Rogue Valley Symphony

From its humble beginnings in 1967 to its current status as a regional cultural cornerstone, the Rogue Valley Symphony has established itself as a vital institution enriching Southern Oregon through music.

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, located in Ashland, Oregon, has been inspiring curiosity and fostering scientific exploration since its founding in 2002. This interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) museum serves visitors of all ages throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Southern Oregon Tops Nation in Wildfire Smoke

A a recent study reveals Medford, Grants Pass, and Bend as the nation’s most smoke-impacted cities, with Southern Oregon accounting for six of the top 10 smokiest locales.

Proposal to Revitalize the Bear Creek Greenway

Jackson County is advancing a $5.9 million plan to overhaul the 22.4-mile Bear Creek Greenway, aiming to enhance safety, reduce wildfire risks, and restore the popular trail system after years of challenges tied to homelessness, crime, and vegetation overgrowth.

Fast-Tracks Emergency Gym Repairs After Collapse

The Medford School Board declared the collapsed North Medford High School gym an “emergency” during a February 25 special meeting, allowing expedited repairs without standard bidding protocols.

Providence Nurses End Six Week Strike

After 46 days on picket lines, nearly 5,000 nurses at eight Providence hospitals in Oregon, including Medford Medical Center, approved new labor contracts on February 24, concluding the state’s largest healthcare strike.

Update North Medford High’s Gym Roof Collapse

Following up on the North Medford high’s gym roof collapse we covered on the last show.  The over 3 million dollars in seismic upgrades that had been recently done on the roof has currently been ruled out as being related to the collapse.  

Josephine County Authorities Warn Residents About Bitcoin Scam Tactics

The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning about an increase in Bitcoin-related scams targeting local residents. 

Historic Holly Theatre

Medford’s historic Holly Theatre reopens, reviving its legacy as a cultural hub with grand performances and events. The theater served as a premier venue for decades, hosting both movies and live performances.

Local Farmer Offers Alternative Amid Egg Shortages

In the Rogue Valley we are feeling some of the pains from the nationwide egg shortage caused by bird flu outbreaks.  Local stores have a limited inventory of eggs and most are restricting the number of cartons you can buy.