759 acres set for controlled burns across Shasta-Trinity forest. The prescribed fires will reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. For more information, visit the link in our bio.

Fire season ends in Klamath and Lake counties. Fire season officially ended in Klamath and Lake counties at 8 a.m. on Oct. 23. Fire restrictions are no longer in effect. However, officials remind residents to check with their local rural fire protection district before burning.

A fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian car crash happened at the intersection of Roberts Road and Crater Lake Avenue. The intersection will be closed for an extended period of time as the Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team will be investigating the accident.

Southern Oregon University launched a $100 million fundraising campaign on Wednesday, marking the largest in the school's history. The THRIVE campaign started quietly in 2021 and has already raised $71.4 million. More than 9,200 donors have contributed so far.

A World War II U.S. Army Major's remains have been accounted for after he was reported dead 80 years ago. U.S. Army Major, Harry C. Hoffmeyer will be buried at the Eagle Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point, Oregon, on Oct. 24, 2026. For more info, click the link in our bio.

More than 130 Dutch Bros locations across Oregon will donate $1 from every drink sold Friday to the Silver Rail Elementary PTO following last week's tragedy at the school. For more information, visit the link in our bio.

Jackson County Fire District 3 and Jackson County Fire District 5 signed an agreement to combine their operations starting Jan. 1, 2027. Both agencies will remain legally separate entities governed by their respective elected boards. For more info, visit the link in our bio.

The Coos-Curry Housing Authority will break ground on a $13.3 million apartment complex that will create 19 affordable homes in Gold Beach. For more information, visit the link in our bio.

The Children's Advocacy Center of Josephine County earned national accreditation from the National Children's Alliance. The recognition shows the center meets national standards for providing trauma-informed services to children and families affected by abuse.

Becky Drury, a teacher injured in the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting, released a statement clarifying what happened the day she was shot. "Before I could do anything more, he shot me at close range and I fell to the ground." For more info, visit the link in our bio.

At least 40 people are facing federal charges for conspiring to defraud the United States of more than $3 million in fraudulent food stamp purchases. "When SNAP benefits are stolen, real families go without food," U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford said. "That is unacceptable."

High school students and others exploring higher education options can connect with admissions representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities at the Southern Oregon College Fair on Friday, Oct. 23. For more info, click the link in our bio.

FEMA launched a new online tool this week that lets Oregon residents buy National Flood Insurance Program policies directly through a designated website. The self-service option is now available to anyone living in one of the nearly 22,700 communities participating.

Flock cameras: Medford Police meet regarding the 25 cameras in the city. NewsWatch 12 spoke with Medford Chief of Police, Trevor Arnold about the topic. Read more about the topic by clicking the link in our bio, or visiting our website.

Ashland makes $5.15 monthly parks fee permanent after 4-3 vote. The fee applies to every active electricity meter in Ashland, or virtually every residence. City Councilor, Dylan Bloom's proposal to extend the fee until 2029 and then end it failed.