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Benjamin Franklin is known for many things, including a quote, “…but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I agree with Mr. Franklin, but another thing to consider is that “change is inevitable.”
Many changes have come to my personal life over the last year. Over the holiday, I have had a chance to reflect on those changes and what is most important to me.
Read MoreEditorial by, Brian Gailey, Publisher Klamath Falls News
I love Klamath Falls. I highly appreciate the small-town charm versus the hustle and bustle of big-city life. I prefer small mom-and-pop boutiques over large box chains and Main Street rather than Wall Street.
However, there is one thing I do not like about small-town life and that is the ease with which rumors run rampant in the community. Recently, Klamath Falls News and its family of brands have fallen victim to such rumors.
Read MoreHello friends, I am announcing that I am taking some time off away from Klamath Falls News, Cascade Firewatch, and Klamath Sports Network to focus on healing myself. I have been dealing with some personal issues for quite a while and now I must tackle them head-on.
Read MoreLast week, a Letter to the Editor was submitted that questioned the tactics used by Klamath Falls News regarding COVID and Letters to the Editor, stating that, “KFN should refrain from immersing the readers daily in Covid Obsessions.” The letter continues asking for KFN to change what is reported regarding COVID and questions additional publishing tactics. In this editorial, I respond to those questions.
Read MoreI recently received an email from a reader of Klamath Falls News and Cascade Firewatch asking for Klamath Falls News to compile a synopsis of what happened with the unprecedented number of wildfires experienced in the west this year and specifically asks about how these fires were started. In his email he asks…
Read More2020 was to be the year of change; well things changed, just not how we expected
I do not know about you but for my family and I, the first part of 2020 has been hell. Stay at home orders, various illnesses from family members, financial woes, and now my health is in trouble. Just a few days ago, we found out that the severe neck and arm pain I have been living with this past couple of months is due to degenerative tissues, a narrowing of the spinal column, and several bulging discs in the cervical area of my spine.
Read MoreEditorial by, Brian Gailey, Publisher & Owner of Klamath Falls News
I am proud and thankful to have each and every one of you following along the journey of Klamath Falls News (KFN) and what it has become in the last 19-months. We have grown from small humble beginnings to now reaching all around the globe.
In recent months we have gained many new friends, followers, and subscribers on our platforms. Many who may not really know who we, are and what we do here at Klamath Falls News.
Read MoreIt has been 17 years and I can still remember where I was and what I was doing when the planes hit the World Trade Center in New York City.
My 22 year old self was home. I was getting an early start on a long list of chores that started with hand washing my car - when all of a sudden my next door neighbor ran out of their home and said, “Turn your TV on now and watch the news!”
Read MoreIf you are like me, you probably have received a letter from Pacific Power about the installation of a new smart meter on your home or business. I just received mine today and, in a nutshell, the letter provides me an overview of what is going on with the update, how the update is being performed and when to expect the installation.
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