Coming off its best effort of the season in a one-run loss to 4A Hidden Valley, the week before, those around the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High baseball team could have been excused for belief that their team had a shot not only to win its first Class 3A Southern[Read More…]
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USDA Tightens SNAP Retailer Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new rules this week requiring retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to stock a wider variety of nutritious foods, part of a broader effort to improve food quality and reduce fraud within the program. The updated stocking standards, finalized May[Read More…]
Harmful Algae Bloom Season Begins
Officials urge caution around lakes and rivers during warmer weather. State health and environmental agencies are warning Oregonians to be cautious around lakes, rivers and reservoirs as harmful algae bloom season begins across the state. The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have started their annual monitoring[Read More…]
Library District Approves Budget With Service Reductions
The Jackson County Library District (JCLD) Budget Committee has approved an operational budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year that includes reductions in service hours and staffing as the district responds to rising operational costs and long-term financial pressures. According to library officials, the approved budget is intended to restore financial[Read More…]
Sunsets At SOU
Southern Oregon University, one of the region’s largest contributors, is facing a significant financial obstacle. SOU draws thousands of students to the town of Ashland every year, and even more to the surrounding areas when families move to the area or faculty move into the state for work. At the[Read More…]
Volunteers To Refresh Downtown Medford During Day Of Caring
More than 50 volunteers will gather in downtown Medford on Saturday, May 16, as the Downtown Medford Association partners with the United Way of Jackson County for the annual Day of Caring. The volunteer effort will focus on beautifying more than 250 downtown tree wells in an effort to improve[Read More…]
ODOT Road Construction Update For May 13, 2026
JACKSON COUNTY • INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project ($2.5 million), https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21699 This project improves safety along Interstate 5 by adding features that alert drivers when they enter an interchange off-ramp from the wrong direction. These enhancements include permanent signs, reflective pavement markings[Read More…]
Fire Restrictions Begin May 14 On BLM Lands
Officials warn dry conditions could lead to severe wildfire season. Fire restrictions will take effect May 14 on all lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management across Oregon and Washington as officials prepare for what could become a dangerous wildfire season throughout the Pacific Northwest. The restrictions, announced jointly[Read More…]
City To Present Resolution Supporting Bentz FEMA Bill
Rogue River City Administrator Ryan Nolan, with support from the Rogue River Rogue River City Administrator Ryan Nolan, with support from the Rogue River City Council, drafted a resolution supporting House Resolution 7862, the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2026, during the City Council workshop on Thursday, May 7.[Read More…]
34th Annual Rogue River Clean-Up Returns
The 34th Annual Rogue River Clean-Up is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, inviting community members from across the region to roll up their sleeves and make a lasting impact on the health of the Rogue River. Hosted by the Josephine County Solid Waste Agency and Stream Smart: A Rogue[Read More…]