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…]
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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…]
Service Is The Theme Of Elected Officials
Service was the theme of a gathering at the Woodville Museum at which the mayors of five Southern Oregon communities and several former mayors of Rogue River were in attendance to honor current Rogue River Pam VanArsdale and honor National Public Service Recognition Week. “Since our first mayor, Samuel Mathis,[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…]
Headlines & Highlights For May 20, 2026
MAY 20, 1981 First prize in the seventh-grade science category was awarded to Monique Buell at the Rogue River Middle School Arts & Science Fair on May 14. Her project was a six-foot-tall Foucault pendulum demonstrating the rotation of the Earth. Monique, daughter of Diana and Jed Buell of Grants[Read More…]
Federal Officials Warn Of Rising Scams Targeting Older Americans
As scams grow increasingly sophisticated across the United States, federal officials continue to warn that older Americans remain among the most heavily targeted demographics. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adults aged 60 and older reported losing more than $3 billion to fraud in 2025 alone. The staggering total[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…]
Take Time To Walk In The Park At Palmerton
One of the things Rogue River residents might miss out on is the chance to walk through Palmerton Park in the early to mid-morning hours. The Rogue River Tree City USA Committee conducts its Spring Walk In The Park in May, when the weather is probably at its best before[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…]
ODOT Road Construction Update For May 20, 2026
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…]