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Roseburg Sends Off Girls Soccer Team For Historic Quarterfinal Appearance

Roseburg Sends Off Girls Soccer Team For Historic Quarterfinal Appearance

Roseburg supporters gathered Saturday to send off the high school girls soccer team with a police escort as the players headed to the first state quarterfinal appearance in program history.

Destination Downtown Roseburg Renews Search for Program Coordinator, With Role Open Until Filled

Destination Downtown Roseburg Renews Search for Program Coordinator, With Role Open Until Filled

Escaped Debris Burn Scorches About One Acre In Camas Valley

Escaped Debris Burn Scorches About One Acre In Camas Valley

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Early Morning Standoff

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Early Morning Standoff

Local News

Escaped Debris Burn Scorches About One Acre In Camas Valley

Escaped Debris Burn Scorches About One Acre In Camas Valley

An escaped debris burn scorched about one acre of grass and timber in Camas Valley Friday afternoon. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, the district’s second escaped debris burn response this month.

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Douglas County Announces Veterans Day Closures, Community Events for November 11

Douglas County Announces Veterans Day Closures, Community Events for November 11

Adapt Names New Regional Recovery Facility Diamond Lake Recovery Campus

Adapt Names New Regional Recovery Facility Diamond Lake Recovery Campus

West Old Melrose Road Closure Rescheduled for Friday, November 6

West Old Melrose Road Closure Rescheduled for Friday, November 6

Canyonville DMV to Permanently Close Nov. 18

Canyonville DMV to Permanently Close Nov. 18

Community

Roseburg Sends Off Girls Soccer Team For Historic Quarterfinal Appearance

Roseburg Sends Off Girls Soccer Team For Historic Quarterfinal Appearance

Roseburg supporters gathered Saturday to send off the high school girls soccer team with a police escort as the players headed to the first state quarterfinal appearance in program history.

Destination Downtown Roseburg Renews Search for Program Coordinator, With Role Open Until Filled

Destination Downtown Roseburg Renews Search for Program Coordinator, With Role Open Until Filled

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Douglas County Announces Veterans Day Closures, Community Events for November 11

Douglas County Announces Veterans Day Closures, Community Events for November 11

Adapt Names New Regional Recovery Facility Diamond Lake Recovery Campus

Adapt Names New Regional Recovery Facility Diamond Lake Recovery Campus

Stuff N’ Things Celebrates First Anniversary as Myrtle Creek Shop Grows to 89 Vendors

Stuff N’ Things Celebrates First Anniversary as Myrtle Creek Shop Grows to 89 Vendors

The Heart Behind The Honors: Celebrating Umpqua Valley Christian’s Coaches

The Heart Behind The Honors: Celebrating Umpqua Valley Christian’s Coaches

Business

Stuff N’ Things Celebrates First Anniversary as Myrtle Creek Shop Grows to 89 Vendors

Stuff N’ Things Celebrates First Anniversary as Myrtle Creek Shop Grows to 89 Vendors

Stuff N’ Things celebrated its first anniversary in Myrtle Creek with vendor sales and community activities. Owner Brittany Johnson reflected on growing from 26 to 89 vendors and the relationships built along the way.

WorkSource Oregon Expands Mobile Services With New Stops In Canyonville And Elkton

WorkSource Oregon Expands Mobile Services With New Stops In Canyonville And Elkton

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

Ford Family Foundation Hiring Senior Communications Associate, Roseburg Applicants Preferred

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

Public Safety

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Douglas County has been awarded up to $1.76 million to study and begin engineering a proposed railroad overcrossing near Wilbur. The grant covers planning work, with additional funding needed for construction.

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Early Morning Standoff

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Early Morning Standoff

Oregon Ends Record Wildfire Season With More Than 2.5 Million Acres Burned

Oregon Ends Record Wildfire Season With More Than 2.5 Million Acres Burned

Portland Man Killed In ATV Crash At Umpqua Dunes Near Winchester Bay

Portland Man Killed In ATV Crash At Umpqua Dunes Near Winchester Bay

Oregon Fire Officials Warn of Increased Carbon Monoxide Risk During Colder Months

Oregon Fire Officials Warn of Increased Carbon Monoxide Risk During Colder Months

Three Killed After Two Helicopters Collide Near McMinnville Airport

Three Killed After Two Helicopters Collide Near McMinnville Airport

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

Events

Wildlife Safari To Host Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot 5K On November 26

Wildlife Safari To Host Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot 5K On November 26

Wildlife Safari in Winston will host its Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot 5K on November 26. The family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, with registration costing $30 for adults and free for children 12 and younger.

