2025 6:17 p.m.Undated photo of a Jeld-Wen employee manufacturing windows at the company's plant Jeld-Wen will be closing its Chiloquin door-making factory and laying off all 128 people who work there by the end of the year, according to a notice filed with Oregon officials earlier this week The closure will mark the continued retreat from Southern Oregon of a door-and-window-making business that once had a major presence in the region Jeld-Wen was founded in Klamath Falls in 1960 and by the late ‘80s it was one of Oregon’s largest private companies But after the housing market crashed in the late 2000s It later became publicly traded and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017 The Herald and News reports that layoffs will start on June 30 and will be complete by December The job cuts could have a significant impact on the local economy which is about 30 miles north of Klamath Falls had a population of 767 as of the 2020 U.S Jeld-Wen is scheduled to release its first-quarter 2025 financial report to investors on Monday. The company reported a net loss of $189 million last year, which its leaders attributed to challenging market conditions Tags: Southern Oregon, Business Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Courtney Sherwood is editor of OPB's climate and environment reporting team She began contributing to OPB special projects and contributing to the digital team starting in 2012 and served as managing editor for digital content from 2022 through January 2024 Courtney spent a number of years specializing in data journalism Her byline has appeared on the front page of the New York Times the Chicago Tribune and the Portland Business Journal She previously served as the business and features editor for The Columbian and editor-in-chief for The Lund Report She is a past recipient of a Wharton Business Journalists Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania A phonebook made for the mountain and all the local businesses that support it OR (04/14/2025)– The following students have been named to the 2024-2025 Winter Term Dean’s List at Oregon Institute of Technology Inclusion on the list requires a 3.30 to 3.69 grade-point average Gina Allen of Boring (97009) studies Civil Engineering Nolan Allen of Damascus (97089) studies Biology-Health Sciences Adin Bartlett of Rhododendron (97049) studies Professional Writing Hunter O’Meara of Sandy (97055) studies Pre-Paramedic Gen Study Makenna Sassalos of Boring (97009) studies Pre-Medical Imaging Gen Study Zoie Syring of Sandy (97055) studies Pre-Medical Imaging Gen Study OR (04/14/2025)– The following students have been named to the 2024-2025 Winter Term President’s List at Oregon Institute of Technology Inclusion on the list requires a 3.70 grade-point average and above Braydon Chasteen of Sandy (97055) studies Information Technology Savannah Greeley of Boring (97009) studies Cybersecurity Kai Hazelbaker of Sandy (97055) studies Business Management Option Kyle Isom of Boring (97009) studies Mechanical Engineering Gracie Kulla of Sandy (97055) studies Radiologic Science Cayden McKnight of Sandy (97055) studies Electrical Engineering Olivia McVicar of Sandy (97055) studies Pre-Medical Imaging Gen Study Jessica Misiuk of Damascus (97089) studies Diagnostic Medical Sonography Savanah Snyder of Sandy (97055) studies Applied Psychology Brandon Whitten of Sandy (97055) studies Mechanical Engineering a Shenandoah woman who has been living in Klamath Falls BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Anchor: A 29-year-old Iowa woman is missing in the Oregon wilderness Katrina Markel met with the family about what they’ve described as a 'nightmare.' just want to know what happened to their daughter Kaylee She went missing in Oregon earlier this month and they're frustrated by what they say is a lack of information from authorities Jason: "We've been fighting to get any type of reports." Kaylee Birt was driving home to Shenandoah from Klamath Falls Oregon when her family lost contact on April 4 in a sparsely populated part of the state I asked Michelle about their last conversation Authorities found Kaylee's car; her family traveled there to look themselves The Birts were told the search was called off on April 10 "We just want them to work to find Kaylee because she is worth more than 6 days," Michelle said A rancher reported to deputies that he spotted her but she seemed disoriented and left before help arrived I called the Harney County Sheriff and a sergeant Trey Werner from Wilderness Search Investigations is helping the Birts: "We can only do so much when government agencies do not help non-government agencies..." Michelle said the sheriff's sergeant called saying another K-9 search is planned in early May The non-profit Dylan's Legacytold me it will also conduct a K-9 search. "The longer it goes without finding a body, or anything, your mind goes to foul play, then. And time, to me, is of the essence," said Michelle. Heartbroken, the Birts say prayers and meals from neighbors help as they search for a daughter who loves the outdoors, playing softball, and making people laugh. Sorry, you have been blocked. You are unable to access kobi5.