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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 MoreLetter to the Editor by, William Ganong, Klamath Falls
It is not surprising that to Representative Eric Werner Reschke the Klamath County Museums are just good museums. Representative Werner was born in California and raised, educated, and worked most of his life in the Portland/Willamette Valley area. It wasn’t until he started his political career that he moved to Klamath County. He has no roots in Klamath County, no appreciation of the true value of our museums.
Letter to the Editor by, Klamath County Museum Supporters PAC
Rep. E. Werner Reschke has come out against the proposed tax levy for the Klamath County Museum, which includes a small increase to fund museum operations.
Who doesn’t love a good museum? Almost everyone has a fond memory of visiting one. However, the ballot in your mailbox (Measure 18-131) does not ask that question — whether you like museums or not — but rather should you soon double your tax payment for Klamath County museums.
Read MoreYou most likely have heard about the up-coming eclipse, but I want to remind you about specific ways to be ready for that weekend. There will be more people in our community and more demand for products, services, and infrastructure.
Read MoreSince its founding in 1996, KCC has had a presence in Klamath County and has grown exponentially to over 10 on-campus buildings, a service district that now includes portions of Lake County, KCC Small Business Development Center and KCC Cosmetology facilities in downtown Klamath Falls, and online coursework serving students across the country, and military students around the world.
Read MoreCommentary by, Chad Olney, CEO, Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union.
Dear fellow residents of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties, Beginning on Friday March 10th the 24-hour news cycle became all about banks, deposits, deposit insurance, and risks in the banking industry.
Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative of Oregon, House District 55
We have concluded the 4th week of 22 weeks in the long legislative session of 2023. With a new House Speaker & Senate President, both chambers seem to be moving at a slightly slower pace than with previous sessions. This extra time is good, as it allows legislators, the media and the public to better keep up with what is happening and give their opinions on various bills.
Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative, Oregon House District 55
The 82nd Legislative Session began this week on Tuesday. Constitutionally, the session runs a maximum of 160 days, between January 17 and June 25. State lawmakers will be debating policy on behalf of their constituents as well as passing a balanced budget for the next two years (2023-2025).
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 MoreCommentary by, Chris Kaber, Klamath County Sheriff
The last release from this office concerning Ballot Measure 114 and implications to lawful firearms owners was almost a month ago. We have not issued more public updates due to the ever-changing stream of confusing and inaccurate information and the unfortunate fact that no clear answers were available.
Letter to the Editor by, Stefani Ritter
Congress has a lot of work to complete before the end of the year. That must include reinstatement of an expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Commentary by, Chris Kaber, Klamath County Sheriff
As of today, it is unclear whether Ballot Measure 114 has passed with a majority of votes throughout the state. In Klamath County, 76% voted “No” on this measure.
Read MoreKlamath County Residents,
Organized Crime; that is what we are up against. The laws of Oregon are specific when they define that term and it includes two or more individuals conspiring to engage in criminal activity as a significant source of income or to aid or abet the violation of criminal laws; to include cannabis production and distribution.
Klamath Pride 2022, a free community gathering, is being hosted on July 16th, 2022 at Veterans Park to celebrate community inclusion. This event is family friendly and will have all-ages socializing, activities, booths, community resources and support, music, and performances! Many local volunteers, youth, businesses, and organizations are coming together to help celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and build allyship.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor by, Cec Amuchastegui, Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Our family has strong ties in the Klamath Basin and want the future of this community to be brighter and stronger than ever. That is why I’m voting for Dave Henslee for Klamath County Commissioner.
Commentary by, Anne Marie Moss, Communications Director, Oregon Farm Bureau
In recognition of National Ag Day, March 22, the Oregon Farm Bureau invites readers to remember the importance of farmers and ranchers to their daily lives.
Commentary by, Jennifer Little, Director of Klamath County Public Health
We are in an interesting period of the pandemic. The quarantine or isolation period is five days and in most cases it takes more than five days to receive test results.
What should a person do? One of the most important things we can all do is stay home if we are sick. If you suspect you have COVID-19, stay home for five days. Some people might experience fever longer than five days; they should be fever-free for 24 hours before leaving home.
Read MoreCommentary by, Jessica Gomez, Medford businesswoman, Republican candidate for Governor
Public education, our students, working parents and businesses, will all be casualties in the battle over the four-day work week.
Letter to the Editor by, Kate Murphey, Klamath Falls
I had the opportunity to sit in on the two Park Advisory Board meetings dealing with the issue of renaming Kit Carson Park. The members of the Advisory Board serve as volunteers and I suspect they never anticipated being put in the middle of a difficult political situation. However, the members did accept this assignment.
