Daily
Medford
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson County Fire District and ODF responded to a fire on the 4000 block of West Evans Creek Road north of Rogue River and firefighters quickly knocked it down over 1/10 acre—canceling the helicopter as they continued to mop up the area. KDRV
- ➤ Fire crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a grass fire burning near Lane Creek and Old Stage roads between Central Point and Gold Hill — the blaze, estimated at about one acre, prompted an aggressive initial attack with ground resources, two helicopters and an air attack platform as officials urged the public to avoid the area. MedfordAlert
- ➤ One lane of Rogue River Highway was closed Tuesday afternoon after a crash about 1 mile west of Rogue River and officials said drivers should expect delays and take alternate routes. MedfordAlert
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Marquee Broadcasting West has reached an agreement with Bicoastal Media to buy five FM radio stations in the Rogue Valley and will manage them under a time brokerage agreement—final terms are expected in the coming months. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Point PD is launching a seat belt and child seat safety campaign this week as part of a statewide public safety effort (which includes rules that require children to ride rear facing until age two and in booster seats or harnesses until they are eight or reach 4' 9"). The campaign will run through Sunday, August 31. KOBI-TV
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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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