The Rogue River City Council adopted a policy governing the use of Artificial Intelligence for staff at its meeting on Thurs, May 28. City Administrator Ryan Nolan, who was not at the meeting but had spoken about his experience at the League of Oregon Cities Spring Conference in Pendleton in[Read More…]
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Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Highland Avenue
A 22-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highland Avenue in Grants Pass that left one vehicle engulfed in flames and sent another driver to the hospital. The Grants Pass Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 8:15 a.m. June 2, reporting a serious crash[Read More…]
SVA Valedictorian Sets Sights On Future
When South Valley Academy’s Class of 2026 gathers for graduation this week, valedictorian Kaitlyn Rearden will be celebrating more than just earning her high school diploma. The South Valley Academy senior is already a Certified Nursing Assistant and has her sights set on a healthcare career. The school’s eighth graduation[Read More…]
All-Alumni Picnic June 28
If you’re around Rooster Crow Weekend, Sat., June 27, and Sun., June 28, and you’re an alumnus or alumna of Rogue River Jr. Sr. High School or of just plain Rogue River High School, whether the building from which you graduated was downtown or at its current location two miles[Read More…]
Fire Union Reprimands Board Members At May 20 Meeting
The Rogue River Professional Firefighters union publicly criticized members of the Jackson County Fire District 1 Board of Directors during the board’s May 20 meeting, citing concerns about professionalism and conduct displayed during an earlier meeting. Speaking on behalf of the union, firefighter Lane Augustson, dressed in uniform, read a[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For June 3, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History JUNE 3, 1981 Rogue River Little League action saw the Yankees defeat the Expos 21-10 behind strong hitting performances from Steve Anderson, James Iverson and Jimmy Johnson, who each collected three hits. Mike Soder and Chris Roberts led the Expos offensively. Terry Lee pitched[Read More…]
Oregon Regulators Reject PacifiCorp’s Interim Rate Hike Request
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has rejected PacifiCorp’s request for a temporary rate increase while state regulators continue reviewing the company’s broader proposal to raise customer rates. PacifiCorp is seeking an overall revenue increase of about $170.7 million, which would raise rates approximately 8.6 percent statewide. As part of the[Read More…]
Road Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties
Motorists traveling throughout Jackson and Josephine counties should expect ongoing construction, lane closures and minor delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation projects continue this summer. One of the largest projects underway in Jackson County is the $6.1 million rehabilitation of the Lost Creek Lake Bridge on Oregon Highway 62.[Read More…]
Gold Hill Budget Committee Approves Tax Levy
The Gold Hill City Budget Committee wrapped up its work this week, unanimously approving the proposed tax levy and recommending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget for adoption. Much of the meeting focused on the city’s water system. Officials laid out both the progress made and the major challenges still ahead.[Read More…]
Floatropica: Lake Parties Evolved
Rain, clouds, or shine, Floatropica has, and will continue to, brighten the advent of Summer for locals. Floatropica is an annual event organized voluntarily by SOU alums. The organizer interviewed requested to remain anonymous, because when they attend, they want to be in on the festivities. Floatropica is an evolution[Read More…]