Fire Mangers increase Fire Danger to Moderate

Fire Mangers increase Fire Danger to Moderate

LAKEVIEW, Ore. - Due to the forecasted hot and dry conditions beginning Friday, June 30, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., the South Central Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) agencies will raise the Fire Danger Level to “MODERATE.” 

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Fireworks to return to Lake Ewauna

Fireworks to return to Lake Ewauna

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Freedom Foundation is proud to announce that the Fourth of July fireworks display and community festival will return to Veterans Park this year. These events are a great way to honor local veterans and their families for their service to our country.

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Photo Story: Independence Day Parade 2022

Photo Story: Independence Day Parade 2022

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Thousands of spectators lined Main Street in downtown Klamath Falls today, for the annual Independence Day parade organized by the Klamath Freedom Celebration Series. The hour-long parade began when a pair of F-15 Eagles with the 173rd Fighter Wing provided a flyover above the parade route.

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Independence Day activities

Independence Day activities

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - While Celebrating America this Independence Day weekend there is no shortage of events, parades, and miscellaneous things to do. Here is a list of what we have been able to find for this weekend.

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Klamath Falls Community Band to perform Independence Day concert at Veterans Park

Klamath Falls Community Band to perform Independence Day concert at Veterans Park

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath Falls Community Band will perform an Independence Day concert in Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, July 4th at about 11:00 AM, immediately following the downtown parade.

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Klamath County asks citizens to forego individual fireworks this weekend [VIDEO]

Klamath County asks citizens to forego individual fireworks this weekend [VIDEO]

Due to the extreme drought conditions, Klamath County is facing we’re asking people to forgo individual fireworks this July 4th due to the extreme fire danger we face. We wanted to remind people that the consequences can be severe.

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Current conditions make wildfire prevention critical heading into holiday weekend

Current conditions make wildfire prevention critical heading into holiday weekend

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Following a severely hot and dry week, the raising of Fire Danger to Extreme and an early start to Public Use Restrictions for the agencies of the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP), it is critical that area residents and visitors take actions to prevent wildfires.

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Klamath Freedom Celebration announces 2021 schedule

Klamath Freedom Celebration announces 2021 schedule

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath Freedom Celebration, a gathering for and about America, has announced its 2021 schedule of events for the Klamath Basin. Highlights of this year’s events will include the 5th Annual Klamath Freedom Days July 3-17, and the 6th Annual Chris Brown Memorial Freedom Ride August 20-21.

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Commentary: Celebrating our Freedom

Commentary: Celebrating our Freedom

Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke (State Representative District 56)

2020 has turned out differently than most of us envisioned. In January if I had written an email with the terms “Coronavirus” or “Social Distancing”, I suspect you would’ve tilted your head as you thought about such a strange world. Now several months in and after a second extension of the Governor’s state of emergency, we find ourselves wondering how to celebrate our nation’s birthday.

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Governor's Office announces statewide public awareness campaign on face coverings

Governor's Office announces statewide public awareness campaign on face coverings

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today launched a statewide (above) with Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy to inform Oregonians about the urgent importance of wearing face coverings when out in public. Wieden+Kennedy provided their creative services at no cost to the state.

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Dry and Breezy for the “4th of July” Weekend

Dry and Breezy for the “4th of July” Weekend

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry, Klamath-Lake District, would like to encourage people to continue to use caution and avoid starting a wildfire. The District has experienced some cooler weather this past week, but, the conditions will change rapidly with it predicted to be breezy and dry with a warming trend ahead of us for the 4th of July weekend.

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Thousands line Main Street for Independence Day Parade [VIDEO]

Thousands line Main Street for Independence Day Parade [VIDEO]

Small town America is alive and well in Klamath Falls and it shown at the annual Independence Day Parade when thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown. They waved flags of all sizes, cheered for their favorite floats, and honored their country.

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173rd Fighter Wing to conduct flyovers for Independence Day celebrations

173rd Fighter Wing to conduct flyovers for Independence Day celebrations

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon and California.

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Keep it legal and keep it safe

Keep it legal and keep it safe

There are many options available for the purchase of legal fireworks in the Klamath Basin. Gone are the days with a stand on every corner - However, there are several booths and stands used as fundraisers for civic organizations, sports teams, clubs, and more.

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Independence Day parade applications now being accepted

Independence Day parade applications now being accepted

Klamath Freedom Celebration/Foundation, Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are sponsoring the annual Independence Day Parade Thursday, the 4th of July in downtown Klamath Falls, according to a news release.

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Oregon Air National Guard Flyovers Scheduled for Fourth of July Holiday

Oregon Air National Guard Flyovers Scheduled for Fourth of July Holiday

F-15 Eagle fighter jets from both the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland, Oregon, are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at or near the designated times on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. 

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