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Roseburg School Board Unanimously Approves Fir Grove Closure After 2026-27 School Year

Roseburg School Board Unanimously Approves Fir Grove Closure After 2026-27 School Year

The Roseburg School Board unanimously approved closing Fir Grove Elementary after the 2026-27 school year. Students will move to three nearby schools in fall 2027. The district cites declining enrollment, facility needs and rising costs. The property's long-term use remains undecided.

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

Fire Restrictions Lifted Across Umpqua National Forest As Fire Danger Drops To Low

Fire Restrictions Lifted Across Umpqua National Forest As Fire Danger Drops To Low

McKenzie Reed Receives Tom Findlay Sr. Outstanding 4-H Member Award

McKenzie Reed Receives Tom Findlay Sr. Outstanding 4-H Member Award

Roseburg School Board To Consider Fir Grove Elementary Closure Wednesday Night

Roseburg School Board To Consider Fir Grove Elementary Closure Wednesday Night

Local News

Roseburg School Board Unanimously Approves Fir Grove Closure After 2026-27 School Year

Roseburg School Board Unanimously Approves Fir Grove Closure After 2026-27 School Year

The Roseburg School Board unanimously approved closing Fir Grove Elementary after the 2026-27 school year. Students will move to three nearby schools in fall 2027. The district cites declining enrollment, facility needs and rising costs. The property's long-term use remains undecided.

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

Fire Restrictions Lifted Across Umpqua National Forest As Fire Danger Drops To Low

Fire Restrictions Lifted Across Umpqua National Forest As Fire Danger Drops To Low

McKenzie Reed Receives Tom Findlay Sr. Outstanding 4-H Member Award

McKenzie Reed Receives Tom Findlay Sr. Outstanding 4-H Member Award

Roseburg School Board To Consider Fir Grove Elementary Closure Wednesday Night

Roseburg School Board To Consider Fir Grove Elementary Closure Wednesday Night

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 28.06% With One Week Until Election Day

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 28.06% With One Week Until Election Day

Pile Burning Could Begin October 28 in Diamond Lake, North Umpqua Ranger Districts

Pile Burning Could Begin October 28 in Diamond Lake, North Umpqua Ranger Districts

Community

Roseburg School Board Unanimously Approves Fir Grove Closure After 2026-27 School Year

Roseburg School Board Unanimously Approves Fir Grove Closure After 2026-27 School Year

The Roseburg School Board unanimously approved closing Fir Grove Elementary after the 2026-27 school year. Students will move to three nearby schools in fall 2027. The district cites declining enrollment, facility needs and rising costs. The property's long-term use remains undecided.

McKenzie Reed Receives Tom Findlay Sr. Outstanding 4-H Member Award

McKenzie Reed Receives Tom Findlay Sr. Outstanding 4-H Member Award

Melrose Vineyards Renaissance Faire to Return June 12-13, 2027

Melrose Vineyards Renaissance Faire to Return June 12-13, 2027

Neewollah Parade Brings Halloween Tradition Back To Downtown Roseburg

Neewollah Parade Brings Halloween Tradition Back To Downtown Roseburg

Roseburg Leaf Pickup Begins Nov. 2, Continues Through Jan. 4

Roseburg Leaf Pickup Begins Nov. 2, Continues Through Jan. 4

Roseburg Declares Small Business Season, Encourages Local Holiday Shopping

Roseburg Declares Small Business Season, Encourages Local Holiday Shopping

Roseburg Library to Host Free Historic Preservation Program Nov. 10

Roseburg Library to Host Free Historic Preservation Program Nov. 10

Business

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

The Ford Family Foundation is hiring a Senior Communications Associate with an annual salary of $87,000 to $92,000. The position may be based in Roseburg, Eugene or rural Oregon, with preference given to Roseburg and rural applicants. Applications are due November 11.

Roseburg Declares Small Business Season, Encourages Local Holiday Shopping

Roseburg Declares Small Business Season, Encourages Local Holiday Shopping

Groovy Smoke Shop Opens New Store on Southeast Stephens Street in Roseburg

Groovy Smoke Shop Opens New Store on Southeast Stephens Street in Roseburg

Kimz Klozet in Green Up for Sale, Could Close Next Summer as Owner Plans to Retire

Kimz Klozet in Green Up for Sale, Could Close Next Summer as Owner Plans to Retire

Roseburg Startup FiberShape Hiring Experienced Composite Manufacturing Technician

Roseburg Startup FiberShape Hiring Experienced Composite Manufacturing Technician

Roseburg and Sutherlin Dutch Bros Shops Join Fundraiser for Silver Rail Elementary

Roseburg and Sutherlin Dutch Bros Shops Join Fundraiser for Silver Rail Elementary

SPUR Restaurant & Bar to Officially Open October 22 in Roseburg

SPUR Restaurant & Bar to Officially Open October 22 in Roseburg

Public Safety

Fire Restrictions Lifted Across Umpqua National Forest As Fire Danger Drops To Low

Fire Restrictions Lifted Across Umpqua National Forest As Fire Danger Drops To Low

All fire restrictions on the Umpqua National Forest have been lifted following recent rainfall and cooler weather. Fire danger is now rated low, and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels are no longer in effect. Forest officials continue to remind visitors to fully extinguish campfires.

