Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Residents from throughout Southern Oregon are invited to attend a free piano concert featuring Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee John Nilsen on Friday, July 31, at Gold Hill United Methodist Church. The evening begins with a dessert reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. at[Read More…]
Jackson County Emergency Manager Delaney Richmond outlined new evacuation tools and emergency planning efforts for the 2026 fire season during the June 10 Jackson County Fire District 1 Board of Directors meeting. Richmond said one of her biggest concerns is the possibility that statewide firefighting resources could be tied up[Read More…]
Thanks to funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Trout Unlimited is opening up streams for migratory fish across coastal watersheds in Oregon. One of the most ambitious salmon restoration projects on Oregon’s North Coast, the Salmon SuperHwy is an unprecedented effort to restore access to almost 180[Read More…]
Families and community members are invited to gather at the Jackson County Expo Amphitheater for a free Songs of Hope Watch Party celebrating the 100th anniversary performance of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square at the Hollywood Bowl. The event will take place on Friday, June 26th beginning at 6[Read More…]
Colorful floats, marching groups, classic vehicles and community spirit will once again line the streets of Rogue River as the annual Rooster Crow Parade returns during the 73rd National Rooster Crow Weekend. For many residents, the parade remains one of the most anticipated parts of the celebration, drawing families, visitors[Read More…]
Rogue Community College celebrated its largest graduating class since 2018 during its 55th Commencement ceremony held June 13 at the Marjorie Holzgang Concert Bowl on the Redwood Campus. A total of 749 students made up the Class of 2026, marking the college’s highest graduation total in eight years. Approximately 400[Read More…]
Long before social media contests and viral videos, residents of Rogue River were gathering to do something few communities would proudly claim as tradition — competing to see who could crow like a rooster the best. The Human Crowing Contest, one of the most recognizable features tied to Rogue River’s[Read More…]
When the International Association of Firefighters Local 3513, the union representing firefighters at Jackson County Fire District 1, Rogue River’s fire department, admonished the district’s board of directors for its behavior at its April 11 meeting, one of the two board members at the center of the union’s letter, responded,[Read More…]
For years, the Rogue River Kiwanis Club has worked behind the scenes supporting youth programs, recognizing student achievement and helping strengthen community connections throughout Rogue River. Part of the worldwide Kiwanis organization, the local club focuses heavily on projects benefiting children and families. Members volunteer time, organize fundraisers and support[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History From circus-themed Fourth of July celebrations and controversial blackjack games to high-speed police chases and Rooster Crow traditions, here’s a look back at the people, events and stories that made local headlines during this week in years past. JUNE 17, 1981 Central Point residents[Read More…]
