Southern Oregon copter pilot has knack for finding the lost

7 February 2012, 7:28 am

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A few years ago, John Rachor painted his helicopter orange and yellow, so it would be easier to spot if he ever crashed and became the target of a search and rescue operation in the rugged forests of southwestern Oregon. Over...... Read More »

Copter pilot 'crazy good' at finding the lost

7 February 2012, 7:25 am

A few years ago, John Rachor painted his helicopter orange and yellow, so it would be easier to spot if he ever crashed and became the target of a search and rescue operation in the rugged forests of southwestern Oregon. Over the past six years, he has been the one doing the spotting.... Read More »

Oregon copter pilot has knack for finding the lost

7 February 2012, 1:29 am

A few years ago, John Rachor painted his helicopter orange and yellow, so it would be easier to spot if he ever crashed and became the target of a search and rescue operation in the rugged forests of southwestern Oregon.... Read More »

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsOregon copter pilot has knack for finding the lost

7 February 2012, 12:35 am

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A few years ago, John Rachor painted his helicopter orange and yellow, so it would be easier to spot if he ever crashed and became the target of a search and rescue operation in the rugged forests of southwestern Oregon.... Read More »

Arrest Made in S. Oregon Fatal DUII Crash

5 February 2012, 4:20 pm

A single-car crash in southwest Oregon late Saturday night that killed a 19-year-old man led to manslaughter, DUII and other charges Sunday against the 18-year-old driver, a tragic reminder of Super Bowl weekend alcohol-related driving dangers, Oregon State Police reported.... Read More »

One-car crash leads to death of O'Brien man

1 February 2012, 2:09 am

GRANTS PASS — Oregon State Police say an 82-year-old man was killed early Tuesday in a one-car crash on Highway 199 in the Hayes Hill area near Grants Pass.... Read More »

UPDATED: Grants Pass crash victim's name released

1 February 2012, 12:16 am

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Oregon State Police say an 82-year-old man was killed early Tuesday in a one-car crash on Highway 199 in the Hayes Hill area near Grants Pass.... Read More »

Southern Oregon Cool To Kitzhaber's County Consolidation Idea

25 January 2012, 7:00 pm

By Sharon Ko GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Southern Oregon counties received its final federal timber payment last week, and that means law enforcement and jails will take a hit. Governor Kitzhaber suggested an idea to save money: Southern Oregon could consolidate jails and its services. The Sheriff for Jose... Read More »

Grants Pass traffic stop leads to four drug arrests

23 January 2012, 10:09 am

The four suspects are facing charges in Josephine County following their arrests last week by the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team after detectives collectively seized over 2 ounces of meth and a pound of marijuana, according to a press release from the Oregon State Police.  ... Read More »

Three Rivers To Allow Drug Dogs In Schools

10 January 2012, 11:18 am

By Steven Sandberg GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Sheriff's Office drug dogs will now be allowed to search through schools in one Southern Oregon district, but parents are concerned about their children's rights. The plan by the Three Rivers School District will let Josephine County Sheriff's drug... Read More »

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