Lessons From the Hungry

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Lessons From the Hungry

“Somedays I wanted to give up.” said one of our participants. Hunger is painful, debilitating, affecting health, education, behavior, and lives. Unless you are hungry, you will never know how it feels. Hunger is real. Fatigue, aches, dizziness, nausea, and emptiness are prevalent with hunger. Hunger does not discriminate. Hunger knows no race, religion, age or gender. Hunger is everywhere: developing countries, major cities, rural areas -- everywhere. Henley High School’s goal: ending hunger in Klamath Falls.

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Governors Commit to Protect Clean Air and Clean Water

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Governors Commit to Protect Clean Air and Clean Water

Salem, OR — Today [11/1/18], five governors joined together to commit to protecting the federal Clean Air and Water Acts in their states. After announcing in October that Oregon would adopt the standards of the Clean Air and Clean Water acts, Governor Kate Brown is now joined by Governors Jerry Brown of California, John Hickenlooper of Colorado, David Ige of Hawaii, and Jay Inslee of Washington in ensuring the federal government cannot rollback the regulations that protect the health of future generations.

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Prescribed Burns Planned for Crater Lake National Park

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Prescribed Burns Planned for Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park, OR - Crater Lake National Park will conduct a prescribed pile burning along North Entrance Road and Highway 62 West in the coming days. Fire crews will ignite the piles when conditions such as weather, fuel moisture, and smoke dispersal are favorable.  

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We 'Crunched at Once'

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We 'Crunched at Once'

At Shasta Elementary School, the countdown was done over the intercom. Students throughout the school were ready to simultaneously bite into their Oregon-grown apples Tuesday as part of the first-ever Crunch at Once event.

“Three, two, one … crunch!”

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A Mile to the Finish Line

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A Mile to the Finish Line

Sixty-seven students from 11 schools throughout Klamath County participated in the second annual KCSD Kids K-8th X-Country Race Thursday at Stearns Elementary School.

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OHA Publishes Statewide Acute Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

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OHA Publishes Statewide Acute Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

The Oregon Health Authority today released the Oregon Acute Opioid Prescribing Guidelines, in an effort to help clinicians working in surgical, dental, primary care, emergency and urgent care settings make evidence-based prescribing decisions when treating pain.

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Join the Crunch at Once Event

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Join the Crunch at Once Event

In celebration of National Farm-to-School month, students at Sage Community School, Bonanza, Chiloquin, Malin, Merrill, Shasta, Stearns, Henley, Pelican and Conger elementary schools will “Crunch at Once” at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30 by simultaneously biting into an Oregon-grown apple.

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History Hike to Explore Old Wagon Roads at Topsy Grade

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History Hike to Explore Old Wagon Roads at Topsy Grade

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A guided history hike in the Klamath River Canyon on Saturday, Nov. 3, will explore early wagon roads that were among the earliest transportation routes in Klamath County.

The hike, rated as difficult, is cosponsored by the Klamath County Museum, the Bureau of Land Management Klamath Falls Resource Area, and the Klamath River Four Wheel Drive Association.

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Walden's Historic Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Signed into Law [VIDEO]

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Walden's Historic Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Signed into Law [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Greg Walden’s (R-Hood River) comprehensive legislation to combat the nationwide opioid crisis was signed into law by President Trump today at the White House. Walden’s SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 393-8 in September and the Senate by a vote of 98-1 in October, represents the largest legislative effort to combat a single drug crisis in history.

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Merkley Tours Industrial Hemp Farm, Emphasizes Need for Hemp Provision in Farm Bill

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Merkley Tours Industrial Hemp Farm, Emphasizes Need for Hemp Provision in Farm Bill

BORING, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley today toured Boring Hemp Company’s hemp fields, where, at the height of harvest, it was clear that legalizing industrial hemp would provide an economic boon to rural Oregonians and Americans.

