Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
The Evans Valley Fire District Board of Directors unanimously voted to accept a new contract for Chief Tom Davidson, pending revised language that would disqualify him if he were fired “for cause,” specifically outlining “fraud, ethical violations, gross negligence, and willful misconduct” at its meeting on Thursday, May 21. The[Read More…]
With drought emergencies already declared in counties across Oregon, state emergency officials are warning residents to prepare now for what could become one of the driest and most dangerous wildfire seasons in more than a decade. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging households to create evacuation plans,[Read More…]
A look back at notable stories making headlines in the Rogue River community over the years. May 27, 1981 — Community Builds Baseball Field At No Cost To Taxpayers What began as a joking remark about RRHS’s “cow field” grew into a community-wide effort to create a modern baseball facility.[Read More…]
The Bureau of Land Management is inviting Oregonians to take part in a series of public events celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, while also marking the agency’s 80 years of public land stewardship. The events are part of the nationwide Freedom 250 commemoration and are designed[Read More…]
Southern Oregon residents are preparing for camping trips, river outings, coastal vacations and long holiday drives — marking the unofficial beginning of summer travel season. State transportation officials say travelers across Jackson and Josephine counties should expect heavier traffic, active construction zones and increasing wildfire concerns as temperatures rise. Popular[Read More…]
Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties this summer may encounter construction zones, lane closures and traffic delays as several major transportation improvement projects continue across Southern Oregon. Projects range from bridge repairs near Lost Creek Lake to Interstate 5 pavement work north of Grants Pass and accessibility upgrades in[Read More…]
WILLIAM MARSHALL COWIE, 73, of Foots Creek, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, due to a stroke. William was born July 3, 1952, in Yreka, CA, to Louis and Dawn Cowie. Afterward, Willy came home to Foots Creek, which would become his beloved[Read More…]
Federal Rule Changes Renewals And New Applications Will Include Interviews. Oregonians applying for or renewing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be required to complete an interview beginning June 1, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services. The change restores standard federal SNAP eligibility procedures that were temporarily[Read More…]
As temperatures begin rising across Southern Oregon and festival season returns to the Rogue Valley, communities throughout the region are preparing for another summer filled with local traditions, parades, music, food, and family gatherings. Events like Boatnik over Memorial Day weekend, Rooster Crow on June 26 and 27, and the[Read More…]
With a reported estimate of 11.5 percent of Jackson County residents who are identified as being food insecure, meaning being in a position of having limited or uncertain access to food due to economic conditions, community gardens like the Rogue River Food Garden may be the best local defense. Its[Read More…]
