Developers of a proposed composting site in Christmas Valley have changed the classification of the permit they’re pursuing from Class 3 to Class 2, according to the project’s developer. Larry Morrison, who is doing business as Klamath Soil Amendments, said that the permit’s alteration would allow for the use of yard debris and vegetables for [...]

Though his contract was not set to expire until the end of the present school year, former North Lake School Supt. Steve Staniak has departed his position. David Kerr has been hired as Staniak’s replacement on an interim basis, effective April 22 through June 30. See related story for more information. Minutes from the board’s [...]

Lake County’s Board of Commissioners approved committee appointments as well as a series of budget-related resolutions during their May 15 regular session. A new PM Advance committee related to air-quality issues is being formed, with the following appointees approved by the commissioners: Tom Burkholder, New Pine Creek Rural Fire Protection District Board, Tom Rasmussen, Thomas [...]

Lake County’s Board of Commissioners appointed Lake County Mental Health clinician Ben Paz to serve as the interim director of the department during an emergency session held Monday, May 13. As the subject is a personnel matter, limited information is available due to the confidential nature of the issue. Paz will serve in this interim [...]