Rogue River City Administrator Ryan Nolan had some unfortunate news for the City Council at its July 2 workshop session. He and city staff will have to re-evaluate the costs associated with the 1.2-million-gallon water reservoir, for which ground is supposed to be broken this year. Nolan reported that each[Read More…]
Outdoors
Oregon National Guard Lends A Helping Hand
For one Saturday in July, the tools of the trade looked a little different for 17 Oregon National Guard Soldiers. Instead of carrying rifles and military equipment, members of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team spent July 11 carrying shovels, wheelbarrows, stain[Read More…]
FD No. 1 Chooses Company For Solar Project
True South Solar of Ashland was the choice of the Jackson County Fire District 1 Board of Directors out of four bidding companies to install the 180 solar panels on 13 poles mounted up the hill from the fire station, coming in as the second-lowest bid but with the most[Read More…]
Conditions Continue To Fuel East Evans Creek Fire
Hot, dry conditions and erratic winds that created a pyrocumulus cloud and smoke column in the afternoon and evening on Mon., July 13, caused 1,742 acres to burn overnight in the East Evans Creek fire. The fire started at 2:41 p.m. on Fri., July 10, after a car crashed into[Read More…]
Enjoy The Outdoors, Avoid Mosquito Bites This Summer
As Oregonians spend more time outdoors this summer, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites and reduce the risk of West Nile virus. West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Oregon. Each year, infected mosquitoes are[Read More…]
Expanded Opportunities For Coastal Salmon
Road warriors who love to chase the hottest wild Chinook and coho bite in the state each fall have a lot to look forward to this year. Wild Chinook retention will be open in 18 coastal basins, with increased bag limits in the Necanicum, Nehalem, Tillamook, Siuslaw, and Umpqua basins.[Read More…]
Oregon Libraries Now Offer Free State Parks Parking Passes
Oregonians can now borrow more than books from many public libraries. Thanks to a partnership between the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and the State Library of Oregon, library patrons can also check out free parking permits for Oregon State Parks. The statewide program has expanded to include 82[Read More…]
Wildlife Crossings Aim To Reduce Animal-Vehicle Collisions
Each year, thousands of deer, elk, bears and other wildlife are struck while attempting to cross Oregon highways in search of food, water, shelter and mates. Conservation groups and transportation partners are working to change that by expanding wildlife crossing projects throughout the state. The Oregon Wildlife Foundation has made[Read More…]
Early-Bird Registration For Ride The Rogue Aug. 14
The early-bird deadline has been set for the Ride the Rogue Cycling event, set for Sept. 26. If you sign up by Aug. 14, you get a free T-shirt with your registration. If your plan is to buy more T-shirts for your crew, you can by Aug. 14, and you[Read More…]
Top Jockey Leads Fast Fly To Firecracker Title
With a paycheck of $38,000 out of a record $95,000 purse in the Firecracker Futurity race for two-year-old quarterhorses on July 4 at Grants Pass Downs, the call came for a jockey with experience. Juan Manuel Marquez, the owner/trainer of Fast Fly, got one of the best on the West[Read More…]