Klamath Falls

Klamath Falls, Ore. — Two Oregonians take their own lives every day, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control. The battle to prevent suicide hits close to home for Agnes McKeen of Klamath Falls. “About 3 years ago I lost my …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – A new mentoring program in Klamath Falls hopes to help troubled kids get back on track through music and art. ‘Ascending Flow’ Executive Director Talilo Marfil says most schools cut music and arts when budgets tighten.  “In Ascending …

Klamath Falls, Ore. –  Klamath Falls City Forester John Bellon says dry conditions are taking a toll on trees.  “I’ve seen quite a bit of tree mortality right now, and I believe most of it is related to drought stress.” Bellon adds …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Funding for the I.Y.S. youth center on East Main Street in Klamath Falls ran out earlier this year. “Integral Youth Services, or I.Y.S., is a non-profit that works with at-risk youth,” explained I.Y.S. Interim Executive Director Larry Zeilstra. The …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Klamath Basin Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals on wheels. Bob Jensen has a special delivery for Esther Pranghofer. “I’ve been doing this since the first of the year.”  Notes Jensen.  “I retired, …

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Police believe an intoxicated driver caused a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Klamath Falls. According to the Klamath Falls Police Department, on the night of August 9, Brenda Ann Tobin was driving a pickup truck on South …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – A seven million dollar expansion of ‘Reach, Incorporated’ in Klamath Falls is now complete. A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday morning to mark completion of a 5,400 office building at Reach. “Reach is a 501c3 non-profit.”  Explains Executive Director …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The newest member of the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is from Germany, and is 2 1/2 years old. ‘Chief’ is Klamath County’s newest patrol dog. “He is used to protect officers in potentially deadly situations.”  Notes Deputy Tom …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – A piece of history will soon be coming in for a landing at the Crater Lake / Klamath Regional Airport. Air tankers are a valuable tool in putting out wildfires – but flying them isn’t without risk. The …

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Police say a property dispute led to a standoff in a Klamath Falls neighborhood. The Klamath Falls Police Department said at about 7:30 p.m. on August 2, Brian Leroy Ross opened a gas line inside his residence and …