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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath area is known for its year-round sunshine. In fact, the region will be the center of attention on October 14 for the sliver of sunlight seen around the moon during the eclipse.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Over the last several months, the Klamath County Commissioners and a special committee have been working with community members to develop a new five-year strategic plan.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In the wake of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Klamath County received $13.2 million in ARPA funding. Klamath County Commissioners established an allocation committee to assess proposals on how to use the funding best to support the Klamath community. This week, the committee heard those proposals and made their recommendation.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Rising dramatically above Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon, Spence Mountain is home to oak and ponderosa pine woodlands, some of the rarest habitats in the state, and more than 47 miles of biking trails.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is hosting a forum featuring the candidates for Klamath County Commissioner Position 1 on April 14 at Oregon Tech.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - County Commissioners and Supervisors from Klamath, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties are weighing in with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the need for timely diversion of water to the Klamath Project this year in the interest of public health and safety.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County Commissioner, Donnie Boyd, has announced his resignation from the Board effective January 10, 2022, citing “personal reasons.”
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will award grants using American Rescue Plan dollars sometime in late summer or early fall. The Commissioners have indicated they want input and a transparent and fair process for fund allocation.
Read MoreCommentary by, Klamath County Hoteliers (KlamathTourism.com)
Ballots are due by Tuesday the 18th for this May election. You might not think a May election ballot is worth your time to turn in, but Klamath County Hoteliers have grouped together to ask you to VOTE NO. The only measure on the ballot is for an increase of 3% to the Klamath County Transient Room Tax collection. The description on the ballot lists that, with the passage, the county tourism tax would increase from the current 8% to 11%. However, there is a lot that the County is not telling you.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County will receive more than six hundred thousand dollars from the State of Oregon to distribute to businesses impacted by the Governor’s most recent decision to move the county from high to extreme risk, impacting in person dining and some fitness facilities.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore - Each May, our network celebrates Community Action Month across the nation and territories. This year, the Klamath County Board of County Commissioners and the Klamath Falls City Council joined this celebration by proclaiming May 2021 as Community Action Month.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A group of concerned citizens are calling for the defeat of a motel tax increase proposed in measure that appears on ballots that will hit voters mailboxes next week.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, the City of Klamath Falls, KCEDA and Wilsonart jointly announced today that all parties have reached a Long-Term Rural Enterprise Zone agreement as it relates to the Wilsonart’s new manufacturing facility currently under construction on the WESGO industrial site.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Commissioners previously announced help for businesses impacted by the Governor’s “freeze” Executive Order restrictions. The County has received just over one million dollars from the State to distribute. The Board of Commissioners has asked South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) to distribute the funds via a grant program, prioritizing “freeze” impacted businesses.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Earlier today the Klamath County School District announced to families via the KCSD & Me update - that students will not return to in-person learning until January 4, at the earliest. While Klamath Falls City Schools Superintendent also shared a letter with families thanking the Klamath County Board of Commissioners for granting KFCS $96,000 to purchase new technology to promote student learning.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The County is scheduled to receive just over one million dollars from the State of Oregon to distribute in COVID relief. The Klamath County Board of Commissioners has asked South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) to distribute the funds via a grant program, prioritizing “freeze” impacted businesses.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Board of Klamath County Commissioners and the Klamath County Sheriff voice concerns over new state COVID-19 regulations and the 2-week “freeze” stating it will be too much for already struggling businesses to bear.
Read MoreChild Care and Day Care providers, impacted by COVID-19 related closures and restrictions, can now apply for a one-time grant from Klamath County to help offset losses in revenue since March 2020. Klamath County has the ability to submit requests for CARES funding and childcare assistance is an allowed use of funds.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Today, the Klamath County Board of Commissioners proclaimed that the week of October 5, 2020, to be known as ‘Modoc Ancestral Run Week’ in Klamath County. The Commissioners encourage all citizens to join in the observance.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County has established an Economic Development Grant Program to assist county businesses in promoting the local economy in Klamath County. Economic grants are for regional businesses looking for startup or expansion funds in Klamath County.
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