Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Federal Rule Changes Renewals And New Applications Will Include Interviews. Oregonians applying for or renewing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be required to complete an interview beginning June 1, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services. The change restores standard federal SNAP eligibility procedures that were temporarily[Read More…]
As temperatures begin rising across Southern Oregon and festival season returns to the Rogue Valley, communities throughout the region are preparing for another summer filled with local traditions, parades, music, food, and family gatherings. Events like Boatnik over Memorial Day weekend, Rooster Crow on June 26 and 27, and the[Read More…]
With a reported estimate of 11.5 percent of Jackson County residents who are identified as being food insecure, meaning being in a position of having limited or uncertain access to food due to economic conditions, community gardens like the Rogue River Food Garden may be the best local defense. Its[Read More…]
A Grants Pass man accused of driving under the influence is hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly fleeing law enforcement, driving the wrong way on Interstate 5 and crashing head-on into an SUV Sunday night near Rogue River. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Ivan Grover Barber Jr., 43,[Read More…]
At every level of competitive softball, pitching is important, and at the high school level, the premium on experienced pitching is enormous. The Rogue River Junior Senior High softball program has been spoiled for a small-school program, having had pitching in the last 15 years. When gifted and hard-throwing Danielle[Read More…]
As warmer weather draws more visitors to campgrounds and beaches, Oregon State Parks is reminding campers to practice safe campfire habits to help prevent wildfires and protect public lands. Officials say campfires remain a popular part of the outdoor experience, but unattended or improperly extinguished fires can quickly become dangerous.[Read More…]
A major milestone in preserving one of Oregon’s most iconic roadways has been reached as the Historic Columbia River Highway east of Multnomah Falls reopened Friday, May 15, following months of restoration work. The reopening marks the completion of repairs to the East Multnomah Falls Viaduct, the second of two[Read More…]
Oregon’s unusually mild winter and warm spring temperatures have accelerated the development of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB), causing the destructive pest to emerge weeks earlier than expected, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF Invasive Species Specialist Wyatt Williams confirmed finding a fully developed adult emerald[Read More…]
Service was the theme of a gathering at the Woodville Museum at which the mayors of five Southern Oregon communities and several former mayors of Rogue River were in attendance to honor current Rogue River Pam VanArsdale and honor National Public Service Recognition Week. “Since our first mayor, Samuel Mathis,[Read More…]
More than 125 members of the Oregon Army and Air National Guard gathered at the Raymond F. Rees Training Center this month to compete in the annual Combat Marksmanship Training Exercise, known as the “TAG Match,” while celebrating Armed Forces Day. The three-day event concluded May 16 and tested participants[Read More…]
