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Douglas County Voter Participation Reaches 41.25% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Voter Participation Reaches 41.25% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County voter participation has reached 41.25%, with 36,893 ballots received ahead of the November 3 election. Participation is running 3.10 percentage points ahead of the same point in 2022.

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Roseburg Schools Plans Three Free Literacy Nights for Families With Young Children

Roseburg Schools Plans Three Free Literacy Nights for Families With Young Children

Roseburg Weekend Forecast: Cool Temperatures, Mostly Cloudy Skies and a Chance of Halloween Rain

Roseburg Weekend Forecast: Cool Temperatures, Mostly Cloudy Skies and a Chance of Halloween Rain

Three Killed After Two Helicopters Collide Near McMinnville Airport

Three Killed After Two Helicopters Collide Near McMinnville Airport

Local News

Douglas County Voter Participation Reaches 41.25% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Voter Participation Reaches 41.25% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County voter participation has reached 41.25%, with 36,893 ballots received ahead of the November 3 election. Participation is running 3.10 percentage points ahead of the same point in 2022.

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Two Douglas County Education Programs Awarded More Than $300,000 in State Career Training Grants

Two Douglas County Education Programs Awarded More Than $300,000 in State Career Training Grants

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 36.36% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 36.36% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

Douglas County Voter Turnout Reaches 32.90%, Running Ahead of 2022 Election

Douglas County Voter Turnout Reaches 32.90%, Running Ahead of 2022 Election

Roseburg School Board Explores Expanding K-12 Virtual Learning Options

Roseburg School Board Explores Expanding K-12 Virtual Learning Options

Community

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Douglas County will light the courthouse green throughout November for Operation Green Light, recognizing veterans and their families. Residents and businesses are invited to participate by placing a green bulb in an exterior light.

Roseburg Schools Plans Three Free Literacy Nights for Families With Young Children

Roseburg Schools Plans Three Free Literacy Nights for Families With Young Children

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

Roseburg School Board Explores Expanding K-12 Virtual Learning Options

Roseburg School Board Explores Expanding K-12 Virtual Learning Options

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

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

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

Three Killed After Two Helicopters Collide Near McMinnville Airport

Three Killed After Two Helicopters Collide Near McMinnville Airport

Three people were killed Thursday afternoon when two helicopters collided in midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport. Authorities identified two victims, including a 22-year-old flight instructor and a 38-year-old pilot. Federal investigators are examining the crash.

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

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

Events

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Douglas County will light the courthouse green throughout November for Operation Green Light, recognizing veterans and their families. Residents and businesses are invited to participate by placing a green bulb in an exterior light.

Roseburg Schools Plans Three Free Literacy Nights for Families With Young Children

Roseburg Schools Plans Three Free Literacy Nights for Families With Young Children

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

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

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

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 Weekend Forecast: Cool Temperatures, Mostly Cloudy Skies and a Chance of Halloween Rain

Roseburg Weekend Forecast: Cool Temperatures, Mostly Cloudy Skies and a Chance of Halloween Rain

Roseburg can expect a cool Halloween weekend, with mostly cloudy skies, a chance of light showers Saturday evening, and temperatures falling into the 30s overnight. Sunshine returns Sunday, with drier weather expected through midweek.

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

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

Police Logs

Police Log: October 29, 2026

Police Log: October 29, 2026

Roseburg police reported 12 entries dated October 29-30, including three non-injury crashes, warrant arrests, trespass, theft, harassment and assault. Read the latest patrol log for incident details and reported outcomes.

Police Log: October 28, 2026

Police Log: October 28, 2026

Police Log: October 27, 2026

Police Log: October 27, 2026

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

Road Conditions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Voter Participation Reaches 41.25% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 36.36% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Voter Turnout Reaches 32.90%, Running Ahead of 2022 Election

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

Politics

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Douglas County Voter Participation Reaches 41.25% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 36.36% Ahead of November 3 Election

Douglas County Voter Turnout Reaches 32.90%, Running Ahead of 2022 Election

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

Roseburg Council Agrees To Discuss Recurring Homelessness Agenda Item