This week on Rogue Valley Pulse, we’re diving into big changes for southern Oregon. The state senate has repealed wildfire hazard maps—what does that mean for our communities? Plus, timber revenues are flowing back into Jackson and Josephine counties, promising a boost for local projects. In our community spotlight, we take you behind the curtain at Ashland’s iconic Oregon Cabaret Theatre. Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered with the Talent Art Walk, Medford Rod and Custom Show, the Oregon Cheese Festival, and the Rogue Valley Bike Swap. And don’t miss a toe-tapping music preview from the Fretdrifters, live at RoxyWinery this Friday. All that and more, coming up on this week’s Rogue Valley Pulse!
In the news Ashland is launching their wildfire resiliency workshops, Medford has a proposal to bring a $90 million stadium to downtown Medford and Asante hospital faces a new wave of lawsuits. The community spotlight this week is the Rogue Valley Growers Market Weekend events include Phoenix Earth Day, IndyCon, and music from Upwind Groovers and High Step Society. The music preview is from High Step Society.
In the news I have details on Emigrant Lake’s upgrades and a cyberattack shuts down DEQ facilities in Oregon.
The community spotlight this week is the Ashland Independent Film Festival.
This weekend’s events include the Pear Blossom Festival, and music from the Giantess Duo, Connor Resse, and Pink Martini.
The music preview is from The Giantess Duo. https://www.thegiantessband.com/the-music
I will have your weekend weather. This week on the rogue valley pulse.
This week in the news: information on Medford’s Main Street revamp, details on Jackson County’s $660 million budget, and Ashland’s new fuel fees for new homes.
The community spotlight is the Pear Blossom Festival.
This weekend’s events include the NW Percussion festival, a wine and chocolate pairing and some good local music.
The music preview is from Chasing Keridwyn that will be playing this Saturday at Dunbar Farms.
The week I have tragic news on a fatal cyclists crash, Ashland’s financial crisis, and Talent’s new community hub. The community spotlight is the Camelot theatre in Talent. I have weekend events from the Danielle Kelly Trio, Marshal Thomson duo, Frankie Hernandez, and more. Music from Frankie Hernandez will close us out this week on the Rogue Valley Pulse.
In the news I have details on the aftermath of the historic flooding, the closing of Johnny B’s after 25 years, Medford’s transformation plans for Jackson park, and Mt Ashland’s extending of the ski season. The community spotlight is the Britt Festival. I have some excellent events across the region from the Home and garden show to live music across the region. With the weekend weather and music from Actual Wolf.
Today in the news I have more updates on the North Medford gym collapse, a proposal to name a new creek in Phoenix, and Jeff Merkey’s town halls in the Rogue Valley. The community spotlight is the Southern Oregon Historic Society. The community spotlight is the Southern Oregon Historic Society. There are lots of events […]
Today in the news I have some details on Britt’s 2025 summery lineup announcement, federal plans to sell the multiple buildings in Medford, and the growth housing market in Jackson county. The community spotlight is the Rogue Valley Symphony. For the weekend events I have the First Friday art walk, the Chocolate Festival, Children’s Day at the Crater Rock Museum, Jackson County flea market, and music by the Allison Shull & Victor Martin.
Today in the news I have more updates on the gym roof collapse, also updates on the nurses strike, details on a recent study showing we live in the most smoke impacted region in the nation, and a proposal to revitalize the Bear Creek Greenway. The community spotlight is Science Works in Ashland. For events we have Monster Trucks, Diva day at Mt Ashland, and some good local music. All this and your weekend weather on the Rogue Valley Pulse.
Today in the news I have updates on the gym roof collapse, bitcoin scams, and opportunities in eggs. The community spotlight is the classic Holly Theatre opening soon in Medford. For events we have Outdoor Recreation Show at the expo and some good local music. All this and your weekend weather on the Rogue Valley Pulse.