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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Monday, January 17, 2022, at approximately 12:45 AM Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of milepost 4 on Cross Rd south of Klamath Falls, for a report of a single-vehicle crash with significant injuries.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Klamath Community College and Rogue Community College have kicked off a new partnership that will allow Klamath Basin residents to earn a paramedic degree without leaving the Basin.
Read MoreOn Thursday, February 4, 2021, at approximately 12:42 pm, Officers from the Klamath Falls Police Department were dispatched to assist the Oregon State Police in stopping a blue, Kia sedan which was driving recklessly, southbound on Highway 97 toward the Klamath Falls City Center.
Read MoreKlamath County Fire District No. 1 (KCFD1) is seeking individuals to fill two vacant Budget Committee positions. This volunteer position serves a 3-year term, meets 1-2 times annually (in the spring), provides input for and approval of the annual KCFD1 proposed budget.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - At approximately 8:43 AM, Saturday, December 12, 2020, three Klamath Falls City Police patrol vehicles and one Klamath County Fire District 1 engine were hit by two Commercial Motor Vehicles on US Highway 97.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - As allowed by the Klamath County Air Quality Ordinance, the 2020 Fall Open Burn Window within the Klamath County Air Quality Zone will start on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 8:00 AM and will end Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 5:00 PM.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Two Klamath Falls men have been charged with multiple counts including; Robbery, Kidnapping, Assault, Animal Abuse, Menacing, Attempt to Elude, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle after an investigation tied them to a crime on or about September 8, 2020, both inside and outside the city limits of Klamath Falls.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Monday, July 20, 2020, at approximately 5:57 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a head-on crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 275.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Yesterday afternoon the Spence Fire broke out 15-miles northwest of Klamath Falls on Spence Mountain near OR-140. Initial data indicated the fire at 1-2 acres and had produced a dense vertical column of smoke visible across much of the north side of the Basin.
Read MoreOn Monday, July 6, 2020, at approximately 5:30 PM Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of 7400 block of Hagger Way for suspected arson. Upon arrival, deputies interviewed residents who stated that the fire was started by Robert Lee Martinez following a dispute.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Falls was not without fireworks-related incidents on this July 4th holiday weekend. Klamath County Fire District #1 (KCFD1) reports two fireworks-related incidents.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Saturday, May 9th, 2020, members of the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to multiple reported structure fires, two of which were at Coastal Farm and Ranch and a third was reported to be at Diamond Home Improvement.
Read MoreKLAMATH COUNTY - On March 4, 2020, at approximately 1:30 AM Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 25000 block of Bedfield Cemetary Rd in Klamath Falls [Poe Valley] on reports of someone suffering from a gunshot wound.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — There was no emergency at Mills Elementary School when a fire truck arrived on February 3. Five firefighters from Klamath County Fire District 1 drove over from Shasta Way’s Station 3 for something much more fun: to spend time with the hardworking students named Students of the Quarter.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County Fire District 1 has reported an early morning house fire Thursday in Mills Addition claimed the life of a Klamath Falls woman, Madeline L. Murray.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore - On Tuesday, at approximately 1:50 PM, a call came into Klamath County 9-1-1 reporting a structure fire on the 1700 block of Menlo Way in Klamath Falls. The first engine from Klamath County Fire District 1 arrived to find visible flames and smoke coming from the front and side of the home.
Read MoreOn Saturday, November 9, 2019, at approximately 10:48 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash on US97 near milepost 281 north of Midland, Ore.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry in conjunction with Klamath County Fire District #1, US Forest Service, and City of Klamath Falls Parks Department plan to conduct a prescribed fire within the boundaries of Moore Park beginning Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Read MoreMatt Hitchcock, Divisions Chief for Klamath County Fire District 1 is our guest on Season 5, Episode 5 of Ask Klamath. In this episode, we discuss fire safety, departmental needs, and we take your questions live.
Read MoreThe cooler temperatures this week serve as a reminder that winter is approaching. Winter brings with it, the highest number of home fires, more than any other time of year! Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States, and accounted for 45,900 fires from 2013 to 2015.
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