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Medford
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 50-year-old Eagle Point resident died after being struck by a commercial truck in a northbound lane of Interstate 5 near Central Point early Sunday, Aug 10, when troopers responded at 4:50 a.m.—the truck driver and a passenger were unharmed as investigators work to complete a preliminary review. MedfordAlert
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State Police announced that public tips helped identify the individuals involved in a salmon poaching case at the Jackson County Fish Hatchery in Trail, and they have now been cleared as police pursue new leads. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Two juveniles arrested in connection to a 2023 shooting at the Charles Point apartment complex that resulted in the deaths of Dontrell Manninen and Christian Torres were found not guilty Monday morning in Jackson County Court after a week-long trial. KDRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire near Foster Creek Campground in the High Cascades Ranger District grew from three to 70 acres after being reported on Aug 12 at 4:30 p.m.—firefighters used engines, crews, helicopters and ODOT for traffic control as dry conditions and gusty winds enabled rapid spread while officials investigated the cause. KDRV
- ➤ ODF crews battled a roadside wildfire on Highway 227 near mile marker 44 between Trail and Drew as traffic delays grew and a Medford helicopter made water drops at 7:55 p.m. (the fire was roughly half an acre and additional engines were en route). MedfordAlert
- ➤ On Tuesday at noon the Oregon Department of Forestry declared extreme fire danger on forestry-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties due to dry conditions and high wildfire risk—new restrictions ban gas-powered mowers, open flames, fireworks, and any spark-emitting equipment—officials urge residents to follow all safety rules. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Medford homeowner faced a long wait to remove squatters from her home caused by a tenant leaving, and a new state law—HB 3522—will let police evict squatters within 24 hours starting in January. Homeowners hope the law will end lengthy and costly eviction delays. KOBI-TV
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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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Music and Wine Experience with Greg Frederick & Jesse Kennemer
4-6 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live music and award-winning wines while dancing the evening away.
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