The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $80 million in loan guarantees to support timber businesses in Oregon and Nevada, a move the agency says will expand domestic lumber production, create rural jobs, improve forest management, and help reduce wildfire risks. The funding, announced by USDA Acting Under Secretary[Read More…]
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Rep. Dwayne Yunker Criticizes State Health Care Policies
Representative Dwayne Yunker (R–Grants Pass) is criticizing Oregon’s health care policies following Asante Health System’s announcement that it will discontinue outpatient physical therapy services at its Grants Pass and Medford locations effective Aug. 28, 2026. In a statement released after the announcement, Yunker said the closures reflect what he described[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For July 29, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History The final days of July and the beginning of August have brought memorable moments to the Rogue River area over the decades. From local athletes competing on the world stage and championship baseball teams to community debates, historic public projects, and veterans being honored[Read More…]
ODOT Launches Rural Intersection Safety Improvements Across Southwest Oregon
Drivers traveling rural highways throughout Southwest Oregon will soon notice new warning signs and safety improvements as the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) begins work on a regional intersection safety project. The project includes upgrades at approximately 63 intersections along state highways in Jackson, Josephine, Coos, Curry and Douglas counties.[Read More…]
ODHS Seeks Public’s Help Locating Two Missing Children (with update)
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing children from Bend who are believed to be in danger. Julian Hawes, 10, and Mahina Hawes, 9, were reported missing on July 23. Officials believe the children may still be[Read More…]
Missing Klamath Falls Teen Still Sought By Authorities
The search continues for 15-year-old Stella Dolton, who also goes by the preferred name Clay Dolton, as state and local authorities continue efforts to locate the missing teen. As of this update, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division has not announced that Stella has been found.[Read More…]
Council Rejects Reservoir Bids
The Rogue River City Council officially changed its direction regarding the construction of its planned 1.2-million-gallon water reservoir, voting to refuse the bids the city had received for a concrete reservoir tank and accepting the “Plan B” of a glass-fused-steel reservoir tank. All five bids for the city’s first choice[Read More…]
OHA Reports Two Oregon Cases Linked To National Cyclospora Outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting two Oregon residents who developed Cyclospora infections that may be connected to an ongoing multistate outbreak linked to recalled pre-shredded iceberg lettuce. According to OHA, both individuals recently traveled to states involved in the outbreak before becoming ill. Health officials emphasize that the[Read More…]
Pear Harvest Festival Celebrates A Tradition Of Service
More than 800 people gathered Saturday, July 25, for the inaugural Medford Humanitarian Pear Harvest Festival, celebrating the beginning of Southern Oregon’s annual humanitarian pear harvest while introducing the community to one of the region’s most remarkable volunteer-driven operations. Hosted at the Medford Humanitarian Pear Orchard on North Foothill Road,[Read More…]
IP28 Fails To Qualify For The November Ballot
For the third consecutive election cycle, Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), also known as the Peace Act, has failed to qualify for the statewide ballot. The proposal, which sought broad legal protections for animals by redefining several long-standing practices involving their treatment and killing, would have had sweeping implications[Read More…]