Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Medford saw over 100 community volunteers join the annual Day of Care on Saturday — a collaborative effort by the Downtown Medford Association and United Way of Jackson County that refreshed 250 tree wells for improved walkability. KOBI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Comic Con lit up Pear Blossom Park over the weekend — about 10,000 pop culture fans enjoyed live performances, costume contests and meet-and-greets with voice actors. KOBI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix High School hosted its second annual parking lot sale as part of its school plant sale & city-wide yard sale to raise funds for the school’s sparrow, Kathy. Senior Aaron Chavez said attendance doubled from last year and he is training volunteers to sustain the event. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dozens gathered today at Hog Creek county park for the 34th annual Rogue River clean-up as volunteers collected roadside trash, park litter, and invasive weeds. Local, state, and federal partners provided food, beverages, and prizes to support cleanup efforts while anticipating additional trash once water levels drop. 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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Medford Rogues vs Fresno A's Baseball Game
6:35 p.m. — Harry & David Field — $10-$13 — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup followed by a spectacular fireworks show.
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Medford Rogues vs. California Tigers
6:35-11:59 p.m. — Harry & David Field — Tickets from $10 — Enjoy a night of exciting baseball as the Medford Rogues take on the California Tigers.
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