Klamath Falls, OR

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two women, from Bend and Northern California, were killed and three people were injured in a head-on collision of a pickup and SUV early Friday morning on U.S. Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls, Oregon State Police reported. The post Two women, one from Bend, killed in Highway 97 head-on crash north of Klamath Falls appeared first on KTVZ.

MEDFORD, Ore. - Hot temperatures of 95 to 105 in the basin during the afternoons and 85 to 95 at usually cooler mid-elevation locations. Overnight lows will also be much warmer than normal, generally in the mid-50s to lower 60s. The hottest day of this heat wave is expected to...

Dan Martin Construction has just completed construction on two newly built homes in the Hidden Valley sub-division in Klamath Falls, Oregon. These homes will be shown by appointment only starting June 28, 2022.

The cracks in the dry lakebed are wide enough to slip your hand inside. A reminder that this vast, flat, moonlike landscape was once wet, and covered in life.     In too many ways, the story of Tule Lake, in the far northeast corner of Siskiyou County, is the story of loss. Farmers in the area are idling croplands. Workers are moving on to other jobs in other parts of California and southern Oregon. And this once...

A pair of transients were cited following A dog bite incident near a transient camp on Wednesday. A Roseburg Police report said at about 9:15 a.m. a 34-year old Klamath Falls man was visiting Roseburg for the first time to play at the disc golf course near Northwest Stewart Park Drive. The man was unfamiliar with the course layout and found himself walking on the lower road into the transient camps. A pit bull belonging to the female transient charged the victim and began biting him on the left calf.

Many people of a certain age played with electric trains as children. Some of those children grew up to be adults who never let go of their love of trains. There’s a place in Oregon that’s a nirvana for hobby train nerds. And enthusiasts from around the world help contribute to it.

Virginia "Jenny" Holmes, 71, passed away at her home in Klamath Falls on June 16, 2022. She was born Nov. 9, 1950 in Washington, DC. Survivors include her husband, William Holmes of Klamath Falls; daughter, Catina Holmes of Klamath Falls, son and daughter-in-law, Brendan and Krissy Holmes of Klamath Falls; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Tom Boso of Merritt Island, FL; grandchildren, Cierra Reid, Reece and Jocee Holmes; great granddaughter, Ari. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and grandchildren Brooke Holmes (who was Jenny's shining star with special needs) and Randall Holmes.

Robert 'Hugo' Kimberly Russell passed away unexpectedly on Dec 13, 2021 at the age of 56. Born April 18, 1965 in Oakland, CA. Survived by his son Chase Kohler of Vancouver, WA. His brothers Jacob Russell (wife Julee) of Arlington, TX, Matthew Russell (wife Jenna) of Bend, OR, sister Christine Russell Evans of Arlington, TX, and his longtime companion 'Laci' Carol Smith of KFalls. Nephews Zachary, Xander, Parker Russell. Nieces Georgia Russell, Abby and Emma Evans. Bob was a master of all instruments, especially the piano. He spent countless hours imparting his musical talents to his nephew Zachary. Bob had a zest for life and an incredible musical talent featured in many bands. 1980's 'The Catch' Kfalls. 'Big Hollow' Laramie, WY. 'Big Mo & the Full Moon Band' Chico, CA. Recently 'Shades of Grey' KFalls. Hugo could often be found at Moore Park playing Disc Golf. He is proceeded in death by his Mother Kathleen Russell and Father Calvin Russell. A rememberance of life celebration will be held the weekend of July 23, 2022 in KFalls, OR. Visit bit.ly/3nacmqb or @RememberHugo on Facebook for information.

Are you ready for classic cars and local culture? Then it’s time for the Kruise of Klamath. The annual Kruise began Thursday evening, kicking off a weekend of events. The festivities will be highlighted by Saturday’s all-day car show, called Show ‘n Shine, where participating vehicles will be parked along Main Street between 3rd and 11th streets, viewable by the public after 9:00 a.m. Food will be available from local vendors. Attendance on Saturday is free.

Three teams from Klamath Falls will be competing in the annual Invent Oregon finals Friday at Rogue Community College Redwood Campus in Grants Pass. Team NERFS and Team KAMH will each represent Oregon Tech, while Team Tayas Yawks Fab Shop will represent Klamath Community College. Teams will present their inventions...

Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin has been serving the youth in our community for over 22 years. Their mission is to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors, and those mentors are in their lives for 12+ years, no matter what. These relationships help these kids discover their potential and allows them to dream, something some of them may have not been able to do before.

Oregon Tech athletic director John Van Dyke has announced the hiring of Sean McManamon as the fifth men’s soccer head coach in program history. McManamon replaces Casey Tate, who recently resigned after compiling a 24-5-3 record in two seasons in the Basin – winning both the 2021 Cascade Collegiate Conference regular-season and tournament titles and securing the Hustlin’ Owls first NAIA Tournament appearance.

They all are closing in on 50 years of age, but the memories remain as fresh as the day they happened for, arguably, the best era of girls basketball Mazama High School ever saw. Forget the Vikings never won a state title. They still were among the three or four...

Orin King Camenish passed away June 17, 2022, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He was born April 1, 1926, in Bakersfield, California, to Jack Camenish and Clara (Halter) Camenish. Orin was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean Garber. He worked as a California Highway Patrolman, achieving the rank of Assistant Chief before retirement. Orin is survived by a daughter, Peggy Smith; her husband, Alex; four grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held July 23, 2022, at 2:00pm, at Klamath Christian Center, 6100 Church Hill Drive, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97603.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Many Oregon healthcare systems were in the headlines recently following announcements that they were facing extraordinary financial hardships because of ongoing pandemic-related challenges. Some of the hospitals responded with reductions of their workforces. While Sky Lakes Medical Center is not immune to the forces that affected...