An exceptionally mild and warm 2025-‘26 winter across much of Oregon has provided good overwinter survival for Oregon’s deer and elk herds. Drought-impacted areas got a short reprieve in spring before dry conditions returned in late summer. Recent rains with cooler temperatures offer a temporary fix as fall moves into[Read More…]
Outdoors
Wildfire Danger Remains Across Oregon
Summer may be winding down, but wildfire season isn’t necessarily following the calendar. The Bureau of Land Management is reminding residents and visitors that fire danger remains a concern on public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, where more than 2.5 million acres have already burned this year. Although cooler nights[Read More…]
Six Years After Almeda Fire, Rogue Valley Rebuilds
Six years ago, a fast-moving fire tore through the heart of the Rogue Valley, destroying neighborhoods, businesses and lives in a matter of hours. The Almeda Fire began Sept. 8, 2020, near Ashland and raced north through the Bear Creek corridor, devastating portions of Talent and Phoenix. By the time[Read More…]
Rex On The Rogue Returns For Fourth Annual Race
The fourth annual Rex on the Rogue is returning to Grants Pass on September 20 at 1 p.m., bringing oversized T-Rex costumes, friendly competition and, most importantly, an opportunity for the community to come together to help put food on the tables of local families. Rex on the Rogue is[Read More…]
Hunting’s Future Depends On Broad Public Support
Ben Mulligan, chairman of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports, recently produced a joint statement from conservation, hunting and shooting sports leaders aimed at educating the public. In it, he said the future of hunting, trapping and recreational shooting depends on more than participation alone, noting that[Read More…]
Young Cancer Survivors Take Special Ride
For a group of children and families affected by pediatric cancer, Cycle Oregon’s stop in Grants Pass became about much more than bicycles and miles. Several of Candlelighters For Children With Cancer’s 2026 Honored Children joined cyclists and their families at the Cycle Oregon base camp in Southern Oregon for[Read More…]
River Closure Set For Labor Day Races Sunday
A portion of the Rogue River will be temporarily closed Sunday, Sept. 6, during the Labor Day Races, and law enforcement officials are reminding boaters and spectators to follow restrictions established for the safety of racers and the public. The Rogue River will be closed from Baker Park to Griffin[Read More…]
Sunken Pavement Remains A Concern On I-5
Motorists traveling southbound on Interstate 5 north of Grants Pass are being advised to use caution as a sunken section of pavement continues to be listed as a highway hazard. The affected area is located near milepost 66.8, approximately nine miles north of Grants Pass. According to the Oregon Department[Read More…]
Dixon Received Community Service Award
For more than two decades, JoAnn Dixon has quietly helped care for the trees, parks and natural spaces that make Rogue River home. Now that work is receiving countywide recognition. Dixon has been selected for the Jackson County Community Service Award, recognizing her longtime volunteer service and commitment to environmental[Read More…]
Cycle Oregon Rolls Through The Valley
Hundreds of bicyclists from around Oregon and across the country have taken to the roads of Southern Oregon as the 2026 Cycle Oregon Rally brings riders through Grants Pass, Rogue River, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Ashland and the surrounding Rogue and Applegate valleys. The event got underway Friday, Aug. 28, with[Read More…]