Police Chief Dave Rash said he had already started preparations for Rogue River’s third National Night Out event, this year on Tues, Aug. 4. The Marine Patrol and Search and Rescue units from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will be featured this year, along with representatives of the Oregon State[Read More…]
Outdoors
Fire District Receives Grant For Solar Energy Storage
Craig Berry, on his second try, was awarded a $603,630 grant through the Oregon Department of Energy Community Resilience Energy Program on February 5. Berry is a member of the board of Jackson County Fire District 1 in Rogue River. He had applied for the same competitive grant in 2024[Read More…]
SVA Students Put Tiny Treasure Trade On The Map
In the middle of February, students from South Valley Academy, all in fifth and sixth grade, attended the Rogue River School Board meeting and presented perhaps the sunniest idea. Corey Greeley, in sixth grade, and Alaska Radant, a fourth grader, along with their canine pal Tarmac, the school’s therapy dog,[Read More…]
Celebrations Planned For Oregon Arbor Month
Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed April 2026 to be Oregon Arbor Month statewide. This year’s proclamation recognizes the vital role trees play in protecting communities from climate change impacts, particularly extreme heat and rain events. “Oregon’s Arbor Month is a chance for all of us to pause and appreciate the[Read More…]
New Public Tool To Prevent Escaped Debris Burns
Outdoor debris burning, also known as backyard debris burning, is the leading cause of human-caused wildland fires in Oregon. On average, the Oregon Department of Forestry responds to about 225 fires each year that result from escaped debris burns. All Oregonians are encouraged to use the new statewide Before You[Read More…]
BLM To Host 40th Annual Table Rocks Free Weekend Hike Series
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…]
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…]
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…]
Gobble Up Some Wild Turkey Tips
Are you a first-time wild turkey hunter, or haven’t had much luck in the past? There are some excellent tips in the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2026 spring turkey forecast, now available online at https://myodfw.com/articles/2026-spring-turkey-hunting-forecast. You can also learn new skills at a spring turkey hunting workshop designed to[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…]