Daily
Medford
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Ashland Ski Area said Andrew Gast will resign as GM on Saturday, Jan. 24, and the board will begin its search for a new manager. Experienced staff will run day-to-day operations while snowfall improvements may support a strong winter season (weather is improving). KDRV
- ➤ A new Tesla Supercharging station in northeast Medford, located between Buffalo Wild Wings and Sportsman Warehouse, is under construction and expected to open in early spring with 12 stalls featuring Tesla’s newest V4 chargers — capable of delivering up to 500 kilowatts for Tesla and select non-Tesla vehicles. MedfordAlert
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Grants Pass cat Tabby was rescued when Rural Metro Fire used a pet oxygen mask kit after finding it unresponsive under a shed; after nearly 20 minutes of resuscitation, Tabby revived, and pet oxygen mask kits have been on nearly every truck in Jackson and Josephine counties since 2010. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Providence Southern Oregon Service Area has named Susan Sauder as its new chief executive after serving as interim since July. She brings over 30 years of health care finance experience and will work to manage rising costs while ensuring care for the community. KDRV
- ➤ Providence Southern Oregon Service Area announced on Jan. 5 that Susan Sauder, who served as interim chief executive since July, is its new chief executive. She will focus on improving financial stability and community-based care as the organization addresses rising cost challenges. MedfordAlert
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Robert Burns Night Celebration
5-8:30 p.m. — Bellview Grange — Ticket required — Celebrate Scottish tradition with haggis, poetry, and live music honoring Robert Burns.
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Dirty Dancing In Concert
11 AM – 2 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic film like never before with live performances and music.
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Luxury gated Community Home
Welcome Home, to the Vineyards at Stage Pass. Wine Country-Inspired, Rustic Modern home, features a spacious light-filled open floor plan, at 3833 sq ft includes four bedrooms, 3.5 baths designed to capture the beauty of the landscape, vines and views of valley, on 2.15 acres.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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