Pile Burning Could Begin October 28 in Diamond Lake, North Umpqua Ranger Districts

Pile Burning Could Begin October 28 in Diamond Lake, North Umpqua Ranger Districts

BLM Roseburg District Lifts Fire Prevention Order and Associated Closure

BLM Roseburg District Lifts Fire Prevention Order and Associated Closure

Fire Season Ends in Douglas District as Rain and Cooler Weather Return

Fire Season Ends in Douglas District as Rain and Cooler Weather Return

Fast-Moving Grass Fire Prompts Second-Alarm Response Near Roberts Creek Road

Fast-Moving Grass Fire Prompts Second-Alarm Response Near Roberts Creek Road

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

Events

Melrose Vineyards Renaissance Faire to Return June 12-13, 2027

Melrose Vineyards Renaissance Faire to Return June 12-13, 2027

The Melrose Vineyards Renaissance Faire returns to Roseburg June 12–13, 2027! Organizers are planning another weekend of medieval fun, with more event details and announcements coming soon. Interested in participating? Email events@melrosevineyards.com. Follow Melrose Vineyards on Facebook for news.

Neewollah Parade Brings Halloween Tradition Back To Downtown Roseburg

Neewollah Parade Brings Halloween Tradition Back To Downtown Roseburg

Umpqua Valley Arts To Showcase Local Artists And UCC Student Work In Two New Exhibitions

Umpqua Valley Arts To Showcase Local Artists And UCC Student Work In Two New Exhibitions

Roseburg Library to Host Free Historic Preservation Program Nov. 10

Roseburg Library to Host Free Historic Preservation Program Nov. 10

Halloween Events Across Douglas County: Your Guide to Celebrations, Trick-or-Treating and More

Halloween Events Across Douglas County: Your Guide to Celebrations, Trick-or-Treating and More

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Pints For Pets Tonight At Backside Brewing In Roseburg

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Pints For Pets Tonight At Backside Brewing In Roseburg

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Recreation

Umpqua National Forest Offering Free Christmas Tree Cutting Permits for 2026

Umpqua National Forest Offering Free Christmas Tree Cutting Permits for 2026

Christmas tree cutting permits are free on the Umpqua National Forest for 2026. Residents can cut up to four trees per household between October 19 and December 31. District maps and cutting guidelines are available online.

Umpqua National Forest Announces Winter Campground Closures, With Several Sites Remaining Open Year-Round

Umpqua National Forest Announces Winter Campground Closures, With Several Sites Remaining Open Year-Round

Tillamook Air Museum to Reopen October 29 Following $1 Hangar Sale

Tillamook Air Museum to Reopen October 29 Following $1 Hangar Sale

Umpqua National Forest Reopens Trailheads Following Castle Fire Closure

Umpqua National Forest Reopens Trailheads Following Castle Fire Closure

Western Oregon Deer Season Opens Oct. 3; Hunters Asked to Submit CWD Samples

Western Oregon Deer Season Opens Oct. 3; Hunters Asked to Submit CWD Samples

Three North Umpqua Trail Sections to Close Oct. 4-7 for Recovery Work

Three North Umpqua Trail Sections to Close Oct. 4-7 for Recovery Work

Umpqua National Forest Announces Tentative Fall Campground Closure Schedule

Umpqua National Forest Announces Tentative Fall Campground Closure Schedule

Crime

More Than $3 Million in SNAP Benefits Stolen as Federal Prosecutors Charge 40 Across Oregon Fraud Investigations

More Than $3 Million in SNAP Benefits Stolen as Federal Prosecutors Charge 40 Across Oregon Fraud Investigations

Federal prosecutors have charged at least 40 people in SNAP fraud cases involving more than $3 million in stolen benefits. Investigators say stolen EBT card information was used to purchase merchandise across Oregon and neighboring states.

