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Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Returns With Three Days of Family Activities

Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Returns With Three Days of Family Activities

The Winston-Dillard Melon Festival returns September 18-20 with a parade, car shows, children’s activities, entertainment, vendors, mud volleyball, a talent show and a free mobile escape room.

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Oregon Approves $1.25 Million for Ballot Drop Boxes and Statewide Ballot Tracking

Oregon Approves $1.25 Million for Ballot Drop Boxes and Statewide Ballot Tracking

Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Local News

Riddle Elementary Closed for Two Days Due to Continued Bat Activity

Riddle Elementary Closed for Two Days Due to Continued Bat Activity

Riddle Elementary School is closed Wednesday and Thursday as the district works with health and wildlife officials to address continued bat activity inside the building.

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

Roseburg Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Canyonville

Roseburg Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Canyonville

Roseburg Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges

Roseburg Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges

Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 38

Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 38

Roseburg City Council Selects Anette Spickard as Next City Manager

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Community

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets are now available for UCAN Food Bank’s ninth annual Empty Bowls Dinner on October 5 in Roseburg. The event will feature handcrafted bowls, locally prepared soups, live music, a silent auction, raffle and wine pull while raising money to provide meals throughout Douglas County

UCC Art Gallery to Showcase Work by Visual Arts Faculty

UCC Art Gallery to Showcase Work by Visual Arts Faculty

Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities

Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities

Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species

Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species

Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings

Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings

YMCA of Douglas County Opens Registration for Fall Youth Programs

YMCA of Douglas County Opens Registration for Fall Youth Programs

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Business

Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Oregon employers could see a modest increase in workers’ compensation costs in 2027, with the statewide average rising from 89 cents to 92 cents per $100 of payroll. Despite the increase, the proposed rate would remain the second lowest on record.

Sunrise Enterprises to Celebrate Opening of New Roseburg Facility

Sunrise Enterprises to Celebrate Opening of New Roseburg Facility

Roseburg-Based Romtec Utilities Contributes to Two Nationally Recognized Infrastructure Projects

Roseburg-Based Romtec Utilities Contributes to Two Nationally Recognized Infrastructure Projects

The Ford Family Foundation Opens Applications for Two Positions

The Ford Family Foundation Opens Applications for Two Positions

YMCA of Douglas County Offers $0 Joining Fee During Fall Membership Promotion

YMCA of Douglas County Offers $0 Joining Fee During Fall Membership Promotion

Con-Vey President Jeremy Goebel Named to Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2026

Con-Vey President Jeremy Goebel Named to Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2026

BLM Timber Sale in Western Oregon Brings in Nearly $10.6 Million

BLM Timber Sale in Western Oregon Brings in Nearly $10.6 Million

Public Safety

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

A free Disaster Preparedness Fair will bring emergency agencies, hands-on training and family activities to the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 19. Attendees can learn about evacuation planning, emergency communications, food storage, first aid and more.

National Wildfire Preparedness Level Drops to 3 as Conditions Improve

National Wildfire Preparedness Level Drops to 3 as Conditions Improve

Prescribed Burn Scheduled Wednesday Evening in Melqua Area

Prescribed Burn Scheduled Wednesday Evening in Melqua Area

DFPA to Begin Issuing Permits for Prescribed Pasture Burns

DFPA to Begin Issuing Permits for Prescribed Pasture Burns

I-5 Delays Expected South of Canyonville During Hazard Tree Removal

I-5 Delays Expected South of Canyonville During Hazard Tree Removal

Umpqua National Forest Lifts Public Use Restrictions Following Rainfall

Umpqua National Forest Lifts Public Use Restrictions Following Rainfall

Lightning Sparks Four Small Fires Across Southern Douglas County

Lightning Sparks Four Small Fires Across Southern Douglas County

Events

Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Returns With Three Days of Family Activities

Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Returns With Three Days of Family Activities

The Winston-Dillard Melon Festival returns September 18-20 with a parade, car shows, children’s activities, entertainment, vendors, mud volleyball, a talent show and a free mobile escape room.

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities

Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities

Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species

Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species

Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings

Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings

Fort Umpqua Days Brings History, Music and Family Activities to Elkton

Fort Umpqua Days Brings History, Music and Family Activities to Elkton

Recreation

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Douglas County has completed a nearly $4 million rehabilitation of Charles V. Stanton County Park, adding upgraded campsites, new facilities, river amenities and a restored helicopter play structure. A public ribbon cutting is set for September 29.

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Cooper Creek Park Boat Dock Improvements Completed

Cooper Creek Park Boat Dock Improvements Completed

ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay

ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Oregon Parks Opens Applications for $1.6 Million in Public Trail Project Grants

Oregon Parks Opens Applications for $1.6 Million in Public Trail Project Grants

Roseburg YMCA Swim Lesson Registration Opens June 22

Roseburg YMCA Swim Lesson Registration Opens June 22

Crime

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

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

West Coast Game Park Safari owner Brian Tenney was sentenced to 7½ years in prison after pleading guilty to 47 criminal charges, including 43 counts of animal neglect. He was also ordered to pay more than $340,000 in restitution.

