Good morning, Medford.

A home near Highway 99 in Phoenix suffered extensive exterior damage from a structure fire at around 10:15 p.m. (Sunday) when Jackson County Fire District 5, Medford and Ashland Fire and Rescue evacuated residents, and a company boarded up the building (declared hazardous) as investigators look into the cause.

A hiker named Yu Xia, 26 from Delaware, was rescued from Crater Lake’s waterline on Sunday morning after hikers heard his calls for help late Saturday night and search crews found him (near Discovery Point) and checked him by medics, though he refused further transport due to a broken leg.

Pacific Retirement Services announced Dennis Gradillas as its new CEO, and he will officially take over the role the first week of August — he brings over 30 years of experience in senior living and hospitality from his previous work at HumanGood.

Visitors from across Oregon and beyond enjoyed the annual Southern Oregon Lavender Festival this weekend along the scenic Lavender Trail.

Dos Mariposas Vineyards — one of eight participating farms — welcomed guests in Medford with blooming fields and local products.

State Senator Jeff Golden held a town hall meeting at the Ashland Library over the weekend and explained the special session outcomes, addressing local queries on wildfire preparedness, Medicaid changes and beaver trapping — he noted that a comprehensive transportation package did not gain full support and said a special session on it is under discussion.

Today, the Oregon Department of Forestry explains common fire terms to help people understand fire season work.

They said 'lining a fire' means digging a barrier around flames and 'mop-up' means clearing hot spots to stop the fire (Natalie Weber said knowing these terms helps communities stay informed).

Jackson County Fair

7 PM — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Experience The Outlaw Mariachi as they rock the fair for the first time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brothers Osborne Concert

7:30 p.m. — Britt Pavilion — Tickets available — Enjoy live country music from the talented duo Brothers Osborne.

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.

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.