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Veterans Day Parade On Tuesday
The annual Klamath Falls Veterans Day Parade will happen tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th at 10AM.
Parade participants will stage on South Spring Street. The parade will begin at 10:00 at the South Spring Street / Main Street intersection and will commence down Main Street to Veterans Park.
It is expected to last about an hour, but motorists can expect some lane and partial street closures from 8:30 to 11:30 to accommodate placement and removal of traffic control devices. Any questions can be directed to Ron Johnson at 541-880-4964.
We hope to see you there to salute our Veterans!
KLAMATH COUNTY -Rocky Point Special Election Results
Statement of Votes Cast by Geography Klamath County, Special Election, Nov 04, 2025
…These are the unofficial results as tabulated at this time.
All Precincts, All Districts, All Counter Groups, All ScanStations, All Contests, All Boxes
Total Ballots Cast: 179
2 precincts reported out of 2 total
Measure 18-142: Rocky Point Fire 5-yr Levy (Vote for 1)
Yes 111 62.36%
No 67 37.64%
Total 178 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 1
Unofficial results will be posted on the Oregon Secretary of State Website & the Klamath County Website: https://results.oregonvotes.gov/ Election Results | Klamath County, OR
**Wednesday, November 12: posted by 7pm.
**Wednesday, November 26: posted by 7pm.
Certified Results, no later than Monday, December 1.
Cascade Health Alliance Provides Funding to Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, and Gospel Mission
Klamath Falls – Cascade Health Alliance (CHA) has made contributions totaling $100,000 to three key local food distribution partners: Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, and the Klamath Falls Gospel Mission.
Senior Citizens’ Center hosts congregate meals in-house and Meals on Wheels delivery service, the Food Bank provides food pantry services around Klamath and Lake Counties, and the Klamath Falls Gospel Mission serves meals to the public every day.
Food scarcity often worsens during the winter and holiday months, and especially this year when many households face unexpected disruptions in resources and support. CHA remains committed to helping residents through challenging periods by partnering with trusted community organizations. The Food Bank, Senior Center, and Gospel Mission continue to play vital roles in ensuring that individuals and families can access nutritious food and essential services with dignity and compassion.
“In Klamath County, we believe in taking care of one another. The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, the Klamath Falls Gospel Mission, and the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank are partners who do incredible work meeting the immediate needs of our neighbors. We are proud to support them in building a healthier and stronger community.” — Grant D. Kennon, CEO, Cascade Health Alliance
This funding will directly support the Senior Citizens’ Center’s congregate and Meals on Wheels programs, as well as the Food Bank’s extensive pantry network, and the Gospel Mission’s meal services. These contributions will help ensure that seniors and families across Klamath County have reliable access to nutritious food throughout the holiday season and winter.
About Cascade Comprehensive Care (CCC): Founded in 1992, CCC has owned and operated Cascade Health Alliance (CHA) since 2012, a coordinated care organization (CCO) in Klamath County that serves over 27,000 Medicaid members. CCC brings community partners together to deliver quality services efficiently and effectively. Our Vision: To build a healthy community for the population we serve.
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Federal funds for food programs are on the way but haven’t arrived for Oregon yet, according to state officials.
The USDA will partially restore food stamps, but it’s not clear when Oregonians will receive their benefits. Oregon has not yet received federal funding for November SNAP benefits, and there’s no clear timeline for when people will receive the funds.
On Monday, the Trump administration signaled it will restore the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — most commonly known as food stamps or SNAP.
President Trump is tapping into $4.6 billion in emergency funds the government has on hand. But that’s not enough to cover one month of benefits for the 42 million Americans and more than 750,000 Oregonians who participate in the program.
Oregon receives about $142 million per month from the federal government for SNAP.
Until the Democrats in Congress approve to open the government again, the Trump administration is asking for states to try to fund what else they can through emergency state funding. Governor Kotek sent $5 million to help the Oregon Food Bank last Friday.
“While the federal guidance specifies a 50% percent benefit level, it is not a simple or automatic calculation,” the spokesperson told reporters. “It will take time for ODHS and our partners to make the technical updates and coordination needed to issue benefits accurately and fairly.”
