Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
An Umatilla man has permanently lost his Oregon hunting privileges after admitting to a series of wildlife and firearms crimes stemming from what state investigators describe as one of Oregon’s most significant serial poaching cases. Christopher George Matson, 48, of Umatilla, was sentenced in two circuit court cases last month[Read More…]
Oregonians can now borrow more than books from many public libraries. Thanks to a partnership between the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and the State Library of Oregon, library patrons can also check out free parking permits for Oregon State Parks. The statewide program has expanded to include 82[Read More…]
Over the past several weeks, the Rogue River Press has explored a local story that has been passed down through generations of Evans Creek and Wimer residents. The story is simple, yet intriguing. Somewhere in the hills surrounding Wimer, a small cemetery reportedly existed near a mining operation. According to[Read More…]
Each year, thousands of deer, elk, bears and other wildlife are struck while attempting to cross Oregon highways in search of food, water, shelter and mates. Conservation groups and transportation partners are working to change that by expanding wildlife crossing projects throughout the state. The Oregon Wildlife Foundation has made[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History JULY 8, 1981 Rogue River High School standout Rick Ashworth, Oregon’s top high jumper, earned an invitation to compete in an international track meet in Seoul, South Korea. Ashworth was selected as one of just 50 athletes representing the United States against competitors from[Read More…]
Road Construction Continues Across Jackson and Josephine Counties Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should plan for delays, detours and lane restrictions as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) improvement projects continue this summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Repairs A $6.1 million bridge rehabilitation project is underway on Oregon[Read More…]
As Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month concludes, Oregon officials are reminding workers that Paid Leave Oregon may provide financial support when they need time away from work to care for a family member living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. According to state officials, nearly 79,000 Oregonians age[Read More…]
As June comes to a close, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is highlighting the importance of family reunification and the programs designed to help children safely return home after involvement with the child welfare system. State officials say child welfare practices have changed dramatically over the past two[Read More…]
After much more bearable temperatures this week, the heat returns this weekend — low to mid-90s for daytime highs — with a shot at triple digits early next week. That’s not great news for Oregon’s fish. The state’s snowpack was at a record-breaking low this spring, and much of the[Read More…]
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will reduce the operational capacity of the Jackson County Jail beginning July 1, citing rising operating costs and ongoing budget constraints that Sheriff Nate Sickler says can no longer be absorbed without affecting other public safety services. The change includes the closure of the jail’s[Read More…]
