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Medford
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dogs for Better Lives has teamed up with Angel Flight West to transport free service dogs from their Central Point training center — the partnership saves time and resources to keep the animals rested and ready to work — and now the program helps people nationwide. KOBI-TV
- ➤ AARP Oregon welcomed community members at Rogue Valley Country Club on Tuesday morning to celebrate Social Security's 90th anniversary and noted that over 900,000 Oregonians receive benefits. The organization explained that starting September 30, recipients must switch from paper checks to digital payment options — direct deposit or a prepaid debit card. KOBI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NBC5's Taylor Owen and Cartwright’s Market vice president Don Anway detailed the Cart Full of Savings giveaway, explaining that viewers can learn how to enter for grocery savings on Tuesday nights during Your Place at 7 — the contest offers a chance to win special shopping offers. KOBI-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management will offer eight timber sales this month, totaling 58.5 million board feet on 2,223 acres of public land in western Oregon. The Medford District sale—Rogue Cypress—will accept bids at 9 a.m. on Aug 28 and is expected to boost local construction and manufacturing jobs. MedfordAlert
- ➤ In July, the Bureau of Land Management sold 47.7 million board feet of timber from 1,673 public acres in western Oregon for $13,489,277—sales that will supply local mills and support jobs. Rogue River Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Power has unveiled its Wildfire Intelligence Center in Medford to track and monitor wildfires in real time — which helps the company decide on emergency power shutoffs. The facility, launched on May 3 and having monitored over 1,300 wildfires, will use a team of 15 — soon moving to 24-hour operations to improve safety and reduce outages for customers in Talent. KDRV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Mike Braxton said consistent attendance was recorded since off-season workouts began in January—22 players have participated in 7-on-7 play at Grants Pass High and in other team drills—preparing the Chieftains for the 2025 football season. Rogue River Press
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Music and Wine Series Featuring Robbie DaCosta
6-8 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live dance-worthy music paired with award-winning wines at this lively event.
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Tarzan - The Musical
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the adventure of Tarzan brought to life on stage in Medford.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Concert
7:30 p.m. — Britt Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Rainbow Kitten Surprise in an intimate outdoor setting.
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Hummingbird Estates Comedy Night
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Hummingbird Estate — $33.85 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Carl Lee, D.J Kamoflage, and Lynette Manning bringing the comedy.
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MUSIC + WINE SERIES WITH Nick & Shae
4-6 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live music and award-winning wines in a festive winery atmosphere.
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Keb' Mo' Concert with Shawn Colvin
7:30 p.m. — Britt Pavilion, Medford — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blues of Keb' Mo' alongside the talented Shawn Colvin in an unforgettable concert.
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Oregon Small Business Summit – Medford
8 AM – 1 PM — SOU Small Business Development Center Medford — Free entry — Connect with resources and experts to empower your small business growth.
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Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Britt Festival Pavilion — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of soulful rock music with Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals.
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Hot Tub and Swim Spa Sale
2-8 p.m. — Jackson County Expo — Free admission — Discover huge savings on the largest display of hot tubs and swim spas around.
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Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championship
36 hole stroke play format — Aug 23-24 — Centennial Golf Club — Registration Required — Compete for glory in a premier golf championship.
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