Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Come New Year’s Eve, it’s customary to count down the last 10 seconds until the clock strikes midnight and the new year officially begins. It seems like the 10-second countdown is as old as time itself, but the tradition actually is much more modern. According to Alexis McCrossen, a history[Read More…]
The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants’ faith, but one of the last customs people embrace each year is largely secular. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions is older than many people may realize. According to History.com, the ancient Babylonians are[Read More…]
The U.S. House Committee of Natural Resources recently held a hearing on sea lions that are preying on vulnerable salmon and steelhead below dams, near fish ladders and natural pinch points in the Columbia River and its tributaries. State and federal agencies have tried many non-lethal options with limited success,[Read More…]
Oregon will receive $197.3 million in 2026 to improve rural healthcare and could receive more in the following four years, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will invest the federal funding in community-driven projects that improve healthcare access, boost chronic disease management[Read More…]
Five wrestlers on Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s girls’ wrestling team went 2-0 and won their weight classes to help win another tournament title, this time the Shamrock Invitational at Riddle on Tues., Dec. 30. The Chieftain girls won with a dominating 156 points, ahead of runner-up Coquille’s 77 and[Read More…]
The U.S. Coast Guard announced the award of two contracts to build up to six Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) icebreakers — ships designed to break through and navigate ice-covered waters — between the United States and Finland in a major step forward for America’s national security. Contracts were awarded Friday[Read More…]
Oregon Secretary of State implements House Bill 4133 As of December 30th, 2025, all eligible Oregonians will be able to register to vote through a secure, online form by submitting the last four digits of their Social Security number and their valid signature – just like they would on a[Read More…]
Several new consumer protection laws take effect immediately when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services – the state’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency – is releasing an easy-to-follow guide on[Read More…]
JAN. 1, 1981 On the morning of December 24, 1980, at Jay and Andrea DelSavios residence, a devastating event occurred. A most intense fire destroyed their 110-year-old barn. The DelSavios’ resided on West Evans Creek Road and have brought much Christmas spirit to the valley by hosting yearly Christmas parties[Read More…]
As Christmas approaches and the Rogue Valley fills with twinkling lights and seasonal celebrations, one event continues to stand out as a cherished holiday tradition: Rogue Winterfest at the Evergreen Federal Bank Bear Hotel. Now in its 23rd year, Winterfest has grown into a cornerstone of the season, welcoming families,[Read More…]
