A major milestone in preserving one of Oregon’s most iconic roadways has been reached as the Historic Columbia River Highway east of Multnomah Falls reopened Friday, May 15, following months of restoration work. The reopening marks the completion of repairs to the East Multnomah Falls Viaduct, the second of two[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Warm Winter Speeds Spread Of Emerald Ash Borer In Oregon
Oregon’s unusually mild winter and warm spring temperatures have accelerated the development of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB), causing the destructive pest to emerge weeks earlier than expected, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF Invasive Species Specialist Wyatt Williams confirmed finding a fully developed adult emerald[Read More…]
Armed Forces Day Annual TAG Match Competition
More than 125 members of the Oregon Army and Air National Guard gathered at the Raymond F. Rees Training Center this month to compete in the annual Combat Marksmanship Training Exercise, known as the “TAG Match,” while celebrating Armed Forces Day. The three-day event concluded May 16 and tested participants[Read More…]
Fee-Free Day Added To Celebrate National Trails Day
Visitors to national forests and grasslands across the country will be able to access many recreation sites free of charge on June 6 as the U.S. Forest Service marks National Trails Day. Federal officials announced the additional fee-free day for 2026 to encourage people to explore public lands and participate[Read More…]
Proposed Sunny Valley Gravel Mine
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…]
Oregon Allocates Opioid Settlements
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…]
Boatnik River Closures Announced For Memorial Day Weekend Events
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…]
RR Police Chief Dave Rash Named Oregon Police Chief Of The Year
The City of Rogue River is celebrating a major achievement after Police Chief Dave Rash was recognized as the 2025 Police Chief of the Year by the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Rash received the award on May 14, 2026, during the association’s annual conference held in Pendleton.[Read More…]
Gold Hill Woman Arrested Following Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Local Man
A Gold Hill woman has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 47-year-old pedestrian early Saturday morning, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the victim as Justin David Hannaford, 47, of Gold Hill, who died after being struck on Access Road near Blackwell Road[Read More…]
Mercy Flights Team Honored For Complex Southern Oregon Rescue Operation
Members of the Mercy Flights team and several Southern Oregon emergency response agencies were recently recognized with a Unit Citation Award for exceptional teamwork and service during a complex rescue operation in late 2025. The recognition was presented at the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Meritorious Awards Ceremony in Sunriver, Oregon,[Read More…]