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Medford
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several Medford roads closed starting May 25 for maintenance; Doolittle maintained Roberts Road and Cedar Links Drive May 26-28 + will shift to Springbrook and Sunrise Avenues May 28-31, while Avista Utilities and Pilot Rock Excavation handled Windsor and Coker Butte Roads with detours. KDRV
- ➤ Hundreds attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Eagle Point National Cemetery on Monday (May 25), where military honors, a wreath laying and a WWII Stearman flyover honored veterans as speakers including U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Cliff Bentz addressed the crowd. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Medford held a dedication ceremony on Monday afternoon for its new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall outside Rogue X at North Ross Lane. The wall is a replica of the Washington, D.C. landmark that displays 58,479 names and was funded by the Southern Oregon Veterans Benefit, the state, and Howard Memorial Sports Park. KOBI-TV
- ➤ On May 22, firefighters responded to two rekindled burn piles in Illinois Valley + officials urge residents to ensure burned piles are fully extinguished and cool before leaving them unattended. KDRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, a fast-moving wildfire along Tolo and Blackwell Road led officials to issue level 1 and level 2 evacuation notices for residents near the 8000 block, urging them to prepare emergency kits and follow local updates. MedfordAlert
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Medford Municipal Court will waive wedding ceremony fees for all of June — celebrating wedding month. Couples need to secure a valid marriage license and schedule an appointment at city hall to have their free ceremony. KOBI-TV
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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