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Highway 140W Widening Project Set To Continue April 16th
The project will resume after a winter break and 140W will be reduced to a single lane again with flaggers along the lake. The Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, in coordination and cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation and Klamath County, has contracted with Rocky Mountain Construction, L.L.C. to widen the pre-existing roadway prism of OR-140 West, outside of Klamath Falls, Oregon between mile post 56.92 to 58.75.
Drug Search Warrant Results In Arrests – Klamath Falls
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, members of the Basin Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (BINET) served search warrant(s) in the 1500 block of Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. BINET received information from several sources, including members of the community, regarding the residence being a...
Spring Open Burn Begins Saturday
The 2024 Spring Open Burn Window starts Saturday, April 6, and ends on Sunday, April 21, for those within the Air Quality Zone. A map of the Air Quality Zone is available at http://www.klamathcounty.org and at KCFD1.com (scroll down to Fire Stations). Fire District 1 requirements for public safety are:
KCSO Assists In Locating And Arresting Wanted Subject From California
On Tuesday April 2, 2024 the Klamath County Sheriff Office along with Detectives with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 2649 Altamont Drive, Klamath Falls, Oregon. The search warrant and arrest warrant were for the apprehension of Robert Allen Tibbett for the crimes of Lewd...
History of social organizations subject of program
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The history of social organizations that were popular in Klamath Falls in the early to mid-1900s will be explored in a program scheduled for noon Friday, April 5, at the Klamath County Museum. Admission will be free as part of the museum’s Free First Friday...
Exclusive: Klamath Lake Set To Be Drained And Refilled In Major Lake Transplant Project This Year
Klamath Alerts Exclusive: New project at Klamath Lake aims to transform algae and green midge contaminated lake into crystal clear boating paradise. The lake is scheduled to be drained and refilled this year. Tired of the stinky green algae waters and pesky green midges every August? A new lake overhaul...
SARS rescue near the top of Haglestein Ridge
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 2:21 PM, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched regarding a report of a 17-year-old stuck on a cliff near the top of Hagelstein Ridge above Highway 97. It was determined that the young man trekked down the steep rocky surface more than...
Thursday Crash On HWY 97 Near Midland Claims Life Of Klamath Falls Resident
Klamath County – On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 12:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 281, in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Econoline van, operated by Carl Francis Kollmar (44) of Klamath Falls, attempted to turn left into a driveway and entered the path of a northbound Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, operated by Donny Kart Starr (51) of Turlock (CA). The vehicles collided head-on resulting in the Ford van being pushed backward into a southbound Ford Focus, operated by Kessandra Malan Boyd Zambrano (29) of Haquaim (WA).
To Catch A Predator Operation Results In 6 Oregon Arrests
OREGON – A month long undercover operation to identify adults victimizing children online has led to arrests of six suspects throughout Oregon. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint inter-agency task force conducted the operation to identify and arrest dangerous cyber predators using the internet to meet with local children to have sex.
Oregon Tech Catalyze Challenge teams and $18K prize pool announced
March 19, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech’s Catalyze Challenge has awarded $100,000 in prize money and services since it began in 2015. The competition continues this year with a prize pool of $18,000. Nine teams are currently registered to compete in Catalyze 2024. The Catalyze Challenge...
History of food production in Klamath
The history of food production, marketing and distribution in the local Klamath Falls community will be examined in a presentation to the Klamath County Historical Society at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28. The program titled “Klamath Basin Local Food: A Historical Perspective” will be given in the main exhibit hall...
SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST FOR SPRING BREAK 2024
OREGON COAST, Oregon— Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March 31. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers will be stationed at 15 sites along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot whales and their calves and answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily March 23-31. The sites are some of the best places to watch for whales on the Oregon Coast.
BONANZA STUDENTS KICK OFF HOUSING PROJECT WITH SHED PROTOTYPE
Oregon Housing Authority asks local high school students to help with transitional housing Bonanza Jr/Sr High School construction students are building prototypes of a shed design that will be used in an upcoming Oregon Housing Authority transitional housing project for homeless across the state. The project is expected to kick...
Veteran’s Memorial Spring Brick Order Deadline
A deadline of April 5, 2024, has been set for the Spring Brick Order for bricks dedicated to military veterans to be placed at the Veterans Memorial. The Veterans Memorial Project is a community wide project which honors and recognizes Veterans who have served this nation. The memorial features a pavilion, war monuments and over 5,000 dedicated bricks meant to be a lasting legacy to military individuals. Each brick is a tribute to a military member and their service. Bricks can be ordered for $50 each and dedicated to any United States veteran, regardless of where they live and whether they are living or deceased.
Highway 58 Crash Involving Semi Claims Life Of Dallas, OR Man
Klamath County, Ore. 11 Mar. 2024- On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-58, near milepost 68, in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Malkit Singh (28) of Liberty Lake (WA),...
Tragedy Strikes on Hwy 140: Fatal Accident Claims The Life Of A Klamath Falls Resident
Jackson County, Ore. 6 Mar. 24- On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 5:16 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 140, near milepost 8, in Jackson County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Peterbilt CMV and trailer, operated by Ronald R. Lacy (47) of Eagle Point, attempted to make a left turn onto Brownsboro Rd. An eastbound Jeep Compass, operated by Trinity H. Sanchez (24) of Klamath Falls, crossed over the double yellow line in a no-passing zone and attempted to pass the Peterbilt. The Jeep struck the rear of the Peterbilt CMV during the attempted pass.
Fatal Accident on Hwy 97 Claims the Life of two, including an Unborn Child
Klamath County, Ore. 29 Feb. 24- On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 10:02 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 174, in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Peterbilt CMV and trailer, operated by Desiree Danielle Johnson (34) of St. Petersburg (FL),...
KCSD schools dismissing 3.5 hours early today
All Klamath County School District schools will dismiss students 3-1/2 hours early today, Feb. 29, 2024, due to inclement weather and the incoming storm system. Buses will arrive at their home drop-off stops 3-1/2 hours earlier than their regular time. Students will not have time to eat lunch before dismissal. Falcon Heights afternoon session is canceled.
Oregon Tech hosts annual Engineer for a Day event as part of engineers week
Feb. 28, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Klamath Falls chapter hosted an annual Engineer for a Day event Feb. 22, inviting community youth and families to campus as part of Engineers Week celebrations. Organized by SWE, Engineer for a Day offered...
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