Southern Oregon’s national title defense came to an end Monday at the NAIA Softball World Series in Columbus, Georgia. The No. 3-seeded Raiders lost 5-2 to Southeastern and 3-1 to Indiana Wesleyan, ending a 45-15 season and a 16-game winning streak.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions across its Ashland stages from March through October. The lineup includes Shakespeare classics, contemporary drama, comedy, musical theater and a solo portrait of Frida Kahlo.

The Medford Rogues open the 2026 season Thursday at Harry & David Field, launching a full summer of collegiate wood-bat baseball, theme nights, giveaways, fireworks and affordable family entertainment in the Rogue Valley.

A new used outdoor goods and consignment store is now open in Klamath Falls, offering a place for residents to sell, donate and shop for gently used outdoor gear. The store was created to make outdoor recreation more affordable while keeping usable equipment, clothing and bikes in circulation.

Medford’s splash pads opened for the season Friday, May 22, giving families and residents another way to cool off heading into the holiday weekend. The city is also reminding residents to stay hydrated, use sunscreen and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures rise.

Cal-Ore Communications has announced plans to expand broadband service in Siskiyou County with a fiber-optic overlay of the City of Weed. The company says large-scale engineering is already underway, with the goal of beginning customer connections in fall 2026.