Larry Swallow & Shirley Swallow
William R. Stonecypher
Larry Swallow & Shirley Swallow
William R. Stonecypher
By Janice Betian, Assistant Director Teach Adult Education. This was a week of honoring success for twelve Modoc adults who missed out on earning their high school diploma the traditional way. Students came from Alturas, […]
By Lawrence Rinder Nicholas Karrasch is well-known in Surprise Valley and vicinity for his paintings inspired by the geography and spirit of the local landscape. Karrasch’s mural-size chalk drawing of the Warner Mountains which hangs […]
The Summer Explorer Program is in full swing once again in Modoc County, giving local youth an exciting opportunity to learn, earn, and make a difference in their community. Hosted through Advancing Modoc, this unique […]
Swinerton Construction invited the community and partners to observe a minute of silence in honor of 9/11. Chad Day led the gathering and rang a bell three times to symbolize all the lives of first […]
Camping season is fast approaching, and forest visitors are reminded to practice responsible recreation. To protect the natural resources of Modoc National Forest, a forest order has been put in place for the upcoming 2025 […]
As the colder fall weather arrives, the Modoc National Forest expresses appreciation to all campers who visited during the spring and summer. The recreation staff has begun the process of preparing the campgrounds for winter. […]
A man traveling through Adin Pass on Thursday night was involved in a single-vehicle accident that resulted in injuries, requiring medical treatment. His loyal companion, a dog named Ruby, was with him at the time […]
Modoc County saw a healthy winter snowpack this season, with strong water content reported at Cedar Pass and Dismal Swamp—two key high-elevation sites in the Warner Mountains. While snow depth is often the headline figure, […]
Federal officials lethally removed OR-158, an endangered gray wolf, on Feb. 26 after repeated livestock attacks and growing concerns about public safety. The decision came after extensive nonlethal deterrence efforts failed. The removal was conducted […]
A dog running loose in Modoc County might be more than a neighborhood nuisance—it could lead to fines, impoundment or worse. Both the City of Alturas and Modoc County have strict rules on dogs at […]
The California State Board of Equalization will hold its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing on August 20, 2025, in Sacramento. The hearing invites residents, taxpayers, and local officials to provide public comment on property […]
The Tulelake community is invited to come together in support of local students at a Taco Lunch Fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, hosted by Tulelake High School. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at The […]
On Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2025, thirty-three Modoc County middle and high school youth in RISE-MESA completed a two-hour session about STEM careers. That second learning event was held at the Modoc College Center in […]
By Harry Boulade Five generations of family farming and ranching has been the cornerstone and a family tradition for the Flournoys, extending a long history of conservation and stewardship that has been handed down through […]
Modoc County experienced a whirlwind of weather this last week, as locals woke up to a blanket of snow, only to see the skies clear for sunshine by midday, followed by a sudden downpour in […]
A dispute over last summer’s Rainbow Family campout near Indian Creek is heating up, with sharply different accounts from campers, county officials and local residents. Modoc residents will remember their visit to the Modoc National […]