Explore The Origins Of The Universe At Roseburg Library With Dr. Paul Morgan

Explore The Origins Of The Universe At Roseburg Library With Dr. Paul Morgan

Oregon Department Of Forestry To Host Live Air Curtain Incinerator Demonstration In Roseburg November 20

Oregon Department Of Forestry To Host Live Air Curtain Incinerator Demonstration In Roseburg November 20

Roseburg Forum To Examine Youth Homelessness And Local Solutions

Roseburg Forum To Examine Youth Homelessness And Local Solutions

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

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 29

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

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Early Morning Standoff

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Early Morning Standoff

A Roseburg man was arrested Friday after a three-hour standoff on NE Granite Ridge Street. Police advised neighbors to shelter in place before the man surrendered. He faces domestic menacing and weapons-related charges.

Riddle Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty in $1 Million Embezzlement Scheme

Riddle Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty in $1 Million Embezzlement Scheme

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

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

Weather

Warm Weather Continues in Roseburg Before Weekend Rain and Cooler Temperatures Arrive

Warm Weather Continues in Roseburg Before Weekend Rain and Cooler Temperatures Arrive

Roseburg will see mild temperatures Friday and Saturday, with highs reaching 69 degrees before rain arrives Saturday night. Cooler weather returns Sunday, with additional rain and potentially stronger winds expected next week.

Morning Fog, Mild Temperatures and Limited Rain Chances Expected in Roseburg This Week

Morning Fog, Mild Temperatures and Limited Rain Chances Expected in Roseburg This Week

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 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

Police Logs

Police Log: November 5, 2026

Police Log: November 5, 2026

Roseburg police reported four warrant arrests and a theft case in the November 5 patrol log. The theft case also involved criminal trespass and a parole violation. All five entries resulted in individuals being lodged at Douglas County Corrections.

Police Log: November 4, 2026

Police Log: November 4, 2026

Police Log: November 2, 2026

Police Log: November 2, 2026

Police Log: October 30 - November 2, 2026

Police Log: October 30 - November 2, 2026

Police Log: October 29, 2026

Police Log: October 29, 2026

Police Log: October 28, 2026

Police Log: October 28, 2026

Police Log: October 27, 2026

Police Log: October 27, 2026

Road Conditions

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West Old Melrose Road Closure Rescheduled for Friday, November 6

West Old Melrose Road Closure Scheduled For November 5

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

Environment

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Oregon Department Of Forestry To Host Live Air Curtain Incinerator Demonstration In Roseburg November 20

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

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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Roseburg Sends Off Girls Soccer Team For Historic Quarterfinal Appearance

The Heart Behind The Honors: Celebrating Umpqua Valley Christian’s Coaches

Roseburg Girls Soccer Team Gets Community Send-Off For State Playoffs

YMCA of Douglas County Opens Youth Basketball Registration November 2

Reedsport Forfeits Homecoming Football Game Against Camas Valley

Pets and Animals

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Wildlife Safari Plans Improvements After Losing AZA Accreditation

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

Local Government

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Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Douglas County Announces Veterans Day Closures, Community Events for November 11

Canyonville DMV to Permanently Close Nov. 18

Kotek Wins Reelection as Updated Oregon Election Results Show Incumbents Retaining Congressional Seats

Update: Glide School Bond Heads Toward Approval as Sutherlin Voters Reject Marijuana Business Ban Repeal

Politics

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Sutherlin Voters Support Marijuana Sales Tax While Rejecting Businesses That Would Generate It

Kotek Wins Reelection as Updated Oregon Election Results Show Incumbents Retaining Congressional Seats

Update: Glide School Bond Heads Toward Approval as Sutherlin Voters Reject Marijuana Business Ban Repeal

Douglas County Election Results: Early Returns Show Leads in Local Races Across the County

Douglas County Ballot Returns Near 50% As Election Day Approaches