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KF Police Make Robbery Arrest
On December 19th, 2023, Officers with the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to the report of a robbery at 1414 Oregon Avenue, Tyler’s Texas BBQ. The victim reported while he was in the gambling room at the location playing a machine, an unknown male approached him and demanded his wallet and money while brandishing a knife. The unknown suspect took the money from the victim to include his cash out ticket from the machine and fled the location in a silver SUV.
City of Klamath Falls and KFDA Announce Relaunch of Façade/Building Improvement Grant Program
The City of Klamath Falls and the Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) are pleased to announce the return of the Façade & Building Improvement Grant Program for 2024. Matched grant dollars are available for exterior building improvements and interior renovations that lead to building re-occupancy and greater use. Grant funding will be awarded through a competitive application process for properties located within the KFDA Downtown Service Area and East Main Street corridor.
KCC expands cosmetology program for online access
KLAMATH FALLS — In only its second year of operations, the Cosmetology program at Klamath Community College is expanding to allow for online access for students to become licensed professionals in barbering, esthetics, hair design, and nail technology. With student enrollment for Cosmetology currently exceeding availability at KCC’s downtown...
City of Klamath Falls and KFDA Announce Relaunch of Façade/Building Improvement Grant Program
The City of Klamath Falls and the Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) are pleased to announce the return of the Façade & Building Improvement Grant Program for 2024. Matched grant dollars are available for exterior building improvements and interior renovations that lead to building re-occupancy and greater use. Grant funding will be awarded through a competitive application process for properties located within the KFDA Downtown Service Area and East Main Street corridor.
Sky Lakes Strengthens Community Wellness with Acquisition of Harbor Isles Fitness Center
Klamath Falls, Oregon – December 18 – Sky Lakes is pleased to announce the acquisition of Harbor Isles Fitness Center from JELD-WEN. We would like to extend our thanks to JELD-WEN and the Wendt family, the previous owners, for their extensive contributions to the community and for entrusting us with this opportunity.
Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity Event at the Fairgrounds
Community members are invited to bring undecorated Christmas trees to the Klamath County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 6, 8 a.m. – noon. Absolute Tree Care Service will chip trees in the parking lot, to the right of the entrance, in exchange for any donation to Friends of the Children – Klamath Basin.
Klamath Falls Police Department and Oregon State Police respond to a reported stabbing in front of Rooster’s Steak House
On December 12th, 2023, at approximately 8:50 p.m. members of the Klamath Falls Police Department and Oregon State Police responded to a reported stabbing in front of Rooster’s Steak House, located at 205 Main Street in Klamath Falls. Officers arrived on scene and found 53-year old Andre Nikito Gardner...
Model railroad show at Klamath County Museum
A holiday-themed model train show opens Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main Street. A variety of train layouts, including N, O, HO and G-scale model sets, will be displayed by the Klamath Rails model railroad club. The show runs through Dec. 30, with hours the same...
WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST DEC. 27-31
OREGON COAST, Oregon—Oregon State Parks will once again host Winter Whale Watch Week at 15 sites along the Oregon Coast Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Every year thousands of gray whales migrate south through Oregon’s waters at the end of December, and state parks invites visitors to the coast to see their journey.
STATE OFFICIALS PLAN TO BOOST NALOXONE AVAILABILITY IN OREGON SCHOOLS
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced plans to offer free opioid overdose reversal kits to middle and high schools throughout the state. The effort is an expansion of the Save Lives Oregon (SLO) Initiative’s Harm Reduction Clearinghouse Project. The SLO Harm Reduction Clearinghouse began during...
Governor Kotek Forgives Fines and Fees Allowing More Oregonians to Reinstate Driver’s Licenses
New remission orders cover more than 10,000 individuals inadvertently omitted in 2022 orders. Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek has issued new remission orders forgiving unpaid traffic fines and fees to include individuals who were inadvertently omitted in the previous 2022 remissions orders. Governor Kotek’s new remission orders remove...
SNOWFLAKE PARADE
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – December 4, 2023. On Thursday, December 7, 2023 the Snowflake Parade will take place in downtown Klamath Falls. Main Street between 2 nd and North Spring Streets will be closed for the parade. The anticipated parade start time. is 7 p.m. Please reach out to...
Sky Lakes Medical Center Installs Art in Center of Roundabout on Campus Drive
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – December 1, 2023 – On November 21, 2023 Sky Lakes Medical Center installed a bronze sculpture in the center of the roundabout on Campus Drive. This impressive artwork was built and designed by the renowned sculptor and artist, Stefan Savides. The concept for the...
Oregon Tech Biology-Health Sciences students showcase research at Neuroscience 2023
Dec. 4, 2023, Klamath Falls, Ore. – Four students from Oregon Tech’s Biology-Health Sciences program presented research at Neuroscience 2023, a Society for Neuroscience (SfN) conference held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11-15. Under the guidance of Natural Science Professor Hui-Yun Li,...
KLAMATH COUNTY RESIDENT NAMED FOREST OPERATOR OF THE YEAR FOR EASTERN OREGON
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Leigh Ann Vradenburg of Klamath County is slated to become Operator of the Year for eastern Oregon. The Eastern Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee (an advisory committee to the Oregon Dept. of Forestry Board) selected Vradenburg to represent this region earlier this fall. She and recipients for Northwest and Southwest Oregon will be recognized in Salem at the January meeting of the full ODF Board in Salem. The other honorees are:
MEDFORD POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS
On Friday, December 1 at 11:25 p.m. a Medford Police Officer was near the parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings (1700 Delta Waters Road) on routine patrol when multiple gunshots were heard coming from the front of the restaurant. The Officer found a victim lying on the ground next to...
SENIOR CITIZEN SNOW REMOVAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – November 29, 2023. The City of Klamath Falls is offering low- income senior citizen snow removal assistance this winter. On request, qualifying senior citizens who are residents of the City may request assistance in removing snow from paved driveways and sidewalks at their homes. Qualification...
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY MUST GO ON
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – December 1, 2023. As many of our citizens have heard, the Grinch has tried to steal Christmas from downtown Klamath Falls. Over the weekend heartless vandals cut all the lighting wires, leaving the tree in darkness and casting a shadow over the upcoming Snowflake Festival. This despicable act of destruction not only targeted a symbol of joy and unity but also disrupted a cherished community event. However, the City wants to assure its residents that this setback will not deter us from spreading holiday cheer and celebrating the spirit of togetherness. City staff will be moving the tree that is currently placed at the City Annex to Klamath Commons. This is a laborious process and will take multiple City Divisions to complete in time for the ceremony but staff is determined that the show must go on.
Pinnacle 365 Robbery Investigation
The Klamath Falls Police Department is asking the community of Klamath Falls for assistance in a robbery investigation that occurred on November 18th, 2023, in the early morning hours at the Pinnacle 365 located at 2123 Oregon Avenue in Klamath Falls,. Oregon. The unknown suspect is described as a white...
Klamath County installs another roadside weather camera
Klamath County has installed another roadside weather conditions camera on Sprague River Road at the intersection of Lone Pine Road. This camera has been incorporated into the ODOT TripCheck system and is available for the public to use now. The current image can also be viewed on the Klamath County...
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