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Klamath Falls, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Klamath Falls! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the new KFCS contract could change school paychecks this year
- Why retirees on $2,000 a month are eyeing Klamath Falls
- How stolen Klamath Falls guns surfaced in an out-of-state drug case
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, windy and cool, with a high of 51 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 29.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• KFCS classified staff approve new collective bargaining agreement (kdrv.com) — Classified staff in Klamath Falls City Schools have approved a new three-year contract that delivers a $3-per-hour raise this year and cost-of-living bumps in the next two years, with retroactive pay coming in two lump sums. The deal raises the lowest hourly wage above $20 by year three, boosts retirement and longevity pay, and adds a process for both the union and district to address serious labor grievances directly with the School Board. 
• 10 Peaceful Oregon Towns Where $2,000 A Month Is All You Need For A Dream Retirement (familydestinationsguide.com) — Klamath Falls is spotlighted as a budget-friendly retirement option, with reasonable housing costs, a sunny, dry climate, and easy access to Upper Klamath Lake and nearby Crater Lake National Park. The article notes the town’s small‑city feel, regional hospital, and plentiful outdoor recreation, positioning it alongside nine other Oregon communities where a $2,000 monthly budget can stretch comfortably.
• Courts: Man charged with felony destruction of property for allegedly slashing tires (gillettenewsrecord.com) — Two firearms reported stolen from Klamath Falls and an Oregon-registered truck tied this out-of-state theft case back to our community, according to court documents. The broader report details several felony cases, including drug and property crimes, now moving forward in District Court, with Klamath Falls police helping trace one of the stolen guns.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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