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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from North and South Medford High Schools are in Italy on a cultural exchange program visiting Rome, Turin and Medford's sister city Alba. They spent two weeks with local host families and will return to Medford Saturday. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Phoenix High School will host its annual PHS Got Talent show tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at Rose Street Theater for $3 to support Sparrow Emiliano—a young boy with health challenges who receives daily therapies and medical care, with audience votes directed by donation boxes. The school will also hold a Staff vs. Student Basketball Game on April 10 for $2, with fans encouraged to wear green for staff or blue for students. KDRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, a federal judge ruled against the BLM’s plan to log old-growth forests in Josephine County after KS Wild filed a lawsuit in 2023. KS Wild Conservation Director George Sexton said the ruling upholds late-successional reserves (protected areas) and mandates the agency focus on fuels reduction and fire resiliency instead of logging. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Crater Lake National Park will start a multi-year project in 2026 to repair Cleetwood Cove Trail and the marina—this work will cancel swimming and boat tours until the trail reopens in summer 2029. The project will use helicopters to move equipment and repair hazards over three summers from 2026 to 2028. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state report shows Oregon’s old bridges need repair and replacing all of them will take 900 years at current funding—this includes the Medford Viaduct built in 1962, which needs seismic upgrades. ODOT said it is keeping up with repairs but will need a long-term plan to replace some bridges to keep traffic safe. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Oregon taxpayers who do not owe taxes will be able to file their returns after April 15 and claim refunds for up to three years. Free tax filing services funded by the state's Tax Infrastructure Grant Program will resume in May to help with notices (including translation support) until October 15. MedfordAlert
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rogue X in Medford will hold an amateur boxing event Saturday that will feature fighters ranging from 13 to 64 years old; doors open at 4 p.m. and fights start at 5 p.m. Kirk Gibson — 62 years old — will make his amateur debut after eight weeks of training while proceeds support Spartan Boxing’s youth programs. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Freshman Trevor Dirks led Rogue River with a score of 106 in the season's first stroke-play event at the four-team Grants Pass Golf Club Boys' Invitational on March 31 — his team finished second overall. Rogue River Press
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No Man Left Behind Conference 2025
6-8 p.m. — 143 N Grape St, Medford, OR — Free entry — Focus on developing spiritual resilience for contemporary challenges in a supportive environment.
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Jordan World Circus
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Jackson County Expo — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience the thrill and wonder of one of North America’s premier traveling circuses.
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The Queen's Cartoonists Performance
8-10 a.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique blend of animation and live music that brings classic cartoons to life with jazz and comedy.
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2025 Medford Pear Blossom Festival
12-10 p.m. — Downtown Medford Visitor Center — Free outdoor festival — Enjoy a vibrant street fair with local vendors, crafts, and family-friendly fun in downtown Medford.
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Pear Blossom 10 Mile Run
8 AM – 5 PM — 301 W Main St, Medford, OR — Registration fees apply — Experience the ultimate running challenge in the scenic Pear Blossom Run.
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Third Thursday Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Liquid Lounge — $10 entry — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring professional comedians in a vibrant downtown setting.
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Zack Lyman Live Comedy Show
8 PM – 12 AM — Chadwicks Pub — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious night with nationally touring comedian Zack Lyman.
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Luna Tango at Belle Fiore
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Belle Fiore Winery — Cost Info not provided — Experience a captivating performance by a tango quintet featuring professional dancers.
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2025 Careers in Gear Event
9 AM – 2 PM — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Explore career opportunities and inspirations for the next workforce generation.
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Earth Day Celebration
12:30-4 p.m. — ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with hands-on activities and local vendors at ScienceWorks.
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