As the signature drive for the proposed PEACE Act – Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) – continues, so does the pushback from agricultural organizations and elected officials across Oregon. While supporters argue the measure would strengthen protections against animal cruelty, critics say its language could effectively criminalize common agricultural practices and[Read More…]
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Class Of ’28 Wins Air Band Again
To borrow a phrase from Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s junior class, the school’s annual Air Band Contest is the Class of 2028’s World, and the rest of us are just living in it. This year’s sophomores, following up its revue of Bruno Mars songs, with Devante Mungai in the[Read More…]
Moore Death Notice
JEAN BEATRICE MOORE, age 83, of Rogue River, died March 4, 2026, at Morrow Heights Assisted Living. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
Davis Obituary
SHARIE KATE DAVIS, 72, of Rogue River, passed away March 2, 2026. Sharie was born on May 31, 1953 in Sweet Home, Oregon, the daughter of Charles and Lois Kleinhans. She was raised in Medford, Oregon. After graduating from high school, Sharie moved to Eugene, Oregon, where she met her[Read More…]
Rogue River Could Be Sitting On Its Own ‘Lithia’
Niki Murphy said the stretch of Wards Creek, the run between the Main Street Bridge, behind the Jackson County Library, behind homes, as it runs by the Rogue River Water Treatment plant, once it has been treated, stabilized, and maintained, could be no less a jewel to Rogue River than[Read More…]
Work At Windmill Nearing Its End
Work on the property that will become the Windmill Development on West Evans Creek Road may be nearing its end, Rogue River Public Works Director Mike Bollweg said at the Rogue River City Council Workshop on Wednesday, March 5. “This will be such a blessing for me and hopefully everyone[Read More…]
BLM February 2026 Timber Sales Bring In Over $8.3 Million
The Bureau of Land Management sold 27.6 million board feet of timber across 1,255 public acres in Oregon, for a total of $8,327,275, and indicates a strong demand in American lumber manufacturing by exceeding total appraised values by over $3 million. This timber will feed local mills and support jobs[Read More…]
Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers May 5
Every year, the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors the state’s law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. This year’s ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. The annual event commemorates the more than 190[Read More…]
Turkey Hunting Workshops In April
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is again hosting turkey hunting workshops in April for both youth and adults. If you’re a new hunter, or new to turkey hunting, consider joining them for a day of learning. An April 4 workshop at the Denman Wildlife Area is for youth 8-17[Read More…]
RCC Dental Hygiene Clinic To Offer Free Screenings
The Rogue Community College (RCC) Dental Hygiene Clinic is recruiting patients to receive a free dental hygiene screening during the first week of spring term, March 30 – April 4, 2026. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Located on the RCC Table Rock Campus in White City, the clinic is[Read More…]