Oregonlive.com - Fri Nov 27
A $5,000 reward is available for information leading to a conviction in the death of a 31-year-old Klamath Falls man.
Reward offered in Klamath Falls killingStatesman Journal - Fri Nov 27
A $5,000 reward is available for information leading to a conviction in the death of a 31-year-old Klamath Falls man.
Control of Tribes DisputedTopix - Wed Nov 25
Group attempts to illegally remove council from officesBy TY BEAVERH&N Staff WriterCHILOQUIN - Klamath County sheriff's deputies were at the Klamath Tribes' administrative offices in Chiloquin MOnday to keep the peace between two political factions fighting for control of the Tribes.About 15 people attenpted to have tribal council members removed from their offices, claiming the elected officials were recalled and new members were voted into office.The tribal government said the group's election was invalid, and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs sent a letter to the tribal government and the sheriff's office stating the group's actions were illegal."We're going to go along with business as usual," said Taylor David, spokeswoman for the Tribes.Deputies PresentSheriff Tim Evinger said deputies were not present to enforce tribal law, but to be on hand in case there was some kind of altercation between the two groups.
Letter to Klamath Tribes From BIA - Monday November 23Topix - Wed Nov 25
Obtained from an insider at the Klamath Tribes Administration, the following is the letter sent to the Tribes from the BIA following Saturday's revolutionary act by General Council to oust 7 of the 10 members of Tribal Council.<p>The letter was attached to an email sent out by Kathleen "Myrt" Mitchell, wife of council member Jeff Mitchell, who is one of the ousted council members. Following is the email and letter."From: Kathleen MitchellSent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:19 PMTo: _EverybodySubject: BIA LetterEverybody Attached is a copy of the BIA letter received early this afternoon from Stan Speaks, Northwest Regional Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. I hope this correspondence will resolve some of the questions regarding the governing Tribal Council.It was hard to concentrate on work today and I understand and realize today has been a difficult one for all of us. I appreciate your calm and patience with the situation and hope that the coming days will remain peaceful for everyones sake.Kathleen MitchellGeneral Manager"_________________________________________________
Klamath Tribal Factions Fighting For ControlTopix - Wed Nov 25
Sheriff's deputies called to Chiloquin to keep the peaceMonday, November 23, 2009 11:45 AM PSTKlamath County sheriffs deputies were at the Klamath Tribes administrative offices in Chiloquin Monday to keep the peace between two political factions fighting for control of the Tribes.About 15 people attempted to have tribal council members removed from their offices, saying they held an election this weekend after a tribal general council meeting was cancelled. The group said those in attendance recalled the council and voted its members into office.The tribal government has said the groups election was invalid, and tribal officials have asked the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs to help settle the matter.
Special General Council Meeting Saturday, 11/21/09Topix - Fri Nov 20
A "special" general council meeting is to be held tomorrwo, the 21st of November. The meeting was called at the request of a petition circulated by GeorGene Nelson. The petition states:"Purpose of Petition: To call for the removal of the following Tribal Council Members: Chairman Joe Kirk, Vice-Chairman Joe Hobbs, Secretary Torina Case, Treasurer Brandi Decker, Members at Largs: Will Hatcher, Jeff Mitchell, Alan Foreman, Perry Chocktoot, and Jeannie McNair. The listed officers and members are accused of(1) violating the rights of the General Council members who submitted a petition on October 14, 2009, and changing the date of the meeting cited in October 2009 #1 petition from October 31, 2009 to November 7, 2009, per notice posted at Klamth Tribal Office, (listing post date as 10/20/2009).(2) Failure to follow the Constitution process for calling of Special General Council Meetings by altering, amending, or changing the process as outlined in the Constitution.(3) Failure to perform duties and responsibilities within date of meeting called for in October 2009 #1 petition. The above listed Klamath Tribal Council Members are accused of being in violation of the following Klamath Tribal Laws: The Klamath Tribes, Tribal Council By-laws, Klamath Tribal Code 1.01, Article II Limitation on Tribal Council Authority, Items A and D; Article III Tribal Council, Officers and Members, Item C (1) and Item D (6); Klamath Tribes Constitution, Article VII Elected Official of the General Council, Section IV Duties of Officers, Item E, Article XII Meetings of the General Council, Section III."I am sure it will be a meeting to remember folks! See you there!
Body of missing 19-year-old recovered from Iron Gate LakeKTVL News10 - Mon Nov 16
The body of a 19-year-old man missing for a week was found Saturday morning about 100 yards south of the Jenny Creek Bridge.
Wreck closes Highway 97 north of ChiloquinKTVL News10 - Thu Nov 12
Highway 97 remains closed at milepost 240 just north of Chiloquin, shut down after a major wreck between a semi truck and passenger vehicleh.
Klamath Falls transient held on drug chargesAppeal Tribune - Thu Nov 12
Klamath Falls police say a man believed to be homeless was arrested on multiple drug charges.
Public forum held for Klamath Basin Restoration AgreementKDRV - Wed Nov 11
KDRV Staff A November 10, 2009 A KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Dozens voiced concerns about the controversial Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement at public forums held by Klamath County legislators Tuesday.
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