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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 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.
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 MoreCommentary 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.
Commentary by, Oregon House Representative, E. Werner Reschke
On Monday, September 20, 2021, the Legislature was called into a special session to redraw the district lines for State Representatives, State Senators, and U.S. Representatives. This constitutional requirement is to be done by the legislature every 10 years to account for a shift in population
Commentary by, Klamath County Hoteliers (KlamathTourism.com)
Ballots are due by Tuesday the 18th for this May election. You might not think a May election ballot is worth your time to turn in, but Klamath County Hoteliers have grouped together to ask you to VOTE NO. The only measure on the ballot is for an increase of 3% to the Klamath County Transient Room Tax collection. The description on the ballot lists that, with the passage, the county tourism tax would increase from the current 8% to 11%. However, there is a lot that the County is not telling you.
Klamath Project irrigators find themselves in a situation that is eerily similar to 2001. Unfortunately, there will be extremely minimal to no water from Upper Klamath Lake for irrigation this year. This will not change for the 2021 crop season, regardless of current efforts in various venues to make things work for irrigators. Upper Klamath Lake has been…
Read MoreGetting the shot I felt nothing short of thrilled- 2 weeks from now I'll have 95% protection from this horrible virus that has turned our world upside down. A few hours later? I grumbled goodnight to my husband and pulled blankets over my head and prepared for a long weekend.
Read MoreCommentary by, Kelley Minty Morris, Klamath County Commissioner
The role of a County Commissioner is to work for every citizen of Klamath. In this county, most of us appreciate the diversity of opinion, our individualism, and yet our commitment to community. I proudly work for the citizens of Klamath County.
Commentary by, Chris Kaber, Klamath County Sheriff
During the upcoming Holiday Season, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens of Klamath County for their efforts this year in helping us keep the county as safe as possible. The year 2020 has proved difficult to navigate with many surprises, abrupt changes, and tragedies along the way. From the onset of a world-wide pandemic to the fires experienced throughout the…
Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative House District 56
Oregon’s Speaker of the House has asked the Governor to consider calling a special session in December using a never-used Oregon constitutional provision: Article X-A. This provision was written and amended to provide for a functioning state government given a catastrophic disaster like a massive earthquake, war, tsunami, etc.
