Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Medford.
💼 Business
Artisan Bakery Cafe celebrated its grand opening yesterday at its new East McAndrews Road location after closing its Center Drive shop.
The cafe offers homemade baked goods and fresh coffee, and it operates Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🌲 Environment
Fire danger will jump to extreme in south-central Oregon as Stage 2 restrictions take effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Aug.
6. The measures—banning campfires and limiting equipment use—affect federal and state-managed wildlands and private lands, urging extra caution to prevent human-caused wildfires.
🏛️ Government
SNAP beneficiaries in 12 counties have until Aug.
14 to apply for replacement benefits after losing food due to wildfire evacuation orders. The extension comes after eligible counties increased from 10 to 12, according to the ODHS.
Jackson County Parks has banned campfires and charcoal briquettes at six campgrounds due to extreme fire danger, including Emigrant Lake Oak Slope and RV Park, Lily Glen, Grizzly, Willow Point, Klum Landing, and Cantrall Buckley.
The ban will remain until fire season ends or conditions improve.
🎉 Medford Events
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Frozen The Musical
3-5 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center — Tickets start at $102 — Experience the enchanting tale of Frozen come to life on stage.
🏠 Medford Real Estate
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