The Rogue Valley Times continues to engage with readers online, with another 1 million page views on our website and the RVT app since mid-October, bringing our total draw since we launched on Feb. 3, 2023, to more than 15 million views.

We’ve tallied 2.4 million active users since we began, and we’re averaging over 100 active users every minute during peak hours. The Times website was voted best in the state at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual convention in July, and we’ve always made digital-first a big priority.

We also have a healthy engagement rate on social media, with more than 10,000 followers on Facebook.

These are big numbers for being a relative newcomer to the Rogue Valley, and we thank all of our readers — who hopefully are subscribers online or online and print — for helping us deliver important local journalism to the community.

In the week ahead, we will reflect on our relationship with local readers and especially our advertisers, offering our message about the importance of local reporting and the community that supports it. 

Holiday happenings around the Rogue Valley

Holiday events are in full swing around the Rogue Valley, and you can read our list online at rv-times.com/go_rogue and in the print edition of GO! Rogue throughout the season.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year if you enjoy holiday festivities, and for Southern Oregonians, there’s something for just about everyone.

For those interested in promoting their holiday bazaars, the Times is selling space in our classified advertising section. Call 458-488-2042 or place your ad at rv-times.com.

Recent stories in the Times

Here are some recent stories that you can only read in the Times, some of which are at times subscriber-exclusive to offer our best reporting to loyal readers:

Medford School Board member censured; teachers union brings up grievances

DA: Medford School Board member having knife was not a crime

JCSO sergeant faces yearlong recovery after off-duty crash

New toy ministry leader will continue mission of spreading holiday cheer

Local Jewish groups to celebrate Hanukkah across Southern Oregon

Hedrick Middle School counselor named ’24 Oregon School Counselor of the Year

Library foundation gets $20,000 grant to support Applegate entrepreneurs

South Medford races past Redmond in top-tier battle of Panthers

North Medford nets scrappy win over McNary behind late heroics

Crater cleans up with 7 finalists to win Coast Classic boys title

Rogue Rapids swimmers fare well at senior open swim meet

If you haven’t subscribed to the Times, which can include digital-only or a print edition/digital subscription, we invite you to sign up at rv-times.com/subscribe or by calling us at 800-781-3214. For businesses looking to advertise in the Times — online and in print — reach out to our advertising staff at sales@rv-times.com.

Please support local journalism. It matters when we work together.

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— Troy Heie, editor; theie@rv-times.com / 458-488-2038