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City Splash Pads Open Friday, May 22

Published on May 22, 2026

Splash pads are a great way for residents to cool off while enjoying Medford’s parks and open spaces.

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New Vietnam Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony Planned for Memorial Day

Published on May 21, 2026

Community members are invited to attend the dedication ceremony for a new Vietnam Memorial Wall at Howard Memorial Sports Park (HMSP), located at the corner of North Ross Lane and Rossanley Drive.

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City Council Ratifies Updated Main Street Reconfiguration

Published on May 21, 2026

At its May 20 meeting, the Medford City Council voted 5-2 to ratify its April 15 decision to rescind a previous January vote to revert Main Street to three lanes and instead move forward with a new configuration known as “Option 2A.”

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Medford Municipal Court Waives Wedding Ceremony Fees for June

Published on May 20, 2026

The Medford Municipal Court will waive all civil wedding ceremony fees during the month of June in celebration of Wedding Month.

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Council Town Hall Set for May 21 on Parks, Streets, and Public Safety

Published on May 19, 2026

Medford residents are invited to attend an upcoming City Council Town Halls focused on parks, streets, and public safety.

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Pickleball Complex Nears Completion at Howard Memorial Sports Park

Published on May 15, 2026

The dedicated pickleball facility known as The Courts by Lithia & Driveway is nearing completion at Howard Memorial Sports Park, adjacent to the Rogue X.

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Know Your Zone this Wildfire Season

Published on May 13, 2026

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, making it a good time to ensure you know your evacuation zone, understand evacuation levels, and are signed up for emergency alerts before wildfire season begins.

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Demolition Begins at Jackson Park for New Splash Pad

Published on May 11, 2026

Renovations are underway at Jackson Park in west Medford, one of the City’s oldest public parks, established in the 1960s.

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City of Medford Selects Trevor Arnold as Next Police Chief

Published on May 07, 2026

The City of Medford has selected longtime Medford Police Department leader Trevor Arnold as its next Chief of Police.

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City of Medford Receives Excellence Award for Outreach Court

Published on May 06, 2026

The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) presented its 2026 Award for Excellence to the City of Medford for its Outreach Court program during the Local Government Spring Conference in April.

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News & Media

City Splash Pads Open Friday, May 22

New Vietnam Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony Planned for Memorial Day

City Council Ratifies Updated Main Street Reconfiguration

Medford Municipal Court Waives Wedding Ceremony Fees for June

Council Town Hall Set for May 21 on Parks, Streets, and Public Safety

Pickleball Complex Nears Completion at Howard Memorial Sports Park

Know Your Zone this Wildfire Season

Demolition Begins at Jackson Park for New Splash Pad

City of Medford Selects Trevor Arnold as Next Police Chief

City of Medford Receives Excellence Award for Outreach Court

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