Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Chieftain fans will get to see the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High softball team for the last time in the Chieftains’ season finale at Thomas Artoff Field on Wed., May 21. The Chieftains host Glendale in a single game at 3:00 p.m. (updated 5/20/25 from 4:30 p.m.) The Chieftains are[Read More…]
Getting into a collision can be stressful, sometimes scary. Fortunately, reporting the collision to Oregon DMV just got easier. Drivers involved in a collision can now complete and submit the report to DMV using our new online service. All you need is an internet connection and the ability to log[Read More…]
OHA Public Health Physician Says Coordinated Action, Increased Awareness And Commitment To Equitable Care Can Help Protect Those Most At Risk Health care providers in Oregon are deeply concerned that congenital syphilis rates continue to rise at an alarming pace, according to preliminary 2024 Oregon Health Authority data. This is[Read More…]
With two new board members expected to be elected and join the Evans Valley Fire District Board of Directors, elected in the Tuesday, May 20 election and sworn in in July, Fire Chief Tom Davidson said he thought Board Assessment Training through the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) would[Read More…]
MAY 15, 2024 The Rogue River Jr/Sr High School baseball team ended its Far West League campaign with losses to Sutherlin in the Chieftains’ final league doubleheader at Mike Umscheid Field, 12-4 and 11-0, on May 9th. The losses dropped the Chieftains to 2-20 and ended their Far West season[Read More…]
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and other fire prevention experts are urging everyone to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. There have already been 32 escaped debris burns reported on ODF-protected land in 2025, nearly double the amount compared to this time last year. The average[Read More…]
A familiar name will most likely be on the Rogue River School Board among its directors, who each run unopposed. Bruce Sund, who has served as either chair or vice chair of the board and its leader in negotiations over the past 12 years, is on the ballot for his[Read More…]
Everyone is invited to the Jackson & Josephine Health Fair at the Jackson County EXPO on May 31st. Admission is totally FREE! From 10 AM to 4 PM, attendees can enjoy free health screenings, explore community resources, and engage in fun & exciting activities for the whole family. Health screenings[Read More…]
With a roster of only three seniors last year, North Valley High’s baseball team finished sixth in the 11-team Far West League baseball standings before going on a playoff run that saw the Knights win two early-round games and reach the Class 3A quarterfinals before a loss to Brookings-Harbor. That[Read More…]
JACKSON COUNTY • OREGON 99 (Rogue River Highway), MP 10.8-12.2, Birdseye Creek, Foots Creek and Millers Gulch Bridge replacement project ($11 million), https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22290 This project will replace three 1920s-era bridges on Rogue River Highway with structures that are better able to withstand earthquakes. The bridges are located east of the[Read More…]
