Chief Tom Davidson at the Evans Valley Fire District is getting the ball rolling on something that’s been on the minds of many residents, particularly in the Evans Valley. The problem, termed a “degradation,” may be even more widespread throughout the state and seemed especially amplified during Rogue River’s traffic[Read More…]
Outdoors
West Nile Virus Detected Again In Jackson County
West Nile virus has been detected again in mosquitoes in Jackson County, serving as a reminder that cooler September temperatures don’t necessarily mean the end of mosquito season. Mosquitoes collected Sept. 15 in north Medford tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the fifth positive mosquito detection in Jackson County[Read More…]
Teen Driver Arrested Linked to East Evans Creek Fire
A 17-year-old driver has been arrested in connection with the July crash that killed his passenger and ignited the East Evans Creek Fire. Deputies arrested the juvenile Friday, Sept. 18, more than two months after the rollover crash on East Evans Creek Road in rural Rogue River. The driver faces[Read More…]
IBEW 659 RENEW Members Give Back
Something is refreshing about seeing people get together simply because they want to do something good. On Saturday, Sept. 19, members of IBEW Local 659’s RENEW committee gathered with their families for a morning of coffee, hot chocolate, doughnuts, and a little community service. Around 20 people, including spouses and[Read More…]
Dinosaurs Take Over The Downs
There are not many places where you can watch a horse race, turn around, and see a herd of T. rexes charging down the same track. But on Sunday, that was exactly the scene at Grants Pass Downs as Rex on the Rogue returned for another day of racing, laughter,[Read More…]
Free Wildlife Seed For Landowners Sept. 24
Landowners can get free wildlife forage seed next Thursday thanks to generous donations from the Rogue Valley, Curry, Josephine, and State-level Chapters of the Oregon Hunters Association, matched with federal funds granted to the Department of Fish and Wildlife through the Pittman-Robertson Act’s Wildlife Restoration Program. Landowners are eligible for[Read More…]
Court Order Delays Wild Horse Rescue
The Bureau of Land Management has postponed a planned wild horse rescue operation on Riddle Mountain after a temporary restraining order was issued in connection with ongoing litigation. The operation had been scheduled to begin Sept. 9. According to the BLM, the herd faces severe shortages of food and water[Read More…]
New Machine Gun Range Breaks Ground
The Oregon National Guard and U.S. Navy broke ground Sept. 9 on a new Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range at the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility, launching construction on a project more than two decades in the making. The $12 million facility will be Oregon’s first and only Army-standard crew-served weapons[Read More…]
Fielder Mountain Fire Followed A Straight Line
When Jackson County Fire District 1 Chief Mike Hammond reported on his perspective of the Fielder Mountain Fire Aug. 13-14 to the district’s board of directors on Wed., Sept. 9, he was still amazed. “It’s amazing to me even today that we did not lose any structures out there (on[Read More…]
Ten Rafts High: Record-Breaking Run
A group of Josephine County rafters took river recreation to new heights Friday by successfully navigating the Rogue River aboard a stack of 10 inflatable rafts. The boats were placed one on top of another and carefully secured before the towering structure was launched. Despite the unusual height and balancing[Read More…]