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The Best Cheese In The World Comes From This Oregon Creamery You Simply Must Visit

Some places earn their reputation quietly, over years, through the kind of consistent excellence that eventually becomes impossible to ignore. Rogue Creamery in Central Point, Oregon is one of those places, and the reputation it’s earned is about as large as a reputation can get, because the cheese they make here has been judged the best in the world.

Central Point, OR · 2d
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Southern Oregon’s Week Brings Veterans Day Parades, Holiday Markets and Opening Night

In Selma, the invitation Tuesday is to spend an afternoon clearing brush. In Eagle Point on Wednesday, anyone who wants to walk in the Veterans Day parade can fall in behind the honor guard. And on Friday night in Grants Pass, the high school theater department will hand the stage to a princess with a very small problem. Across Josephine, Jackson and Klamath counties, the week of Nov. 9–13 offers as many chances to join in as it does to pull up a chair.

Grants Pass, OR · 2d
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This 110-Mile Oregon Rail Trail Rolls Your Family Past Forgotten Towns With Zero Traffic

A parked caboose holds railroad history and a guest book, and a friendly volunteer has been known to share its stories. That alone tells you this path takes its past seriously. It follows an old logging railroad bed far out of town. The ride starts on smooth, flat pavement in...

Klamath Falls, OR · 3d
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Baywatch star Alexandra Paul represents Ashland animal group in TV game show

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. - Actress Alexandra Paul will compete on Fox's Celebrity Weakest Link on Monday, Nov. 30, playing to raise money for Friends of the Animals in Ashland. Paul, best known as Lt. Stephanie Holden on Baywatch, is a longtime volunteer at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She volunteers with the organization two days a week.

Ashland, OR · 18h
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Medford airport plans January start for terminal expansion after record passenger year

Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport plans to begin utility and site work in January 2027 for an estimated $140 million terminal expansion that would add a two-story concourse and nearly double the building’s floor area. Major construction is expected to begin that fall, with the first phase targeted for completion by the end of 2029.

Medford, OR · 1d

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Mt. Ashland ski area's Windsor chairlift replacement fully funded

ASHLAND, Ore. - Mt. Ashland Ski Area has fully funded its $3.56 million Windsor Chairlift replacement through community donations. The nonprofit Mt. Ashland Association announced the replacement is under contract with chairlift manufacturer Skytrac. Construction will begin in spring 2027 after the winter season ends, and the new fixed-grip triple chairlift should be running for the 2027/28 ski season.

Ashland, OR · 16h

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A Fall Guide to Dog Leash Rules in Josephine County

At Tom Pearce Park, a dog walking along the Rogue River has to be on a leash no longer than six feet. A few miles away at Dollar Mountain, Grants Pass allows up to eight feet. At Cathedral Hills, the federal rule for developed recreation sites brings the limit back to six. Three popular places to walk a dog on a cool fall afternoon, and the rules can change with the trailhead.

Josephine County, OR · 2d

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Local Tractor Supply donates funds to Grants Pass K9 Unit

GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Tractor Supply Co. donated $250.00 to the Grants Pass Police K9 unit, which relies heavily on community donations for protective and training equipment, along with veterinary care. "The Grants Pass Police K9 Unit would like to thank Tractor Supply for their generous donation to the K9...

Grants Pass, OR · 22h

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Rogue Theater Company announces its 2027 season — and star-studded casts

The lineup includes two Yasmina Reza comedies — ‘Art’ and ‘God of Carnage’ — the drama ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ and a staged reading of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. Rogue Theater Company will once again draw on a roster of accomplished...

Ashland, OR · 2d

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This Oregon Golf Course Sits On An Old Gravel Mine And Hides The State’s Biggest Lazy River

A lazy river with giant fake logs, faux tree stumps, and an underground tunnel sits right next to an 18-hole golf course in Oregon. Yes, it belongs to an RV park. The whole pool area leans into a mining theme. That fits, since the property shares its neighborhood with a working gravel operation.

