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04/06/2024

Oregon is now one of the most expensive states in the country to buy a typical home, with a six-figure salary required to afford a median-priced home and an average monthly mortgage payment of $3,0…

03/23/2024

FATAL CRASH - HWY 97 - KLAMATH COUNTY

News Release from Oregon State Police

Klamath County, Ore. 21 March 24- 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).

A passenger in the Ford Econoline, Scott Lane Nelson (67) of Klamath Falls, was transported and later declared deceased at a local hospital. The operator of the Ford Econoline (Kollmar) reportedly suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The operator of the Peterbilt (Starr) was reportedly not injured.
The operator of the Ford Focus (Boyd Zambrano) reportedly suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. The crash investigation is ongoing.

OSP was assisted by District 1 Fire and ODOT.

03/21/2024

Following the 2024 Winter Wings Festival cancellation, key groups started the Lower Klamath Renaissance Tour to tackle ecological and water issues at the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. District managers, federal agencies, conservationists, and tribal members aimed to work together for sustainable solutions in the Klamath Basin, focusing on cooperative efforts and dialogue to address environmental challenges.

Read more: https://www.kwua.org/renaissance-tour-focuses-on-refuges-and-collaboration/







Klamath Drainage District
Bureau of Reclamation
South Suburban Sanitary District
Modoc Nation
Ducks Unlimited
Friends of Klamath Basin Birding

02/26/2024

Pacific Power files new rates with Oregon PUC; Irrigators could see a 22.4% increase.

February 15, 2024

For the third time in five years, Pacific Power proposes to increase electrical power costs dramatically. In a February 14, 2024, filing with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, the company asks the utility commission to improve a 17.9 % average increase in base rates for all customers.

However, the proposed increase for irrigation customers, is a whopping 22.4%. If approved, the proposed rates would take place at the beginning of 2025.

“KWUA will intervene in the OPUC rate case to oppose unjustified power cost increases, stated Paul Simmons, KWUA Executive Director. “We are evaluating the filing in detail in order best to protect the interests of irrigation water users.”

02/15/2024

Do you love bald eagles? You'll love following this pair caring for their eggs.

A live camera view of a bald eagle nest in Big Bear Valley. Three eggs have been laid, according to a source. ...

01/18/2024

We were concerned that this was the cause...

Danielle Dunn told NewsWatch 12 police are investigating the outages. She also said the vandalism did not happen in Jackson County.

01/18/2024

U.S. 97 is now open

01/17/2024

HWY 97 NCLOSURE UPDATE:

Emergency Info for WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 15:05.

ODOT: Central Ore.: U.S. 97 remains closed north of the junction with OR 58 at milepost 193. A detour has been established using OR 58 to the Crescent Cutoff Road. The Crescent Cutoff Road is steep and winding. Be prepared for winter conditions.

01/17/2024

Emergency Info for WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 10:07.

ODOT: Central Ore.: U.S. 97 is closed just north of the junction with OR 58 due to a crash. Expect extended delays. There are no local detours in this area.

01/15/2024

Finally getting some meaningful accumulation at Crater Lake.

This is from the we**am at park headquarters from 7:20 AM this morning.

01/09/2024

WEATHER UPDATE

A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in our area...

Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 12:​37​PM PST until January 10 at 4:​00​PM PST

WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches along highway 97 between Chiloquin and Crescent. Elsewhere, total storm accumulation elsewhere of 6 to 12 inches are expected, except up to 16 inches along the Warners. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

WHERE...All areas affected. This includes Chiloquin, Crescent, Lakeview, Alturas, Canby, Adel, Silver Lake, Paisley, Fort Rock, Tulelake, and highways 31, 97, 395, 140, and 139.

WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could cause whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall and strongest winds are expected between 10 PM Tuesday and 10 AM Wednesday.

01/08/2024

The forecasted accumulation has increased to 20 - 40 inches.

A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in our area...

Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 8:​01​PM PST until January 10 at 4:​00​PM PST

WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 20 to 40 inches in the Cascades, and 8 to 15 inches in the Siskiyous. Winds gusting from 50 to 65 mph.

WHERE...Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, including all passes and significant portions of Interstate 5, and Highways 66, 140, 62, 138, 230, and 58. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall and strongest winds are expected between 10 PM Tuesday and 10 AM Wednesday, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour expected.

01/07/2024

A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in our area...

Winter Storm Watch issued January 7 at 2:​37​AM PST until January 10 at 7:​00​PM PST

WHAT... - In Western Siskiyou County, snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches, with amounts up to 25 inches in higher remote terrain. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

*** In Oregon, large snow accumulations possible of 10 to 25 inches possible, with amounts up to 40 inches in more remote higher terrain. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. ***

WHERE... - In California, Western Siskiyou County, including Sawyers Bar road. - In Oregon, Southern Oregon Cascades, and areas east of the Cascade Crest, including the counties of Jackson, Douglas, Klamath, and far western Lake County. All passes over the Cascades are included, as well as highway 97 east of the Crest.

WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday evening.

IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could cause frequent whiteout conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage as trees quickly build a large snow load. Downed trees or tree limbs may lead to power outages.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...1\"/hour snowfall rates are currently forecast most of Tuesday from 10 AM through Wednesday morning.

01/06/2024

A Klamath County man has been named as the person killed in a Christmas day officer-involved shooting on an Amtrak train in Siskiyou County.

01/05/2024

Be careful out there on the passes...

A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in our area...

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 1:​15​PM PST until January 6 at 10:​00​PM PST

WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, with local amounts up to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. This includes Diamond lake, Crater Lake, Union Creek, and all major passes along Interstate 5 and highways 66, 140, 62, 138, 230, and 58.

WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and low visibilities due to blowing snow will result in hazardous travel conditions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour snowfall will occur along the Cascades and in portions of the Siskiyous Saturday morning. There is also a 50 to 70 percent chance of snowfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour during the same time period.

01/04/2024

The Winter Wings Festival, a long-time, much anticipated event that began in 1980 as the Bald Eagle Conference, has an impressive history.

01/04/2024

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.- The Winter Wings Festival in Klamath Falls has been canceled this year. According to the Klamath Basin Audobon Society, coordinators are canceling the event due to drought along with a lack of volunteers. They say the number of waterfowl and eagles has decreased in the last seve...

01/04/2024

The Medford Police Department is investigating a former Asante employee who is believed to "be involved in the theft of controlled substances prescribed to patients."

12/26/2023

https://www.noradsanta.org/en/map

Follow Santa Claus as he makes his magical journey around the world!

12/25/2023

We wish you all a very merry Christmas. May your day be filled with love, joy, and laughter; surrounded by family and friends.

12/24/2023

12/11/2023

We're often asked how fish got into Crater Lake. The answer is below:

"Crater Lake was naturally barren of fish until park founder William Steel first stocked Crater Lake with trout fingerlings in 1888 to "improve" recreational opportunities. Despite altering the lake's natural condition, introductions of non-native fish continued until 1941, when stocking the lake ended. In all, five species of salmonids, totaling nearly two million fish, were introduced to the lake over the intervening 53 years. Brown trout (Salmo trutta), cutthroat trout (O. clarki), coho salmon (O. kisutch), kokanee salmon (O. nerka, a landlocked sockeye salmon), and several stocks of rainbow trout (O. mykiss) including steelhead were introduced during this period. Only the self-sustaining populations of rainbow trout and kokanee salmon persist in the lake today."

http://npshistory.com/nature_notes/crla/vol32-33c.htm #:~:text=Crater%20Lake%20was%20naturally%20barren,when%20stocking%20the%20lake%20ended.

12/08/2023

A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in our area...

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 7 at 8:​08​PM PST until December 8 at 4:​00​AM

WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected in the Cascades. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. This includes Crater and Diamond Lakes, Lake of the Woods, Mt Ashland Ski Resort, and portions of highways 138, 62, 230 and 140 over the Cascades.

WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

12/07/2023

Snow is finally beginning to accumulate at Crater Lake.

12/07/2023

To compete at FFA Nationals, you have to be the very best. Only the state champions qualify.

12/07/2023

This news reel includes actual footage from the U.S. Navy covering the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941.

A clear reminder that we must always be vigilant.

Featuring footage from the U.S. Navy, this newsreel depicts the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.l...

12/06/2023

A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in our area...

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 6 at 4:​22​AM PST until December 8 at 4:​00​AM PST

WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 10 inches expected across the Siskiyous with 12 to 18 inches expected in the Cascades. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. This includes Crater and Diamond Lakes, Lake of the Woods, Mt Ashland Ski Resort, and highways 138, 62, 230 and 140.

WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Friday.

IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected across the Cascades. There is a 50-70% chance of snowfall rates reaching 1 inch/hr late this afternoon and early evening, increasing to 70-90% for Thursday morning and afternoon, with a 20-30% chance of snowfall rates reaching 2 inches/hour during that time.

12/06/2023

Tis the season...

Nat 'King' Cole' The Christmas Song...Live Performance!

12/06/2023

https://www.afar.com/magazine/alaska-airlines-and-hawaiian-agree-to-merge?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=120523AlaskaAirlinesHawiianAirlinesMerge&utm_term=Daily%20Wander%20Newsletter%20NEW

The $1.9 billion deal could have some major implications on domestic and international flight routes and on frequent flier programs.

12/03/2023

Quality of life...It's why we live here.

Klamath Falls has been named 44th in the Top 50 best places to travel globally by Travel Lemming, a U.S.-based online travel guide that is read by more than 10