Gov. Brown appoints judges to Jackson and Klamath County Circuit Courts
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SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown announced [on Friday] that she will appoint judges to the Jackson and Klamath County Circuit Courts.
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Klamath Tribes attend Klamath River Celebration
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The Klamath Tribes was pleased to be represented by Council Woman Natalie Ball at the Klamath River Restoration Celebration held on Thursday, December 8 at the Iron Gate Hatchery Facility.
Read MoreLargest River Restoration Project in American History Set to Begin
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KLAMATH RIVER BASIN – Gathering along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County today [December 8, 2022], Governor Kate Brown joined California Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and leaders of the Klamath, Yurok, and Karuk tribes to celebrate final approval of a transformative dam removal project that will revitalize nearly 400 miles of the Klamath River and tributaries – the largest river restoration project in American history.
Read MoreFederal energy regulator gives final go-ahead for historic Klamath Dam removal plan
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KLAMATH RIVER BASIN, Calif., Ore. - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave its final approval Thursday for a plan to remove four dams on the Klamath River in California and Oregon.
Read MoreKlamath Lake wetland project honored
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SALEM, Ore. – Transformation of a degraded, contaminated 45-acre landscape on the shores of Klamath Lake into wetland habitat was honored today by the State Land Board during the 18th Annual State Land Board Awards.
Read MoreJudge Bunch to retire from Klamath County Bench
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SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Klamath County Circuit Court created by the planned retirement of Judge Dan Bunch.
Read MoreGov. Brown declares State of Emergency due to forecast heat
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SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today declared a state of emergency in 25 Oregon counties, from July 25 through July 31, to ensure additional resources are available to respond to forecasted excessively high temperatures. Multiple days of extreme heat with little or no cooling overnight may also impact critical infrastructure, causing utility outages and transportation disruptions.
Read MoreKCSO Advises community regarding SB48; criminal releases
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office would like the public to be aware of how Senate Bill 48 (SB48), passed during the last legislative session and signed by Governor Brown, will affect public safety in Klamath County.
Read MoreGovernor Brown visits Klamath Basin
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown visited the Klamath Basin this week, where she visited the Klamath Tribes, including the newly elected Tribal Chair Clayton Dumont, Tribal Council Members, and members of the Klamath Tribes Youth Council. Governor Brown also met with Kingsley Airmen, Klamath Water Users Association, and Klamath County Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris.
Read MoreOregon Governor issues State of Emergency ahead of Severe Winter Weather
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SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today declared a state of emergency lasting through January 3 due to projected severe winter weather across the state. This weather is expected to bring heavy snow and sustained temperatures below freezing, resulting in critical transportation failures and disruptions to power and communications infrastructure.
Read MoreOregon Legislators add $100 million to Rental Assistance program
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SALEM, Ore. - Today the Oregon State Legislature in a special session passed SB 5561 (2nd Special Session of 2021) that adds an additional $100 million in state funding to the federal Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) to help tenants and landlords in need. The Legislature also passed SB 891 (2nd Special Session of 2021) to ensure tenants who apply for rental assistance before June 30, 2022, cannot be evicted until their application is processed. The protections end on Sept. 30, 2022.
Read More51 Oregon Leaders ask Governor Brown for a local approach to COVID mandates
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On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, fifty-one leaders throughout the State of Oregon including members of the Oregon Senate & Oregon House, and Commissioners from fourteen counties - including all three commissioners of Klamath County - sent a letter to Governor Kate Brown urging her to stop the one-size-fits-all approach to COVID-19 mandates. The letter asks for each county to control themselves.
Read MoreOregon Governor declares State of Emergency to imminent threat of wildfire
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SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today declared a state of emergency due to the imminent threat of wildfire across Oregon. Much of the state is now in extreme fire danger, and red flag warnings have been issued for hot, dry, windy conditions and dry thunderstorms.
Read MoreGov. Brown issues drought declaration for Klamath County
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown has issued an order declaring Klamath County to be in a state of drought. The order directs state agencies to take action to mitigate impacts to the affected community.
Read MoreDr. Wenner appointed to Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee
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SALEM, Ore. – Gov. Brown appointed nine members to the new Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee who will advise the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on expenditures related to the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund.
Read MoreBrown calls on legislature to fund wildfire readiness, response, and recovery plan [VIDEO]
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SALEM, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown today detailed her support for Senate Bill 1536, which outlines a wide-ranging plan to lessen future impacts of wildfire on Oregon's communities and landscape. The plan was informed by high-priority recommendations from the Governor's Council on Wildfire Response, which she convened last year.
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KCC celebrates signing of Senate Bill 3; community colleges can now offer applied bachelor's degrees
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — An Oregon Senate bill that was signed into law July 1 was recently formalized at a signing ceremony in Salem with Gov. Kate Brown and representatives from Klamath Community College and Chemeketa Community College.
Read MoreOregon Department of Veteran's Affairs seeks Veterans to serve on advisory committee
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Members of this committee serve the Oregon veteran population by advocating for veteran issues and sharing insight on veteran concerns with the director and staff of ODVA. Established in 1945, the advisory committee’s members are military veterans who are appointed by the governor.
Read MoreSOS Clarno: Petition to recall Governor Brown lacks necessary signatures
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SALEM, Ore. — At approximately 2 p.m. this afternoon, Michael Cross, Chief Sponsor of the “Flush Down Kate Brown” petition to recall Governor Brown delivered 9 boxes of petitions to our office, together with a Petition Submission form SEL 339, attesting to a “Completed Petition Submission” "estimating 290,000" signatures.
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