May 6, 2025
This email update is your guide to what's happening in Medford, including the latest news, upcoming events, and more.
 
Slayden Constructors, Inc. has been selected as the Construction Manager / General Contractor for federally required upgrades to the Regional Water Reclamation Facility.Â
The City of Medford kicked off its first 2025 Council Town Hall focused on emergency preparedness Wednesday, April 30, at the Medford Police Headquarters. The event marked the first of two Town Halls designed to equip residents with knowledge and resources to help them prepare for emergencies, while also providing a platform to ask questions.Â
Since the devastating Almeda Fire in 2020, the Parks, Recreation and Facilities department has significantly increased its wildfire fuel mitigation efforts, focusing on reducing fire risks across City parks and open spaces.
Twenty-seven volunteers dedicated over 140 hours in March to cleaning up City parks and Eastwood Cemetery, removing nearly 1,400 pounds of trash and natural debris.
The Medford Fire Department honored its team of exceptional first responders during its 2025 Annual Awards Banquet—an evening that recognized outstanding service, leadership, and dedication across the organization.Â
The City of Medford is pleased to announce three recently filled leadership positions: Assistant City Manager, Economic Development Director, and Planning Director.
New safety measures have been implemented at City Hall to ensure a more secure environment for both the public and staff.
Sixteen students from North and South Medford High Schools returned from their two-week visit to Medford’s sister city Alba, Italy in April.
A new plaque honoring Medford’s mayors now sits in front of the “Salmon Flight” fountain at the corner of West 8th Street and South Oakdale Avenue in downtown Medford.
City officials, community leaders, and members of the Medford Fire Department gathered Thursday, April 10 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new Fire Station 15. The long-anticipated project marks a major step forward in strengthening the City’s emergency response capabilities and ensuring the safety and well-being of both our personnel and the Medford community.
Soldiers and cadets came together on Sunday to honor veterans at Medford’s historic I.O.O.F. Eastwood Cemetery.
The Eugene Emeralds Baseball Club has pitched the idea of moving south.
Southern Oregon kids will soon have an exciting new way to explore the outdoors with the approval of Medford’s first TRACK Trail.
A 73-lot single-family residential subdivision is set to come to the north side of Medford.
Renovations at Howard School Park are nearing completion, with the project expected to wrap up by Memorial Day.
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Medford residents are invited to attend upcoming town hall meetings focused on emergency preparedness. These events provide an opportunity to hear from City leaders, learn how to prepare for a range of emergencies, and ask questions about the City’s response efforts and planning strategies.
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Smullin Center (2825 E. Barnett Rd.)
The City of Medford, in partnership with Jackson County Emergency Management, will conduct a Jackson Alert test for each evacuation zone on Thursday, May 15 at 10:00 AM.
Come review the draft plan before it goes through the formal hearing process!
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Pallet Wine (340 N Fir Street)Â
Medford Open Streets is a free community event leveraging the city’s largest public space - its streets - to walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation while fostering civic pride, stimulating economic development, and showcasing the community diversity.
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Downtown Medford
Medford City Council meetings take place on the first & third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., with Study Sessions on the second Wednesday at 6 p.m.Â
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