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DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA crews responded to two vegetation fires Saturday, including a 1.75-acre fire in Canyonville. Fire season restrictions, including limits on debris burning, remain in effect as the Douglas District awaits substantial rainfall.

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

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

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

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

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

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Wildlife Safari’s Zoobilee Returns October 23-25 With Three Nights Of Halloween Fun

Wildlife Safari’s Zoobilee Returns October 23-25 With Three Nights Of Halloween Fun

Local News

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA crews responded to two vegetation fires Saturday, including a 1.75-acre fire in Canyonville. Fire season restrictions, including limits on debris burning, remain in effect as the Douglas District awaits substantial rainfall.

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

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

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

Sutherlin Man Dies In Crash Involving Two Log Trucks Near Oakland

Sutherlin Man Dies In Crash Involving Two Log Trucks Near Oakland

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Keasey Street Standoff Ends With Arrest, No Injuries Reported

Keasey Street Standoff Ends With Arrest, No Injuries Reported

Fir Grove Families and Teachers Ask School Board to Weigh Student Needs Before Closure Decision

Fir Grove Families and Teachers Ask School Board to Weigh Student Needs Before Closure Decision

Community

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School will host a free Fall Choir Concert October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rose Theatre. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of student music and support the school’s choir program.

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

Aviva Health Panel to Connect Resident Physicians With Douglas County Leaders

Aviva Health Panel to Connect Resident Physicians With Douglas County Leaders

Roseburg’s Evan Marro Earns Eagle Scout After Leading Deadline Falls Overlook Restoration

Roseburg’s Evan Marro Earns Eagle Scout After Leading Deadline Falls Overlook Restoration

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

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

Gardiner’s Oregon Coast School of Art Awarded $5,000 State Arts Grant

Gardiner’s Oregon Coast School of Art Awarded $5,000 State Arts Grant

Business

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

Dean and Jeannie Thiessen have retired after nearly 12 years running Winston Grocery Outlet. Incoming owners Josh and Jelly Wilson offered positions to every employee, while store hours and community traditions continue.

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

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate in Roseburg

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate in Roseburg

Public Safety

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA Responds To Two Weekend Fires As Fire Season Restrictions Continue

DFPA crews responded to two vegetation fires Saturday, including a 1.75-acre fire in Canyonville. Fire season restrictions, including limits on debris burning, remain in effect as the Douglas District awaits substantial rainfall.

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

Fire Season Ends in Northwest Oregon; Douglas District Remains in Fire Season

Fire Season Ends in Northwest Oregon; Douglas District Remains in Fire Season

Missing Roseburg Man Found on Hillside After Search Team Discovers His Bag

Missing Roseburg Man Found on Hillside After Search Team Discovers His Bag

Woman Who Died in Yoncalla House Fire Identified

Woman Who Died in Yoncalla House Fire Identified

One Life Lost in Sunday Morning House Fire in Yoncalla

One Life Lost in Sunday Morning House Fire in Yoncalla

Events

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School will host a free Fall Choir Concert October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rose Theatre. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of student music and support the school’s choir program.

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

Greatest of the Grape Invites Local Artists to Participate in 2027 Celebration

Greatest of the Grape Invites Local Artists to Participate in 2027 Celebration

Roseburg’s Third Thursday Event to Feature Paper Cranes for Kuki City

Roseburg’s Third Thursday Event to Feature Paper Cranes for Kuki City

UMAC Brings ‘The Cabinet of Curiosities & Oddities’ to Douglas County Fairgrounds October 23-24

UMAC Brings ‘The Cabinet of Curiosities & Oddities’ to Douglas County Fairgrounds October 23-24

Wildlife Safari’s Boos & Brews Returns October 17

Wildlife Safari’s Boos & Brews Returns October 17

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 16 - October 18, 2026

Police Log: October 16 - October 18, 2026

Roseburg police reported 12 incidents from October 16-19, including a reported shooting in the Bi-Mart parking lot, warrant arrests, theft, harassment, prohibited camping, and a dog bite at Stewart Park.

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

Police Log: October 5, 2026

Police Log: October 5, 2026

Road Conditions

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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

Tree Removal to Cause I-5 Delays Near Sutherlin and Oakland

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

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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

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

More

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

Roseburg Council Debates Flock Cameras; Temporary Suspension Motion Gets No Second

Politics

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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

Oregon Consumer Advocates Recover $32.8 Million in Claims, Refunds, and Payments

Roseburg Election Pamphlet Available Ahead of Nov. 3 General Election