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Medford
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Throughout June, ACCESS, Safeway and Albertson’s are running Bag Summer Hunger to let shoppers buy pre-filled food bags for $5 or $10 that directly help local families when school lunches are unavailable. ACCESS Food Programs Director Marcee Champion visited Sunrise this morning — explaining that the program meets a greater need during the summer — and urged community support. KOBI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The new administration has announced planned cuts to the Department of Education that may remove federal student aid programs in the 2026–27 academic year. Students at Oregon community colleges can use the Oregon Promise Grant for tuition (Rogue Community College officials noted that key support programs like TRIO may face changes). KDRV
- ➤ Rogue Community College will launch a new two-year Surgical Technology program (in partnership with Linn-Benton Community College and Providence Medford Medical Center) to help fill the local need for trained surgical technologists; enrollment for the fall cohort is now open. KDRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Forestry announced that fire danger will rise to moderate on Saturday, June 7, affecting 1.8 million acres in Jackson — Josephine counties amid hot, dry weather and forecast storms. New restrictions will ban open fires outside designated campgrounds and limit spark-producing equipment from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. MedfordAlert
- ➤ Officials reported that Jackson Creek and Bear Creek in Rogue Valley have exceeded state bacteria standards, so residents are advised to avoid swimming and to closely supervise young children. The high bacteria levels are likely due to pet and livestock waste, illegal dumping, and leaking septic systems — factors that tend to worsen with warmer weather. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Public Defense Commission introduced a 12‐month plan to fix the shortage of public defenders in six counties including Jackson County; 4,400 people needed a lawyer. The plan sent a lawyer from Salem to Coos County in November 2024 (cutting the number of unrepresented people by nearly 25%) and will add a mobile team and change hiring rules (after a 185% rise in some counties) to bring more help to those in need. KDRV
- ➤ The Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment will host a Norwegian Foot March on June 8 in Medford — the event starts at 4 a.m. at U.S. Cellular Field with participants embarking on an 18.6-mile route carrying a 24-pound rucksack. Service members and civilians can earn an official badge by finishing the course within age-based time limits. MedfordAlert
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Late for the Train Festival
2-8 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — $15-$20 — Celebrate local food and music with bluegrass bands and craft vendors at this community festival.
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Public Run Day
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free entry — Experience the joy of riding diesel trains in a charming park setting.
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Arrival - The Music of ABBA
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets on sale February 21st — Experience Canada’s tribute to ABBA alongside Dreams: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.
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Connor Reese Music Performance at RoxyAnn Winery
4-6 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live music and wine in a scenic winery setting.
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Summer Solstice Run in Medford
6:30-9 p.m. — Hawthorne Park Playground — $26 — Celebrate the longest day of the year with a family-friendly run featuring 5k and 10k options.
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Public Run Day at Medford Railroad Park
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free entry — Experience the thrill of riding diesel trains in a family-friendly setting.
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Disney Performing Arts Camp for Kids
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Collier Creative Center — Check website for fees — Kids aged 7-12 explore performing arts through themed activities and crafts culminating in a musical presentation.
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Latin Dance Night at RoxyAnn Winery
5:30-8 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Cost not specified — Enjoy a delightful evening of salsa and bachata dancing under the stars with a glass of wine.
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Stockton Pearls vs Medford Rogues Game 2
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — Free entry — Enjoy an exciting night of baseball with family-friendly activities and summer fun.
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4th of July Fireworks: Boomfest 2025
7-8 p.m. — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Enjoy Southern Oregon's largest fireworks display in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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