Herald and News, 04 Aug 2012 – The state of Oregon is seeing a spike in heroin use and overdoses, but Klamath County is seeing a decline. Local drug and alcohol counselors and Sheriff Tim Evinger say that heroin use has decreased in Klamath County, but methamphetamine abuse continues its resurgence. According to a report published by the Oregon State Medical Examiner, there were no reported heroin-related deaths in Klamath County in 2011, whereas 143 deaths were reported statewide, 53 more than in 2010.

Herald and News, 26 Jul 2012 – More than 10,000 people from Klamath County signed a petition to legalize marijuana in the state of Oregon. As the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis in 1973, Oregon now is attempting to become the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational adult use with Measure 80, the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act, which is set to appear on the November ballot. Regulating consumption