Good morning, Medford.

More than 130 Dutch Bros locations will donate $1 from every drink sold today — from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. — to Silver Rail Elementary’s PTO to fund relief programs that support students, staff and families after last week's tragedy.

DNA and dental tests identified U.S. Army Major Harry C.

Hoffmeyer who died 80+ years ago. The veteran will be buried at Eagle Point National Cemetery on Oct. 24 at 1:00 p.m. and his name at Manila American Cemetery will receive a rosette.

Eagle Point School District 9 is partnering with other Rogue Valley districts today to review security tools and protocols — including staff training and classroom emergency preparations — to keep students and staff safe.

Southern Oregon University launched its $100M THRIVE campaign on Wednesday, raising $71.4M from 9,200 donors so far.

The campaign will fund academic programs, student scholarships, and new facilities over the next three years + boost regional education.

The Medford City Council approved a $541,083 contract to add about 1,800 feet of new sidewalks near local schools on Oct.

7. The project, part of the Low-Income School Sidewalks Program, will improve routes near several schools (funded by state and local tax funds).

Jackson County Fire District 3 and Fire District 5 signed an agreement to merge operations effective Jan.

1, 2027, with District 3 providing all services and FD5 personnel transferring — Station 4 will reopen for 24-hour coverage by mid-May 2027.

Homeowners facing wildfire coverage problems can speak with state insurance representatives at a Medford open house hosted by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation on Wednesday, Oct.

28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Medford Armory (1701 S. Pacific Highway) as part of a statewide series to explain coverage options.

Local advocate Laura Hall was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ after skipping one routine mammogram and received treatment at Providence breast center in Medford; she urged others to keep up with their screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Rogue Community Health hosted its Rogue Way to Well-Being event in Medford on Thursday, where local health experts discussed staffing shortages and Medicaid changes.

The panel featured a keynote from Dr. Amy King plus remarks from Sen. Ron Wyden.