Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Small businesses and qualifying private nonprofit organizations in Jackson and Josephine counties may qualify for federal drought disaster loans of up to $2 million. The application deadline is March 1, 2027. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management issued an Oct. 7 reminder that U.S. Small Business Administration assistance remains available[Read More…]
The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High boys’ soccer team was set to take on the biggest hurdle in its quest to reach the state playoffs in the first year of the new Class 2A/1A boys’ soccer class, against 8-1 and No. 9 Pacific in Port Orford on Tuesday, Oct. 13.[Read More…]
Gold Hill- The public vault toilet at Gold Hill Sports Park has burned down and is unavailable, according to the Oregon State Marine Board’s boating access report. The park remains listed as open. Separately, the agency warns that Rogue River launches are experiencing very low water levels and urges boaters[Read More…]
The Dollar Mountain Trail System has received statewide recognition for its transformation from a former goat farm into a destination for hiking and mountain biking near Grants Pass. City staff accepted a 2026 Design and Construction Award during the Oregon Recreation and Park Association’s annual conference in Seaside. The conference[Read More…]
Rogue River- Archer & Sons Cell Phone Repair, owned and operated by Tony Archer, recently marked seven years at its Rogue River storefront. However, the business has been serving customers for 11 years. The journey began with a simple idea: bring phone repair directly to customers. However, the expense of[Read More…]
Medford- The Salvation Army is inviting residents to get an early start on holiday service during a free Volunteer Christmas Carnival on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 304 Beatty Street. The gathering will introduce individuals, families, community groups, and businesses to volunteer opportunities supporting local[Read More…]
Roadwork Continues Across Jackson and Josephine Counties Motorists should expect lane closures, brief delays, and pedestrian detours as bridge repairs, highway improvements, and curb ramp projects continue across Jackson and Josephine counties. JACKSON COUNTY Work continues on the $6.1 million Lost Creek Lake Bridge project on Crater Lake Highway between[Read More…]
Jackson County- Residents will have an opportunity to practice earthquake safety on Thursday, Oct. 15, as part of the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, accompanied by a test of the county’s Jackson Alerts emergency notification system. The drill is scheduled for 10:15 a.m., when participants across Oregon and around the[Read More…]
WILLIAM “BILL” CURRIE MCGAHEY, age 79, of Rogue River, died October 4, 2026, at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) monitoring across Oregon is ramping up, with new check stations in place this week. CWD, a fatal disease to deer, elk, and moose, has already been detected in the neighboring states of Idaho, Washington, and California. More than 40,000 big game animals have been sampled over[Read More…]
