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Young Oregon firefighter dies after routine fitness test
LAKEVIEW, Ore. — A 27-year-old wildland firefighter died following a Work Capacity Test (WCT) in Bly, Ore., last week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced. According to the USFS with the Fremont-Winema National Forest, they say Daniel Foly, 27, collapsed after successfully completing WCT on July 9. The Forest...
Be ready for damaging winds and nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Klamath and Lake counties Tuesday
On Tuesday at 4:36 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning valid until 5:15 p.m. for Klamath and Lake counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are probable. "At 4:36 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Head...
Healthy Klamath announces new phase of Alleyway Activation Project
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – July 15, 2024 -Healthy Klamath will be partnering with the Virtuosa Society on Phase III of the Alleyway Activation Project in downtown Klamath Falls. The Alleyway Activation Project began in 2022 and continued in 2023 with the intention of adorning the otherwise plain corridors of Klamath Falls alleyways, encouraging the rich pool of regional artists to share their art and perspectives to beautify the shared spaces in the city.
Klamath County’s Second Biggest Medical Provider Risks Losing Federal Funding
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The executive staff of the Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) recently issued a formal demand to its board of directors- which has been non-compliant since February, asking the entire board to resign. The demand was made because the current composition of the board and their actions...
Column: Klamath Basin has produced some Winter Olympians as well
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of stories about Olympic athletes with ties to the Klamath Basin. Few athletes understand the angst of a career-ending injury and the ecstasy of returning to the sport they love more than Klamath Union High School graduate Laurenne Ross.
2nd Washington man pleads not guilty in 2022 attacks on Oregon electrical grids
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A second Washington state man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of damaging power substations in Oregon in 2022. Tacoma resident Zachary Rosenthal, 33, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Portland on Tuesday to three counts of damaging an energy facility.
Oregon farmer says she can't afford to pay workers overtime, now that it's required
ALBANY, Ore. — In 2022, the Oregon Legislature passed a landmark bill requiring overtime pay for farm workers. It gave employers a gradual ramp-up, so they won't be paying overtime after a 40-hour week until 2027. But since the beginning of last year, farms have needed to pay time and a half when workers exceed 55 hours.
Tributes pour in following death of longtime Oregon politician Peter Courtney
Oregon officials released statements Tuesday in the wake of Peter Courtney's death. Courtney, 81, was the longest-serving legislator and Senate president in state history. “It is with incredible sadness that I share the news today of the passing of Peter Michael Coleman Courtney, the former President of the Oregon State Senate and longest-serving state legislator in Oregon history. The First Lady and I ask that Oregonians hold Peter’s family – his wife Margie, their children, and grandchildren – in their hearts and prayers.“President Courtney was a friend and ally in supporting an Oregon where everyone can find success and community. His life story, the way he embraced Oregon and public service, and his love for the institution of the Oregon Legislature leaves a legacy that will live on for decades.“He led through times of prosperity and times of struggle – including the great recession and the COVID-19 pandemic – with a steadfast commitment to protecting people and making their lives better. His tenure in the legislature is marked by incredible triumphs, earned through his genuine statesmanship and enormous heart.“I want to recognize President Courtney for being one of the most important architects of our state in recent memory. At his core, Peter believed that we need to take care of each other, live with compassion for our neighbors, and get big things done, together. These Oregon values will live on in his name.”
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