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…]
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Worth Obituary
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…]
Grenier Death Notice
RONNIE GRENIER JR., age 61, of Rogue River, died May 12, 2026, at his home. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
Oregon’s Trees Face Harm From Another Hot, Dry Summer
Oregon trees are in for another difficult year due to climate change. Conditions this spring are already similar to those in 2015, when we experienced peak high temperatures and drought. That’s on top of a winter that tied 1934 for the warmest since accurate records were kept beginning in 1896,[Read More…]
Stay Protected From Cyberattacks
Simple Safeguards To Reduce Cyber Intrusions And Real-World Losses (Feature Impact) Connected homes are becoming the norm with millions of Americans relying on Wi-Fi networks, mobile apps and smart devices to manage everything from door locks to thermostats. As convenience increases, so does exposure, and the experts at multiple-line insurance[Read More…]
USDA Implements President Trump’s Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adults ages 2 and older. The rule[Read More…]
USDA Tightens SNAP Retailer Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new rules this week requiring retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to stock a wider variety of nutritious foods, part of a broader effort to improve food quality and reduce fraud within the program. The updated stocking standards, finalized May[Read More…]
Library District Approves Budget With Service Reductions
The Jackson County Library District (JCLD) Budget Committee has approved an operational budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year that includes reductions in service hours and staffing as the district responds to rising operational costs and long-term financial pressures. According to library officials, the approved budget is intended to restore financial[Read More…]
34th Annual Rogue River Clean-Up Returns
The 34th Annual Rogue River Clean-Up is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, inviting community members from across the region to roll up their sleeves and make a lasting impact on the health of the Rogue River. Hosted by the Josephine County Solid Waste Agency and Stream Smart: A Rogue[Read More…]
Fire Season Officially Begins in Jackson & Josephine Counties
The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District has officially declared the start of the 2026 fire season beginning Friday, May 15 at 12:01 a.m. Fire danger will begin at “Low” (green), with the Industrial Fire Precaution Level set at IFPL I (one). The declaration affects approximately 1.8 million acres[Read More…]