Good morning, Medford.

At South Medford High School, two local organizations On Track and Kairos received $2,500 each on June 7 through the Community 101 program run by the Oregon Community Foundation, and the awards were made possible by support from Patsy Smullin.

Multiple fire units are fighting a 3 to 4 acre vegetation fire near Houston Road in Jackson County + officials issued a Level 2 evacuation order, and residents and travelers are urged to avoid the area + until crews have cleared the site.

Earlier today, Jackson County District 3 responded to a vegetation fire at 3939 Willow Springs Road in Central Point when a welding metal fence post ignited about a quarter acre of vegetation—units quickly arrived and extinguished the fire with no injuries reported.

Multiple units are en route to a 2-3 acre vegetation fire near Dano Road in Phoenix—no evacuations have been ordered while crews work to contain the fire.

Police arrested an armed man on I-5 near Phoenix at 5:56 p.m. on June 6 after he pointed a firearm at vehicles, discharged a round that struck the ground, and resisted arrest—he was then transported to a hospital for evaluation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.