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CHILOQUIN, Ore. — C’waam (Lost River sucker) and koptu (shortnose sucker) are two species of fish unique to Upper Klamath Basin, and both were once a plentiful food source for the Klamath Tribes. However, in the last 50 years, the population of these fish has been decimated from degradation of their habitat, the rivers they spawn in, and the lakes where they live.
Read MoreCHILOQUIN, Ore. - On March 31, 2021, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Lalo Avenue in Chiloquin, Oregon for a report of a disturbance. An altercation involving multiple parties and multiple vehicles had escalated to a shot being fired in the area.
Read MoreCHILOQUIN, Ore. - Over the weekend The Klamath Tribes made an announcement regarding a person with a positive COVID-19 test had visited the Crater Lake Junction Travel Center adjacent to KlaMoYa Casino on Friday, September 4, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution, the Klamath Tribes Incident Management Team closed the travel center for deep cleaning and sanitation.
Read MoreThe “Chiloquin Skies Star Party,” originally scheduled for April 6, has been postponed due to a forecast for cloudy skies over the next several days.
The event, to be held at Spink Park in west Chiloquin, is cosponsored by the City of Chiloquin and the Klamath County Museum. For more information contact Michelle Ochoa at (541) 783-2600.
Read MoreKlamath Falls, Ore. – Lois’ house sits in the middle of her lot. The lot is shaped like a trapezoid. Except for the house and driveway, her lot is covered with grass. How many square feet of grass are on the lot?
“What is the first thing I am going to do?” asked Joseph Long, an instructor for the Klamath Center for Education and Training (K-CET) at Klamath Community College (KCC).
Read MoreIn a email sent to Klamath Falls News, the Klamath Tribes announced that Rogue Climate will be at Tribal Headquarters to hold a writing workshop as well as a rally . Details of that workshop are below.
Read MoreThe Klamath County Sheriff’s Office responded to Chiloquin, Oregon late last night to investigate a reckless driving complaint. A later call reported a fight had taken place when the driver of the recklessly driven vehicle was confronted by witnesses who saw the vehicle almost strike a young boy and his family.
Read MoreSage Community School announced today that it will begin their celebration of National School Choice Week 2018 at the regular business meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners on January 16, 2018 at 8:30 AM. The commissioners will be issuing a proclamation for School Choice Week in Klamath County. By issuing a proclamation recognizing School Choice Week in the community, Klamath County will help raise awareness of the many public and nonpublic schools that serve students and families.
Read MoreSage Community School will join the other 196 schools and districts throughout Oregon to celebrate January as “School Board Recognition Month,” Director Anna Fowler announced Tuesday.
“Our school board members spend countless hours of unpaid time working to provide the best possible education for our students,” said Mrs. Fowler. “They also serve as the corporate board of directors for our non-profit charter school. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.”
Read MoreChristmas at the Cookhouse 2017 at the Collier Memorial State Park was just one of many events happening this past Saturday. 145 People attended the event at the Logging Museum. Where they visited Santa, made crafts, and enjoyed refreshments.
Read MoreThe Klamath Basin is home to a fascinating history. From the Modoc Indian War to logging, massive fires to geological wonders – The history of the Klamath Basin has a captivating story to tell. In this edition of Basin Adventures we explore Collier Memorial State Park. Basin Adventures is sponsored by the Klamath Falls KOA, the adventure base camp of the Klamath Basin.
In Chiloquin, 30 minutes north of Klamath Falls sits the Collier Memorial Logging Museum. Located on both sides of Highway 97, where Spring Creek and the Williamson River convene. Collier Memorial State Park features a campground; outdoor museum of historic logging equipment; relocated pioneer village; and a new four-corral, primitive horse camp and trailhead. This logging museum is run by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department and is full of rare and antique logging equipment dating to the 1880s, as well as more recent pieces.
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