Gov. Kotek on Tuesday says it could take weeks for Oregonians to receive any or partial payments to their accounts. “It’s very hard for me to stay calm about this,” she said. “This is unprecedented. We have never had, during a shutdown, the suspension of benefits through the SNAP program.”
And it seems a completely unnecessary political battle between the parties in power in Washington D.C.
This is all happening after Congress failed to pass a short-term spending package to fund the government, which means programs like SNAP remain unfunded. As the shutdown drags on, anti-hunger advocates and state leaders warn more people will likely go hungry, and food banks will become overwhelmed.
More than half of the Oregonians enrolled in the program are seniors, children and people with disabilities.
Oregonians can find local food resources by visiting needfood.oregon.gov or alimentos.oregon.gov. They also can check the ODHS webpage for updates.
Oregon SNAP benefits
Worried about recent changes or losing assistance?
Here are resources that can help:
211Info: Dial 2-1-1 or visit the211Info food webpagefor information and referrals to more than 1,500 food resources across Oregon.
Oregon Food Bank: Use the Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder Mapto find over 100 food pantries, free food markets or hot meal programs near you.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC): Call 855-673-2372 or visit theADRC food webpage to find local meal programs and food boxes in your area.
FOOD BANK Food/FUNDRAISER THROUGH Nov 20th
Please bring 4 cans of food or $4 to Klamath County Clerk’s office beginning November 6 – November 20.
-Receive a raffle ticket for every 4 provided.
(The food bank is in need of donations)
Bring 4 cans of food or $4 to Klamath County Clerk’s
office beginning November 6 – November 20.
Receive a raffle ticket for every 4 provided.
Drawing to be held on November 21.
Items needed:
canned green beans
french fried onions
canned or dried gravy
cranberry sauce
cream of mushroom soup
canned sweet potatoes
biscuit mix
We can accept expired food products: cans up to 1 year past date and dry food up to 6 months past
date. Most food codes are to ensure the freshness of food, not its safety.
We can accept dented cans but cans which have sharp creases, bulges or rust must be discarded.
Dents that do not compromise the integrity of the can are okay.
UNABLE to accept unlabeled food.
-Raffle drawing to be held on November 21.
1st place winner: $100.00 gift card to Fred Meyer
2nd place winner: $50.00 gift certificate to Howard’s Meat
Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season!
Warm Regards,
Rochelle Long
Klamath County Clerk
305 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Basin residents now have an additional option for urgent care with the opening of SkyCare at Sky Lakes Medical Center.
Recognizing that health issues can arise unexpectedly, SkyCare Immediate Care is designed to provide timely assistance for minor injuries and sudden illnesses, welcoming all individuals, regardless of their current patient status with Sky Lakes. This initiative aims to enhance community health by increasing access to care.
SkyCare operates daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is conveniently located on the second floor of the Collaborative Health Center, directly across the parking lot from Sky Lakes Medical Center. For inquiries, please call 541-274-3150.
The largest solar initiative in the history of Klamath County is now one step closer to commencing construction.
This week, the Klamath County Planning Commission granted conditional and commercial use permits to Diamond Solar LLC for the proposed 1,560-acre project located at Diamond Junction. The initiative will feature 406,000 solar panels, on-site battery storage, and permanent facilities dedicated to operations and management.
Upon completion, the Diamond Solar project is anticipated to produce enough electricity to supply approximately 40,000 homes annually and generate between $2 million and $3 million in tax revenue each year. Abi Light, a senior associate at Invenergy, the parent company of Diamond Solar, stated that their firm possesses extensive expertise in solar projects across the nation, having completed 59 projects that collectively contribute 8.5 gigawatts of power to the grid.
The Klamath County project will mark their first venture to incorporate energy storage in the Pacific Northwest.
“Community comes first” is the guiding principle at Basin Transit Services, which announced on Friday that all public transportation services will be free until the conclusion of the government shutdown.
The BTS Board of Directors has sanctioned complimentary fares for everyone starting next week on Monday, November 3, as stated in a news release. BTS Director Adrian Mateos indicated that the district is able to provide short-term free fares due to its responsible fiscal management of the organization.
Services offered at no charge encompass regular fixed routes, Basin Lift, and the demand-response services of the Klamath Basin Senior Center. Additionally, a new bus stop has been established at the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank to facilitate residents’ access to nutritional support during this critical period.
