Author: Rogue River Press

Potential Power Outages During Colder Months

As winter storms and extreme weather events impact communities, Oregon residents are reminded to be prepared for potential power outages. Heavy snow, ice, and high winds can damage power lines and disrupt electricity, sometimes leading to extended outages. Weather conditions in specific geographies may also cause electric utilities to adjust[Read More…]

Rules Amended To Prohibit Camping On Ocean Shore

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted proposed rule changes to add Brookings to the list of cities where overnight camping is prohibited along the ocean shore within the city limits. The proposed rule change was requested through a petition from residents living near Mill Beach in Brookings. Residents[Read More…]

Pacific Power Billing Scams

Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year. Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts: • Scammers[Read More…]

ODOT Construction Update

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…]

Rogue River Shooting Suspect In Custody

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in rural Rogue River. ECSO Dispatch received a call for a shooting in the 8100 block of West Evans Creek Road. The suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the general public. JCSO deputies and[Read More…]

Davis Obituary

RONNA LOUISE DAVIS departed this world on October 23, 2024. She was 78 years old. Ronna was born to Lois Grace and Ronald Stein Olfson on January 13, 1946 in Longview, Washington. Ronna met her husband, Jim Davis, on a blind date in 1964. They were married on September 19[Read More…]

RCC Expands Emergency Services Department

The Rogue Community College (RCC) Emergency Services Department has added two new programs to its lineup: the Advanced Emergency Care Certificate of Completion and the Emergency Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. These programs provide advanced training for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and people looking to advance their careers[Read More…]

Food Insecurity In Oregon Rises Sharply

Advocates are sounding the alarm that food insecurity in Oregon is on the rise, as highlighted in a recent report by Julian McElhaney and Mark Edwards from Oregon State University’s Policy Analysis Lab.  The report shares that 65,000 more Oregonians are facing food insecurity than three years ago. “This report[Read More…]

Major Methamphetamine Trafficking Arrests In Southern Oregon

On November 5, 2024, following a long-term investigation, the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement (MADGE) team made contact with several individuals and a vehicle in Ashland, Oregon. These individuals were suspected of trafficking methamphetamine from California into Southern Oregon. After executing a search warrant on the involved vehicle, MADGE[Read More…]