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Medford
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Renovations on Fire Station 15 progress in Medford as Outlier Construction builds a temporary apparatus bay and housing unit that will be finished later this month — allowing fire crews to work while the old station is demolished. Once the new station is built, the temporary structure will be repurposed as the logistics center for fire operations. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek announced a funding fix to help Oregon Department of Transportation after a budget gap threatened closing 12 maintenance facilities. She proposed that half of the revenue from the gas tax, DMV registration fees, and title fees go to the agency—postponing the first wave of layoffs until September 15 and warning that more cuts may come in January if funds are not secured. KOBI-TV
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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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Medford Railroad Park Sunday Run Day
11 AM – 3 PM — Medford Railroad Park — Admission required — Experience the joy of riding diesel trains in a scenic park setting.
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Stagecoach Run
8 AM – 12 PM — Phoenix Industrial Studios — Registration required — Experience one of Southern Oregon's oldest races with a half marathon and 5k/10k options.
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