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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, local comic shops host Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, while Ashland offers a Kids Music Jamboree at The Grove and Lithia Park celebrates Kodomo no Hi on Sunday. Jacksonville City Hall’s Sunday Market runs through October and Umpqua Community College holds a free Renaissance Fair on Saturday. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management Medford District, the Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council will host a free World Migratory Bird Day celebration on May 9 at Provolt Recreation Area — offering guided bird walks at 8, 9 and 10 a.m. and live bird displays from 10 a.m. to noon. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon awarded nearly $6M in grants to 180 local fire agencies to hire extra firefighters through October (each agency can receive up to $35,000) to improve wildfire response this season. The funding is aimed at reducing response times and helping smaller, volunteer-dependent departments. KDRV
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Richard Marx 'After Hours' Tour
7-11 p.m. — Holly Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless voice and unforgettable catalogue of award-winning artist Richard Marx.
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360 Allstars Performance
4-7 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — VIP packages available — Experience the thrill of acrobatics and street performance in a unique show.
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Classic Albums Live: Dark Side of the Moon Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Holly Theatre — Ticket prices available — Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album brought to life by world-class musicians in a historic venue.
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