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North Ridge Asbestos Cleanup Completed

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North Ridge Asbestos Cleanup Completed

SEATTLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are celebrating a multi-year asbestos cleanup completed at the North Ridge Estates Superfund site in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

“We’re proud to celebrate the successful completion of this important cleanup that will protect the health of the North Ridge Estates community,” said Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “With our partners the Oregon DEQ, City of Klamath Falls, Klamath County, the Klamath Tribes, and others, we accomplished a major cleanup while boosting the local economy with local jobs and a restored community asset.”

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Fall Open Burning Window Announced

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Fall Open Burning Window Announced

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) has announced the 2018 Fall open burning window within the Klamath County Air Quality Zone will start 8 a.m. Saturday, October 27, and end 5 p.m. Sunday, November 11.

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Kingsley Field Firefighter Claims Triathlon Title in First Klamath Falls Adventure Race

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Kingsley Field Firefighter Claims Triathlon Title in First Klamath Falls Adventure Race

Klamath Falls, OR. — Nearly 50 triathletes competed in a new adventure race held Saturday morning at Veterans Park in Klamath Falls, which included nearly 10.5 miles of competition. Clocking an impressive time of one hour, seven minutes and 14 seconds, local Kingsley Field firefighter, Derek Sherrell, won the overall race, coming in nine minutes before the next individual racer.

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KCEDA Opposes Measure 18-112

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KCEDA Opposes Measure 18-112

Klamath Falls, Ore. - The Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) recently held a board of directors meeting to discuss upcoming Ballot Measure 18-112, where at the meeting, many local employers that serve on the board would examine the economic benefits and dangers of legalizing the commercialization of marijuana within the city limits of Klamath Falls. Part of the meeting was designated to take a vote on whether to approve a proposed resolution that was introduced prior to the meeting and prepared by a small group of KCEDA board members. 

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‘Low Water Walk’ Offered on Link River Trail

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‘Low Water Walk’ Offered on Link River Trail

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A walking history tour of Link River will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, by the Klamath County Museum.

The walk will focus on river bed features exposed by the low water level of Upper Klamath Lake at this time of year.

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Celebrating German Culture [VIDEO]

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Celebrating German Culture [VIDEO]

The Mazama High School senior and third-year German language student won the yodeling contest last week during the school’s annual OktoberFest celebration.

More than 100 German language students and their teacher, Kathleen Todd, took over the school’s courtyard, turning it into a German party complete with bratswurst, sauerkraut, and pretzels as well as games, singing and contests. Many of the students dressed in traditional German festival clothing. For boys, the costume is called a lederhosen – leather shorts, suspenders and hats; for girls, the dress is called a dirndl.

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Walden Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Passes Senate, Heads to Presidents Desk

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Walden Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Passes Senate, Heads to Presidents Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Greg Walden’s (R-Hood River) comprehensive legislation to combat the opioid crisis passed the Senate today, less than a week after receiving sweeping bipartisan support as it passed in the House of Representatives. Walden’s SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) passed the Senate by a vote of 98-1 today, bringing the bill one step closer to becoming law.

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It's a Good Time to Get Vaccinated; Flu Season is Coming [VIDEO]

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It's a Good Time to Get Vaccinated; Flu Season is Coming [VIDEO]

The start of influenza season is around the corner. Oregon Health Authority officials say it’s a good time for families to schedule appointments to get flu vaccines. The vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older.

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Oregon Tech Opens Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic

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Oregon Tech Opens Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic

The mission of the BIG ABA clinic is to provide high quality training and supervision for Oregon Tech students in the practice of applied behavior analysis.

As college students head back to the classroom, Oregon Institute of Technology’s behavior analyst-students are heading into southern Oregon’s communities. Oregon Tech is proud to announce the official opening of the Behavior Improvement Group Applied Behavior Analysis (BIG ABA) clinic in Klamath Falls October 29.

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Every Three Days, an Oregon Veteran Takes His or Her Life.

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Every Three Days, an Oregon Veteran Takes His or Her Life.

According to the latest data from the VA, Oregon veterans commit suicide at a rate that is significantly higher than the state’s general suicide rate. In Oregon, veterans represent only 8 percent of the population, but account for 16 percent of the suicides.

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