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 »
Collecting Cans to Restore Public Safety
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Nothing is too extreme for one group working to restore public safety in Josephine County – even if that means collecting cans. Securing Our Safety (SOS) is exploring every option besides tax measure 17-49. The measure is proposing $1.48 per thousand dollars assessed value for three years. Carl Raskine, one of … Continue reading »
Dalai Lama at the University of Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — After months of anticipation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be in Eugene to speak at Matthew Knight Arena. More than 11,000 people are expected to be in attendance to hear his presentation The Path to Peace and Happiness in the Global Society. Tickets for the event sold out within minutes in … Continue reading »
Homeowner Gets Burglar on Surveillance
COPCO, Calif. — This past Wednesday, officials arrested a 22 year-old Grants Pass man after a Copco resident reviewed surveillance footage of the suspect robbing his home. Officials were then able to issue a search warrant for the suspect’s, Jonathon Robert Davis, home. Several items related to the home owner’s burglary were recovered. Throughout the … Continue reading »