Roseburg Man Arrested on Kidnapping, Strangulation and Burglary Charges

Roseburg Man Arrested on Kidnapping, Strangulation and Burglary Charges

Woman Driving Golf Cart Arrested on Outstanding Warrant Near Barview

Woman Driving Golf Cart Arrested on Outstanding Warrant Near Barview

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

Roseburg Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges

Roseburg Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges

Coos Bay Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation

Coos Bay Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation

Tri City Man Arrested in Myrtle Creek Online Sex Crimes Investigation

Tri City Man Arrested in Myrtle Creek Online Sex Crimes Investigation

Weather

Roseburg Cools Down After Reaching 93 Degrees Wednesday

Roseburg Cools Down After Reaching 93 Degrees Wednesday

After reaching 93 degrees Wednesday, Roseburg is headed for a sharp cooldown. Highs will fall into the 70s Friday and mid-60s Saturday, when showers and possible thunderstorms return.

Roseburg Could See Its Last 90-Degree Day Wednesday

Roseburg Could See Its Last 90-Degree Day Wednesday

Roseburg Nearly Matches Entire June Rainfall Total in One Day

Roseburg Nearly Matches Entire June Rainfall Total in One Day

First Measurable Rain Since June Expected in Roseburg Today as Unusually Strong Storm Moves Inland

First Measurable Rain Since June Expected in Roseburg Today as Unusually Strong Storm Moves Inland

Rain Headed to Roseburg as Strong September Storm Brings Cooler Temperatures

Rain Headed to Roseburg as Strong September Storm Brings Cooler Temperatures

Roseburg to See Sunny, Warmer Weather Before Fire Concerns Increase Across Region

Roseburg to See Sunny, Warmer Weather Before Fire Concerns Increase Across Region

Seasonal Warmth Continues as Slight Thunderstorm Chance Lingers Near Eastern Douglas County

Seasonal Warmth Continues as Slight Thunderstorm Chance Lingers Near Eastern Douglas County

Police Logs

Police Log: September 9, 2026

Police Log: September 9, 2026

Roseburg police reported six incidents from Sept. 9, including a warrant arrest, offensive littering, public drinking, a non-injury crash, theft and harassment. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Police Log: September 4 - September 7, 2026

Police Log: September 4 - September 7, 2026

Police Log: September 3, 2026

Police Log: September 3, 2026

Police Log: September 2, 2026

Police Log: September 2, 2026

Police Log: September 1, 2026

Police Log: September 1, 2026

Police Log: August 28 - August 31, 2026

Police Log: August 28 - August 31, 2026

Police Log: August 27, 2026

Police Log: August 27, 2026

Road Conditions

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I-5 Delays Expected South of Canyonville During Hazard Tree Removal

State Panel To Consider 45 MPH Speed Zone On Del Rio Road

Buckeye Bridge and Forest Service Road 29 to Close for Repairs

Work to Resume This Month on I-5 Winchester Bridges Near Del Rio Road

Roseburg Street Maintenance Set to Begin Aug. 25

Environment

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

Dispersing Gray Wolf Spotted Along Cascade Lakes Highway

BLM Timber Sale in Western Oregon Brings in Nearly $10.6 Million

Roseburg City Council Backs Effort to Become a Bird Friendly Community

Forest Service Proposes Rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule; AFRC Backs Change

Technology

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Eyemart Express Reports Cybersecurity Incident Involving Customer Information

Widespread Facebook Outage Logs Users Out, Disrupts Messenger

Canvas Cyberattack Shuts Down Learning Platform

From Word of Mouth to Wi‑Fi: How Roseburg Businesses Are Adapting

Sports

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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

UCC Women’s Basketball Coach Dave Stricklin Earns 1,000th Career Win in Riverhawks Victory

Pets and Animals

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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

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Barks & Recreation At Stewart Park

Local Government

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Roseburg City Council Selects Anette Spickard as Next City Manager

Douglas County Offices to Close Monday for Labor Day

Roseburg City Council to Vote on Next City Manager During Special Meeting

The City of Winston Seeks Federal Review of Mail Delivery Concerns

Roseburg Acknowledges Public Notice Error in City Manager Executive Session

Politics

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Oregon Approves $1.25 Million for Ballot Drop Boxes and Statewide Ballot Tracking

Roseburg City Council Candidate Samuel Denney to Host Town Hall Sept. 18

Roseburg Lists Candidates for Mayor, Four City Council Seats in November Election

Samuel Denney Announces Campaign for Roseburg City Council Ward 3

Oregon Rural-Urban Project to Hold Community Town Hall in Roseburg Sept. 9