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Pickup Truck Stolen in Burglary Spotted on Neighbor’s Property, Suspects Flee
On Sunday June 23, 2024, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from a resident on Steelhead Lane in East Klamath County who discovered her property had been burglarized the prior day. One of the stolen items was the victim’s Nissan pickup truck. While deputies were responding to the scene the victim reported her stolen pickup had been spotted on a neighboring property. When deputies approached the scene of a second burglary on foot, they interrupted the crime in progress. Two males fled the property in the stolen Nissan. As the deputies began a search for the fleeing pickup, a caller contacted 911 Emergency Dispatch and advised that they had one suspect detained at gunpoint at the intersection of Canadian Honker Lane and Sprague River Drive.
GOVERNOR TINA KOTEK INVOKES THE EMERGENCY CONFLAGRATION ACT FOR DARLENE 3 FIRE
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Darlene 3 Fire burning near La Pine in Deschutes County. The fire sparked around 2 p.m. Tuesday, one mile south of La Pine on the east side of Darlene Way. The fire is estimated to be 250 acres in size. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has levels 3 and 2 evacuations in place near the fire. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team has been activated along with two structural task forces from Linn and Marion counties. The OSFM is mobilizing four additional task forces who will arrive in the morning.
Independence Day Static F-15 Display Dedication Ceremony
Klamath Falls, Oregon – The City of Klamath Falls is proud to announce a special dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on Independence Day, July 4th, 2024. This event will mark the official dedication of the new static F-15 display, a tribute to our brave veterans and a symbol of our City’s unwavering patriotism.
Pacific Terrace walking tour
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A walking history tour of a portion of Pacific Terrace in Klamath Falls will be offered at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 7. The walk will highlight formation of the Hot Springs neighborhood, which includes many homes built during the boom time of Klamath Falls in the 1920s and ’30s. Most of the homes were built for leading professional and business men in the community.
Annual Kruise of Klamath Traffic Control Plan
The annual Kruise of Klamath is coming up soon. Following is an outline of how this will affect public roadways / facilities:. Thursday, 6/27: Willow Street, between 6th Street & 7th Street, will be closed from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM for event registration at the Garage Taphouse. Friday, 6/28:...
Harriman fire 6/24 – final update
Klamath Falls, Ore, – This will be the final update on the Harriman Fire. The Harriman Fire is now 50% contained, remaining at an estimated 10-15 acres, with multiple resources on scene from the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, Rocky Point Fire and EMS, and private contractors. Crews will focus on securing control lines and mopup throughout the day. Additionally, infrared detection flights will be conducted by Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operators to ensure all remaining sources of heat are identified.
Fire Danger increases – Regulated Use Closures and Public Use Restrictions
LAKEVIEW, Ore. –The South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership will be increasing the Fire Danger Level to “High” and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level II (Partial Hootowl) starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024. This increase will bring additional fire restrictions which include all private, county and...
Harriman Fire Update – June 23rd
Klamath Falls, Ore, – The Harriman Fire is currently burning on Fremont-Winema National Forest land west of Rocky point, near the Fourmile Flat quarry. The fire was reported June 22 at 12:45 p.m. and is estimated to be 10-15 acres in size. It is currently lined with a combination of dozers and handline. Crews will focus on securing control lines throughout the day.
Vintage fashion show at Baldwin Hotel Museum
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Vintage garments from the collection of the Baldwin Hotel Museum will be featured in a fashion show at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Hundreds of dresses, suits, coats, hats and accessories are preserved at the Baldwin. Those deemed suitable for light use will be modeled by museum staff and volunteers.
Klamath County resident killed in single-vehicle crash on Hwy 58
Lane County, Ore. – On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 3:08 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 58, near milepost 46, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-350, operated by Will Ed Bryson Jr. (77) of Klamath Falls, left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree.
MAIN STREET/SPRING STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL SHUT DOWN
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – June 13, 2024. The intersection improvements at Main and East Main have necessitated the shut-down of the traffic signal at Main and Spring Streets. Beginning Monday, June 17, 2024, the traffic signal at Main and Spring Streets will be turned off with temporary stop signs put in place. This intersection will be a three- way stop until approximately July 19, 2024.
A 60-year Oregon Tech family legacy culminates in graduation Saturday
June 13, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Sixty years after his grandfather graduated from Oregon Tech and 33 years after his uncle graduated, Alex Bray is following his family’s legacy, graduating Saturday as a member of Oregon Tech’s Class of 2024. Bruce Bray began the legacy in...
Oregon Tech students participate in hands-on animal care as part of pre-vet course
June 12, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — As part of Oregon Tech’s Biology of Companion Animals coursework, students in Assistant Professor Tricia Elliott’s class have worked with baby goats, snakes, lizards, baby quail, and rabbits. Two special events during Spring Term also took them outside the classroom for hands-on care of horses, dogs, and cats.
Main St & E Main St Intersection Construction
The first stages of the project began this week on 6/10/24 with flaggers in place managing traffic flow and lane closures. Beginning June 17, 2024, the Main Street and E Main Street Intersection will be closed for the duration of the project. Included in the intersection closure are Michigan Ave and N. Eldorado Ave. Detours will be in place to direct traffic around the intersection. The estimated project completion date is October 31, 2024. Please take caution while traveling around work zones. Thank you for your patience while this public improvement project takes place. For more information, please contact City Administration at admin@klamathfalls.city.
Klamath Basin Behavioral Health Breaks Ground on New Residential Treatment and Crisis Stabilization Facility
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – June 3, 2024 – Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at 705 Washburn Way for their new 16-bed Mental Health Residential Treatment Facility and 5-chair Crisis Stabilization Center. The event marked a significant milestone in expanding mental health services within the community.
173rd FW to conduct night flying operations this week
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing will conduct night flying operations this week, Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13. Operations will take place between approximately 5:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Night flying is one part of the course curriculum for F-15C student pilots at Kingsley Field,...
City Parks Concession Pilot Program Now Accepting Applications
Klamath Falls, Oregon – The city of Klamath Falls is thrilled to announce the launch of a new Parks Concession pilot program for 2024. This exciting initiative will bring a variety of food and beverage options to select city parks, enhancing the overall experience for park patrons and boosting park use.
Pine Street history tour
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A walking history tour of a portion of Pine Street in Klamath Falls will be offered by the Klamath County Museum at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Tour participants are asked to meet at the intersection of Fourth and Pine streets. The walk will cover about three blocks, and last about 45 minutes.
Missing Person Update: New Possible Clues Found in Search for Mr. Severson
UPDATE: Over the weekend of June 1-2, 2024, Search and Rescue volunteers from multiple counties organized a second search in the area where Mr. Severson was last reported being seen in hopes of locating any evidence of Mr. Severson’s whereabouts. The search area was expanded. Mr. Severson was not located however there were several articles of clothing located which had not been discovered in the earlier searches. It has not been determined if the clothing belonged to Mr. Severson, however some of the articles generally appeared to match what he was last observed wearing.
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