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Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

The Winston Police Department and MED-Project will host a free medication take-back event Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 131 Rose Avenue. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted or expired household medications.

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.89% for November Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.89% for November Election

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

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

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

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Local News

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.89% for November Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.89% for November Election

Douglas County has received 2,582 ballots for the November general election, bringing participation to 2.89%. Returns trail the same point in 2022 by 1.68 percentage points. The Clerk’s Office also shared reminders about ballot instructions, signatures, and voter privacy.

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Injured Paraglider Rescued From North Bank Habitat Area Near Roseburg

Injured Paraglider Rescued From North Bank Habitat Area Near Roseburg

SPUR Restaurant & Bar to Officially Open October 22 in Roseburg

SPUR Restaurant & Bar to Officially Open October 22 in Roseburg

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.13%, Ahead of 2022 Election Pace

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.13%, Ahead of 2022 Election Pace

Oregon Health Plan Payments To Regional Healthcare Organizations Set To Increase In 2027

Oregon Health Plan Payments To Regional Healthcare Organizations Set To Increase In 2027

Community

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Free local bites and sips are coming to downtown Roseburg October 30. Taste of the Umpqua will feature Douglas County chefs, wineries, and food producers, with tasting stops from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of Fifth Friday.

Jerry Bruce Community Campus to Host Fifth Annual Trunk-or-Treat in Roseburg

Jerry Bruce Community Campus to Host Fifth Annual Trunk-or-Treat in Roseburg

Take Back the Night Walk Returns to Downtown Roseburg October 22

Take Back the Night Walk Returns to Downtown Roseburg October 22

Bend Police Update Classroom Count, Outline Next Steps In Silver Rail Shooting Investigation

Bend Police Update Classroom Count, Outline Next Steps In Silver Rail Shooting Investigation

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Make a Difference Day Returns for Fifth Year With 15 Volunteer Projects Across Douglas County

Make a Difference Day Returns for Fifth Year With 15 Volunteer Projects Across Douglas County

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen Retire After Nearly 12 Years at Winston Grocery Outlet

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen Retire After Nearly 12 Years at Winston Grocery Outlet

Business

SPUR Restaurant & Bar to Officially Open October 22 in Roseburg

SPUR Restaurant & Bar to Officially Open October 22 in Roseburg

SPUR Restaurant & Bar will officially open October 22 at 1347 NE Stephens St. in Roseburg following a successful soft opening. The family-owned restaurant brings elevated comfort food, cocktails, and a new dining concept to the former Gilberto's location.

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen Retire After Nearly 12 Years at Winston Grocery Outlet

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen Retire After Nearly 12 Years at Winston Grocery Outlet

Oregon Adds 5,800 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rate Edges to 5.0%

Oregon Adds 5,800 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rate Edges to 5.0%

Timber Industry Leaders to Discuss Douglas County’s Future at Roseburg Forum

Timber Industry Leaders to Discuss Douglas County’s Future at Roseburg Forum

New Grocery Outlet Store Planned for Sutherlin

New Grocery Outlet Store Planned for Sutherlin

Five Local Businesses to Compete for $2,500 at Roseburg Pitch Night

Five Local Businesses to Compete for $2,500 at Roseburg Pitch Night

Kickstart Coffee Plans to Open Within the Next Week in Roseburg

Kickstart Coffee Plans to Open Within the Next Week in Roseburg

Public Safety

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

The Winston Police Department and MED-Project will host a free medication take-back event Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 131 Rose Avenue. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted or expired household medications.

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

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

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Injured Paraglider Rescued From North Bank Habitat Area Near Roseburg

Injured Paraglider Rescued From North Bank Habitat Area Near Roseburg

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

West Goedeck Avenue Closure Extended Through October 26

West Goedeck Avenue Closure Extended Through October 26

Sutherlin Man Dies In Crash Involving Two Log Trucks Near Oakland

Sutherlin Man Dies In Crash Involving Two Log Trucks Near Oakland

Events

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

The Winston Police Department and MED-Project will host a free medication take-back event Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 131 Rose Avenue. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted or expired household medications.

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Jerry Bruce Community Campus to Host Fifth Annual Trunk-or-Treat in Roseburg

Jerry Bruce Community Campus to Host Fifth Annual Trunk-or-Treat in Roseburg

Take Back the Night Walk Returns to Downtown Roseburg October 22

Take Back the Night Walk Returns to Downtown Roseburg October 22

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Make a Difference Day Returns for Fifth Year With 15 Volunteer Projects Across Douglas County

Make a Difference Day Returns for Fifth Year With 15 Volunteer Projects Across Douglas County

After Years Away, Everything Pumpkin Festival Returns to Canyonville October 24

After Years Away, Everything Pumpkin Festival Returns to Canyonville October 24

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

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

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

Three men were arrested after a reported drive-by shooting outside Roseburg’s Bi-Mart on Oct. 16. Police said a bullet struck an occupied vehicle, but the woman inside was unharmed. Officers later located the suspects in Sutherlin and recovered a stolen firearm.

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

Glendale Marijuana Investigation Leads to Arrest at Douglas County Courthouse

Glendale Marijuana Investigation Leads to Arrest at Douglas County Courthouse

Weather

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 will see mild, mostly dry weather through midweek, with highs reaching 75 degrees Wednesday. Cooler temperatures are expected later in the week, with the possibility of the area's first measurable rainfall in nearly four weeks arriving 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

Roseburg Could Reach 88 Degrees Sunday as October Starts With Summerlike Warmth

Roseburg Could Reach 88 Degrees Sunday as October Starts With Summerlike Warmth

Rain Expected in Roseburg Tonight, Cooler Weather to Follow

Rain Expected in Roseburg Tonight, Cooler Weather to Follow

Police Logs

Police Log: October 19, 2026

Police Log: October 19, 2026

Roseburg Police reported five incidents in the October 19-20 patrol log, including two warrant arrests, a trespassing arrest, and two prohibited camping cases. Several individuals were lodged at Douglas County Corrections, while others were cited and released.

Police Log: October 16 - October 18, 2026

Police Log: October 16 - October 18, 2026

Police Log: October 15, 2026

Police Log: October 15, 2026

Police Log: October 12, 2026

Police Log: October 12, 2026

Police Log: October 9 - October 12, 2026

Police Log: October 9 - October 12, 2026

Police Log: October 8, 2026

Police Log: October 8, 2026

Police Log: October 6, 2026 - October 8, 2026

Police Log: October 6, 2026 - October 8, 2026

Road Conditions

More

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

Section of Old Melrose Road to Close Thursday for Underground Work

Environment

More

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

Forest Service Seeks Members for Rogue-Umpqua Resource Advisory Committee

Technology

More

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

Canvas Cyberattack Shuts Down Learning Platform

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 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

BLM Launches Emergency Rescue of Wild Horses Facing Water Shortage in Southeast Oregon

Local Government

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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

Oregon Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Bend School Shooting Victims

Roseburg Council to Consider Restructuring or Dissolving Homeless Commission

Politics

More

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.89% for November Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.13%, Ahead of 2022 Election Pace

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Kowal Campaign Announces Endorsement From Sheriff John Hanlin

Sutherlin Voters to Decide Marijuana Business Ban, Local Sales Tax