Cycle Oregon coming to Diamond & Crater Lakes

/
Cycle Oregon coming to Diamond & Crater Lakes

Klamath Falls, Ore. - Discover Klamath Visitor and Convention Bureau, in partnership with Two Rivers Art Gallery and Cycle Oregon, will host the Cycle Oregon Classic at Diamond Lake on September 11, 12, and 13, 2019. 

Discover Klamath has graciously accepted the role of Community Manager and is currently seeking organizations to help assist by filling many roles and various aspects in order to successfully host the Cycle Oregon Classic.  These organizations can be, but are not limited to:  Church Groups, School Teams, Non-Profits, Service Organizations, and more.

Read More

KCEDA Gets $20,000 grant approval for Oktoberfest event

/
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.

Read More

Kiewit wins contract to remove Klamath River dams

/
Kiewit wins contract to remove Klamath River dams

Klamath Basin – Yesterday, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) took a major step toward dam removal and creating a free-flowing Klamath River by entering into a dam removal design-build contract with construction firm Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. of Fairfield, California. The initial award authorizes $18.1 million in preliminary services, with a further award for project implementation work to follow once design is finalized.   

Read More

Recreation Report for April 25, local trout fishing reported good

/
Recreation Report for April 25, local trout fishing reported good

Highlights from this week’s Recreation Report include: Family fishing events, Take aim at fish, Best bets for weekend fishing, Southeast zone fishing update, 2019 Spring turkey hunting forecast.

Read More

‘Chiloquin Skies’ star party planned, April 27

/
‘Chiloquin Skies’ star party planned, April 27

An astronomy event to observe the night sky will be offered in Chiloquin Saturday, April 27. The “Chiloquin Skies Star Party” will be held at Spink Park on the north Chiloquin Highway in west Chiloquin. Signs will mark the location.

Read More

SCOFMP announces Spring Prescribed Fire Season in South Central Oregon

/
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.

Read More

Registration open for 13th annual History Fitness Hike

/
Registration open for 13th annual History Fitness Hike

Historic sites between Fort Klamath and Kimball State Park will be explored during the 13th annual History Fitness Hike on May 4.

The hike coincides with a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Kimball State Park. The event is cosponsored by the Klamath County Museum, the YMCA of Klamath Falls, and Oregon State Parks. Registration deadline is April 26.

Read More

Draft Wolf Plan available for review

/
Draft Wolf Plan available for review

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently released its draft proposed Wolf Conservation and Management plan for public review. The Fish and Wildlife Commission is expected to vote on the Plan at its June 7 meeting in Salem.

Read More

Take some tips from Smokey and burn safely

/
Take some tips from Smokey and burn safely

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The spring open burn window begins Saturday, April 13. Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials urge residents to use fire safely.

Smokey Bear is 75 this year and he has a number of tips to safely burn yard debris. According to Smokeybear.com, 88 percent of all wildfires in 2017 were human caused.

Read More

Recreation Report for April 11 - Area fishing reports are in

/
Recreation Report for April 11 - Area fishing reports are in

Highlights from this week’s Recreation Report include: Time is running out to report your 2018 hunt, Youth turkey season this weekend, Take the family fishing, Best bests for weekend fishing, and Area fishing reports.

Read More

Flooding in Lakeview [VIDEO]

/
Flooding in Lakeview [VIDEO]

Lakeview, Oregon - Even though waters have begun to recede, there are still road closures in effect, active pumping operations and cleanup activities in the Lakeview area following a flood event which peaked early this morning.

Read More

Reclamation begins flood control operations on Upper Klamath Lake

/
Reclamation begins flood control operations on Upper Klamath Lake

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The Bureau of Reclamation announced the beginning of flood control operations on the Upper Klamath Lake with increased releases continuing today. The public is urged to take all necessary precautions, including avoiding high-water areas, on or near the Link or Klamath rivers (including below Keno and J.C. Boyle dams) while flows are elevated.

Read More

Spring open burning window and free dump day announced

/
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.

Read More

Cinco de Mayo Festival seeking vendors and scholarship applicants

/
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. 

Read More

Lava Beds to host living history event

/
Lava Beds to host living history event

Tulelake, California— History will come alive on Saturday, May 11th, during the Lava Bed National Monument's annual Timeline Living History event.

This very special event highlights the storied history of the Tule Lake Basin.

Groups of local volunteers, including the Cascade Civil War Society and the Mount Mazama Mountain Men, will join National Park Service staff and other volunteers in portraying different time periods from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Read More

‘Chilouqin Skies’ star party postponed

/
‘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.

Read More

Native plant sales, walks planned

/
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.

Read More