It looks like Kotek vs. Drazan, Part II, for Oregon’s governorship this November. While Gov. Tina Kotek easily vanquished nine other Democratic candidates, Christine Drazan, who lost to Kotek in the 2022 election, won out in the 14-person Republican race, garnering less than 50 percent of Republicans’ votes. Still, she[Read More…]
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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…]
Westside Developments Reaching Final Plat
Rogue River City Administrator Ryan Nolan said that the two newest subdivisions on the west side of Rogue River, the Windmill Development on West Evans Creek Road, and Dusty Ridge at the junction of Foothill Boulevard and West Evans Creek Road, are close to final plat status, each with a[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…]