Five years after the passage of Senate Bill 762, Oregon officials say the state has made significant progress in preparing communities for wildfire while strengthening the ability of local fire agencies to respond when fires break out. The Department of the State Fire Marshal recently highlighted the accomplishments of its[Read More…]
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Kicking Off Rooster Crow Weekend
The 2026 Rogue River Rooster Crow Weekend officially kicked off Friday evening with a packed house at the Rogue River Community Center as community members gathered for the annual Kickoff Dinner. Beginning at 5 p.m., the event quickly filled with guests eager to celebrate the start of one of Rogue[Read More…]
Woodville Museum Celebrates
Being named Grand Marshals of the 2026 National Rooster Crow Parade was more than just an honor for the Woodville Museum- it was a fitting recognition of an organization that has spent decades preserving the history of Rogue River while continuing to bring the community together. Throughout this year’s Rooster[Read More…]
An Evening of Hope, Music, And Community
On Friday evening (June 26), a community watch party for the Tabernacle Choir’s historic Hollywood Bowl concert was held at a local meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Williams Highway in Grants Pass. What could have been a concert screening became something far more memorable-[Read More…]
FD1 Staff Positions Receive Raises
The Board of Directors for Jackson County Fire District No. 1 voted 4-1 to raise the salary of its finance manager by seven percent, plus a certain Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure at 36 months, and for the administrative assistant, also at seven percent, plus CPI, at 24 months. Jenna[Read More…]
Job Scams Are Targeting Seniors Looking For Extra Income
Many seniors seek part-time work after retirement to supplement their income, stay active, or pursue new interests. Unfortunately, scammers know this and increasingly target older adults with fake job opportunities designed to steal money, personal information, and even identities. While legitimate employers rarely ask applicants to pay money, job scammers[Read More…]
Part 3: Mining, Gold And Forgotten Graves
For nearly two months in 1851, rich gold discoveries along Jackson Creek near present-day Jacksonville drew prospectors from across the West. Within a few years, mining activity had spread throughout Southern Oregon, including the rugged hills and stream valleys surrounding Evans Creek and Wimer. Today, most travelers passing through the[Read More…]
Elizabethan Stage With Henry IV, Part One
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has once again brought one of William Shakespeare’s beloved history plays to the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Last performed by the festival in 2017, Henry IV, Part One returns for the 2026 season under the direction of Associate Artistic Director Rosa Joshi, inviting audiences to experience a[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For July 1, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History JULY 1, 1981 Crow’n Joe claimed the championship at the Rogue River Rooster Crow competition after belting out an impressive 82 crows. Julie Koral and her brothers, Jim and Kenny, proudly displayed the winning rooster following the contest. At the time, the world record[Read More…]
ODOT Road Construction Update For July 1, 2026
Highway Projects Continue Across Jackson and Josephine Counties Drivers traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should expect lane restrictions, detours and intermittent delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction projects continue this summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Improvements A $6.1 million rehabilitation project is underway on Oregon Highway[Read More…]