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Jackson County Library Services will launch the Experience Passes program on Aug.

20 to give cardholders free access to local attractions. Patrons can reserve one pass per month (with a four-visit annual limit) at ScienceWorks and additional sites as agreements are finalized.

State officials are accepting reports from businesses on wildfire-related economic and physical impacts via the Oregon Business Self-Reporting Damage Survey to help decide SBA loan eligibility, and businesses are urged to report losses even without direct damage (the data will guide recovery planning).

Since its July 2025 launch, RecycleOn Oregon has marked one year by expanding recycling access statewide, opening 34 centers (and distributing 36,000 new recycling carts) to help residents recycle more easily.

Medford Rogues head coach Kevin Olmstead was named the 2026 Pacific Empire League Coach of the Year on Aug.

12 at 3:30 p.m. He earned the honor for his player-first approach and positive energy after his second season leading the team.