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KLAMATH BASIN - For several weeks now, as the morning cool turns to the heat of the day, vast swarms of voracious grasshoppers have been pouring out of the dry, largely barren Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge into the surrounding irrigated farm fields around Merrill and Tulelake. Concerns are growing that crop damage could extend into the millions of dollars.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The boards of Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union and Klamath Public Employees Federal Credit Union have recently voted on resolutions of intent to merge.
Read MoreNORTHERN CALIFORNIA - Yesterday, interior islands of unburned fuels continued to put up smoke throughout the fire area. Around Tamarack and Garner Mountain, fire was observed moving through understory. Firefighters continue to work and move through the entire fire perimeter, to ensure that the fire containment line is not threatened by any heat sources.
Read MoreNORTHERN CALIFORNIA - The Antelope fire was slightly more active than previous nights as vegetation continues to dry out from last week’s rain. Crews are actively patrolling lines and extinguishing any remaining heat during night shift. Some heat was detected in dry fuels near Tamarack yesterday, and additional resources arrived late yesterday to help access and suppress that heat overnight. Activity increased in Lava Beds National Park overnight as well, as was expected with the drier conditions.
Read MoreALTURAS, Calif. - Permits will not be available for collection of obsidian from the four designated collection areas in the Warner Mountains and all obsidian collection will remain closed until further notice. All Forest Service offices in the Pacific Southwest Region remain closed due to the pandemic.
Read MoreALTURAS, Calif. - Modoc National Forest Recreation Managers are looking for volunteer Campground Hosts for Blue Lake and Howard’s Gulch campgrounds.
Read MoreMODOC COUNTY, Calif. - As predicted, yesterday’s weather included thunderstorms and erratic outflow winds. These conditions created extreme fire behavior and growth on the Caldwell Fire, which has now grown to 67,789 acres.
Read MoreALTURAS, Calif. - Continuing lightning storms are not only igniting fires, but the associated erratic conditions are making some of them grow very quickly. Information about the Gold and Hog fires is available from CAL FIRE at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has programs to assist growers planting cover crops on land that will not be irrigated in 2020, according to Klamath Water Users Association.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, OR – Area health professionals are urging area residents to take steps to protect their personal health and the health of their community as concerns increase about viruses like the flu and COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus.
Read MoreA Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 5:00 AM Tuesday to 2:00 AM Wednesday for areas above 3000 feet.
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Read MoreAt least 95 lighting caused wildfire fires are burning in the Southern Oregon and Northern California region. The largest fire is the Lone Fire in the Modoc National Forest at 5,000 acres. Depending on the amount of moisture associated with the thunderstorms and the vegetation types on the ground, it can take several days for the smoke to become visible from a lightning-caused wildfire. Firefighters may be responding to new starts and holdovers throughout the weekend and early into next week.
Read MoreALTURAS, Calif.—Thunderstorms moved over the Modoc National Forest as predicted on Thursday keeping fire resources busy throughout the day. Firefighters discovered 17 new wildfires on the forest.
Read MoreForest, state and local fire crews and 13 aircraft are on scene at the Goose 2 Fire that can be seen from Highway 395 north of Sugar Hill in Modoc County, California, approximately 6 miles south of the Oregon-California border. At last report the fire is 100 acres with no structures threatened. Officials are asking bystanders to please avoid County Road 9 and Fandango Pass Road as there is heavy fire traffic in the area.
Read MoreThis week, the High Desert Rural Opioid Partnership will begin its survey of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc county residents as part of a community health assessment process.
Read MoreThe National Weather Service is reporting, moderate to heavy snow is expected for our areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Most of the entire Pacific Northwest will feel the effects of this winter storm. Within our region, locations above 4,500 feet are expected to receive heavier snow totals. Mountain passes could see up to 12 inches of snow. Higher elevations may see up to 24 inches.
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning for areas over 6,000 feet, Winter Storm Advisory for areas under 6,000 feet are both effect from midnight Friday night to 4:00 AM Sunday. For much of Southern Oregon and Northern California.Including Areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, Siskiyou, Jackson, Josephine, and Curry Counties.
Read MoreNational Weather Service, Medford Oregon has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for areas of the Cascade Mountains through 10:00PM Today, December 20, 2018. NWS has also issued a High Wind Advisory for the Klamath Basin for the same period.
Read MoreALTURAS, Calif. - The Stone Fire is currently at 29,504 acres and 12% contained. There are currently 832 resources working on the fire. Four helicopters are assigned to the incident, and air tankers are available as needed. A heavy inversion over the fire area resulted in limited aircraft use yesterday.
Read MoreALTURAS, Calif. The Stone Fire is currently at 23,221 acres and 12% contained. There are 764 resources assigned, including four helicopters and air tankers to be used on request. Aircraft use can be limited due to the heavy smoke inversion, but is available to the fire as the inversion lifts.
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