Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
A Grants Pass man accused of driving under the influence is hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly fleeing law enforcement, driving the wrong way on Interstate 5 and crashing head-on into an SUV Sunday night near Rogue River. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Ivan Grover Barber Jr., 43,[Read More…]
At every level of competitive softball, pitching is important, and at the high school level, the premium on experienced pitching is enormous. The Rogue River Junior Senior High softball program has been spoiled for a small-school program, having had pitching in the last 15 years. When gifted and hard-throwing Danielle[Read More…]
As warmer weather draws more visitors to campgrounds and beaches, Oregon State Parks is reminding campers to practice safe campfire habits to help prevent wildfires and protect public lands. Officials say campfires remain a popular part of the outdoor experience, but unattended or improperly extinguished fires can quickly become dangerous.[Read More…]
A major milestone in preserving one of Oregon’s most iconic roadways has been reached as the Historic Columbia River Highway east of Multnomah Falls reopened Friday, May 15, following months of restoration work. The reopening marks the completion of repairs to the East Multnomah Falls Viaduct, the second of two[Read More…]
Oregon’s unusually mild winter and warm spring temperatures have accelerated the development of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB), causing the destructive pest to emerge weeks earlier than expected, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF Invasive Species Specialist Wyatt Williams confirmed finding a fully developed adult emerald[Read More…]
Service was the theme of a gathering at the Woodville Museum at which the mayors of five Southern Oregon communities and several former mayors of Rogue River were in attendance to honor current Rogue River Pam VanArsdale and honor National Public Service Recognition Week. “Since our first mayor, Samuel Mathis,[Read More…]
More than 125 members of the Oregon Army and Air National Guard gathered at the Raymond F. Rees Training Center this month to compete in the annual Combat Marksmanship Training Exercise, known as the “TAG Match,” while celebrating Armed Forces Day. The three-day event concluded May 16 and tested participants[Read More…]
Visitors to national forests and grasslands across the country will be able to access many recreation sites free of charge on June 6 as the U.S. Forest Service marks National Trails Day. Federal officials announced the additional fee-free day for 2026 to encourage people to explore public lands and participate[Read More…]
MAY 20, 1981 First prize in the seventh-grade science category was awarded to Monique Buell at the Rogue River Middle School Arts & Science Fair on May 14. Her project was a six-foot-tall Foucault pendulum demonstrating the rotation of the Earth. Monique, daughter of Diana and Jed Buell of Grants[Read More…]
As scams grow increasingly sophisticated across the United States, federal officials continue to warn that older Americans remain among the most heavily targeted demographics. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adults aged 60 and older reported losing more than $3 billion to fraud in 2025 alone. The staggering total[Read More…]