Southern Oregon’s most talented high school chefs are ready to bring the heat!
The girls have returned to the cabin as the Linkville Players unveil “The Bachelorette Party — Girls’ Weekend 2,” a humorous sequel to last season’s successful production “Girls’ Weekend.”
The original play, which received the Klammie Award for Best Play, had audiences in stitches and eager for more. The sequel is set to continue the laughter as the cherished characters come together for yet another episode of camaraderie, enjoyment, and absurdity.
Brimming with sharp humor, physical comedy, and emotional depth, “The Bachelorette Party — Girls’ Weekend 2” offers another dose of outrageous entertainment that demonstrates the unpredictable nature of reunions among old friends, unexpected incidents, and a selection of dubious snacks all under one roof.
“The Bachelorette Party” is scheduled to be presented over three weekends, including a special Sunday matinee on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for advance purchase at Poppy on Main Street, located at 522 Main St., or at the theater one hour prior to each performance.
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Several Senate Democrats crossed the aisle Sunday night, despite getting no guaranteed deal on Obamacare subsidies, giving a path to reopening the government soon.
With citizens hurting and needing food and paychecks, on Sunday evening the U.S. Senate in Washington D.C. took a massive step forward on its way to reopening the government, with a group of Senate Democrats caving and joining Republicans in their bid to pass a revamped plan to end the shutdown.
Signs that the shutdown, which entered its 40th day, could be ending became more and more clear as the day went on, particularly with the unveiling of a bipartisan package of spending bills that lawmakers hope to attach to a modified bill to reopen the government.
Eight Senate Democrats crossed the aisle to mark the first step in the GOP’s quest to end the shutdown. Many of the lawmakers that splintered from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., were among those engaged in bipartisan talks over the last several weeks.
Among the defectors were Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, John Fetterman, D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and the number two Democrat in the Senate, Dick Durbin, D-Ill.
“The question was, does the shutdown further the goal of achieving some needed support for the extension of the tax credits? Our judgment was that it will not,” King said. “It would not produce that result. And the evidence for that is almost seven weeks of fruitless attempts to make that happen.”
Schumer and Senate Democrats long stayed the course that they would only vote to reopen the government in exchange for a solid deal on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
But the solution developed over the last several days included nothing of the sort. While there were some wins in the updated continuing resolution (CR), like reversals of some of the firings of furloughed workers undertaken by the Trump administration and guaranteeing back pay for furloughed workers, there was no guaranteed victory in sight on the Obamacare issue.
That means that Senate Democrats effectively caved with little to show for their healthcare push, save for the guarantee of a vote on the subsidies from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., which was reflected in the updated CR.
Schumer panned the compromise deal, and charged that when Republicans rejected Democrats’ own counter-proposal that would have extended the expiring subsidies for a year, “They showed that they are against any healthcare reform.”
Still, there is a long way to go before the government officially reopens.
Sunday’s vote was the first in a series needed in the Senate to modify the original House-passed continuing resolution and combine it with the three-bill spending package and updated CR, which, if passed, would reopen the government until Jan. 30, 2026.
Lawmakers hope that if given the extra time, they could finish funding the government with spending bills rather than turning to another CR or colossal omnibus spending package, which crams all 12 government funding bills into one piece of legislation. Stay tuned.
ICE agents detain multiple people in Cottage Grove and Eugene
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement swept up at least 11 people in Lane County last Wednesday, according to a local immigration attorney. Other advocates reported a wave of detentions in Cottage Grove.
Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, doing their jobs as authorized to do, took multiple people into custody in Cottage Grove Wednesdaywith additional reports of ICE activity elsewhere in the Eugene area.
Three ICE SUVs blocked a work van in an apartment parking lot on Gateway Boulevard, taking away two workers in handcuffs, according to information from a third person in the work van who was not detained.
Katrina Kilgren, a Eugene immigration attorney, said in an email she believed ICE detained “at least two in Eugene” and that “at least 11 ICE detentions” took place Wednesday across Lane County.
“Most of the arrests happened in the early morning hours, and many of the people detained were going to work,” Kilgren said, with the estimate coming from sources that include the nonprofit Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition, legal observers who have been on watch at Eugene’s federal building and others in the community.
