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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The fog prevented Santa Claus from visiting Klamath Falls Wednesday, but he sent some elves in the form of Linkville Kiwanis members to deliver presents to 25 local students with special needs.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Now that Thanksgiving is over it is now time to kick the holiday season into full swing with the 38th annual Klamath Snowflake Festival. Since 1984, the Klamath Snowflake Festival has ushered in the Christmas season with two weeks of events. Events that unite and entertain the community.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Two local businesses will be giving away turkeys for families in need this Christmas in Downtown Klamath Falls on Friday morning. Cora Christ COUNTRY Financial and The Pikey will provide the turkeys while supplies last.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It’s the time of year for people to come together and often share food. At family gatherings, we don’t think twice about having some of Grandma’s famous stuffing or Aunt Mary’s pecan pie. However, not everyone has the same standards about kitchen cleanliness.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, OR – On Thursday, December 9 from 6:00-10:00 PM, Main Street and Spring Street will be closed to accommodate the Snowflake Festival Parade, parade traffic, and parade entries staging. The parade will disband on Timbermill Drive.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown held a press conference today to update Oregonians on the status of COVID-19 in Oregon, as well as the outcome of Monday's special session of the Oregon Legislature. The Governor was joined by Patrick Allen, Director of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and Rachael Banks, OHA Public Health Division Director.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce has announced a new holiday event for 2020, Let It Glow: A Klamath County Holiday Decorating Contest. All county residents and businesses are invited to participate and light up the area in anticipation of the holiday season. The Chamber thanks Pacific Power and Winema Electric for stepping up to sponsor the event.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - During this festive season of giving, Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials would like to remind the community that food safety is an important part of community health.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore.- 'Tis the season for holiday family fun! The 3rd Annual “Klamath Falls Singing Christmas Tree” moves to its new home at the Ross Ragland Theater this year. The holiday community production features a 50-person "Singing Christmas Tree" of the Basin's finest singers accompanied by an orchestra of accomplished musicians from throughout the area.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – The holiday season is right around the corner and the Fremont-Winema National Forest will have Christmas tree permits available starting this Friday, November 1, 2019.
Read MoreBonanza Elementary students shared stories, conversation, songs and holiday cheer Tuesday with residents of two Klamath Falls senior living homes.
In what Bonanza staff say will likely be a new tradition, two fifth-grade classes, a third-grade class and a sixth-grade class readied Christmas carols and created homemade cards to share when they visited Pacifica Senior Living and Shasta Place.
Read MoreStarting at 9:00 AM this morning [12/21/18], volunteers began helping distribute toys for Klamath Basin families in need. Like Santa’s Elves, they pair up with a parent, grandparent, or guardian to escort them through the distribution center. Each child they help is allowed one large toy, two small toys and several other special goodies for stocking stuffers.
Read MoreThe anonymous Saint Nicholas – who teamed up with Chiloquin Junior-Senior High School student body president Dan Jones after connecting with him on Facebook -- donated $2,700 to help local youth in need.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Before Santa arrived in his Conger Elementary School classroom Tuesday, Leo Daniels was vacuuming the room’s carpeting. Little did the second grader know that a big surprise was awaiting him and his peers.
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 MoreWith the holiday season in full swing, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker urges citizens to remember fire prevention when decorating and entertaining.
From 2012 through 2016, Oregon fire agencies reported there were 3,510 residential fires during the holiday period from November 22 through January 15. These fires were reported to have resulted in 14 deaths, 194 injuries, and more than $61.2 million in property loss.
"This season is a busy and exciting time of year, but don't let that distract you from keeping your family and friends safe from fire," says Walker. "By following a few important prevention tips for Christmas trees, decorations, and candles, you can help ensure your holidays remain happy."
LIVE Broadcast of the 33rd Annual Snowflake Festival Parade (December 7, 2017). Today's Live Broadcast is brought to you by Gaucho Collective. https://gauchocollective.com/
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