150 Volunteers join forces to build the new ADA-accessable playground in Moore Park

150 Volunteers join forces to build the new ADA-accessable playground in Moore Park

KLAMATH FALLS, OR - On August 25 and 26, Healthy Klamath, Sky Lakes Medical Center, and the City of Klamath Falls joined forces to rally 150 volunteers to help construct the new 18,000 square foot, accessible playground in Moore Park. This initiative aims to enhance the recreational opportunities for children and families in Klamath Falls while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

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City to test new traffic pattern downtown

City to test new traffic pattern downtown

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The City of Klamath Falls is considering a major change in downtown. Some of the traffic lights Downtown will be converted into two-way and four-way stops during a testing phase beginning June 1 of this year. The change will include putting flashing yellow and red lights on several proposed intersections. 

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City answers questions on Vets Park F-15 memorial

City answers questions on Vets Park F-15 memorial

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A recent controversial topic involving the installation of a decommissioned Kingsley Field F-15 Eagle in Klamath Falls’ Veterans Park continues and the City of Klamath Falls hopes to dispel any myths regarding the project. The City answers several questions regarding the proposed display.

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Planning Commission to discuss short term rentals, food trucks

Planning Commission to discuss short term rentals, food trucks

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The City of Klamath Falls Planning Division is proposing new rules and standards that would allow short-term rentals, also known as vacation rentals, within City limits.

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Airport Director John Barsalou, A.A.E. announces retirement

Airport Director John Barsalou, A.A.E. announces retirement

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Airport Director for the Crater Lake – Klamath Regional Airport (LMT), John Barsalou, A.A.E., has announced his retirement after a 44-year career in aviation, effective July 15, 2022.

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Bird and City of Klamath Falls team up to provide eco-friendly scooters to residents

Bird and City of Klamath Falls team up to provide eco-friendly scooters to residents

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The City of Klamath Falls and Bird, a leader in environmentally-friendly electric transportation, are teaming up to bring shared e-scooters to the City. The eco-friendly transportation option can be activated through Bird’s free mobile phone application and used to replace gas-powered car trips when going to the store, meeting up with friends, exploring the community, and taking many other daily trips.

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City of Klamath Falls accepting applications for downtown pedlet/parklet program

City of Klamath Falls accepting applications for downtown pedlet/parklet program

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The City of Klamath Falls along with the Klamath Falls Downtown Association, is announcing the opening of the application period for the downtown Seasonal Pedlet/Parklet Program available for businesses located within the Downtown corridor.

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KFPD Warns of scammers in police impersonation fraud

KFPD Warns of scammers in police impersonation fraud

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The City of Klamath Falls and Klamath Falls Police Department have been advised of a recent telephone scam. In this scam, fraudulent callers posing as members of law enforcement, inform the victim that they missed their jury duty or court appearance and will have a warrant issued for their arrest unless they pay their bail or fines over the phone. These calls are fraudulent. Any legitimate law enforcement officer will not demand cash or gift cards or the like from a member of the public.

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City seeks public input in renaming park

City seeks public input in renaming park

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath Falls City Council has directed the Parks Advisory Board to move forward with the renaming of Kit Carson Park process. The Council has tasked the Parks Advisory Board with soliciting feedback from the community on potential new names for the Park.

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'Everyone Swims' returns to Ella Redkey Pool

'Everyone Swims' returns to Ella Redkey Pool

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Through a partnership between Sky Lakes Medical Center and the City of Klamath Falls, the Everyone Swims program makes a triumphant return to Ella Redkey Pool this spring.

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Downtown building improvement grant program returns

Downtown building improvement grant program returns

KLAMATH FALLS, ore. - The City of Klamath Falls and Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) are pleased to announce the return of a Façade & Building Improvement grant program aimed at property owners to encourage investment in downtown area properties.

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Snowflake Parade street closures

Snowflake Parade street closures

KLAMATH 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.

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Wayfinding signage installed on the Link River Trail

Wayfinding signage installed on the Link River Trail

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Just in time for fall, Healthy Klamath, the City of Klamath Falls, and PacifiCorp have finished installing wayfinding signage and pet waste disposal stations along the Link River Trail. This was made possible by grant funding from the National Recreation and Parks Association, the Schwemm Family Foundation, and Safe Routes to Parks.

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KYBS Awarded Klamath County economic development grant for renovations to Kiger Stadium

KYBS Awarded Klamath County economic development grant for renovations to Kiger Stadium

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Youth Baseball and Softball (KYBS), the operations and managing nonprofit at historic Kiger Stadium, was awarded a $28,836 Economic Development Grant through Klamath County. The grant funds, along with monies from the Autzen Foundation and the City of Klamath Falls, will fund…

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Capital campaign reveal, fundraising for Ella Redkey Pool

Capital campaign reveal, fundraising for Ella Redkey Pool

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Mayor Carol Westfall, Ella Redkey, and other City of Klamath Falls Staff, members of Friends of Ella Redkey Pool, and other community members gathered at the new Redkey Pavilion for the reveal of the 2021-2023 Capital Campaign. The campaign is a fundraising initiative to raise $150,000 for three transformative projects at the Ella Redkey Pool.

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