KCEDA Gets $20,000 grant approval for Oktoberfest event

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KCEDA Gets $20,000 grant approval for Oktoberfest event

Klamath Falls, OR – On Wednesday morning, the Klamath County Commissioners unanimously approved a tourism grant application submitted by the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) in the amount of $20,000. These grant funds would contribute to fulfilling budgetary needs for a “Klamath Oktoberfest” event that KCEDA is creating and managing, helping the organization ensure effective marketing and operational success for what is being described as a large, family-friendly event that brings together regional vendors, brewers, entertainment, and outdoor recreation activities.

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Gov. Brown orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Deputy DeRosier

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Gov. Brown orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Deputy DeRosier

Salem, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of Washington state's Cowlitz County Deputy Justin DeRosier, who died on April 14 after being shot on duty while responding to a call on April 13. 

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SCOFMP announces Spring Prescribed Fire Season in South Central Oregon

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SCOFMP announces Spring Prescribed Fire Season in South Central Oregon

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Spring weather has arrived in South Central Oregon, and fire managers on the Fremont-Winema National Forest, and Lakeview District Bureau of Land Management will be applying prescribed fire to the landscape.

Prescribed fire is used by fire managers to improve forest heath and wildlife habitat, and to reduce hazardous fuels to minimize the threat of high-intensity, severe wildfires in our area.  Applying prescribed fire is a part of our continued commitment to protect communities and natural resources from wildfires.

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Spring open burning window and free dump day announced

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Spring open burning window and free dump day announced

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Twice each year there are open burn windows that allow Klamath County residents the opportunity to burn yard waste and collect yard debris at the Klamath County landfill.

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Cinco de Mayo Festival seeking vendors and scholarship applicants

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Cinco de Mayo Festival seeking vendors and scholarship applicants

The Hispanic Advisory Board, sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, is seeking sponsors, vendors, parade entries and volunteers for the Cinco de Mayo celebration. 

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‘Chilouqin Skies’ star party postponed

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‘Chilouqin Skies’ star party postponed

The “Chiloquin Skies Star Party,” originally scheduled for April 6, has been postponed due to a forecast for cloudy skies over the next several days.

The event, to be held at Spink Park in west Chiloquin, is cosponsored by the City of Chiloquin and the Klamath County Museum. For more information contact Michelle Ochoa at (541) 783-2600.

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Native plant sales, walks planned

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Native plant sales, walks planned

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A series of events designed to encourage use of native plants in landscaping and restoration projects will be offered in Klamath Falls this year.

The events are cosponsored by the Klamath Soil and Water Conservation District, the Klamath County Museum and the Klamath Basin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon.

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Mazama Student Health Center Now Open [VIDEO]

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Mazama Student Health Center Now Open [VIDEO]

“The opportunity to have a clinic attached to the schools…for affordable accessible health care is huge for the school district,” says Glen Szymoniak, KCSD Superintendent.

A $100,000 grant helped finish the Klamath County School Based Health Center. A partnership between KCSD, Cascade Health Alliance, and Klamath Health Partnership.

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Wyden to Hold Town Halls in Klamath and Lake Counties

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Wyden to Hold Town Halls in Klamath and Lake Counties

Senator Ron Wyden will hold town halls on Friday, March 15 in Lake and Klamath counties. Wyden has held 931 town halls statewide overall since promising Oregonians when first elected that he would hold at least one annual town hall in each of the state’s 36 counties.

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Brett Way Extension Open House Postponed until Further Notice

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Brett Way Extension Open House Postponed until Further Notice

KLAMATH FALLS - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the public open house that was planned for the OR 140: Brett Way Extension Project has been postponed until further notice. 

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SLMC Funds Everyone Swims Program at Ella Redkey Municipal Pool

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SLMC Funds Everyone Swims Program at Ella Redkey Municipal Pool

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Ella Redkey Municipal Pool received a grant from Sky Lakes Medical Center to provide funding for the Everyone Swims program for the next three years.

The Everyone Swims program give all third graders from Klamath Fall and Klamath County a week’s with of swim lessons at no cost to student or family. The program includes five, 30-minute swim lessons where students develop skills, build confidence and have fun with their peers in the water.

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Monster Truck Insanity Tour Roars Into Klamath County [VIDEO]

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Monster Truck Insanity Tour Roars Into Klamath County [VIDEO]

The Monster Truck Insanity Tour has never been seen before in Oregon and includes some of the nation’s biggest and baddest monster trucks, along with wild side by side tough truck and UTV races for locals, and the Monster Truck Ride Experience where spectators can take a ride in a REAL monster truck!

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BOR Names Ernest A. Conant Mid-Pacific Regional Director

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BOR Names Ernest A. Conant Mid-Pacific Regional Director

WASHINGTON – Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman today named Ernest A. Conant director of the Mid-Pacific Region. Conant has nearly 40 years of water law experience and previously served as senior partner of Young Wooldridge, LLP.

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Candlelight Vigil to Remember Those Lost to Drunk Driving Crashes, Dec. 15

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Candlelight Vigil to Remember Those Lost to Drunk Driving Crashes, Dec. 15

The Klamath County DUII Task Force will be holding a candlelight vigil to remember those who have lost loved ones or friends to drunk driving crashes. This will mark the 25th annual candlelight vigil.  Victims, survivors and interested community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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