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Big News for Klamath County, according to the Klamath County Sheriff’s office and a facebook post on their page. In the post, the KCSO says “We are proud to announce that the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office has officially opened another pod in our jail, doubling our current capacity. This is a huge step forward in improving public safety and ensuring that those who break the law are held accountable. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the dedication and sacrifice of our corrections deputies and staff, who went above and beyond to make this happen. Their hard work, commitment, and willingness to make personal sacrifices are what keep our community safe. Thank you to everyone involved in this important milestone.” Recently, due to budget cuts, those arrested many times were booked and released in situations where they normally would be held.

The City of Klamath Falls’ skyline will see a new addition as the White Pelican Project breaks ground this summer. Main Street has much history in Klamath Falls. Easily dating back to 1893 and perhaps further to 1867 when Klamath Falls was named Linkville, many of the city’s buildings have survived earthquakes, snow storms and fires. One however did not, the White Pelican Hotel. Built-in the early 1900s, the White Pelican first opened its doors in 1911 at the corner of Esplanade and Main Street and was touted at the time as being “the first building to herald the growth of Klamath Falls.”

Doggone it! Wienerschnitzel is no longer coming to Klamath Falls due to financial constraints. What was meant to be the popular hot dog chain’s first location in Oregon, it was announced in April of last year that the eatery would be a part of a multi-unit agreement that would accompany other openings in Oregon with targeted locations being Medford, Grants Pass and Roseburg. According to the franchise rights holders for Wienerschnitzel of Southern Oregon, RC Doghouse Delights LLC, site and building plans had been submitted and approved by Klamath County’s Building Department which placed the location at the corner of South Sixth and Hope Street in June 2024. It was in December when RC Doghouse Delights LLC shared on the company’s Facebook page that building costs came in higher than expected, but that they were hopeful to break ground come February 2025.
 

A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected at southern Oregon beaches from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, with the highest risk occurring early Tuesday morning, particularly on west-facing shores. Sneaker waves can surge farther up the beach than normal, potentially sweeping people off their feet and pulling them into the cold ocean waters. These waves can also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone underneath. The unpredictable nature of sneaker waves makes them especially dangerous, as they can knock people over or cause falls on rocks and jetties. To stay safe, beachgoers are advised to keep a safe distance from the water, avoid standing on unstable surfaces like rocks, and remain aware of changing conditions.

For full details on these stories and more see the website at  heraldandnews.com