South Lane School District Superintendent Todd Miller said in an email the reports led to “understandable concern and anxiety” for some students and families. Miller said district officials did not know of any ICE activity near schools, but the effects were still felt.
“We saw a noticeable uptick in absences today, as families navigate this uncertainty and fear,” Miller said.
The federal Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to questions from Lookout Eugene-Springfield.
Portland Woman Charged with Assaulting Federal Law Enforcement Officer Near Local ICE Office
A Portland woman made her first appearance in federal court today after allegedly assaulting a federal officer near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.
Lucy Caroline Shepherd, 28, has been charged by criminal complaint with the felony offense of assaulting a federal officer.
According to court documents, on October 31, 2025, federal officers deployed outside the gates of the ICE facility to clear the vehicle entrance for vehicles to exit the facility. Shepherd struck an officer’s arm and was arrested by officers.
Since June 13, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office has charged 38 defendants with federal crimes for offenses committed near ICE facilities, including assaulting federal officers, failure to comply, and depredation of government property.
Shepherd made her first appearance in federal courtlast week before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. She was released on conditions pending further court proceedings. Felony assault of a federal officer is punishable by up to eight years in federal prison. A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Oregon CCB Investigators Visit Over 400 Jobsites In Search for Unlicensed Contractors
Salem – The Oregon Construction Contractors Board is investigating 68 potential violations after investigators visited 429 job sites looking for unlicensed contractors. This effort, which took place between October 13-24, was a part of a joint effort taking place over many states, coordinated by NASCLA (National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies). State licensing agencies associated with NASCLA all conducted their own efforts during this time.
During the event, CCB Field Investigators from around the state acted independently and in teams to discover unlicensed contractor activity. Efforts like this occur multiple times a year in different regions to show strong presence in the field and act as a deterrent for illegal construction activities, like working without a CCB license.
The findings:
- 25 percent of the proposed violations were in connection with advertising, bidding, or working without a contractor’s license.
- The majority of remaining proposed violations included:
- Lead-based paint violations
- Working with employees on the jobsite while in exempt status. In some of these cases, the contractor may not have the required workers’ compensation policy.
- Other violations span a range including no workers’ compensation insurance and no Assumed Business Name associated with the license (ABN).
A typical first-offense penalty for working without a license is $1,000 with subsequent violations resulting in fines of up to $5,000.
“During sweeps, we focus on a designated region and the entire team combs cities looking for anyone breaking construction law. Unlicensed contractors can undercut the bidding process, which could have negative repercussions for homeowners and licensed contractors,” said CCB Enforcement Manager Vena Swanson. “Unlicensed contractors are notorious for using methods that don’t meet industry standard, using sub-par building materials, and leaving homeowners at risk to pay workers compensation claims that occur on their property. Coordinated sweeps deter this illegal activity, while giving us the opportunity to find it and cite it.”
Who Needs a CCB License?
Anyone who repairs or remodels, as well as those who build new homes or businesses, must be licensed with the CCB. Contractors working on homes built before 1978 need special licensing and training to handle lead-based paint.
CCB encourages all homeowners to check their contractor’s license before starting a home improvement project. Licensed contractors have a bond and insurance that offer some financial protections to the public. Also, homeowners may be able to get help from the CCB to resolve construction-related disputes if they use properly licensed contractors.
Consumers can check a contractor’s CCB license online at http://search.ccb.state.or.us/
Contractors and consumers can report unlicensed contractors and other illegal activity or verify licenses on the CCB’s website. Or, call 503-378-4621 to verify a license.
Learn more about how to have a successful project at www.oregon.gov/ccb.
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Seaside, Oregon, woman pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $567,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits from the Oregon Employment Department (OED).
Tamara Fulmer, 47, pleaded guilty today to one count of Theft of Government Benefits.
According to court documents, between May 2020 and October 2021, Fulmer used the personal information of 27 individuals to fraudulently apply for pandemic unemployment insurance benefits (UI benefits).
Based on Fulmer’s misrepresentations, OED paid out $567,930 in UI benefits. Fulmer deposited at least 236 UI checks totaling $68,773 into her own personal account and cashed many of the UI checks at a gas station in Seaside without the applicant’s knowledge or permission.
