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Elderly Woman Rescued in Remote Washoe County After GPS Misguidance

Monday, May 19

Rescue in Remote Northern Washoe CountyOn the afternoon of May 18, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a call for help from an elderly woman who became lost northwest of Gerlach after her GPS directed her into an extremely... Read More.

Feather River College Launches Pilot Program for Remote Career Opportunities Through Virtual Internships

Sunday, April 27

Feather River College announces that, in partnership with the North Far North Regional Consortium and Virtual Internships, it has launched a pilot program to connect students with remote career opportunities. “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing students with the skills and experiences necessary for... Read More.

Remote Plane Crash Site in Nye County, missing Pilot presumed dead

Tuesday, January 21

Authorities say it will take some time before crews can access a rural Nye County plane crash site to search for a pilot presumed to be dead.The Nye County Sheriff's Office says a Game Warden found the small plane's wreckage near Mount Jefferson last... Read More.

Remote River Tragedy Highlights Perils of Kayaking in Treacherous Waters

Thursday, October 10

Plumas Search and Rescue (SAR) assisted in a tragic accident that claimed the life of a kayaker on Friday, October 4th, on the South Fork Feather River, just downstream of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir dam. Plumas SAR teams were immediately dispatched following the... Read More.