Local business kickstarts funding campaign for volunteer First Responders, challenges community

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Local business kickstarts funding campaign for volunteer First Responders, challenges community

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath Community Leadership Foundation announced Thursday generous contributions from Wilsonart to assist two critical local volunteer organizations. The first contribution will assist volunteer firefighters in replacing and restoring materials and supplies damaged and exhausted in this year’s Bootleg and other wildfires. The second contribution is to aid the volunteer Search and Rescue organization within the Klamath County Sheriff’s office.

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Special firewood cutting area open on Chiloquin Ranger District

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Special firewood cutting area open on Chiloquin Ranger District

CHILOQUIN, OR — A special personal use firewood cutting area is now open on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The Fort Personal Use Firewood Piles Area includes numerous firewood piles on identified landing sites located on the Forest northwest of Chiloquin. The piles are the result of timber operations within the Two Four Two Fire area.

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Chiloquin Elementary honored with U.S. flag for efforts during wildfire

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Chiloquin Elementary honored with U.S. flag for efforts during wildfire

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley on Tuesday awarded a flag that flew over U.S. Capitol to Chiloquin Elementary School and its staff for their work last fall helping students, families, and the community after a quickly spreading wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 600 homes in the area.

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242 Fire assistance available

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242 Fire assistance available

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - There is help available for Chiloquin-area residents who were impacted by the 242 Fire last year. Klamath County Public Health would like to ensure you get the help you need.

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