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Medford
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rogue Eagles Air Show will take place on July 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Agate Skyways in Eagle Point—featuring model aircraft including a one-fifth scale WWII Spitfire Mark 14 and supporting the Children's Miracle Network with free entry for children and suggested donations for adults. KDRV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jackson County grand jury ruled that a Medford police officer was justified in using deadly force against Salvador Alex Sanchez—55-year-old local transient wanted on two counts of unlawful use of a weapon—at Hawthorne Park last Friday, and Sanchez was later indicted on charges including attempted first-degree assault and resisting arrest while an administrative review of the officer’s actions continues. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ODOT manager Dan Metz said planned layoffs (affecting 9 of his 15-person crew effective July 31) will reduce winter highway maintenance in the High Cascades, leaving key routes such as access to Diamond Lake impassable for weeks this season. KOBI-TV
- ➤ The Rogue Valley Transportation District held an open house Friday in Medford to tell riders that service cuts beginning on September 2 will end Saturday service, shorten weekday hours, and suspend some routes+ General Manager Julie Brown said a federal funding freeze forced these changes and led to the layoff of 82 employees. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Highway 238 between Medford and Jacksonville remains closed this weekend as crews repair storm damage from a Monday storm that knocked down 14 power poles between Ross Lane, Lee Drive — and West Main. Pacific Power said repairs will continue until Saturday night — as crews clear fallen trees and debris. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kairos Northwest opened Sonata on Thursday in Medford as a new residential treatment home for young adults offering 24-hour support on Merriman Road for ages 17 to 24 in a healing space—The opening included a preview of an upcoming tiny home pilot project to expand transitional housing options. KOBI-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Star is a gentle 2-year-old Pit Bull mix available for adoption at a local shelter in Phoenix. Adoption fees are waived for dogs in the shelter 75 days or more (including Star) through Sunday, July 13, and families can call the shelter at 541-774-6654 to learn more. MedfordAlert
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Jackson County Fair
7 PM — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Experience The Outlaw Mariachi as they rock the fair for the first time.
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FREE Kids Concert: Wendy and DB
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon — Free entry — Experience the Grammy-nominated duo blending blues and folklore in an engaging children’s music concert.
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Keep Flying Concert
7-11 p.m. — Rockafairy — Cost TBA — Enjoy a night of dynamic punk, pop, and hardcore music from the New York band Keep Flying.
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PEL: West Coast Kings vs Medford Rogues - Game 2
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy the excitement of live baseball and the chance to win raffle baskets filled with exclusive team merchandise.
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PEL- West Coast Kings vs Medford Rogues Game 3
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — Discount food and beverage offers available — Celebrate with friends and enjoy a night of exciting baseball action.
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Free Music and Wine Series Featuring Chasing Keridwyn
6-8 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Free entry — Relax with award-winning wines and live music on a lovely summer evening.
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Ambrose & Galfano Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Walkabout Brewing Co. — Check local listings for cost — Experience the harmonious fusion of two talented musicians at this lively event.
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Brothers Osborne Concert
7:30 p.m. — Britt Pavilion — Tickets available — Enjoy live country music from the talented duo Brothers Osborne.
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Paranormal Cirque 2
7:30 p.m. — Rogue Valley Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling and chilling circus fusion of acrobatics, illusion, and the paranormal.
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Tarzan - The Musical
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling adventure of Tarzan live on stage in Medford.
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