Rogue Valley Times

12/20/2025

Cascade Christian High School duo earns pair of first-team all-state honors to highlight the local recognition from the Class 6A to 2A football levels. See each complete listing here:

Cascade Christian's Bryson Walker, Caleb Scaglione earn pair of first-team 3A honors to highlight Challengers' 7 overall selections on first unit

12/19/2025

Medford’s Jacob Melton reportedly on the move from Houston in a three-team trade

Houston Astros' top prospect set to join Tampa Bay Rays in unofficial deal that includes Pittsburgh

12/19/2025

With students set to leave campus for Christmas break, officials sounded the alarm amid an increase in misuse of tracking apps to cloak students’ whereabouts, and the use of co***ne and other drugs.

Eagle Point School District and local law enforcement officials publicly issued a series of statements this week over concerns for student behavior and safety.

12/19/2025

Six-year-old Oli Barnes and his father were severely injured Dec. 3 at their home

Community members are rallying to support a 6-year-old Selma boy who family members say if he survives his injuries from a Dec. 3 burn pile accident faces a lifetime of surgeries and treatment.

12/19/2025

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We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on our Hero Sponsor, Kaleidoscope Pizza & Pub! 🍕

Since opening their doors in 2004, founders Jake, Ben Allmaras, and Kristi Haavig have been committed to more than just great food and top-quality ingredients—they've been dedicated to building community.

Their integrity shines through in everything they do, from supporting their employees to their incredible generosity. For the past 16 years, Kaleidoscope has supported ACCESS and its annual Feed the Hungry fundraiser, donating an amazing $165,000 to help fight hunger across the Rogue Valley!

Read the full story of this beloved local spot and their mission to nourish both people and community: https://rv-times.com/sponsored-content/about-our-hero-sponsor-kaleidoscope-pizza/

12/19/2025

Editor’s Note: Hope for the Holidays is an annual series sponsored by the Rogue Valley Times that focuses on community members or families in need.

12/19/2025

South Medford High School and Crater Comets advance to a semifinal matchup Friday in the Red Bluff Holiday Classic to highlight Thursday's roundup of action

Trio of Panthers reach double figures in fifth straight win; Julien Grant nets 31 as Comets remain unbeaten

12/19/2025

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12/18/2025

The Oregon congressman who represents Jackson and Josephine counties called the vote “a long-overdue acknowledgment that the federal government’s approach to gray wolf management has failed.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House passed H.R. 845, The Pet and Livestock Protection Act, on Thursday to delist the gray wolf from the nation’s endangered and threatened list, with Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, calling the vote “a long-overdue acknowledgment that the federal government’s appro...

12/18/2025

Grand Jury transcripts released this week by the Jackson County District Attorney’s office shed light on the moments leading up to an Oct. 15 officer-involved shooting by Eagle Point police.

Jackson County District Attorney’s office document sheds light on moments leading up to fatal shooting of 32-year-old Trae Andrew Blackbear

12/18/2025

"Unlike Scrooge, I wish everyone a merry Ground-Fog Day, or several in a row. It’s like Groundhog Day except there is no danger of anything seeing a ghost of a shadow to portend a longer winter, just a gray canvas to paint a gloomy landscape."

So far this season, I’ve watched three versions of “A Christmas Carol.” Now, my once jolly old neighborhood has taken on the look and feel of pre-visitation Victorian London. Unlike Scrooge, I wish everyone a merry Ground-Fog Day, or several in a row. It’s like Groundhog Day except there is ...

12/18/2025

North Medford High School blends strategy and stunning upset to topple South Medford High School in hard-earned SWC boys wrestling victory

Black Tornado senior Roquin Michael clinches SWC dual with win over reigning state champion Isa De La Torre