Loree Pryce, Engineer-of-Record for the City of Rogue River, explained why the five bids received to construct the city’s proposed 1.2-million-gallon water reservoir on Anna Classick Drive came in well above the city’s $4.3 million budget during the City Council’s Thursday, July 16 workshop. “The bids became well above what[Read More…]
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West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito pool collected in Eagle Point, marking the first confirmed detection of the virus in Jackson County during the 2026 mosquito season. The infected mosquitoes were collected on July 15 by the Jackson County Vector Control District as part of its routine[Read More…]
Archaeology Field School Unearths Indigenous History
A chance discovery by a herd of elk has led to significant archaeological findings at the Najaf Training Center north of Corvallis, where Oregon State University students are uncovering evidence of thousands of years of human history. The four-week archaeology field school is part of a three-year partnership between Oregon[Read More…]
A Flocking Good Time
If you wake up one morning to find a flock of colorful chickens has mysteriously appeared in your front yard, don’t panic. No, Rogue River hasn’t been overrun by runaway poultry. Instead, you’ve simply been the latest victim of some good-natured fowl play. The Rogue River Community Center has launched[Read More…]
Free Wildlife Wisdom Series Returns This Summer
Families are invited to explore the outdoors during the Wildlife Wisdom interpretive series, held Saturdays from July 18 through Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at Jackson County parks. Hosted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Parks, and the Rogue River Watershed Council, the free[Read More…]
Chieftain Football, Girls’ Soccer Team Schedules Ready
Two of Rogue River Jr.-Sr. High’s varsity fall sports teams’ schedules are ready for play this fall. The Chieftain football team will begin its season on Labor Day Weekend, at home against Brookings-Harbor on Fri., Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. That is the Friday of the first week of school[Read More…]
EVFD Growing, With New Payroll Policy, Big Meetings
Two measures adopted by the Evans Valley Fire District at its July 9 Board of Directors meeting appeared to be necessary byproducts of the department’s growth. One is a payroll policy that addresses both its 40-hour employees and those who work a schedule more akin to that of emergency personnel,[Read More…]
Federal Migratory Bird Stamp Is Now On Sale
Hunters, bird watchers, stamp collectors, and anyone who wants to save wetlands can start purchasing the 2026-2027 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Commonly known as the Duck Stamp, the new federal stamps went on sale recently. Those purchasing contribute to vital conservation of wetlands. Since 1934, sales of[Read More…]
RR Likely Must Shift To Different Reservoir
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…]
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…]