This article was in Tuesday’s (February 20th, 2018) Herald and News Written By: Stephen Floyd, H&N Staff Reporter  SALEM — A bill that would allow Klamath Project irrigators to transfer water claims from one property to another has received a committee endorsement as it makes its way through the Legislature. House Bill 4016 received a […]

This article was in Tuesday’s (February 20th, 2018) Herald and News Written By: Sean Bassinger, H&N Staff Writer For many years, Rob McPherson has been all about the waffles. In the summer, McPherson has seen lines of people often stretching outside just to get a seat at his well-known Oregon Avenue diner, Waffle Hut, which […]

This article was in Thursday’s (February 15th, 2018) Herald and News Written By: Stephen Floyd, H&N Staff Reporter  Local officials are backing a statewide measure that would provide tuition assistance to Oregon National Guard members attending public community colleges and universities. House Bill 4035, sponsored by Rep. Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver), […]

This article was in Thursday’s (February 15th, 2018) Herald and News Written By: Sean Bassinger, H&N Staff Reporter In just the winter months alone, two new businesses have popped up along a South Sixth Street plaza in Klamath Falls, in addition to three others that may follow suit. Owners at Cumberland Holdings, a California-based investment […]

This article was in Friday’s (February 16th, 2018) Herald and News Written By: Sean Bassinger, H&N Staff Reporter  Oregon lawmakers often hear from Klamath County commissioners and other government officials in the area. But Heather Tramp, Klamath County Chamber of Commerce executive director, says Salem would love to hear from more locals and business owners. […]

From a press release Oregon Institute of Technology announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr. Mason Terry to lead the Oregon Renewable Energy Center (OREC) as its new director, according to a news release. Although Oregon Tech has operated OREC mainly through grants since 2001, one-time funding provided by the Oregon legislature in 2017 has […]

This article was in Sunday’s (February 11th, 2018) Herald and News Written By: Holly Dillemuth, H&N Staff Reporter  A drought year similar to 2015’s dry conditions are anticipated by the Klamath Irrigation District, and without the financial resources available in 2015, as well as at least a week delay in water delivery to Klamath Project […]

This article was in Tuesday’s (February 6th, 2018) Herald and News Written By: Holly Dillemuth, H&N Staff Reporter  Klamath Community College got a seat at the table with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown prior to her State of the State address Monday. KCC President Dr. Roberto Gutierrez spent Thursday, Feb. 1 sharing with Brown about the […]

By Lauren Dake, Oregon Public Broadcasting  Oregon Gov. Kate Brown gave her state of the state address Monday, focusing on the state’s economic growth and need to boost workforce training. Oregon is in the midst of an economic recovery, the governor said, but there are still too many people who are struggling in the state. […]

From a press release  Klamath County is in the running for the prestigious Culture of Health Prize through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a population health institute and the nation’s largest health-focused philanthropy organization. The Healthy Klamath Coalition applied for the prize on behalf of the community. Healthy Klamath comprises community members and agencies working […]