Motorists traveling throughout Jackson and Josephine counties should expect ongoing construction, lane closures and minor delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation projects continue this summer. One of the largest projects underway in Jackson County is the $6.1 million rehabilitation of the Lost Creek Lake Bridge on Oregon Highway 62.[Read More…]
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Harlow Death Notice
DORANN HARLOW (FULLER), age 86, of Rogue River, died May 22, 2026, at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
Massive Expansion Of Hunting And Fishing Proposed
Beginning today (May 27), the public will have 30 days to comment on the largest proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, opening or expanding more than 1,450 opportunities across 111 stations in 32 states. The notice will be[Read More…]
Three Event Champs, Four Going To State For RR
Dan Alden, who became the head coach of the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High track and field team earlier this winter, said he wanted to help bring the school’s program back to where it was around the turn of the century, in terms of its numbers and results. The Chieftains’[Read More…]
OSP Seeks Pickup Driver Who Assisted Woman
The Oregon State Police is asking for the public’s help locating a pickup truck driver who may be an important witness in a sexual assault investigation in eastern Multnomah County. According to investigators, troopers responded Sunday, May 24, to a report of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred near the[Read More…]
Watch for Motorcycles as Riding Season Begins
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles onto Oregon roads, transportation safety officials are urging both drivers and riders to take extra precautions following hundreds of motorcycle crashes and dozens of fatalities statewide last year. The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Office highlighted Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May by[Read More…]
Board Adopts Chief’s Contract With Revised Language
The Evans Valley Fire District Board of Directors unanimously voted to accept a new contract for Chief Tom Davidson, pending revised language that would disqualify him if he were fired “for cause,” specifically outlining “fraud, ethical violations, gross negligence, and willful misconduct” at its meeting on Thursday, May 21. The[Read More…]
Officials Warn Residents To Prepare Early For Severe Wildfire Season
With drought emergencies already declared in counties across Oregon, state emergency officials are warning residents to prepare now for what could become one of the driest and most dangerous wildfire seasons in more than a decade. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging households to create evacuation plans,[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For May 27, 2026
A look back at notable stories making headlines in the Rogue River community over the years. May 27, 1981 — Community Builds Baseball Field At No Cost To Taxpayers What began as a joking remark about RRHS’s “cow field” grew into a community-wide effort to create a modern baseball facility.[Read More…]
Oregon Events Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
The Bureau of Land Management is inviting Oregonians to take part in a series of public events celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, while also marking the agency’s 80 years of public land stewardship. The events are part of the nationwide Freedom 250 commemoration and are designed[Read More…]