Akins nationally recognized as Top Diversity Leader

Akins nationally recognized as Top Diversity Leader

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A national award given by Modern Healthcare Magazine, Top Diversity Leaders honors the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing policy, care delivery, public health, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations and the healthcare industry.

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"Community baby shower was a success"

"Community baby shower was a success"

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The sixth annual Community Baby Shower keeps growing in popularity each year, serving more families in Klamath County than ever. Over 300 people came last Saturday to Klamath Community College where the event was held. Local health partners who serve childrenand families in Klamath County came to support the community.

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Grants issued in September to KCC support students, construction

Grants issued in September to KCC support students, construction

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Four significant grants awarded to Klamath Community College (KCC) during the month of September – totaling nearly $2.4 million – will support students, develop new programming, and complete fundraising for the campus’s newly constructed Apprenticeship Center.

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Fire Managers reduce fire danger and restrictions in South Central Oregon

Fire Managers reduce fire danger and restrictions in South Central Oregon

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Cooler temperatures, increased humidity, and recent storms are providing enough relief to allow further reduction in restrictions and fire danger in South-Central Oregon. 

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Cascades East announces new program director

Cascades East announces new program director

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It gives us great pleasure to announce that, after a national search, Dr. Radu Moisa has been selected as the permanent Program Director for Cascades East Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Moisa is replacing Dr. Joyce Hollander-Rodriguez who is now the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education at OHSU after serving in the role for 12 years. 

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Marsh Fire mapped at 2661 acres, 10% containment

Marsh Fire mapped at 2661 acres, 10% containment

CHILOQUIN, Ore. - The Marsh Fire continues to burn on the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Fremont Winema National Forest near Silver Lake Highway and Military Crossing Road.

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Laptop donations continue for nursing students

Laptop donations continue for nursing students

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Continuing a tradition in place for several years, and as a showcase of the close partnership between Sky Lakes Medical Center and Klamath Community College (KCC); laptop computers were recently donated to KCC nursing students courtesy of Sky Lakes.

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Recreational use advisory issued for Lake Ewauna

Recreational use advisory issued for Lake Ewauna

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today issued a recreational use health advisory today for Lake Ewauna due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom and cyanotoxins above recreational use values for human exposure. The lake is in Klamath County.

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Local insurance office rebrands

Local insurance office rebrands

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore - Klamath Insurance Center (KIC) has recently announced its rebranding as Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services, marking a significant milestone in its journey. The rebranding reflects the company's alignment with Highstreet Insurance Partners (HSIP), one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in the nation.

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Morgan Fire over 2200 acres near Quartz Mountain

Morgan Fire over 2200 acres near Quartz Mountain

LAKEVIEW, Ore. - The Morgan Fire is burning in steep, forested terrain, approximately 21 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon, and 8 miles north of Quartz Mountain, on both private and National Forest System lands is now measured at 2,289 acres with 35% containment.

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Oregon Tech again ranks high in report of top engineering programs

Oregon Tech again ranks high in report of top engineering programs

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has proudly maintained its position as one of the nation's top universities in multiple categories, according to U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges 2024" rankings. Recognized as the second-best public college in the West, the fifth-best among Western regional colleges, and the 58th-best undergraduate engineering program, Oregon Tech continues to shine. Furthermore, Oregon Tech secured the second spot for the best regional college in the West for veterans.

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