Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every year, and unfortunately, older adults continue to be among their favorite targets. Criminals often view seniors as trustworthy, financially stable, and more likely to answer the phone or respond to emails and text messages. Their tactics constantly evolve, but their goal remains the same:[Read More…]
True South Solar of Ashland was the choice of the Jackson County Fire District 1 Board of Directors out of four bidding companies to install the 180 solar panels on 13 poles mounted up the hill from the fire station, coming in as the second-lowest bid but with the most[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History JULY 15, 1981 A Brezeale Logging truck overturned while entering the Rogue River Bridge early Monday morning after its load of logs shifted during the turn. Driven by Ron Brezeale, the log truck was declared a total loss after the 6:43 a.m. accident. Cleanup[Read More…]
For nearly 90 years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has drawn audiences from across the country to Ashland, offering world-class performances that blend timeless classics with bold new interpretations. While Shakespeare remains at the heart of the festival, each season also features celebrated works from other literary voices, introducing audiences to[Read More…]
Jackson County Fire District No. 1 in Rogue River is looking to include 10 homes on Savage Creek Road in Josephine County in its fire coverage. The addresses on Savage Creek that the district would like to annex, under ORS 478.702, enacted by the Oregon Legislature in 2023, allow fire[Read More…]
ODOT Highway Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should expect lane restrictions, flagging operations and occasional delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction projects continue throughout the summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Project Work continues on the $6.1 million Lost[Read More…]
Hot, dry conditions and erratic winds that created a pyrocumulus cloud and smoke column in the afternoon and evening on Mon., July 13, caused 1,742 acres to burn overnight in the East Evans Creek fire. The fire started at 2:41 p.m. on Fri., July 10, after a car crashed into[Read More…]
Eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with serious health conditions now have access to two new nutrition benefits designed to improve health and reduce medical costs. Beginning July 1, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched a Fruit and Vegetable Benefit and a Pantry Stocking Benefit for qualifying OHP members. The[Read More…]
As Oregonians spend more time outdoors this summer, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites and reduce the risk of West Nile virus. West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Oregon. Each year, infected mosquitoes are[Read More…]
Road warriors who love to chase the hottest wild Chinook and coho bite in the state each fall have a lot to look forward to this year. Wild Chinook retention will be open in 18 coastal basins, with increased bag limits in the Necanicum, Nehalem, Tillamook, Siuslaw, and Umpqua basins.[Read More…]
