Oregon Tech Selects Connie Atchley of OSU as New Chief Information Officer

Oregon Tech Selects Connie Atchley of OSU as New Chief Information Officer

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” announced the selection of Connie Atchley as its new chief information officer (CIO) and associate vice president of Information Technology Services for the university after a national search. Atchley, who joins Oregon Tech from…

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May IDEA Talk to Feature Student Innovators and Microelectronic Manufacturing CEO

May IDEA Talk to Feature Student Innovators and Microelectronic Manufacturing CEO

The May Klamath IDEA Talk will feature Jessica Gomez, founder and CEO of Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc. in Medford, Ore. and two teams from Catalyze Klamath on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:30pm at MC’s on Main.

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New developer purchases Round Lake golf & residential property

New developer purchases Round Lake golf & residential property

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Thursday, Southern California developers representing Coast MHP announced their purchase of the Round Lake property (including the golf course and main residential) located near Keno. Having officially acquired the property, the developers will soon begin making major facility improvements and start building enhanced residential units to the location over multiple phases.

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PacifiCorp and Tribes applaud dam removal agreement with Kiewit

PacifiCorp and Tribes applaud dam removal agreement with Kiewit

Portland, OR – PacifiCorp has entered into a site access agreement with Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. to allow the firm to conduct initial surveying and other work connected to planned removal of four dams on the Klamath River.

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KFDA Awarded revitalization grant

KFDA Awarded revitalization grant

Klamath Falls, Ore. - The Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) announces that it has received a $149,751 grant through the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program to support the build out of four additional residential units in Downtown Klamath Falls.

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Sky Lakes: Claims against ER nurse unfounded

Sky Lakes: Claims against ER nurse unfounded

Claims made in a civil suit accusing an Emergency Department nurse of mistreating a patient are completely unfounded and totally without merit, Sky Lakes Medical Center officials said in a rare statement regarding a lawsuit.

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Parking Committee to hold open house

Parking Committee to hold open house

Klamath Falls, Ore. - The Klamath Falls Downtown Parking Committee has been considering reforms to its parking permit program and will be holding a public open house on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the South Portal Building (205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls) to discuss these possible reforms. Downtown businesses, employees, and the public are invited to share their input.

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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.

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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.

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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.   

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Fairfield Inn coming to Downtown Klamath Falls

Fairfield Inn coming to Downtown Klamath Falls

Klamath Falls, OR – Ferguson Hotel Development, based out of Kansas City, Missouri, announced that they will officially be building a new, “one of a kind” Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel along the waterfront of Lake Ewauna on Timber Mill Shores.

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Oregon Tech server breached, data potentially affected

Oregon Tech server breached, data potentially affected

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Oregon Institute of Technology, informed its campus community of a data privacy incident that potentially affected certain data that it maintains. Campus leaders shared that after a detailed investigation by internal staff and external forensic experts, there is no evidence that any information was visible or was taken as a result of the breach of an isolated server used for teaching. Still, out of an abundance of caution, the university is offering credit bureau monitoring to the 770 people potentially impacted who had personally identifiable information on the server.

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Subaru Shares the Love with Friends of the Children [VIDEO]

Subaru Shares the Love with Friends of the Children [VIDEO]

Klamath Falls OR, - As part of the ongoing support of local communities, Subaru of America, Inc. “SOA” and Klamath Falls Subaru presented a $6847 check to Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin. Friends of the Children was selected by Klamath Falls Subaru as their Hometown charity choice for the annual Subaru Share the Love event.

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House Expands Discrimination Protections for Pregnant, Nursing Mothers

House Expands Discrimination Protections for Pregnant, Nursing Mothers

Salem, Ore. – Bipartisan legislation to provide pregnant and nursing mothers with added employment protections unanimously passed the Oregon House of Representatives today.

The legislation, championed by Rep. Karin Power (D-Milwaukie), clarifies protections for job applicants and workers who are pregnant, and ensures all Oregon employees are given needed rest periods to pump breast milk or breastfeed during a child’s first 18 months.

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A Lady sings the blues, April RRT performances

A Lady sings the blues, April RRT performances

The Ross Ragland Theater was jazzed to host Ms. Heidi Burson Saturday evening, March 16th. Ms. Burson’s presence filled the theater.

“She embodies talent, energy and professionalism” said Interim Executive Director, Theresa Silver. “Her voice was absolutely captivating.”

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KCC and Oregon Tech sign MOU to provide education incentive to students of Klamath County

KCC and Oregon Tech sign MOU to provide education incentive to students of Klamath County

Today the presidents of Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” and Klamath Community College, “KCC,” strengthened their institutions’ partnership by signing an agreement to promote college access, affordability, and bachelor’s degree completion for more students in Klamath County.

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City of Klamath Falls and KFDA award $145k in downtown facade improvement grants

City of Klamath Falls and KFDA award $145k in downtown facade improvement grants

The City of Klamath Falls and Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) are pleased to announce the award of $145,000 in grant funding to local property owners to encourage investment in downtown-area properties.

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Pacific Power offers new Equal Payment Plan opt-out option

Pacific Power offers new Equal Payment Plan opt-out option

PORTLAND, Ore. — As part of a statewide metering upgrade designed to improve service to customers through shorter outages and hour-by-hour energy usage information, Pacific Power is providing an additional offering for customers who wish to opt out. As part of a final filing to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Oregon on Monday, March 11, Pacific Power will now offer a commission-approved Equal Payment Plan Opt-out option to help reduce monthly fees starting March 13.

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RRT Performances for March, Red Tie Romp Success

RRT Performances for March, Red Tie Romp Success

The 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.

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