SHARIE KATE DAVIS, 72, of Rogue River, passed away March 2, 2026. Sharie was born on May 31, 1953 in Sweet Home, Oregon, the daughter of Charles and Lois Kleinhans. She was raised in Medford, Oregon. After graduating from high school, Sharie moved to Eugene, Oregon, where she met her[Read More…]
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BLM February 2026 Timber Sales Bring In Over $8.3 Million
The Bureau of Land Management sold 27.6 million board feet of timber across 1,255 public acres in Oregon, for a total of $8,327,275, and indicates a strong demand in American lumber manufacturing by exceeding total appraised values by over $3 million. This timber will feed local mills and support jobs[Read More…]
Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers May 5
Every year, the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors the state’s law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. This year’s ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. The annual event commemorates the more than 190[Read More…]
RCC Dental Hygiene Clinic To Offer Free Screenings
The Rogue Community College (RCC) Dental Hygiene Clinic is recruiting patients to receive a free dental hygiene screening during the first week of spring term, March 30 – April 4, 2026. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Located on the RCC Table Rock Campus in White City, the clinic is[Read More…]
March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
What you should know: • Sports betting can lead to serious negative consequences. • Know the signs of problem gambling – spending more money that intended, mental health concerns or having difficulty controlling the amount of time and money spent. • Seek help by calling the Problem Gambling Helpline at[Read More…]
Bill Combatting Human Trafficking Heads To Governor’s Desk
Senate passed House Bill 4157 unanimously, ensuring survivors of human trafficking will have their voices heard in the courtroom. Oregon law carves out specific, limited hearsay exemptions allowing testimony from outside the courtroom to be presented as evidence in a trial, including for crimes relating to domestic violence and child[Read More…]
Bagley Memorial Service
A Time To Remember Julia Lee Bagley March 31, 1935 – January 22, 2026 Memorial Service Saturday, March 21st 1:00 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 4233 E. Evans Creek Road Rogue River, OR 97537
SNAP Recipients Affected By New Federal Work Rules
Recent federal changes mean more people in Oregon s who receive SNAP food benefits must now show they are working, looking for work or participating in training to continue receiving aid. WorkSource Oregon centers offer free employment and training services to help people meet the requirement and stay eligible. The[Read More…]
Bad Weather Can Cause Havoc To Your Home And Property
As rain and snow begin to fall more, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance and landslide coverage, which are also called difference-in-conditions policies. Parts of Oregon are flood prone, and we have already seen landslides on the Oregon Coast in[Read More…]
Oregon U.S. Attorney’s Office Case News
Guilty Of Sexually Exploiting A Child And Possessing Child Pornography Oregon, man pleaded guilty for secretly filming a minor victim while nude and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Joseph Tyler Biamont, 35, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography. According to court documents, Gearhart[Read More…]