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.
73rd Annual Pear Blossom Festival Returns to Medford Published on April 03, 2026 The 73rd annual Pear Blossom Festival returns to Medford from Friday, April 10 through Saturday, April 11. Tagged as: , Top Story, Announcements
Medford Seeks Artists to Transform Downtown Traffic Signal Boxes Published on April 02, 2026 The City of Medford invites local artists to participate in the new ArtBox Program—a public art initiative aimed at bringing creative energy to downtown Medford. Tagged as: , Top Story, Announcements, Media Releases
Rogue Rapids Swim Team Makes Waves at Rogue X and Beyond Published on March 26, 2026 A competitive Medford youth swim team based at Rogue X is making waves locally and beyond. Tagged as: , Top Story, Community Wins, Announcements
Free Wood Debris Chipper Days Published on March 24, 2026 Medford Fire and the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Departments are hosting free Wood Debris Chipper Days to help residents keep their properties safe and clean year-round. Tagged as: , Top Story, Announcements, Events & Activities
Council Approves Downtown Economic Improvement District Published on March 19, 2026 The Medford City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution establishing an Economic Improvement District in partnership with the Downtown Medford Association. Tagged as: , Top Story, Community Wins, Announcements
City Council’s Community Art Contest Now Underway Published on March 16, 2026 The City Council’s Community Art Contest is now underway, with the submission deadline extended to Friday, Apr. 3. Tagged as: , Community Wins, Announcements, Media Releases
Medford Honors Sister City With New Flags in Alba Park Published on March 13, 2026 Four new flags are flying in Alba Park, honoring Medford’s longtime sister-city relationship with Alba, Italy. Tagged as: , Top Story, Community Wins, Announcements
Crash Data Prompts Relocation of Photo Enforcement Published on March 09, 2026 The Medford Police Department is installing photo enforcement traffic safety equipment at the intersection of Barnett Road and Highland Drive following an increase in crashes at the location. Tagged as: , Top Story, Announcements, Media Releases, Community Safety, Traffic Alert
Medford Invests $492k in Community Nonprofits Published on March 05, 2026 Seventeen nonprofit organizations providing vital community services will receive a total of $492,100 through the City of Medford’s General Fund Grant program for the 2025–27 biennium. Tagged as: , Top Story, Announcements
Planning Commission Approves Mountain Top Village Revision Published on March 02, 2026 The Planning Commission approved a revision to the Mountain Top Village area of the Vista Pointe Planned Unit Development in a 4–3 vote on Feb. 26. Tagged as: , Top Story, Announcements