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. If you feel this has is an error, please perform a WhoIs lookup on kobi5.com and contact the registered owner. rural airports are fighting to attract airlines An Oregon bill could help Klamath Falls bring back commercial travel.A bill in Oregon’s House would direct $2 million to Crater Lake — Klamath Regional Airport to attract commercial airlines to the community It’s been an uphill battle to lure those airlines to Klamath Falls said airport operations manager Kelby Miller The city lost its last scheduled passenger flight in 2017 when PenAir closed routes before filing for bankruptcy. Before PenAir left, SkyWest Airlines exited Klamath Falls in 2014 companies have moved toward operating larger planes with fewer flights rather than more frequent “It’s less equipment that they have to buy less crew that they have to have trained,” Miller said “They basically did that to kind of help with the pilot shortage.. He said that the shift is a challenge for small airports that can’t justify larger passenger-plane routes Miller said another challenge is that cell-phone companies have sold data to airlines which shows residents are willing to drive the 70 miles to the nearest airport in Medford Miller said the demand for commercial flights is sufficient in Klamath Falls We’re constantly fighting for it and advocating for it,” he said “It’s definitely not falling off our radar.” State Representative E. Werner Reschke introduced HB 3965 co-sponsored by Representative Emily McIntire which would direct the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to grant funds to the Klamath Falls airport The city would need to return the money if it can’t secure a deal with a commercial airline by June 30 “I understand the importance of regular flights in our area for both business and personal trips and have been working on ways to bring reliable commercial air service back to our airport,” Reschke said in a statement Miller said the city has held out hope of bringing back commercial flights by staying up-to-date with federal certifications In 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration allocated $9.5 million to the airport for the reconstruction of a runway The Klamath Falls airport sees around 40,000 chartered and military flights per year Justin Higginbottom is a reporter with Jefferson Public Radio This story comes to you from the Northwest News Network a collaboration between public media organizations in Oregon and Washington It is part of OPB’s broader effort to ensure that everyone in our region has access to quality journalism that informs, entertains and enriches their lives. 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Send her feedback and story ideas at ecureton@opb.org Jonathan Levinson is a multimedia reporter covering policing for Oregon Public Broadcasting Emily graduated from the University of Texas in Austin. Send her feedback and story ideas at ecureton@opb.org. 2025 6:17 p.m.Klamath Falls may someday become home to Oregon’s second public medical school.Oregon Institute of Technology in Wilsonville The Oregon Institute of Technology is looking to establish the state's first public college of osteopathic medicine addressing a significant provider shortage in health care in rural areas The Oregon Institute of Technology has announced its hope to create a college of osteopathic medicine at its southern Oregon campus It would be the first public college of osteopathic medicine in the state and the second public medical school in Oregon typically place a stronger focus on whole-person and preventive care than traditional medical doctors Their training may also include osteopathic manipulative treatment a hands-on technique to diagnose and alleviate certain conditions DOs receive similar training to MDs and can be licensed to treat and diagnose illness Osteopathic colleges filled the top 14 spots in a list of the best medical schools for primary care doctors executive director of health and wellness at Oregon Tech said a new medical school would help provide health care access in the region “We have a massive provider shortage across the state,” Maurer said She noted that the shortage is linked to poor health outcomes in rural areas Research published by the National Institute for Health in 2022 says people who study medicine in rural areas are around five times more likely to practice in rural areas Oregon Tech would like to offer an accelerated option for the osteopathic program which would allow students to graduate in three years rather than four That would be possible by coordinating a student’s undergraduate degree to reduce classroom time for the medical school by one year The polytechnic university plans to develop an AI-infused curriculum for the health program Oregon Tech has requested $1.2 million from state legislators for a planning study of the proposed school Tags: Health Care, Rural An official website of the United States government Open Search  Mobile Menu Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays How about cutting down your own Christmas tree Christmas tree permits for the Bureau of Land Management Klamath Falls Field Office can be purchased ONLINE starting now Buy your permit here! Permits cost $5 per tree with a limit of 2 trees per household. Go to forestproducts.blm.gov select Oregon and “Klamath Falls Field Office” from the drop-down menu and a map will be emailed to you following purchase Christmas tree cutting is permitted on most BLM-administered lands within the Klamath Falls Field Office Maps of cutting areas are available with permits families can take part in the time-honored tradition of selecting and cutting their holiday tree,” said Acting Klamath Falls Field Manager Mike Decker “We recommend bringing along a hand saw rope or twine and emergency supplies are also a good idea.” Before you head out to find your perfect tree review the details below to have the best experience Keep in mind that hunting seasons can be open during these times so wearing brighter colors may be advisable For more information about Christmas tree cutting on BLM lands in the Klamath Falls Field Office The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations An official website of the Department of the Interior This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page please perform a WhoIs lookup on kobi5.com and contact the registered owner please perform a WhoIs lookup on kobi5.com and contact the registered owner.