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Klamath irrigators vote for water deliveries even if it puts federal drought funding at risk
A group of farmers and ranchers in Southern Oregon have voted in favor of trying to access water in the parched Klamath Basin, even if it puts their access to federal drought funding in jeopardy.
Klamath County sheriff’s sergeant charged with sexual abuse, harassment
An active duty sergeant in the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is facing charges of sexual abuse and harassment in Lane County.

Former Southern Oregon narcotics detective faces felonies over alleged cannabis grow
A former narcotics detective and current reserve officer was arrested this week after a drug task force found about 1,200 illegal cannabis plants growing on his property in Southern Oregon.

Massive marijuana operation, worth more than $100M, discovered in Southern Oregon
Authorities say deputies stumbled into a significant illegal marijuana operation in southern Oregon this week, finding an amount of marijuana with a street value conservatively estimated at over $100 million.

Klamath County fire evokes state response
Gov. Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act Wednesday in response to the Bootleg Fire that in Klamath County. It was the second fire to prompt Brown to invoke the act in two days.

Oregon governor declares drought emergency in Klamath Basin
Much of Klamath County is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as south-central Oregon enters the spring with mountain snowpack levels well below normal.
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Court Date For Klamath County Sheriff Postponed
Klamath County Sheriff Frank Skrah's day in court has been delayed until mid-December.
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Klamath Sheriff Faces 9 Criminal Charges
The charges include counts of harassment, official misconduct, attempted assault and strangulation.
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Klamath Sheriff Denies Allegations Of Retaliation
The Klamath County sheriff is being investigated by the Oregon Department of Justice.
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Klamath Sheriff Files Petition To Force Deputies Off Leave
The complaint alleges that Klamath County commissioners usurped the sheriff's authority by granting the paid leave.