Gilchrist and Chiloquin Schools on Delay today Jan 8

Gilchrist and Chiloquin Schools are on a two-hour delayed start today, Thursday, January 8, 2026, due to inclement weather and road conditions. Gilchrist and Chiloquin buses will run two hours later than normal. All other KCSD schools
OREGON’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS 5.2% IN NOVEMBER

Today, the Oregon Employment Department released monthly employment and unemployment data for November 2025, after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. The
Klamath County Seeking a Volunteer to serve as an Alternate on the County Budget Committee.

The Board of County Commissioners believes it is valuable and imperative to have community input and involvement when making decisions. Klamath County currently has a vacancy for the Alternate position on the Budget Committee. The Alternate is required to
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis

A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests
U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela

U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit
Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according to SportsGrid.) Neither team has confirmed the deal. ESPN’s
Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces he will enter 2026 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, closing the book on a four-year career in Tuscaloosa highlighted by a strong first season as
LeAnn Rimes to embark on ’30 Years Of Blue’ anniversary tour

LeAnn Rimes will embark on the ’30 Years of Blue: The Voice, The Journey, The Truth’ tour, kicking off on April 19th in her hometown of Dallas. Additional dates will be continuously revealed. Rimes shares: “Revisiting Blue
Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Gavin Adcock to headline 2026 ‘Country Thunder Arizona’

Country Thunder Arizona 2026 has revealed its linup of performers. The event is set for April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence, AZ, for its 30th installment. The festival will feature headliners Lainey Wilson, Zach Top,
Screen Actors Guild reveals 2026 Actor Awards nominations

SAG-AFTRA has revealed the 2026 nominations for The Actor Awards — formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) — for the best film and television performances in 2025. SAG-AFTRA previously announced that Harrison Ford will