Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
More than five decades after skeletal remains were discovered near Highway 101 in Coos County, investigators have identified the victim through advances in forensic genetic genealogy. The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office Human Identification Program, working with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit, announced that the remains belong[Read More…]
The Rogue River Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Tues., Aug. 11, at 6 p.m., to gain public comment on a proposed update to the city’s municipal code to allow for the establishment of a Commercial-Residential District on the edges of the downtown area. In tandem, the Rogue[Read More…]
As Oregon continues to battle an active wildfire season, the Oregon National Guard has expanded its emergency response by activating approximately 20 additional service members and four helicopters to support firefighting operations across the state. The July 28 activation adds aerial wildfire suppression to the Guard’s ongoing medical evacuation mission,[Read More…]
After two tries in which it was unsuccessful in securing Oregon Department of Transportation Small City Allotment grants for cities under 5,000 population for a major downtown paving project, the third time truly was the charm. Gold Hill was notified on Mon., July 27, that it was one of the[Read More…]
The Rogue River City Council is once again fully seated, with the appointment of local Realtor Dee Copley to fill Position No. 1 at the Thurs., July 23, council meeting. Copley steps into the seat occupied by the late Sharie Davis, who passed away on March 2. “I just want[Read More…]
Every day, millions of fraudulent emails are sent across the country. Their goal is simple: trick you into giving away your personal information, passwords, or money. These messages are known as phishing emails, and they have become one of the most common ways scammers target seniors. A phishing email is[Read More…]
Among the earliest documented burials associated with the Woodville community is that of Mrs. C. W. Wilcox, whose death in 1892 marked more than the passing of a local resident. Contemporary Southern Oregon newspapers recorded her funeral, providing one of the earliest surviving accounts of a community burial in the[Read More…]
Two Klamath Falls residents were arrested following the burglary of an Eagle Point business early Thursday morning after a coordinated search involving local police, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a police drone, and a K-9 team. According to the Eagle Point Police Department, officers responded to a burglary alarm at[Read More…]
Firefighters continue making steady progress on several Oregon wildfires as containment increases and crews focus on reinforcing fire lines, protecting homes, and extinguishing lingering hot spots. Recent favorable weather conditions, combined with the tireless work of hundreds of firefighters, have allowed incident management teams to strengthen established containment lines while[Read More…]
An audit released by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office is recommending that the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) develop a plan to relocate adults in custody from prison facilities that pose significant health and safety risks, with particular concern focused on the Oregon State Penitentiary. The recommendation is one[Read More…]
