NEAR GALICE, Ore. — A private contractor wanting to move machinery from the Rogue valley to Gold Beach has helped open Bear Camp Road slightly sooner than expected. The U.S. Forest Service was waiting on the sun to help melt more snow before finishing plowing parts of that rural road. Wednesday, they announced that because … Continue reading »
Honoring the Fallen in Grants Pass
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — In light of Police Memorial Week, counties across Oregon are honoring those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Thursday, Josephine County held a memorial ceremony at the United Methodist Church. Community members and various law enforcement officers gathered to honor fallen officers. Grants Pass officials from the Josephine … Continue reading »
Major Drug Bust in Klamath County
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — More than 300 law enforcement agents descended on Klamath County in what is being called one of the largest drug busts in recent Oregon law enforcement history. The Oregon Attorney General issued a press release thing morning on Operation Trojan Horse. The Attorney General said more than 30 arrests were made … Continue reading »
Secretary of the Interior Invited
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Two months ago, Klamath County Commissioners voted to opt out of the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement, and the agreement that outlines removal of dams on the upper Klamath River. Tuesday commissioners voted to invite the new Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, to Klamath and Siskiyou counties to see first-hand the … Continue reading »
Recall on Klamath County Commissioner
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The announcement over the weekend that a Merrill woman is leading a recall against Klamath County Commissioner Dennis Linthicum brought responses from the board of commissioners on Tuesday. In a news release, Sherri Biggs says she was frustrated with dealing with the board of commissioners. Since Linthicum is the only member … Continue reading »
K-9 Unit Catches Suspected Criminal
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A suspected burglar is now behind bars because of the work of a K-9 and his handler. Tuesday, around 2:30 a.m., Grants Pass Police responded to an auto shop because of loud noises. Police say 23-year-old Dakota Geer broke into a storage shed and stole some money. The K-9 went searching … Continue reading »
Waiting for Bear Camp
GALICE, Ore. — Memorial Day Weekend is less than two weeks away, and many people who enjoy floating the lower Rogue River are gearing up for the beginning of float season. Things were quiet at Grave Creek boat ramp on Monday morning, but operators of Galice Resort say the past couple weekends have been busy … Continue reading »
Police Search for Robbery Suspect
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Police say early Sunday officers with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Best Western. Multiple officers responded to the area within minutes and conducted a search with a K-9. The suspect was not located, according to police. During the course … Continue reading »
Shooting in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. — At least 12 people were shot in New Orleans at a second line parade celebrating Mother’s Day. Police say the youngest victim is 10 years old. Second lines are brass band musical processions that are traditional in New Orleans. There were up to 400 people involved in the parade. Police say … Continue reading »
Nine Graduate from Drug Court
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Nine people chose to live a life of sobriety instead of spending more time behind bars. The county held its 53rd drug court graduation ceremony at the Anne Basker Auditorium this week. The nine graduates bringing the total number to complete the program to 304. A drug counselor who has worked … Continue reading »
