Kurt Liedtke
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Newly hatched chicks bring early spring to Conger Elementary
“How is a heart made?” asked a second grader of Dr. Stewart Decker at the “Ask a Doc” station of Conger Elementary’s Wellness Carnival on Thursday, Feb. 20. → Read More
BLM sage-grouse plans put Western communities first
Bureau of Land Management will publish six draft supplemental environmental impact statements (SEISs) on Friday for management of Greater Sage-Grouse habitat on public lands in seven Western states, highlighting the → Read More
Sky Lakes earns Beacon Award for excellence
Sky Lakes Medical Center’s Intensive Care/Critical Care Unit recently earned a silver-level Beacon Award of Excellence, conferred by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), according to a news release. → Read More
Oregon Arts Commission supports local arts organizations
Small grants that often make a large difference in ensuring arts access for Oregonians, especially in rural areas, have been awarded to 101 statewide arts organizations by the Oregon Arts → Read More
Klamath Yacht Club selects new Board
Klamath Yacht Club announced its Board of Directors for 2020, according to a news release. → Read More
Warner Mountain Obsidian mining banned for 2020 season on Modoc Forest
ALTURAS – There will be no commercial or personal-use obsidian collection on the Modoc National Forest for the 2020 season, including at the four mines that had been set aside → Read More
Ousley Scholarship applications now open for Klamath students
The Scholarship Committee of the Klamath County Ousley Scholarship Fund announced the availability of applications for the 2020-2021 academic year, according to a news release. → Read More
Evers named 2020 Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador
Jaime Evers, a student at Oregon Tech in Klamath Falls, was crowned as the 2020 Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador during a ceremony on Saturday in Salem, according to a news → Read More
ODFW Wildlife 2021 stamp art competition announced
SALEM – Artists are invited to compete in one or all three of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) 2021 stamp art competitions, according to a news release. → Read More
Games galore await at TechCon
What began as a way for college students to entertain themselves during a three-day weekend has grown exponentially to an annual public event drawing hundreds to Oregon Tech when TechCon → Read More
KCSD seeks budget committee applicants
Klamath County School District is seeking applicants for two open positions on its budget committee, according to a news release. → Read More
Lake County's Warner Canyon Ski Area opens this weekend
LAKEVIEW — Warner Canyon Ski Area, located approximately 10 miles northeast of Lakeview, has collected sufficient snow pack to open for the winter ski season starting Saturday, Dec. 21. → Read More
New job, familiar grounds: Former teacher takes new role in Justice Department
LAKEVIEW — Jim Nicholl had taught physical education at Lakeview High School for 20 years, beloved for his outgoing personality and expertise as a high school soccer coach; but after → Read More
Youth nearly drowns at Lake County hot springs
LAKEVIEW — A child remains in intensive care at a Portland-area hospital following an incident Friday evening at a Lake County hot springs that nearly resulted in a drowning. → Read More
Name change considered for site of historic plane crash
A site of tragedy for the State of Oregon may soon have a formal name change in Lake County in recognition of an infamous plane crash that took the life → Read More
Becky Hyde appointed to ODFW commission
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) last week approved the nomination of several new commissioners, among them Becky Hyde of Paisley. → Read More
Christmas Valley hosts annual fall festival
It will mark one of the biggest social events in northern Lake County when Christmas Valley Community Church hosts its annual Fall Festival on Saturday. → Read More
Lakeview prepping major water system overhaul: Upgrades estimated at $10 million
LAKEVIEW — Lakeview Town Council has completed a new town water master plan that aims to finally address the most commonly maligned issue from residents – water quality. → Read More
Lake County sees historic marijuana bust
LAKEVIEW — A search warrant executed by local law enforcement Thursday morning on a house north of Lakeview near Highway 395 yielded what experts believe may be the largest illegal → Read More
School resumes in Lakeview following threats
LAKEVIEW – A community filled with anxiety and speculation nervously awaited word each day whether or not schools would reopen, following threats of violence against students made via social media → Read More