Klamath County

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — On Saturday afternoon, just south of Crescent, Oregon, a 21-year-old man was pronounced dead by emergency responders after a snowmobile crash. Responders identified the man as Jacob Charles McGarry from Philomath, Oregon.  McGarry was in control of a …

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A Klamath County man was found guilty of stealing more than $30,000 in Social Security benefits. The U.S. Department of Justice said 64-year-old Theodore Martin Kirk claimed money that was supposed to go to his mother, Nadine Kirk, …

Klamath County, Ore. – If you like good food, and a slower, quieter pace, you might consider a farm or ranch for your next vacation. Efforts are underway to expand ‘agri-tourism’ in Klamath County. Farms are growing in popularity as tourist destinations. …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The trial of a Klamath County man facing murder charges that had been scheduled to begin Wednesday has been delayed. Gary Duane Ussing was arrested in August of 2017 for the murder of David Stringer. The incident happened …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Senator Jeff Merkley spent Saturday morning in Klamath Falls, hosting a press conference and a town hall meeting. Senator Merkley says the latest federal spending package includes funding for forest wildfire prevention and suppression, Pacific Coast salmon, and …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Schools in Klamath Falls were closed for a snow day Wednesday. Moore Park was a popular place for sledding. Tuko Saluskin spent the morning at the park with his family. “I’m trying to beat my dad’s record right …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Sheriffs from ten counties met Tuesday in Klamath Falls to discuss Search and Rescue cooperation. The ‘California / Oregon Regional Search and Rescue, or ‘CORSAR’ group was formed in 2006. The group met Tuesday to discuss agreements that …

Klamath County, Ore. – Klamath County school busses cover more than 1,300,000 miles in the course of a school year – and the winter months pose special challenges. Shawn Snoozy is the Transporation Supervisor for the Klamath County School District.  “We run …

Chiloquin, Ore. – The first recreational marijuana dispensary in Klamath County is now open in Chiloquin. The ‘Green Knottz’ marijuana dispensary is located on Main Street next to the Chiloquin City Hall. It’s the first recreational dispensary in Klamath County, and the …

Klamath County, Ore. – Notifications are in the mail to parents of kids in Klamath County who are not up to date on their shots. 368 reminders have been sent out to parents in Klamath County. “They either have incomplete records, or …