Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected near the Jackson County Expo in Central Point, marking the second positive mosquito sample found in the county within the past two weeks. The mosquitoes were collected on July 21 by the Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) during routine[Read More…]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $80 million in loan guarantees to support timber businesses in Oregon and Nevada, a move the agency says will expand domestic lumber production, create rural jobs, improve forest management, and help reduce wildfire risks. The funding, announced by USDA Acting Under Secretary[Read More…]
Representative Dwayne Yunker (R–Grants Pass) is criticizing Oregon’s health care policies following Asante Health System’s announcement that it will discontinue outpatient physical therapy services at its Grants Pass and Medford locations effective Aug. 28, 2026. In a statement released after the announcement, Yunker said the closures reflect what he described[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History The final days of July and the beginning of August have brought memorable moments to the Rogue River area over the decades. From local athletes competing on the world stage and championship baseball teams to community debates, historic public projects, and veterans being honored[Read More…]
Drivers traveling rural highways throughout Southwest Oregon will soon notice new warning signs and safety improvements as the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) begins work on a regional intersection safety project. The project includes upgrades at approximately 63 intersections along state highways in Jackson, Josephine, Coos, Curry and Douglas counties.[Read More…]
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing children from Bend who are believed to be in danger. Julian Hawes, 10, and Mahina Hawes, 9, were reported missing on July 23. Officials believe the children may still be[Read More…]
The search continues for 15-year-old Stella Dolton, who also goes by the preferred name Clay Dolton, as state and local authorities continue efforts to locate the missing teen. As of this update, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division has not announced that Stella has been found.[Read More…]
CHARLES EDWARD GALLAGHER, age 91, of Rogue River, died July 21, 2026 at Morrow Heights Assisted Living. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
Oregon Parks Forever has joined more than 160 park advocacy organizations nationwide in urging Congress to reauthorize a federal program that helps fund repairs and improvements at national parks and other public lands. The coalition, which includes the National Park Foundation and the National Park Friends Alliance, is calling on[Read More…]
A Jackson County man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, federal prosecutors announced. Eduardo Cortes Cortes, 28, was sentenced last Thursday to 67 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release. According to court[Read More…]