Three Arrested After Reported Drive-By Shooting Outside Roseburg Bi-Mart

Three Arrested After Reported Drive-By Shooting Outside Roseburg Bi-Mart

Victim Identified In Lookingglass Homicide Investigation

Victim Identified In Lookingglass Homicide Investigation

Keasey Street Standoff Ends With Arrest, No Injuries Reported

Keasey Street Standoff Ends With Arrest, No Injuries Reported

Lookingglass Man Arrested on Murder Charge After Deputies Find Man Fatally Shot

Lookingglass Man Arrested on Murder Charge After Deputies Find Man Fatally Shot

Roseburg Mother Arrested After Twin Toddlers Test Positive for Methamphetamine

Roseburg Mother Arrested After Twin Toddlers Test Positive for Methamphetamine

Roseburg Man Accused of Resisting Arrest, Possessing Meth After Trespass Complaint

Roseburg Man Accused of Resisting Arrest, Possessing Meth After Trespass Complaint

Weather

Roseburg Records Nearly Half an Inch of Rain Sunday as Wet, Cooler Weather Continues This Week

Roseburg Records Nearly Half an Inch of Rain Sunday as Wet, Cooler Weather Continues This Week

Roseburg recorded 0.47 inches of rain Sunday, Oct. 25, ending a lengthy dry stretch. More rain is expected Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 50s, chilly overnight temperatures, and additional shower chances later this week.

Frosty Mornings Expected in Roseburg This Weekend Before Rain Returns Sunday

Frosty Mornings Expected in Roseburg This Weekend Before Rain Returns Sunday

Roseburg Forecast Calls for Mild Weather Through Midweek, With Rain Possible This Weekend

Roseburg Forecast Calls for Mild Weather Through Midweek, With Rain Possible This Weekend

Roseburg Temperatures to Reach Mid-80s Before Weekend Cooldown

Roseburg Temperatures to Reach Mid-80s Before Weekend Cooldown

Cool Start Gives Way to Warmer Weather in Roseburg This Week

Cool Start Gives Way to Warmer Weather in Roseburg This Week

Cooler Weather Returns To Roseburg With Chilly Nights Ahead

Cooler Weather Returns To Roseburg With Chilly Nights Ahead

Roseburg’s Warm October Weather to Give Way to Weekend Highs in the 60s

Roseburg’s Warm October Weather to Give Way to Weekend Highs in the 60s

Police Logs

Police Log: October 27, 2026

Police Log: October 27, 2026

Roseburg police reported three incidents dated October 27–28, including an arrest in an unauthorized vehicle use investigation, a warrant arrest, and a prohibited camping citation at Stewart Park.

Police Log: October 26, 2026

Police Log: October 26, 2026

Police Log: October 23 - October 26, 2026

Police Log: October 23 - October 26, 2026

Police Log: October 22, 2026

Police Log: October 22, 2026

Police Log: October 21, 2026

Police Log: October 21, 2026

Police Log: October 19, 2026

Police Log: October 19, 2026

Police Log: October 16 - October 18, 2026

Police Log: October 16 - October 18, 2026

Road Conditions

More

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

West Goedeck Avenue Expected to Reopen Oct. 22; Old Melrose Closure Set for Friday

West Goedeck Avenue Closure Extended Through October 26

Section of W. Goedeck Avenue to Close Oct. 5-19 for Sewer Work

I-5 Travelers Could Face 20-Minute Delays Near Glendale This Week

Environment

More

ODFW Warns of Increased Bear Activity as Fall Feeding Season Peaks Across Western Oregon

RUSA Completes $1 Million Solar and Battery Project at Roseburg Office

Umpqua National Forest Completes Hazard Tree Work to Improve Safety and Reduce Wildfire Fuels

Volunteers Invited to 42nd Annual Umpqua Rivers Cleanup on October 18

Razor Clam Harvesting Closes Along Entire Oregon Coast

Technology

More

Jackson County Launches Public Safety Radio System With Reach Into Neighboring Counties

Kotek Orders Oregon to Develop Safety Standards for Advanced AI Used by State Agencies

Adapt Warns Patients About Fraudulent Emails Using MyChart Branding

Eyemart Express Reports Cybersecurity Incident Involving Customer Information

Widespread Facebook Outage Logs Users Out, Disrupts Messenger

Sports

More

Reedsport Forfeits Homecoming Football Game Against Camas Valley

UCC to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Track & Field Complex Aug. 29

Umpqua Valley Tennis Center Launches New Tennis Classes

Roseburg Boys Lacrosse Eyes Possible Conference Title During Senior Night Matchup

YMCA Roseburg Junior Cheer To Hold Clinic, Tryouts For 2026-27 Season

Pets and Animals

More

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Pints For Pets Tonight At Backside Brewing In Roseburg

Saving Grace to Waive Pet Adoption Fees October 16-17

Saving Grace to Hold Pet Microchip and Vaccine Clinic in Sutherlin

K9 Eros Retires After More Than 100 Deployments With Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison

Local Government

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Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 26.76%, Ahead of 2022 Pace

Roseburg City Council to Revisit Flock Cameras Monday as New Details Emerge About Data Storage, AI, and Privacy

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Douglas County Receives National Financial Reporting Award for 38th Consecutive Year

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Politics

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Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 28.06% With One Week Until Election Day

Roseburg Council Agrees To Discuss Recurring Homelessness Agenda Item

Motion To Keep Flock Cameras Put On Hold After Roseburg Council Debate

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 17.69%; New Drop Boxes Open in Glide and Roseburg

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 12.24% for November Election