Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Oregon transportation officials have placed at least 20 fiber-optic permit applications on hold while they determine whether the proposed installations support data center operations. The review follows Gov. Tina Kotek’s September directive pausing state approvals for certain data center projects on state-owned land. The affected applications involve fiber lines planned[Read More…]
Nearly 200 Special Olympics athletes gathered at Rogue X in Medford on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a regional swimming competition that brought together participants from across Southern Oregon. Swimmers traveled from Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, and Klamath counties, as well as the South Coast. The meet ran from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Pacific Power has reached a proposed settlement with Oregon Public Utility Commission staff and other parties that would keep the average residential rate increase to about 0.3% in April 2027, compared with April 2026. The settlement includes a proposed 9% general rate increase. Other rate reductions and adjustments during the[Read More…]
Many people give to charities because they want to help neighbors, families, animals, veterans, or people affected by disasters. Scammers take advantage of that generosity. They may invent a charity, pretend to represent a familiar organization, or use an urgent story to pressure someone into donating before they have time[Read More…]
ODOT Roadwork Update for Jackson and Josephine Counties Drivers on Oregon 62 should expect delays of less than 20 minutes at Lost Creek Lake Bridge. Nighttime lane and ramp closures continue on Interstate 5 north of Grants Pass, while daytime lane closures are expected on Oregon 238 at New Hope[Read More…]
JEANETTE MAXINE UMSCHEID, age 89, of Central Point, died October 25, 2026, at her home. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
ALEX GETZ, age 75, of Rogue River, died October 25, 2026, at his home. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
The Rogue River City Council voted for an emergency procurement to provide for the replacement of the motor control center at the city’s water treatment plant at the council’s meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22. The replacement of the control center is done to prepare the city for the construction of[Read More…]
Ballots went out last week, and registered voters have less than a week to vote. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ballots are accepted until 8 p.m. Three members of the Rogue River City Council are up for election, including Dee Copley, Mark Minegar, and Sherrie Moss. The City of[Read More…]
A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student, Hayden Walkush, was honored this week with the Boone and Crockett Club Fellow Outstanding Achievement Award. The award recognizes a graduate student whose research advances the Club’s mission and informs natural resource management and policy decisions in North America. The award highlights and[Read More…]
