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.

• Ashland Launches Wildfire Resiliency Workshops as Southern Oregon Prepares for Fire Season
• Medford Hospital Faces Wave of Lawsuits Over Nurse’s Alleged Drug Tampering
• Eugene Emeralds Pitch $90 Million Stadium Plan to Medford

• Rogue Valley Growers Market

• IndyCon – Independent Media Convention
• Phoenix Earth Day Celebration
• Upwind Groovers – Country/Folk at the Farm
• High Step Society – Electro Swing Dance Party

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.

• Emigrant Lake Gears Up for Summer with New Upgrades
• Oregon Drivers Face Delays as Cyber Attack Shuts Down Emissions Testing

• Ashland Independent Film Festival

• 72nd annual Pear Blossom Festival
• The Giantess Duo at Suncrest Winery
• Connor Reese at Dunbar Farms
• Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

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.

• Medford’s Main Street Revamp
• Jackson County Unveils $660M Budget with Major Capital Investments
• Fossil Fuel Fees for New Homes

• Medford’s Pear Blossom Festival

• First Friday Art Walk
• NW Percussion Festival
• Wine & Chocolate Pairing Experience
• Chasing Keridwyn at Dunbar Farms
• Jim Quinby at The Wild Goose

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.

• Tragic Early Morning Crash Claims Life of White City Cyclist
• Ashland at a Fiscal Crossroads: City Services Face Potential Cuts
• Talent Transforms Former Asante Clinic into Community Hub with $1.5M Grant

• Camelot Theatre

• Friday Night Music with Gary Margason
• Shae & Jenni Live
• Marshall Thompson Duo
• Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio
• Frankie Hernandez Live Music Sunday

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.

• Rogue Valley Communities Battle Aftermath of Historic Flooding
• End of an Era: Johnny B’s Shuts Down After 25-Year Run in Medford
• Medford’s Jackson Park Set for Major Transformation with $2.3 Million Renovation
• Mount Ashland Extends Ski Season

• Britt Festival: A Legacy of Sound

• Third Friday Medford Art Walk Returns with Diverse Offerings
• 43rd Annual Southern Oregon Home & Garden Show
• Steve Hopkins at South Stage Cellars
• Lonno Rampa at Walkabout Brewing Co.
• Southern Oregon Repertory Singers: “Charm Me Asleep”

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 […]

• North Medford High School Gym Demolition Underway Following February Roof Collapse
• Phoenix Group Seeks Recognition for Creek Revealed by Wildfire
• Senator Merkley Town Hall in the Rogue Valley

• Southern Oregon Historical Society

• Circus of Horror Comes to Grants Pass
• 2nd Annual Community Crab Crack
• Jim Belushi and The Sacred Hearts
• St. Patrick’s Day Party at Area 61 Taphouse
• Aaron Reed Brings Folk Artistry to Del Rio Vineyards This Sunday

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.

• Britt Festival Announces 2025 Summer Lineup
• Federal Government Plans to Sell Medford’s James A. Redden U.S. Courthouse
• Jackson County Housing Market Showing Growth

• Rogue Valley Symphony

• First Friday Art Walk
• Oregon Chocolate Festival
• Crater Rock Museum Kids Day
• Jackson County Flea Market
• 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.

• Fast-Tracks Emergency Gym Repairs After Collapse
• Providence Nurses End Six Week Strike
• Southern Oregon Tops Nation in Wildfire Smoke
• Proposal to Revitalize the Bear Creek Greenway

• ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

• Monster Truck Nitro Tour
• Diva Day at Mt. Ashland
• Danielle Kelly
• Rally for Reed

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.

• Update North Medford High’s Gym Roof Collapse
• Josephine County Authorities Warn Residents About Bitcoin Scam Tactics
• Local Farmer Offers Alternative Amid Egg Shortages

• Historic Holly Theatre

• Sportsman’s and Outdoor Recreation Show
• The Roadsters
• The Brisbane Project
• BanjerDan at Remotion Wine

Kick off the weekend with the latest Rogue Valley news, events, community spotlight, and the weekend weather.

• Snow Collapses North Medford High Gym Roof, Forcing Campus Closure
• Southern Oregon Nurses Stand Firm: Providence Medford Rejects Contract Offer
• Southern Oregon Senator Proposes Changes to Controversial Wildfire Map
• Joann Closures Hit Grants Pass and Klamath Falls

• Latin Dance Night
• Year of the Snake
• Bavarian Night
• Rogue Suspects Trio
• Aaron Reed