The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, will host its 40th annual spring series of free guided weekend hikes at the Table Rocks. The series also coincides with the Nation’s 250th anniversary and the BLM’s 80th anniversary, highlighting the role of public lands in our Nation’s[Read More…]
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Headlines & Highlights For April 8, 2026
APR. 8, 1981 Grants Pass- The proposed Elk Creek Dam project was moved a large step closer to reality, after a decision this week by the State Water Policy Review Board to support construction of the dam. With little deliberation, the seven-member board passed a resolution supporting the project by[Read More…]
Exit 48 As A Possible Area Project
Rogue River mayor Pam VanArsdale, who is city’s representative on Rogue Valley Area Commission on Transportation (RVACT), said the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC), which provides direction for each of the area commissions on the regional area commissions, like RVACT, asked each of the areas to come up with a priority[Read More…]
A Raisin In The Sun Shines At OSF
With this year’s season on the rise, the OSF has turned its attention to a cornerstone of American theater: For local audiences making the short trip from southern Oregon communities, it’s a production that feels both intimate and deeply resonant- rooted in history, and also relevant. Set in a cramped[Read More…]
Mad Mule Mine – Gold!
Courtesy of the Woodville Museum The Woodville Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibit showcasing vintage gold rush-era mining equipment. The new gold rush exhibit at the Woodville Museum tells the story of the Mad Mule Mine on Whiskey Creek in Shasta County. An ore cart, rails, and smelter[Read More…]
Golden Eggs And Clear Skies
In Beck field, this year’s Easter weekend celebration began the way it always does- rooted in community. After a week of steady rain and lingering clouds, many residents had their doubts about whether the town’s annual Easter egg hunt would catch a break. But by Saturday morning, those concerns gave[Read More…]
Davis Honored At City Council Meeting
There was a somber tone, at least at the outset of the Rogue River City Council’s meeting on Thurs., March 26. It was the council’s first meeting since the passing of council member Sharie Davis. But at the same time, it was a chance for members of the council, city[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For April 1, 2026
APR. 1, 1981 Southern Oregon has two Federal Bureau of Investigation officers stationed in Medford to enforce more than 200 U.S. statutes. And those two men are kept jumping, mainly by timber thieves and fraudsters, according to Special Agent Michael Miller. The FBI had 60 agents stationed across Oregon, who[Read More…]
Building Community, Knowledge, And Resilience In Beekeeping
The Oregon State Beekeepers Association (OSBA) serves as the backbone of Oregon’s beekeeping community, connecting local clubs, commercial operators, and hobbyists under a shared mission: education, sustainability, and the preservation of pollinators. Working beneath that umbrella is the Southern Oregon Beekeepers Association (SOBA), a regional organization supporting beekeepers across Jackson[Read More…]
Rate Adjustments For Oregon Residential Customers Begin April 1
Pacific Power residential customers in Oregon will see a rate increase, approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission. These rate increases are taking effect on April 1, 2026, in compliance with HB 3179, which requires that rate increases not take effect during winter months when bills are highest. The adjustment[Read More…]