News & Media

Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from the City of Medford.

General City Media Questions: For all City related media inquiries, please contact Communications & Marketing Manager Kristina Johnsen at communications@cityofmedford.org or office phone 541-774-2087.

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Annual Winter Lights Festival Kicks Off Dec. 6

Published on December 01, 2025

Get ready to kick off the holiday season at the 2025 Winter Lights Festival, happening Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pear Blossom Park (204 N. Bartlett St.).

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Council Approves Process for Selecting Next City Manager

Published on November 26, 2025

The Medford City Council approved three agenda items at its Dec. 3 meeting that outline next steps in the transition and selection of a new City Manager.

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John Vial Appointed Interim City Manager

Published on November 24, 2025

The Mayor of Medford has appointed John Vial to serve as Interim City Manager following the departure of City Manager Rob Field.

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City of Medford & ACCESS Announce Severe Weather Shelter Operations

Published on November 21, 2025

The City of Medford and ACCESS are working together once again this winter to ensure that our community’s most vulnerable residents have access to life-saving shelter during periods of extreme cold.

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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.

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Children’s Museum Receives $1.5 Million MURA Grant for Expansion

Published on November 20, 2025

On Nov. 19, the Medford City Council approved revised plans for a 19,050-square-foot addition to the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, replacing an earlier expansion approved in December 2024.

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Local Arts Get a Boost with 2025 Partnership Opportunity Grants

Published on November 19, 2025

Three local art initiatives are receiving a total of $5,000 in 2025 Partnership Opportunity grants, supporting community art and a holiday concert at the newly renovated Holly Theatre.

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