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

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

A 31-year-old Portland man died Sunday afternoon in an ATV crash at the Umpqua Dunes near Winchester Bay. Investigators believe the ATV went airborne after traveling off a roughly 40-foot dune.

West Old Melrose Road Closure Scheduled For November 5

West Old Melrose Road Closure Scheduled For November 5

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

Best Season Yet: UCC Women’s Soccer Gets Community Send-Off For Playoff Trip

Best Season Yet: UCC Women’s Soccer Gets Community Send-Off For Playoff Trip

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

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

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

Local News

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

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

A 31-year-old Portland man died Sunday afternoon in an ATV crash at the Umpqua Dunes near Winchester Bay. Investigators believe the ATV went airborne after traveling off a roughly 40-foot dune.

West Old Melrose Road Closure Scheduled For November 5

West Old Melrose Road Closure Scheduled For November 5

Best Season Yet: UCC Women’s Soccer Gets Community Send-Off For Playoff Trip

Best Season Yet: UCC Women’s Soccer Gets Community Send-Off For Playoff Trip

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

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

Douglas County Ballot Returns Near 50% As Election Day Approaches

Douglas County Ballot Returns Near 50% As Election Day Approaches

Cascade Community Credit Union Awards More Than $30,000 to 81 Douglas County Educators

Cascade Community Credit Union Awards More Than $30,000 to 81 Douglas County Educators

Wildlife Safari Plans Improvements After Losing AZA Accreditation

Wildlife Safari Plans Improvements After Losing AZA Accreditation

Community

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

Astronomer Dr. Paul Morgan will explore the origins of the universe and share live galaxy images during a free program at Roseburg Public Library at 6 p.m. November 17.

Roseburg Forum To Examine Youth Homelessness And Local Solutions

Roseburg Forum To Examine Youth Homelessness And Local Solutions

Cascade Community Credit Union Awards More Than $30,000 to 81 Douglas County Educators

Cascade Community Credit Union Awards More Than $30,000 to 81 Douglas County Educators

Wildlife Safari Plans Improvements After Losing AZA Accreditation

Wildlife Safari Plans Improvements After Losing AZA Accreditation

YMCA of Douglas County Opens Youth Basketball Registration November 2

YMCA of Douglas County Opens Youth Basketball Registration November 2

Pass Creek Covered Bridge in Drain Added to National Register of Historic Places

Pass Creek Covered Bridge in Drain Added to National Register of Historic Places

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans

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

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

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

A 31-year-old Portland man died Sunday afternoon in an ATV crash at the Umpqua Dunes near Winchester Bay. Investigators believe the ATV went airborne after traveling off a roughly 40-foot dune.

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

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

Events

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

Astronomer Dr. Paul Morgan will explore the origins of the universe and share live galaxy images during a free program at Roseburg Public Library at 6 p.m. November 17.

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

Melrose Vineyards Renaissance Faire to Return June 12-13, 2027

Melrose Vineyards Renaissance Faire to Return June 12-13, 2027

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

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 will see morning fog, mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures this week, with highs ranging from 60 to 67 degrees. Rain chances remain limited, although forecasters are watching for wetter weather during the second week of November.

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

Cool Start Gives Way to Warmer Weather in Roseburg This Week

Cool Start Gives Way to Warmer Weather in Roseburg This Week

Police Logs

Police Log: November 2, 2026

Police Log: November 2, 2026

Roseburg police reported 10 entries dated November 2-3, including warrant arrests, mail theft, methamphetamine possession, reckless driving, trespass, and ordinance violations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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

Police Log: October 26, 2026

Police Log: October 26, 2026

Police Log: October 23 - October 26, 2026

Police Log: October 23 - October 26, 2026

Road Conditions

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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

Section of W. Goedeck Avenue to Close Oct. 5-19 for Sewer Work

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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YMCA of Douglas County Opens Youth Basketball Registration November 2

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

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 Ballot Returns Near 50% As Election Day Approaches

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

Politics

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Douglas County Ballot Returns Near 50% As Election Day Approaches

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