Rogue Valley Times

08/08/2025

READERS WHO WRITE: The area has been named the No. 2 Best Wine Region in the United States by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

The area has been named the No. 2 Best Wine Region in the United States by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

08/08/2025

An Eagle Point man will spend five years in prison for his role in the operation of a large-scale drug-trafficking organization in Jackson County, authorities said.

An Eagle Point man will spend five years in prison for his role in the operation of a large-scale drug-trafficking organization in Jackson County, authorities said. On Monday, John Steven Diaz, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of fentanyl and one count of conspiracy to commit unl...

08/08/2025

The facility is meant to improve PacifiCorp’s ability to monitor wildfires and have faster response to emergency de-energizations, along with other perks.

Representatives of PacifiCorp, law enforcement, citizens and local media gathered outside one of the power company’s electrical substations at the intersection of Foothill Road and Lone Pine Road Wednesday morning in Medford to celebrate the newly-opened wildfire intelligence center.

08/07/2025

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning for Friday, which will be in effect from 2 to 8 p.m. in parts of Southern Oregon, and a Fire Weather Watch will follow from Saturday afternoon through the evening for the same region.

A Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Medford is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday in parts of Southern Oregon, and a Fire Weather Watch will follow from Saturday afternoon through the evening for the same region. Extreme heat also will grip areas of Southern Oregon beginning Sund...

08/07/2025

"Crescent City wouldn’t normally be my first choice of coastal stays, but I must say that the beach there is expansive and serene. It also has easy access. No tumbling down through driftwood piles to arrive at the water’s edge."

The Redwoods. It had been far too long since I’d sidled up to one of those magnificent giants and stretched my flabby arms around its girth. When my great-niece Autumn and her fellow Jonathan moved to Crescent City, California, that was all the justification I needed. Autumn currently works at the...

08/07/2025

Southern Oregon University Sports Hall of Fame to add six Class of 2025 members in November

Induction ceremony to take place Nov. 1 in university's Rogue River Room

08/06/2025

Gold Hill residents could soon be paying sewer bills of more than $150 per month to remedy decades of deferred maintenance to the city’s wastewater infrastructure and to transition away from an antiquated wastewater treatment plant.

08/06/2025

A Prospect woman has been indicted on charges of first-degree aggravated theft and first-degree forgery by a Jackson County Grand Jury, arising from allegations of embezzlement connected with the LLC that owns the Prospect Historic Hotel.

Update: This story has been updated to show that Andrea Annette Riegelman was indicted and was not arrested. A Prospect woman has been indicted on charges of first-degree aggravated theft and first-degree forgery by a Jackson County Grand Jury, arising from allegations of embezzlement connected with...

08/06/2025

Existing urban home sales increased in Jackson County by 6.9% from May 1 through July 31 compared to last year, with the total number of existing homes sold at 568 compared to 531 for the same period in 2024.

08/06/2025

From classic comic books to independent arrivals, the first-ever Rogue Valley Comic Expo will offer a community space for “old-school” comic book fans to discuss their favorite comics and potentially find new pieces to purchase for their collections and even brand-new works.

From classic comic books to independent arrivals, the first-ever Rogue Valley Comic Expo will offer a community space for “old-school” comic book fans to discuss their favorite comics and potentially find new pieces to purchase for their collections and even brand-new works. “It’s a fun way ...

08/05/2025

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking help from the public to identify two individuals who vandalized a trail camera and stole salmon from a fish trap at the Cole Rivers Fish Hatchery in Trail.

08/05/2025

Learn about grasshoppers that live in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument during a lecture-hike series set for Friday in Ashland and Saturday in the field.

Learn about grasshoppers that live in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument during a lecture-hike series set for Friday in Ashland and Saturday in the field. Learn about identification, environmental impacts, catching grasshoppers and handling them.