City Council’s Community Art Contest Now Underway The City Council’s Community Art Contest is now underway, with the submission deadline extended to Friday, Apr. 3.
Council Discusses Next Steps for Proposed Creekside Quarter Concept At its Feb. 25 study session, the Medford City Council discussed the next steps for the proposed Creekside Quarter concept in downtown Medford.
Rural District Residents: Get Your Burn Permit Online! Open burning starts March 1st for most of residents in Medford Rural Fire Protection District #2 (MRFPD2), and Medford Fire has introduced a new look and online option to apply for a burn permit.
Local Arts Get a Boost Three local arts initiatives received a combined $5,000 in 2025 Partnership Opportunity grants, supporting community art experiences and a holiday concert at the newly renovated Holly Theatre.
Medford Celebrates 141 Years of Growth The City of Medford celebrated its 141st birthday on February 24, marking a journey from a small railroad town to Southern Oregon’s largest city and economic hub.
Local Grant Supports Firefighter Safety & Fitness The West Family Foundation has awarded Medford Fire Department a grant to fund fitness equipment at Fire Station 15.
Stewart & Barnett Intersection Updated to Support Safe Access Published on December 23, 2025 A new traffic pattern has been implemented at the Stewart Ave. and Barnett Rd. intersection to safely support access to the new hotels opening just north of the intersection. Tagged as: , Top Story, Announcements, Community Safety, Traffic Alert, Improvement Works
Fire Hydrants Receive a New Look to Improve Firefighter Operations Published on November 21, 2025 The color of Medford's fire hydrants is changing to improve operations for firefighters. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Community Safety, Improvement Works
Fire Station 15 Rebuild Making Progress Published on September 23, 2025 Construction on the new Fire Station 15 is making steady progress. Since the April groundbreaking, Outlier Construction and Medford Fire crews have worked together to keep the project on track. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works
Lazy Creek Path Crossing Closed for Improvements Published on August 06, 2025 The City of Medford Public Works Engineering Division has partnered with LaDuke Construction on a habitat restoration project along Lazy Creek, located within Bear Creek Park. Began in July 2025, the project runs aims to support fish passage and improve the overall health of the stream. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Improvement Works
Foothill Road Update – Cedar Links to Hillcrest Now Open Published on February 26, 2025 Foothill Road is now open to traffic. Knife River has completed base paving Normil Terrace to Cedar Links Drive, allowing the entire roadway to reopen. This area remains an active construction zone. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Foothill Road Update: Phase 3 Paving Begins Published on January 28, 2025 Knife River has begun paving for Stage III, Phase 3 of the Foothill Road project, from Normil Terrace to Cedar Links Drive. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Foothill Road Update: McAndrews Road to Cedar Links Drive Published on July 24, 2024 Starting Monday, July 29, Normil Terrace residents will use the newly paved section of Foothill Road with access from McAndrews Road. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
City Completes Renovations for Bear Creek Park Playground Published on June 06, 2024 Renovations are complete for the Olsrud Family Community Playground at Bear Creek Park! Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Improvement Works
Foothill Rd. Update: Drilling from Cedar Links Dr. to Normil Terr. Published on May 31, 2024 Starting Monday, June 3 contractors will be installing a sound wall and retaining wall on Foothill Road from Cedar Links Drive to Normil Terrace. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Upcoming Road Closure: Viewpoint Drive Published on May 20, 2024 Knife River Materials will be closing Viewpoint Drive between Foothill Road and Farmington Avenue between Wednesday, May 22 and Friday, June 7 to install underground utilities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Traffic Alert, Improvement Works