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Medford
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Medford Police joined county law enforcement agencies and community leaders Monday morning at the Jackson County Peace Officer Memorial to honor officers who gave their lives in service — a solemn reminder of the community's lasting respect. KDRV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Infinity Solar USA acquired Purelight Power’s assets in bankruptcy court on Wednesday and is expanding in Medford to serve the estimated 150 customers who paid cash without receiving services. The company hired former Purelight staff (sales, IT, and tech) to assist these customers over the next 90 days. KOBI-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Power filed a rate case with the OPUC that proposes a 1.9% rate adjustment for customers in 2027, following an interim rate increase effective June 5 (offset by a rate decrease that began on May 1) with rates stable through 2026 and a $3.12 average hike in July 2027. KOBI-TV
- ➤ A new regional analysis estimates 2024 tourism spending at $730 million in Jackson County and $172.1 million in Josephine County, with restaurant and lodging sectors supporting thousands of travel-related jobs—providing a snapshot of local economic recovery. MedfordAlert
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ BLM is conducting a controlled burn today in Applegate Valley to lower wildfire risk and clear the forest floor — a measure that also trains firefighters in safe burning practices. Agencies will closely monitor the burn to prevent any hotspots. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Applegate Fire Officials (the local fire authority) are asking residents to share driveway gate codes so emergency crews can access homes faster during critical situations. Residents can update records by calling their local fire station. KDRV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Surgery Center of Southern Oregon will close on June 30 after 29 years in service as Asante withdrew its emergency exemption request (citing financial struggles), a move that may reduce patient access and lead to job losses in the community. KOBI-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 18th annual Southern Oregon Open basketball tournament hosted by Kids Unlimited brought nearly 200 teams and thousands of visitors to Medford over the weekend. Local hotels and restaurants saw strong bookings — an economic boost as the event supports youth sports programs. KDRV
- ➤ Over 100 teams from the West Coast competed during the 18th annual Southern Oregon Open basketball tournament at Rogue X and Oakdale Middle School this past weekend in Medford. All proceeds went to Kids Unlimited (a nonprofit supporting youth programs) as the event attracted thousands of visitors. KOBI-TV
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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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I'm With Her Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Holly Theatre — Check the event page for cost — Experience an evening with six-time GRAMMY winner Sarah Jarosz as she showcases her musical talent.
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Bonnie Raitt Concert
7:30 p.m. — Britt Pavilion, Medford — Ticket details on site — Experience the soulful sounds of Bonnie Raitt live.
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James And The Giant Peach, Jr
3:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $48 — Dive into the whimsical tale of adventure with James and his giant peach.
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