Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson County Emergency Management warned residents of a phishing scam where emails using the name 'Jackson Alerts' falsely claim accounts will be deleted within 48 hours—residents are urged to mark the emails as phishing and avoid clicking links or sharing personal details. MedfordAlert
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kotek signed the Climate Resilience Investment Act on Monday in Salem to have the state treasury adjust the Oregon Public Employee Retirement Fund strategy by reducing fossil fuel risks and seeking clean energy investments – state staff will report updates to the Legislature regularly. MedfordAlert
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dozens gathered at Hawthorne Park on Saturday for the 9th annual Overdose Awareness Day organized by Max's Mission to honor those lost to addiction and to offer hope for recovery; more than 30 local organizations set up booths with support and resource information. KOBI-TV
- ➤ The American Red Cross will host two blood drives in Medford and Central Point this Friday, October 3. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card — along with a free Rogue X swim pass — to help save up to three lives per donation. KOBI-TV
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Electric Elton - A Tribute to Elton John
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable tribute to Elton John in Medford for the first time.
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51st Annual Fall Enduro
Friday to Sunday — Jackson County Sports Park — $70 for members, $80 for non-members — Experience an exciting weekend of cars and competition at the Fall Enduro race.
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Noam Pikelny & Friends Concert
7-9 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of exceptional banjo music and creativity with Noam Pikelny and his talented ensemble.
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The Rogue Marathon
7 a.m.–12 p.m. — Downtown Medford Visitor Center — Registration required — Experience a scenic marathon course through Southern Oregon’s stunning Rogue Valley.
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Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail Clinics
October 11-12, 4 a.m. – 10 p.m. — 11910 Blackwell Rd, Central Point, OR — Ticket prices vary — Enhance your riding skills with expert JoLinn Hoover in this transformative clinic experience.
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Fall Fest 2025
4-8 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — Free entry — Get ready for a two-day harvest celebration featuring local vendors and seasonal treats.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Oct 20–24 — Medford Online Academy — $2250 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led training in object-oriented design.
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Demun Jones Meet and Greet
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — The Rocky Tonk Saloon — Free autographed merch included — Hang out with Demun and get your picture taken and autographs.
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Howl-O-Ween Party for Kids
6-9 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — $5 per person, children under 1 free — Celebrate Halloween with music, games, bounce houses, and a chili cook-off.
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Monster Dash Run
8 AM – 5 PM — Lithia Park — Entry fee required — A fun family costume run with options of 1 mile, 5K, or 10K to support the Ashland Parks Foundation.
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