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Benjamin Franklin is known for many things, including a quote, “…but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I agree with Mr. Franklin, but another thing to consider is that “change is inevitable.”
Many changes have come to my personal life over the last year. Over the holiday, I have had a chance to reflect on those changes and what is most important to me.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a good museum? Almost everyone has a fond memory of visiting one. However, the ballot in your mailbox (Measure 18-131) does not ask that question — whether you like museums or not — but rather should you soon double your tax payment for Klamath County museums.
Read MoreYou most likely have heard about the up-coming eclipse, but I want to remind you about specific ways to be ready for that weekend. There will be more people in our community and more demand for products, services, and infrastructure.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Project irrigators received good news on June 7. Judge Stephen Bushong, who is conducting the judicial phase of the Klamath Basin water rights adjudication, confirmed that the irrigation districts in the Project would be able to put on an evidentiary case opposing water rights claims for high Upper Klamath Lake elevations for the benefit of fish.
Read MoreSince its founding in 1996, KCC has had a presence in Klamath County and has grown exponentially to over 10 on-campus buildings, a service district that now includes portions of Lake County, KCC Small Business Development Center and KCC Cosmetology facilities in downtown Klamath Falls, and online coursework serving students across the country, and military students around the world.
Read MoreCommentary by, Chad Olney, CEO, Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union.
Dear fellow residents of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties, Beginning on Friday March 10th the 24-hour news cycle became all about banks, deposits, deposit insurance, and risks in the banking industry.
Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative of Oregon, House District 55
We have concluded the 4th week of 22 weeks in the long legislative session of 2023. With a new House Speaker & Senate President, both chambers seem to be moving at a slightly slower pace than with previous sessions. This extra time is good, as it allows legislators, the media and the public to better keep up with what is happening and give their opinions on various bills.
Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative, Oregon House District 55
The 82nd Legislative Session began this week on Tuesday. Constitutionally, the session runs a maximum of 160 days, between January 17 and June 25. State lawmakers will be debating policy on behalf of their constituents as well as passing a balanced budget for the next two years (2023-2025).
Read MoreEditorial by, Brian Gailey, Publisher Klamath Falls News
I love Klamath Falls. I highly appreciate the small-town charm versus the hustle and bustle of big-city life. I prefer small mom-and-pop boutiques over large box chains and Main Street rather than Wall Street.
However, there is one thing I do not like about small-town life and that is the ease with which rumors run rampant in the community. Recently, Klamath Falls News and its family of brands have fallen victim to such rumors.
Read MoreCommentary by, Chris Kaber, Klamath County Sheriff
The last release from this office concerning Ballot Measure 114 and implications to lawful firearms owners was almost a month ago. We have not issued more public updates due to the ever-changing stream of confusing and inaccurate information and the unfortunate fact that no clear answers were available.
Commentary by, Chris Kaber, Klamath County Sheriff
As of today, it is unclear whether Ballot Measure 114 has passed with a majority of votes throughout the state. In Klamath County, 76% voted “No” on this measure.
Read MoreKlamath County Residents,
Organized Crime; that is what we are up against. The laws of Oregon are specific when they define that term and it includes two or more individuals conspiring to engage in criminal activity as a significant source of income or to aid or abet the violation of criminal laws; to include cannabis production and distribution.
Klamath Pride 2022, a free community gathering, is being hosted on July 16th, 2022 at Veterans Park to celebrate community inclusion. This event is family friendly and will have all-ages socializing, activities, booths, community resources and support, music, and performances! Many local volunteers, youth, businesses, and organizations are coming together to help celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and build allyship.
Read MoreCommentary by, Anne Marie Moss, Communications Director, Oregon Farm Bureau
In recognition of National Ag Day, March 22, the Oregon Farm Bureau invites readers to remember the importance of farmers and ranchers to their daily lives.
Commentary by, Jennifer Little, Director of Klamath County Public Health
We are in an interesting period of the pandemic. The quarantine or isolation period is five days and in most cases it takes more than five days to receive test results.
What should a person do? One of the most important things we can all do is stay home if we are sick. If you suspect you have COVID-19, stay home for five days. Some people might experience fever longer than five days; they should be fever-free for 24 hours before leaving home.
Read MoreCommentary by, Jessica Gomez, Medford businesswoman, Republican candidate for Governor
Public education, our students, working parents and businesses, will all be casualties in the battle over the four-day work week.
Commentary by, Oregon House Representative, E. Werner Reschke
On Monday, September 20, 2021, the Legislature was called into a special session to redraw the district lines for State Representatives, State Senators, and U.S. Representatives. This constitutional requirement is to be done by the legislature every 10 years to account for a shift in population
Hello friends, I am announcing that I am taking some time off away from Klamath Falls News, Cascade Firewatch, and Klamath Sports Network to focus on healing myself. I have been dealing with some personal issues for quite a while and now I must tackle them head-on.
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 Project irrigators find themselves in a situation that is eerily similar to 2001. Unfortunately, there will be extremely minimal to no water from Upper Klamath Lake for irrigation this year. This will not change for the 2021 crop season, regardless of current efforts in various venues to make things work for irrigators. Upper Klamath Lake has been…
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