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Salem, Oregon – Regional Poetry Out Loud competitions held in Medford, Portland and Salem Saturday identified the nine Oregon high school students who are invited to compete for the 2019 state title on Saturday, March 9. Three finalists were selected from each regional competition.
Read MoreAn Oregon law -- known as open enrollment -- that allowed students to easily transfer between school districts has expired. Klamath County students can still request a transfer between districts using interdistrict transfer policies between the Klamath County School District and Klamath Falls City Schools.
Read MoreThe Ross Ragland Theater celebrated the 15th Annual Red Tie Romp fundraiser on February 23. This Red Tie Romp is focused on raising money for the Youth Education Program and Community Outreach initiatives organized by the theater.
Read MoreUS Senator Jeff Merkley took to YouTube in a campaign video announcing his plan on running for the United States Presidency in 2020. In his video, Merkley boldly states he is not going to run for President but rather run for re-election and help become a full-partner in addressing the challenges faced in the Senate.
Read MoreOn Sunday, March 3, 2019, at approximately 7:18 p.m. members from the Klamath Falls Police Department, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police responded to a call of a reported vehicle vs. pedestrian motor vehicle crash on Crater Lake Parkway north of the intersection of Pacific Terrace.
Read MoreA two-vehicle head-on crash occurred Friday, March 1, 2019, just after 6:00 PM along Highway 140 west of Klamath Falls, Ore.
Minutes before the crash, a driving complaint had been called into 9-1-1 on a Chevrolet Silverado reportedly driving in the oncoming lane. Shortly thereafter, a second call came into 9-1-1 reporting the crash near Varney Creek Road in Rocky Point.
Read MoreA disturbance will bring more snow to the Mt Shasta, Trinity Alps, Siskiyous and Cascade regions
Snow will occur above 4500 feet with the most significant accumulations above 5000 feet. We have issued a winter storm watch because of the potential for significant snow accumulation above 5000 feet in the regions mentioned already.
If you are planning to travel above 4500 feet Tuesday night or Wednesday, be prepared to encounter snow during your travels.
Read MoreSalem, OR — Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, March 6, when members of the public and state government will honor the life of Oregon's 26th Secretary of State Dennis Richardson at the State Capitol in Salem. Flags should be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset that day.
Read MoreSalem, Ore. — Today, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced they are leading a national lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new rule that will significantly restrict access to reproductive health services and information for women and families.
Read MoreWilliam Blackwell Jr. thinks he is winning when he gets his walk in at Moore Park in Klamath Falls. But not only did he get his walk, but also $100,000 after stopping for something to drink and an Oregon Lottery Scratch-it.
Read MoreKlamath County Museum’s Photo of the Week for March 3, 2019, is an undated image showing the interior of The Gun Store, a fixture in downtown Klamath Falls through most of the 1900s.
Read MoreLast week, the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd annual Klamath Day at the Capitol, an important day of advocacy for the Klamath Basin. The delegation met with over 40 Senators and Representatives as well as 4 different agencies to address opportunities and concerns of the local community.
“This helps give the Klamath business community a voice with our elected officials,” said Heather Tramp, the Chamber’s Executive Director, “I believe it’s one of the most important things we can do for our membership – represent business interest and advocate for opportunity and solutions.”
Read MorePassengers are still waiting to get to their destination following getting stuck on a train in Oakridge.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs from Seattle to Los Angeles. The train is scheduled to pass through Klamath Falls twice daily. Southbound, in the evening. Northbound, in the morning. Since the severe winter storm hit the Cascades earlier this week, the train has done neither.
Read MoreKlamath Falls, OR — March 1st, 2019 Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) awarded a plaque of appreciation to Cascade Health Alliance (CHA) recognizing CHA’s dedication to the Klamath Basin community and their investment in children and families through support of the Oregon Tech Behavioral Improvement Group (BIG) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Clinic.
Read MoreThe Klamath Community College board approved three new academic programs at a meeting Tuesday night. The board unanimously approved associate degrees for psychology, cybersecurity, and lab technician. Classes for the programs will start in fall 2019. Fall enrollment begins May 6.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore.— An individual contagious with measles visited Portland International Airport as well as locations in Marion County. This case is unrelated to the measles outbreak in Clark County, Wash., and unrelated to a recent report of measles in Multnomah County.
Read MoreToday, Acting Secretary of State Leslie Cummings and the family of Secretary of State Dennis Richardson issued the following invitation:
“A state funeral for Dennis Richardson, Oregon’s 26th Secretary of State, will be held on Wednesday, March 6, at 2:00 PM in the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem.
Read MoreHighlights from this week’s Recreation Report include: Youth Turkey, Weekend Fishing, Winter Fishing, Glimpse of Spring, 2019 Big Game, and a New Phone Line.
Read MoreThe Klamath County Fair Board is pleased to announce its music line-up for the 2019 Klamath County Fair. Three headliners will take the stage inside the Klamath County Event Center Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night of the fair.
Read MoreSnow days for students are an unexpected day off – a reprieve from classes and homework. But snow days for the Klamath County School District maintenance crew are just that – days spent plowing and shoveling the white stuff.
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