Roseburg, OR · 19h

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Schmendrick rides again: Ashland filmmaker turns comedy short into a feature film

Richard Seidman reunites an accomplished cast, including Tony-nominated Anthony Heald and other OSF veterans, for a comic mystery about a long-forgotten 13th disciple; now comes the editing — and another crowdfunding campaign. What? You thought you’d heard the last of Moishe Schmendrick, Jesus’ forgotten fifth cousin and the elusive...

Ashland, OR · 2d

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Happy Alpaca Brings Back the Magic of the Holiday Catalog

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Happy Alpaca Toys & Supply is bringing back a beloved holiday tradition this season with the launch of its first-ever printed holiday catalog, giving Rogue Valley families a chance to rediscover the excitement of circling favorite toys and building wish lists the old-fashioned way. “Every toy...

Jacksonville, OR · 3d

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Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

ROSEBURG, Ore. - One of Douglas County's most recognizable holiday attractions is back in place at River Forks Park after crews from Oldham Crane and the hired seasonal employees completed the installation of the giant wooden nutcracker on Friday, November 6. The Roseburg Plug visited the park Friday to document...

Roseburg, OR · 3d

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Grants Pass Water Quality Photo Contest Open Through Dec. 31

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The City of Grants Pass is inviting photographers to enter its 2026 Water Quality Report Photo Contest, with cash prizes on the line. The contest is an opportunity for the community to share its perspective on the water that connects it. There are three categories: K through 12, amateur, and professional. The first-place winner receives $200, and the second-place winner receives $100. Winning photos will be featured in the Water Quality Report and on social media, and recognized at a city council meeting.

Grants Pass, OR · 1d

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Medford Airport expansion project to begin next year

The Rogue Valley International Medford Airport is planning a $140 million expansion project set to begin next year. The airport saw a record 1.1 million passengers last year and is on track for similar numbers this year. The expansion will nearly double the building's square footage with no taxpayer money involved, funded instead through airport funds and grants.

Medford, OR · 5d

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Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub Keeps Medford Pizza Lovers Coming Back

Some Medford restaurants earn a crowd. A few earn a following that drives hundreds of miles just to grab a table again. This story is about one of those places, a big, colorful dining room on the north side of town where the parking lot fills up fast and the tables somehow keep turning over without a long wait. Families pile in after soccer games, road trippers plan their routes around it, and gluten-free diners talk about it like a lucky find.

Medford, OR · 4d

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Wildlife Images sees highest number of patients since 2021

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center in Grants Pass is seeing its highest admission number since 2021, a new milestone for the clinic. As of Oct. 28, the clinic says it has admitted 1,030 animals this year, a big jump from last year’s annual total of 750. As the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in southern Oregon, it takes in injured, orphaned, and native wildlife and rehabilitates them for release back into the wild.

Grants Pass, OR · 4d

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Locals develop dangerous animal reporting and alert app

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – There’s a new app developed by Grants Pass residents that’s designed to help keep users and their furry friends safe. Nellie Alert is a free, community-based app to stay on top of nearby reports of animal sightings. The developers said the idea is like Watch-Duty. Users can report a coyote or other dangerous animals, and the app will send alerts to those nearby.

Grants Pass, OR · 4d

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“MILE 7”: A New Horror Film in Southern Oregon!

MILE 7 is a gritty psychological survival horror short film inspired by true events, written and developed by actor and filmmaker Sean Zerbe, with plans to shoot in Southern Oregon. The story follows an experienced hiker whose peaceful overnight adventure spirals into a terrifying fight for survival when disturbing warnings...

Southern Oregon, OR · 3d

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Savvy Sliders Opens First Restaurant in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

Detroit — Savvy Sliders continues its nationwide expansion with its first location in Oregon, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s growth strategy. The restaurant is slated for a late November opening in Medford, Ore., introducing its unique slider brand to the Pacific Northwest for the first time.

Medford, OR · 6d