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Wings and Eagles Air Show July 19-20

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. — The 173rd Fighter Wing will host its highly anticipated Air Show on July 19-20, 2025, featuring military and civilian aerial demonstrations, static aircraft displays, ground exhibits, local food vendors, and much more.

This year’s event celebrates the dominance of the F-15C/D over its many years of service while highlighting the current U.S. military aviation capabilities to inspire the next generation of service members, aviators and innovators who will carry that legacy forward.

Scheduled demonstrations include the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, West Coast F-18 Rhino Demo Team, and KC-135 Demo Team. Additional performers will also be present at the show.

As with any event of this size, traffic and parking are major concerns. To help with this, we’ve set up three free parking options. The primary parking lots will be in the fields on Brett Way, adjacent to Homedale Road. There is also limited parking at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. Basin Transit Service will provide bus shuttles from these parking areas to the airshow entrance, starting at 7:30 a.m. each day. Parking is also available at Imerys (the old AquaGlass) off Washburn Way. Shuttles will not be provided from this parking lot; expect to walk approximately one mile to the airshow entrance.

It is important to note that there are restrictions on what items individuals may bring on base as this is an active military installation. Large bags, backpacks, umbrellas, and coolers will not be allowed on base. Purses, handbags, small camera bags, and diaper bags are allowed, but they will be inspected upon entry. Strictly prohibited items include: weapons, firearms, explosives, alcohol, illegal drugs, cannabis or cannabis derived materials, pets, and drones. A final note, please have official identification ready as you will be asked to present it upon entry. These include driver’s license, state issued identification cards, passport, etc.

Additional details such as schedules, parking plans, and more are available online at Wings and Eagles Official Webpage

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and communities across Southern Oregon and Northern California are preparing for a festive weekend full of parades, fireworks, food, and family fun. Here’s a look at what’s happening around the region:

Ashland
Ashland is bringing back its beloved traditions. The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Elks Lodge, coinciding with the kickoff of the annual Fourth of July Run. This year, the city’s iconic parade moves to the morning, starting at 9:30 a.m. from Triangle Park. You might even see the NBC5 crew make an appearance. Afterward, head to the plaza and Lithia Park for live music and family-friendly activities.

Central Point
The celebration begins early with a Boy Scout pancake breakfast at the Grange Hall at 7 a.m., followed by the Run for Freedom at 7:30 a.m. The parade rolls down Pine Street at 9:30 a.m., and the Freedom Fest continues at Pfaff Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with vendors, live music, and kids’ activities.

Later that evening, BoomFest returns to The Expo. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. for this free fireworks show, which begins around 9:50. The Community Firework Zone will also be open from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., allowing attendees to light legal fireworks under the supervision of Jackson County Fire District 3. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and legal fireworks only.

Jacksonville
Jacksonville will host Mayor Bowen’s annual picnic from noon to 3:00 p.m. on the City Hall lawn. Visitors can enjoy a free hot dog meal and celebrate with the community.

Eagle Point
Eagle Point’s events start with a fun run and 5K at 8:00 a.m., followed by vendor booths on Main Street at 9:00 a.m. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m., preceded by the national anthem. After the parade, festivities move to Bob Moore Park for live music. The high school stadium opens at 6:00 p.m. for fireworks at dusk.

Grants Pass
The third annual Food Truck Festival will take place at Reinhart Volunteer Park from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., featuring live music, bounce houses, face painting, performances, and plenty of food trucks. A classic car show kicks off earlier in the day at 11:00 a.m. The event also doubles as a food drive for the Josephine County Food Bank, so attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items.

It’s also the final weekend of summer horse racing at the Grants Pass Downs. Races are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with post time at 1 p.m. Fall racing will resume on September 7.

Klamath County
Klamath Falls will host its Fourth of July parade at 10:00 a.m. along Main Street, ending at Veterans Park. Malin’s parade begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by a car show at noon at the Community Park. Chiloquin’s downtown parade starts at noon.

Lake of the Woods is taking a different approach this year by replacing its fireworks with a laser light show. The change comes after the homeowners association that normally hosts the fireworks canceled due to “insurmountable obstacles.” The resort will host a barbecue with live music from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by the laser show after dark.

Meanwhile, Diamond Lake will continue with its traditional fireworks show but it will be on Saturday this year, scheduled for around 10:00 p.m.

Coastal Celebrations
The Port Orford Jubilee kicks off Friday with a Rotary pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by a paddle parade from the Pinehurst boat launch. The main parade along Highway 101 begins at 11:00 a.m. A free community barbecue runs from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and fireworks at dusk are provided by the volunteer fire department. A full schedule is available at PortOrfordJubilee.org.

In Gold Beach, the fireworks show begins at 10:00 p.m. on the Fourth.

Coos Bay starts the celebration early on July 3 with “Blast on the Bay,” a 20-minute fireworks display hosted by the Coquille Casino Resort. On the Fourth, the city will hold its own fireworks display at dusk.

No matter where you are in the region, there’s something festive to enjoy this Fourth of July. Have a fun and safe holiday!

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Klamath Falls, Ore. – Diners on their way into The Pikey and other local eateries that serve pork are in for an earful Thursday when “Hell on Wheels”—PETA’s hyper-realistic pig transport truck that looks as if it contains real pigs on their way to slaughter—will bombard them with actual recorded sounds of the animals’ panicked screams along with a subliminal message every 10 seconds suggesting that people go vegan.

“Behind every pulled pork sandwich is a once-living, sensitive individual who was crammed onto a truck for a terrifying, miserable journey to their death,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ truck is an appeal to anyone who eats pigs to remember that the meat industry is cruel to them and that the only kind meal is a vegan one.”

Where: Outside 610 Main St, Klamath Falls

When: Thursday, May 15, 3 PM

Why: In the meat industry, workers chop off piglets’ tails, clip their teeth with pliers, and castrate the males—all without pain relief. When the time comes for slaughter, they’re crammed onto trucks and transported hundreds of miles through all weather extremes without food, water, or rest. Every year, more than 1 million pigs die, and at least 40,000 others sustain injuries during transport to slaughterhouses. It’s common for pigs on the way to slaughter to suffer from heat exhaustion or even become frozen to the sides of trucks.

PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—points out that Every Animal Is Someone and offers free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness. PETA’s free vegan starter kit is filled with tips to help anyone looking to make the switch. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow PETA on X, Facebook, or Instagram.