Daily
Medford
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local coffee shops in Medford are bracing for rising costs as a 14.5% increase in coffee prices and rumors of tariffs add uncertainty to business operations + owners report working longer shifts and cutting employee hours to cope with inflation. KDRV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cassie Cavagnaro, a Jackson County woman, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a DUII crash on South Pacific Highway that killed bicyclist Jimilee Thomas on October 11th, 2024 (witnesses said she used inhalants while driving) and her driver’s license was revoked. MedfordAlert
- ➤ Authorities from MADGE seized nearly 40 pounds of meth, multiple firearms, and other drugs in two operations—one that led to the arrest of 44-year-old Christopher Boyd Stevenson in Ashland after a five-month probe and another on Aug. 12 when a traffic stop in Medford resulted in the arrest of 45-year-old Juan Flores-Gutierrez amid a multi-year drug trafficking investigation. MedfordAlert
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Laura Kraft has been named Rogue Valley Country Club's first female Head Golf Professional in its 101-year history, and she is ready to lead the club as it prepares for the 96th Southern Oregon Golf Championships—she aims to make the club more inclusive and welcoming for families. Kraft and the club’s first female president are set to work together to bring a new focus to the sport. KOBI-TV
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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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Ashland’s First Friday Empanada Throwdown
2-7 p.m. — Resistance Wine Company — $20 plus empanada costs — Enjoy local empanadas and summer wines while indulging in art and music.
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Reptile Show - Day 1
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — General admission $10, kids 7-12 $5 — Explore an exciting array of reptiles in Medford.
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Happy Tails Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Bear Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate dogs and their humans with fun activities and local vendors.
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Medford Railroad Park Sunday Run Day
11 AM – 3 PM — Medford Railroad Park — $ — Experience the thrill of riding diesel trains at the scenic Medford Railroad Park.
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Les Greene Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — Butler Bandshell — Free entry — Enjoy a summer concert featuring Les Greene in the beautiful Lithia Park.
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The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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