Klamath Falls park facing potential name change - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 kobi5.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kobi5.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
/ Klamath Falls City Hall building.
A Klamath Falls official representing the city’s new equity task force says he was threatened this week because of his race and sexuality. And he says he’s not the only non-white person in the area concerned for his safety.
On Monday, Eric Osterberg was about to present a report to the city council from the recently formed equity task force. Osterberg is a gay, Black man, and until recently was the assistant to the city manager. But before he could start, he says, a man sat next to him holding a large, fist-sized rock, accused him of being a sinner for being gay and “spreading HIV and AIDS” and threatened to “stone him.”
High amounts of E coli found in local creeks mailtribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mailtribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tests reveal high levels of E. coli in parts of Bear Creek and nearby waterways
Officials said that samples collected June 29 exceeded state water quality standards for bacteria.
Posted: Jul 7, 2021 4:33 PM
Updated: Jul 7, 2021 4:40 PM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt
MEDFORD, Ore. Local officials are cautioning the public to avoid recreation in part so fo the Bear Creek Greenway and its tributaries after routine tests exceeded state water quality standards for the
E. coli bacteria.
People are asked to use caution when in contact with these waterways and avoid ingestion or contact with open wounds. Very young children should be fully supervised if playing in the water to avoid swallowing, which could cause illness. Officials do not recommend wading or swimming in these areas, either.
Jackson County reckless driving suspect arrested after lengthy chase kdrv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kdrv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.