Fatal Parking Lot Crash Claims 81-Year-Old Central Point Woman
Phoenix Police Department officers were dispatched to the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that claimed the life of an 81-year-old Central Point Woman Wednesday at 7:04 p.m. The crash occurred in the parking lot of a business in the 4400 block of South Pacific Highway in Phoenix. First responders and bystanders attempted life saving measures, but the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 62-year-old Medford man driving the involved 2019 Toyota Tundra remained on scene and cooperated with officers. Due to the ongoing investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision, no further details will be released at this time. This case is being investigated with the assistance of the Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team. More information will be released as the investigation continues.
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Klamath Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Explosive Devices
A Klamath Falls, Oregon, man pleaded guilty Monday for illegally distributing explosive devices, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. Jason Edward Lowery, 52, pleaded guilty to distribution of explosives by a non-licensee. According to court documents, in June 2025, Lowery sold multiple illegal M-type explosive devices at his residence and at his place of business in Klamath Falls. Pursuant to a search warrant for Lowery’s residence, business, and vehicle, investigators seized over 200 homemade explosive devices and materials for constructing more explosives. Police seized a destructive device that had a large amount of explosive powder and nails strapped to it. At Lowery’s residence, police also seized firearms and methamphetamine. Lowery’s phone revealed texts showing he was selling devices to multiple individuals. On July 17th, 2025, a federal grand jury in Medford returned a two-count indictment charging Lowery with distribution of explosives by a non-licensee and manufacture of explosives by a non-licensee. Lowery faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced on October 8th, 2026, before a U.S. district court judge.
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BCC Approves County, 4-H, Law Enforcement Service District Budget Resolutions
The County Commissioners held public hearings and approved budget resolutions during the Weekly Business Session. The board met at 9 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium and held four public hearings. A motion passed 3-0 to approve a resolution adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Additions to the motion included Information Technology adding $124,600 of authorized expenditure in the budget for one additional full time employee, and the law library adding $44,000 of authorized expenditure in the budget in an additional half time/full time assistant position. The public presented concerns for the budget and reserves to the board, after which a motion to approve a resolution to adopt a supplemental budget and make appropriations and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 passed unanimously. The board moved 3-0 on a motion Levying Ad Valorem Property Tax Rates and Local Option Levy Taxes for the County, as well as the adoption of the 2026-27 Budgets for the Josephine County 4-H/Extension Service and Law Enforcement Service District. Motions for approval of the minutes for both services be delegated to the board were unanimous.
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