OED paid Fulmer an additional $13,353 after she submitted her own fraudulent UI application where she falsely claimed she had not applied for or received disability despite receiving disability payments since 2004.
On February 19, 2025, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a one-count indictment charging Fulmer with Theft of Government Property.
Fulmer faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. She will be sentenced on February 18, 2026, before a U.S. District Court Judge. As part of the plea agreement, Fulmer has agreed to forfeit the proceeds from her criminal activity and pay $581,283 in restitution as recommended by the government.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, and the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General. It was prosecuted by Meredith D.M. Bateman, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Justice Department’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at:https://www.justice.gov/
Christine Drazan is once again announcing she will campaign to run for Governor of Oregon.
The former leader of the House Republicans declared her candidacy once again, as she is determined to save the demogratically controlled state of Oregon, which is gets a failing grade in most any area that counts, such as local economies, jobs, eduation, health care costs and crime and public safetly. Drazan stated “This race will be about you.”
Drazan ranks among the most prominent Republican figures in Oregon. She previously contested the gubernatorial election in 2022, narrowly losing to Democratic nominee Gov. Tina Kotek by less than 4%.
Gov. Kotek’s term will be up in November of 2026 where she must be re-elected to stay in power. The state’s most pressing problems continue to include persistent crises in housing and homelessness, widespread public safety concerns involving crime and drug addiction, and signs of a weakening state economy. Job growth is near an all-time low in the state.
Recently, she was appointed to occupy a vacant seat in the Oregon Senate. Her announcement may pave the way for a rematch with Kotek, who is anticipated to seek reelection but has not yet disclosed her intentions. Drazan’s aspirations for higher office were well-known among political insiders in Salem. According to three Republican sources, she convened a meeting regarding this matter with trusted lobbyists last week.
Marine Board Urges “Check Email” for Motorboat Registration Renewal Notices
The Oregon State Marine Board will be emailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters who have email addresses on file whose registration expires on December 31, 2025. Each renewal notice is unique to the owner and their boat. Owners are encouraged to take advantage of the online renewal option, and the email has detailed instructions for using the Boat Oregon Store. For boaters who do not have an email address on file with the agency, renewal notices will be sent via US Mail and should arrive by mid-November.
The fastest way to get on the water is to renew online through the Marine Board’s Boat Oregon Store, which provides a printable temporary permit to go boating right away. Owners can renew multiple boats or purchase Waterway Access Permits in one transaction for a $1.50 portal provider fee. The registration decals are mailed within 2-5 days from online sales and within 7-10 business days from the date of receipt by US mail with payment and the remittance coupon. Owners can then expect an additional 2-4 weeks for their decals to arrive by US Mail. The timelines may vary since printing and mailing are handled outside the agency.
Any watercraft with a motor or sailboats 12 feet or longer are required to be titled and registered with the Marine Board. Early bird online sales begin on November 1. Motorboat registration feesare $8 plus $5.95 per foot and are issued on a 2-year calendar basis for 2026. Renewing in the fall or early winter months is recommended to avoid long delays during the peak summer season.
Nonmotorized boaters of kayaks, canoes, rafts, drift, stand up paddleboards, and their inflatable versions can also purchase waterway access permits through the Boat Oregon Store. A 7-day permit costs $6, an annual permit is $20, and a two-year permit is $35. Annual and two-year permits are also valid for one or two calendar years. Paddlers are encouraged to purchase permits early in the year to get the most use out of them and to explore the bounty of waterways in the state. Because permits can be saved or printed immediately, they make great “stocking stuffers” for the holidays, especially if you plan on gifting someone a boat. Permits are transferable to other paddlecraft, and children under 14 are exempt.
Visit the Boat Oregon Store help pagewith videos and written instructions on how to navigate the store to renew your motorboat registrations or purchase Waterway Access Permits.
The United States Postal Service has announced its official mailing deadlines for the 2025 holiday season, assisting customers in planning ahead to ensure timely delivery of their cards and packages.
For those sending items within the contiguous 48 states, the following send-by dates are recommended:Thanks for reading the the news on BasinLife.com from Wynne Broadcasting.
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