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Klamth Network News — Michael Wood

Fatal Crash on Highway 66
A 45-year-old man died Monday night after his Mini Cooper struck a tree off Highway 66 near Keno. Oregon State Police say William Matthew McFall crossed the center line around 7:45 p.m. before leaving the roadway. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The crash impacted traffic for about 30 minutes, and the cause remains under investigation.

Teen Suspects Arrested in Grants Pass
Two teenage boys, ages 14 and 15, are in custody in Grants Pass, facing multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and assault. Police arrested the suspects after executing a search warrant Thursday. Both are being held at the Josephine County Juvenile Justice Center, but their names have not been released due to their age. The investigation is ongoing.

Two Aviation Disasters This Week
Tragedy struck the skies twice this week. On Wednesday, an American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, crashing into the Potomac River and killing all 67 on board. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with 41 sets of remains retrieved so far. The FAA has restricted helicopter flights in the area as investigations continue.

On Friday, a medevac jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The aircraft, transporting a pediatric patient and four crew members, went down near Roosevelt Mall, igniting a fireball and damaging nearby homes and vehicles. Authorities have not confirmed any survivors, and the cause remains under investigation.

British-Israeli Hostage Says She Was Held at UN Facilities
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for 15 months, claims she was detained at UN facilities in Gaza and denied medical care for gunshot wounds. The UN calls the claims “serious” and supports an investigation. Israel, accusing the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) of aiding Hamas, plans to ban the organization. Meanwhile, more hostages and Palestinian prisoners are set for release under a ceasefire deal.

Stay tuned for updates.