Daily
Medford
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The winners of Medford’s Community Art Contest are now on display at City Hall—each of the four winning artworks by high school students best captured the spirit of the community and earned a $1,000 scholarship; residents can view the entries in person. KOBI-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 27-year-old Medford man died while kayaking on Agate Lake after falling in without a life jacket, and divers recovered his body Sunday morning at 7:34 a.m.—authorities withheld his name out of respect for his family. MedfordAlert
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ron Havniear resigned as Medford School District’s Director of Security after 11 years and will end his service on August 29—his departure follows months of public conflict with a board member—and school officials are working to fill the role. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to Bear Creek Park face detours as construction crews replace the Lazy Creek crossing—closed between the Bear Creek Dog Park and the BMX track—to help native fish swim freely. Officials expect work to finish by February 2026 and note that the design has full local, state, and federal approvals. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Point approved a new ordinance that limits consumer fireworks to July 3rd and 4th (8 p.m. to midnight) and bans them in high-risk areas such as Bear Creek Greenway, parks, schools, city hall, and the police department; violators face fines up to $500. City officials said the move will help reduce fire risks as the next July 4th holiday approaches. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Senator Ron Wyden visited Medford today to discuss a transformative expansion plan for Rogue Valley International Airport—an effort that will use nearly $7 million in federal grants to boost connectivity and economic strength. The first phase will expand the post-security hold room and improve the boarding process to support future growth. KDRV
- ➤ On Monday, Rogue Valley International Medford Airport celebrated completing airfield upgrades with new taxiways and apron expansion funded by almost $7 million in federal grant money from Senators Wyden and Merkley — officials noted record summer traffic. Officials said the airport will begin phase one of a $115 million expansion in early 2027 — improvements will enhance the post-security waiting area. KOBI-TV
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
About Daily Medford
Welcome to the Daily Medford, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Medford, Oregon community. If you like the Daily Medford, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Medford.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Medford and across Oregon. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Medford
A free Medford community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymedford.com/sitemap