Puzzle Solutions – June 3, 2026
URI Staff
Letters to the Editor – June 3, 2026
POLICY ON LETTERS:‘Upper Rogue Independent’ encourages letters to the editor provided they are legible and not libelous or scurrilous. All letters require a name, address and phone number for verification. Address and phone number will not be printed. The ‘Independent…
Obituary for Joni Wilson Parsons: 1963-2026
On May 14, 2026, Joni Wilson Parsons was sent to heaven to liven the place up. She took with her a profound sense of joy, laughter, love, compassion, energy and an adventurous spirit.
Local Law Enforcement Reports – June 3, 2026
Editor’s Note: Factual information for citations/arrests are provided by official law enforcement agencies. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.
Recipe Corner – June 3, 2026
Celebrate the first month of summer with this trio of June recipes whether it’s a night under the stars with Cowboy Butter Steak, a lighter version of a buttery chicken fave or a salad which takes advantage of the arrival of fresh peaches to the produce aisle, you’ll want to whip up all three.
ODFW Fishing Report – Upper Rogue and Lost Creek Reservoir – June 3, 2026
The lake level is 1,846.95ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 66F. In addition to trolling, Lost Creek also offers good bank fishing access, and fishing on both sides of the lake near the dam can be very effective using PowerBait.
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents: The History and Evolution of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area
The Mt. Ashland Ski Area, which encompasses over 240 acres of national forestland, is situated on and near the summit of Oregon’s highest peak west of the Cascade Range. Started largely by local ski enthusiasts, the ski area has been an important community and regional asset since the early 1960s.
A Botanist’s View of Local Flora – Maianthemum
Every stroll or hike along the Rogue River in mid to late spring finds one enjoying the dainty little flowers of one of the Maianthemum species. I remember that my sister Jackie loved the tiny star shaped flowers of the Star Solomon’s Seal.
Winding Trails by Al Hobart – Old Mud Lake Trail
If you ever want to follow the old Mud Lake trail through to the lake it was named for, in order to ferret it out all the way you’ll need, besides plenty of stamina and lunch, these three things: lots of patience, lots of luck, and a Ouija Board.