with new National Ambient Air Quality Standards

As of today, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Index has changed. It has been updated to align with the Environmental Protection Agency’s new National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter 2.5 microns in diameter or less, also
EPA announces $28 million for Oregon lead pipe replacement

SEATTLE – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $28,650,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Oregon identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead can cause a range of
White City sheriff’s deputies capture shooting suspect attempting to flee, victim in local hospital

WHITE CITY, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a report of a gun shot victim in White City with a suspect running from the scene. JCSO White City deputies were on scene within
Little Yamsay Fire update

Fire Information: 971-978-7899 Email: 2024.littleyamsay@firenet.gov Size: 2,009 acres Location: 15 miles southeast of Chemult, OR near Klamath Marsh Start Date: Detected April 20, 2024 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 92 Crews: 2 Engines: 5 Heavy Equipment: 6 Water Tenders: 4 Cool, wet weather remained over the fire area with
Lady Owls Win Two Elimination Games, Earn Rematch vs. SOU

via Oregon Tech Athletics KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Facing frigid conditions at Stilwell Stadium, Oregon Tech used go-ahead home runs from Puakea Milbourne and Nita Cook to remain alive in the Cascade Conference Championships, presented by U.S. Bank, topping College of
Horner Ties Homer Record, But LC Knocks Tech From Tourney

via Oregon Tech Athletics LEWISTON, Idaho – Tyler Horner tied the Oregon Tech school record with his 16th home run, but Lewis-Clark State scored all 10 of their runs in the middle innings, as the No. 5-ranked Warriors eliminated
Maryland bus crash on I-95 kills 1, with 23 injured

One person was killed and 23 injured in a fatal bus crash on Interstate 95 early Sunday in Harford County, Maryland State Police said in a news release. Harford County is about 35 miles north of Baltimore.
Ole Miss opens investigation of racial taunts at pro-Gaza demonstrations

The University of Mississippi announced they have opened an investigation into reports of students making hostile and racial gestures toward Black students on campus. The University’s chancellor, Glenn F. Boyce sent a letter to students and staff