Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
A coalition of Oregon conservation and community organizations is urging Gov. Tina Kotek to closely review a proposed gravel mining operation in Sunny Valley, arguing the project could harm fish habitat, reduce stream flows and threaten local drinking water supplies. The groups sent a letter Monday to the governor outlining[Read More…]
The end of what had to be as heartbreaking as it was a weird season happened in the Rogue River baseball team’s doubleheader sweep, nearly 200 miles away in Lakeview. The Chieftains lost both games of the doubleheader to the Honkers 11-1 and 15-3 on Fri., May 15. The Honkers[Read More…]
One of the things Rogue River residents might miss out on is the chance to walk through Palmerton Park in the early to mid-morning hours. The Rogue River Tree City USA Committee conducts its Spring Walk In The Park in May, when the weather is probably at its best before[Read More…]
Funding Supports Prevention, Treatment And Recovery Programs Statewide. More than $90 million from Oregon’s opioid settlement funds has been distributed across the state over the past two years to expand addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services, according to a newly released report from the Oregon Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and[Read More…]
Vinny DeBenedetti has already made a name for himself at Southern Oregon Speedway (SOS). The son of Jon and Valerie DeBenedetti, both individually successful racers at the track, he has been racing there since he was four years old. He won his first championship event race as a freshman nearly[Read More…]
Drivers throughout Jackson and Josephine counties should expect lane closures, reduced speeds and periodic delays as several major highway improvement projects continue this spring and summer. Projects range from bridge repairs and highway widening to ADA curb ramp upgrades and Interstate 5 pavement improvements. JACKSON COUNTY PROJECTS Lost Creek Lake[Read More…]
It looks like Kotek vs. Drazan, Part II, for Oregon’s governorship this November. While Gov. Tina Kotek easily vanquished nine other Democratic candidates, Christine Drazan, who lost to Kotek in the 2022 election, won out in the 14-person Republican race, garnering less than 50 percent of Republicans’ votes. Still, she[Read More…]
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is reminding Rogue River users to plan ahead as temporary waterway closures and restrictions will be in effect during the annual Boatnik races over Memorial Day weekend. The closures, enforced by the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Division, will take place May 22–25 and affect sections[Read More…]
RUTH MEGILL WORTH, a beloved mother, grand-mother, and dear friend to many, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on May 8, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on January 1, 1931, in Neptune, New Jersey, Ruth was the daughter of Calvin Henry Megill and Ruth Mae Frazee[Read More…]
RONNIE GRENIER JR., age 61, of Rogue River, died May 12, 2026, at his home. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
