cover image courtesy of USGS It’s been ten years since the Elwha Dam (5-miles upstream) and Glines Canyon Dam (13-miles upstream) were removed from the 45-mile long Elwha River. And other than a change in scenery, the results are quite unremarkable, especially considering the cost to taxpayers. Yet we still find misinformed people who keep […]
Tag: Siskiyou County
Siskiyou Asian American Community Celebrates Restored Human Right to Water
Class Action Against County’s Sweeping Persecution Campaign Continues They served in Laos in support U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. Because of failed US policies, “Today Siskiyou is once again caught in the middle; Jay’s Opinion” After Recent Settlement Agreement, Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors Repeals Discriminatory Water Ordinances YREKA, […]
Montague Balloon Fair Takes Over Siskiyou’s Sky This Weekend
The much beloved Montague Balloon Fair soars this weekend in Shasta Valley. It is a “don’t miss” Siskiyou County event
#Whitworthincident Fire Caused by Escaped Debris Burn Pile on Whitworth Way
Escaped debris burn pile resulted in evacuations and multi agency response to contain and stop the spread of the fire to 5.5 acres. Thanks to the fast response of multiply agencies and Fire departments rushing to the Kellems Lane area in Scott Valley, California. Cal-fire, Klamath National Forest, Scott Valley […]
Censorship
Threat To Our democracy It was over a year ago that the FBI director publicly said our biggest threat is “domestic terrorism.” I don’t know if he was referring to white supremacists, or what happened at the Capitol on Jan. 6, or violence that broke out during Black Lives Matter […]
Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors Votes Against The Vote of The PEOPLE
In December, the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors voted to go against the wishes of 79 percent of the Siskiyou County Voters and voted to go forward with Klamath River dam removal and hire a special employee who would expedite the Siskiyou permit process. “It was moved by Supervisor Valenzuela, […]
Air Force selects 173rd Fighter Wing as F-35 training squadron
By: Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar, 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. — The Air Force has selected the Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing as the preferred location to host the service’s next F-35A Lightning II training squadron. The F-35A is the Air Force’s latest and most-capable fifth-generation fighter. […]
Siskiyou Golden Jackpot Shines Mother’s Day Weekend 2023
PRESS RELEASE By Cliff Munson, CEO YREKA – The Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds hosted the 2023 Siskiyou Golden Jackpot Cattle Show and junior exhibitors from across the west came to Yreka to compete at the annual Mother’s Day weekend event. The Mechanics Bank fitting contest started off the weekend with Tessa […]
American Legion Memorial Day Formal Ceremonies and Gun Salute Schedule
The American Legion Perry Harris Post 260 asks that you, please Join in honoring those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. We recognize all veteran graves at our local cemeteries. A formal ceremony, gun salute, and playing of the Taps bugle call will occur. Memorial Day May […]
Mother’s Day Weekend of Shopping Extravaganza – Chainsaw Art – Golden Jackpot Show
The weather was delightful, despite the weatherman trying to make me frightful. The Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds was a buzz with activities all weekend. What Is a Jackpot Show? Junior beef cattle exhibitors participate in the contest on Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-14, 2023. The Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds beef barns will […]