Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer 6i5a61
Oregon Army National Guard Physician Assistant Major Tommy Vu set a new world record May 23, 2025, for the most hand-release push-ups completed in one hour, achieving 1,422 repetitions at West Coast Strength gym in West Salem. The record attempt, which required a minimum of 1,250 repetitions to qualify as[Read More…]
Roads fragment and reduce the quality of habitat, and cause collisions with wildlife. According to Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) carcass collection data, approximately 5,000 large-bodied animals, including elk, deer, bear, and antelope, are killed annually in wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs). The actual number of wildlife killed by roads in Oregon[Read More…]
This boating season looks to be a great one. To create great memories, the Oregon State Marine Board reminds boaters to be aware of their surroundings, have all the required gear, and let others know their recreation plans. “Part of the boating experience is the planning ahead, boating with others,[Read More…]
But Most Families Continue To Vaccinate Their Kids, OHA Officials Say A record 9.7% of kindergartners claimed nonmedical exemptions from Oregon’s school vaccination requirements for the 2024-2025 school year, the highest rate ever recorded in the state, Oregon Health Authority announced today. The increase continues an upward trend from 8.8%[Read More…]
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) works closely with the Oregon Head Start Association through programs that early learning, health, and family wellbeing while engaging parents as partners. Agency leadership ed Head Start staff and partners from the Oregon Head Start Association along with representatives from[Read More…]
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on proposed timber sales to reduce wildfire risk from dead and dying trees across about 5,300 acres in Applegate Valley near Jacksonville. Sales would remove dead and dying trees in strategic locations. The work would be along roadways, near homes, and[Read More…]
A special long-term partnership between the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) recreation staff and local law enforcement agencies helps to improve the safety, education and overall experience for people visiting Oregon’s state forests. “Our number one priority is the safety of everyone who visits the forest,” said Tillamook County Sheriff’s[Read More…]
Hello Rogue River! Instead of their normal book sale, the Friends of the Library will be offering a “Take a Book” event during Rooster Crow. A table will be set up with books in the lobby of the library for people to look through and take one home. Books will[Read More…]
Increasing Temperatures Create Potential For Toxins In Water As summer approaches, and the water quality monitoring season begins, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reminds people heading to the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs to be on the look-out for potentially toxic cyanobacteria harmful algae blooms. Cyanobacteria are beneficial bacteria found in[Read More…]
After a strong freshman year in which she finished fourth in the 200 and fifth in the pole vault at the Class 3A District 5 meet last year, the future became now for Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s Reagan Alden at this year’s District 2 meet at Brookings last week.[Read More…]
