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…]
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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…]
Fire Season Officially Begins in Jackson & Josephine Counties
The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District has officially declared the start of the 2026 fire season beginning Friday, May 15 at 12:01 a.m. Fire danger will begin at “Low” (green), with the Industrial Fire Precaution Level set at IFPL I (one). The declaration affects approximately 1.8 million acres[Read More…]
Moore Obituary
JEANIE BEATRICE MOORE, age 83, of Rogue River, passed away on March 4, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on March 29, 1942, in Bellingham, Washington, to Irwin and Beatrice Stark, Jeanie was raised with her twin, Jerry, her older brother, Bill, and her younger sister, Kay. In[Read More…]
City Honors Police Week
Mayor Pro-Tem Barb Hilty, who presided over the Thurs., April 23 Rogue River City Council meeting, read a proclamation in honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. Both occasions were introduced by a proclamation from President John F. Kennedy in 1962: Peace Officers Memorial Day on May[Read More…]
Bird Migration Is Nearing Its Spring Peak
Curious about when, where and how many birds migrate? Then BirdCast is something you’ll want to bookmark. When southerly winds blow, hundreds of millions of songbirds take advantage and move north. Earlier this week, BirdCast live maps estimated a new all-time nightly record at more than 857 million frequent fliers.[Read More…]
Shots Fired Call Leads To Deputies Arresting Two Separate Suspects
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested two unrelated suspects following a shots fired menacing call Thursday, April 30 at 8:44 p.m. Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO) 911 dispatch received a report that a man confronted a driver on Gold Ray Road, yelling about her speed before firing a[Read More…]
Oregon State Fire Marshal Calls For Oregonians To Take Simple Steps To Prepare For Wildfire
A few simple weekend projects within the first five feet of your home could be the difference between surviving a wildfire or suffering devastating damage. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is encouraging Oregonians to kick off Wildfire Awarenesses Month by completing one defensible space or home hardening project this week.[Read More…]