KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — A drier than normal winter in the Klamath Basin has Klamath County officials turning to Governor Kitzhaber for help. On Tuesday morning, county commissioners declared a state of emergency and asks the governor to do the same. Water laps the shores of Klamath Lake and water is flowing in some of … Continue reading »
KBRA/KHSA Nixed By Klamath County
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — It’s official: Klamath County is no longer part of the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement or the Klamath Hydro Settlement Agreement. As expected, county commissioners on Tuesday signed the order revoking action taken by the previous board of commissioners to be part of the “KBRA” and “KHSA” agreements. Board members say that … Continue reading »
Klamath Air Quality Standards Debated
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — After nearly two weeks of record low temperatures and severe air inversion, the air in the Klamath Basin and around Lakeview is starting to clear up. Strong breezes overnight pushed most of the stale air out that federal air quality officials say violates clean air standards. Klamath County officials, who have … Continue reading »
