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Saturdays Crater Lake Rim Run canceled for smoke concerns

Aug 9, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

CRATER LAKE NP - The 2024 Crater Lake Rim Runs organizers have canceled the event. It was scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, August 10, 2024. This decision was made due to concerns about the health and safety of participants amid heavy wildfire smoke. The event, held annually at Crater Lake National Park in northwest Klamath County, includes a marathon and runs of 13 miles and 6.7 miles along the scenic Rim Drive around Crater Lake.
KFPD Investigating a Homicide, Major Crime Team Activated

Aug 8, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On August 8th, 2024, at approximately 10:03 a.m., patrol officers from the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to 3201 Quarry Street regarding a welfare check on the resident following a a third-party report that the resident had been shot. “Officers arrived at the location and found the resident deceased,” said KFPD Captain Rob Reynolds via a press release. The Klamath County Major Crime Team was activated and is currently investigating this incident.
KCSO Warns of continuing telephone scams

Aug 8, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive complaints from citizens who have become victims of phone scams or have been contacted by scammers trying to convince them to supply personal or financial information over the phone.
KCF Day 3: A day of country hits and heartfelt showcases

Aug 4, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Day three of the 2024 Klamath County Fair was a jam-packed day of excitement and family enjoyment. Highlighted by Billy Currington on the Event Center main stage and the Alternative Stockshow Classic. The Klamath Falls community came out in full force last night to watch country superstar Billy Currington. The chart-topping artist brought the nearly sold-out house down, performing an entire set of his hit country music.
Friday at the Fair, champions crowned

Aug 3, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

Klamath County's biggest summer event continues at the Fairgrounds. KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. –On Friday, thousands braved the threatening weather and found a day full of entertainment, exhibits, projects, and family fun. All year, 4-H and FFA students work on animal projects to achieve their dream of making the Championship Drive and winning top honors. Yesterday, eight youths were granted the ultimate title of Champion and Reserve Champion.
Klamath County Fair 2024 Opens with Yung Gravy

Aug 2, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The 2024 Klamath County Fairgrounds opened yesterday, drawing thousands of community members for a day of fun and entertainment. The highlight was an energetic performance by Yung Gravy on the Event Center stage, which excited the crowd. Throughout the day, visitors enjoyed carnival rides, indulged in delicious food, shopped with vendors, viewed exhibits, and watched 4-H and FFA youth showcase their projects.
Chiloquin man charged with Attempted Murder

Aug 1, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

KLAMATH COUNTY – A Chiloquin man has been arrested and charged with Attempted Murder following a shooting incident in a remote area of Klamath County. The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies were alerted just after 4:00 a.m. on July 30 to a report of a 47-year-old Chiloquin man who was intentionally shot by another man near Bray Mill and Kirk Roads while cutting firewood.
Klamath Falls shooting suspect on the run, victim in critical condition

Aug 1, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On July 30, 2024, at approximately 2:57 p.m., Klamath County 9-1-1 received a report of a shooting at Modoc Field across from Klamath Union High School. “The call indicated a man had been shot by another man wearing a face mask, and that the shooter had left in a grey sedan towards the downtown area,” said Captain Ryan Reynolds of the Klamath Falls Police Department (KFPD).
Chiloquin man dies in motorcycle crash near Fort Klamath

Jul 30, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

KLAMATH COUNTY—Just after 1:00 p.m. on July 29, deputies from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and responders from Chiloquin Fire & Rescue answered a report of a single-vehicle crash on Sevenmile Road south of Fort Klamath, Ore. According to witnesses at the scene and information learned during the investigation, Michael Wayne Newman, 62, of Chiloquin, Ore., lost control of a motorcycle after encountering a gravel shoulder as he negotiated a curve.
Celebrating Community Spirit

Jul 29, 2024 | klamathfallsnews.org | Brian Gailey

2024 Klamath County Fair offers an unforgettable experienceThe Klamath County Fair is poised to set new records in 2024, building on last year's success and incorporating exciting new features. Scheduled for August 1-4, 2024, the fair is committed to its motto, "We've Got a Great Thing Growing," with expanded offerings and improved facilities. Last year's Junior Livestock Auction highlighted the fair's growing influence, with sales reaching an impressive $1.7 million.