A body found last week in a remote area north of Grants Pass has been positively identified as missing fishing guide Randy Hecker, Josephine County Sheriff Dave Daniel said Thursday.

With the grueling triple digit temperatures in the Rogue Valley of late, topped by Wednesday’s sizzling 105-degree high, one can’t help but sweat over the current fire season, both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, wildfires are exploding across the Northwest after an abnormally dry winter. And we still have an invariably sweltering August waiting in the wings.

Grants Pass Police Department

This is an open letter to Congressman Cliff Bentz from one of his many constituents whom he chooses NOT to represent.

The Southern Oregon Guild Gallery in Kerby opens a new exhibit this weekend titled “Interdependence.” An opening reception is planned from 4-6 p.m. Sunday.

In Loving Memory of Anita L. Reed

All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.

The Medford City Council is considering whether to make the city a voluntary hostage. The initial profligate waste of money is a paltry $250,000 to fund half the cost of a study about building a baseball stadium in Hawthorne Park. Such a stadium is estimated to cost between $60 and $133 million.

The Horny Goat has ambled over to a much bigger home and greener pastures where Elk once roamed.

ASANTE ROGUE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

If you’re into grilling, you may be getting tired of the old favorites by this point in the summer.

The general rule in medicine is that healthy aging depends on eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. These factors are important, but research suggests there may be another powerful factor that influences how long and how well we live: having a sense of purpose.

Nasturtiums! Where have you been all of my life?

Vacation Bible school sessions are underway:

With temperatures cooling and rain falling in the Rogue Valley, it seems like soup weather has arrived. Read More »