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Crater Lake’s Cleetwood Cove Trail—the only legal access to the lake—will close in 2026 for major renovations. No swimming or boating will be allowed until at least 2029, as the park improves safety, infrastructure, and the marina. 2025 will be the last chance for lake access for years.

Two 17-year-old girls were critically injured in a crash near Sutherlin on March 26 after their vehicle collided with a truck towing an excavator. The teens were transferred to Portland hospitals. The truck driver sustained minor injuries and cooperated with the investigation.

ODF has sent 26 firefighters and 2 reps to North Carolina to help battle wildfires. The deployment is part of a mutual aid agreement, returning support received in 2024. Crews are assigned to the Black Cove incident, with Oregon ensuring its own fire readiness remains a top priority.