Good morning, Medford.

Jackson County Rotarians held a community blood drive Tuesday at Eastwood Baptist Church in Medford in cooperation with the Red Cross.

Donors who chose the power red donation (providing two units of red blood) helped save up to six lives, according to John Suarez.

Goodwill will break ground on a new location in North Medford next to Buffalo Wild Wings off Excel Drive later this month.

Construction will begin next month and the facility—providing a retail store, donation center and job connection—will open in spring 2026.

Two crashes are delaying southbound traffic on I-5 just before Exit 27 in South Medford; trip check cameras show the backup extends to the North Medford interchange.

NewsWatch 12 reported a structure fire at Medford Plaza Apartments on April 15th—Oakdale Ave from 8th to 11th St and 10th St from King to Ivy St were closed by Medford Police.

Emergency crews responded today to a structure fire at Medford Plaza Apartments near the intersection of Oakdale Avenue and 10th Street — they contained the fire to an appliance in the laundry room and have reopened the roadways.

The Old Spaghetti Factory, a Portland-based Italian-American chain, will open on April 28 at the historic train station on Front Street in downtown Medford - the building where Porters closed last spring.

Two people were arrested during a month-long drug trafficking investigation in Eagle Point when Medford officers seized more than 100 grams of cocaine, eight firearms, about $48,000 in cash, four vehicles and a motorcycle.

Governor Tina Kotek held a press conference in Salem Tuesday—she said that visa troubles for international students are alarming and could hurt local universities while urging the state to free up federal funds for pressing needs like wildfire recovery.

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.

Zack Lyman Live Comedy Show

8 PM – 12 AM — Chadwicks Pub — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious night with nationally touring comedian Zack Lyman.

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.

2025 Careers in Gear Event

9 AM – 2 PM — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Explore career opportunities and inspirations for the next workforce generation.

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.

Community Garage Sale for Rogue Community Cat Rescue

4-7 p.m. — Blossom Hills Early Learning Center — Free entry — Explore treasures while supporting local feline rescues at this two-day garage sale.

Public Run Day

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free rides — Enjoy a delightful day riding diesel trains at the scenic Medford Railroad Park.

Sleeping Beauty - The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

7-8:30 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life by a mesmerizing ballet performance.

Mariachi Herencia De Mexico

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info TBA — Experience a new generation of mariachi music with the Latin Grammy-nominated group Mariachi Herencia de México.

Rogue Valley Clinic — The Street Dog Coalition

9 a.m. — United Way of Jackson County — Free services — Offering veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.