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Roseburg City Council Selects Anette Spickard as Next City Manager

The Roseburg City Council has selected Anette Spickard as the city’s next city manager. Spickard, who currently serves as city manager in Sedona, Arizona, is scheduled to begin her new role Nov. 30.

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Fire Restrictions Lowered Across Douglas District Following Rain and Cooler Temperatures

Fire Restrictions Lowered Across Douglas District Following Rain and Cooler Temperatures

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

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

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

Local News

Roseburg City Council Selects Anette Spickard as Next City Manager

The Roseburg City Council has selected Anette Spickard as the city’s next city manager. Spickard, who currently serves as city manager in Sedona, Arizona, is scheduled to begin her new role Nov. 30.

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

UCC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Track and Field Complex

UCC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Track and Field Complex

Adapt Integrated Health Care Breaks Ground on New Recovery Campus

Adapt Integrated Health Care Breaks Ground on New Recovery Campus

Most Douglas County Students Head Back to School Monday

Most Douglas County Students Head Back to School Monday

Tri City Man Arrested in Myrtle Creek Online Sex Crimes Investigation

Tri City Man Arrested in Myrtle Creek Online Sex Crimes Investigation

Community

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant has completed its final storefront installation, filling the Jackson Street windows of the former Payless and Rite Aid building with hundreds of portraits created by Roseburg and Oakland community members.

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

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

Roseburg Opens Fall Tourism Grant Applications for Local Projects and Events

Roseburg Opens Fall Tourism Grant Applications for Local Projects and Events

UCC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Track and Field Complex

UCC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Track and Field Complex

Umpqua Valley Volunteers to Build Beds for Local Children During Bunks Across America

Umpqua Valley Volunteers to Build Beds for Local Children During Bunks Across America

Boys & Girls Club Board President Stacey Crowe Receives Oregon Area Council Recognition

Boys & Girls Club Board President Stacey Crowe Receives Oregon Area Council Recognition

H.O.P.E. Drug Court Participant Organizes First Responder Appreciation Event in Roseburg

H.O.P.E. Drug Court Participant Organizes First Responder Appreciation Event in Roseburg

Business

The Ford Family Foundation Opens Applications for Two Positions

The Ford Family Foundation Opens Applications for Two Positions

The Ford Family Foundation is hiring for two positions, including a Roseburg-based Digital Communications Specialist and a field-based Director of Community Strategies.

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

Wander Cafe Announces Permanent Closure in Roseburg

Wander Cafe Announces Permanent Closure in Roseburg

Kowloon Restaurant to Close Sept. 30 as Owners Retire

Kowloon Restaurant to Close Sept. 30 as Owners Retire

SPUR Restaurant & Bar Taking Shape at Former Gilberto's Location in Roseburg

SPUR Restaurant & Bar Taking Shape at Former Gilberto's Location in Roseburg

Public Safety

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters responded to three small lightning-caused fires near Tiller after Tuesday night’s storm. Two fires were secured and transferred to the Umpqua National Forest, while crews continued working Wednesday on the 0.1-acre Elk Creek Fire.

Fire Restrictions Lowered Across Douglas District Following Rain and Cooler Temperatures

Fire Restrictions Lowered Across Douglas District Following Rain and Cooler Temperatures

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

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

Fire Danger Drops to High on Umpqua National Forest, Stage 2 Restrictions Remain

Fire Danger Drops to High on Umpqua National Forest, Stage 2 Restrictions Remain

DFPA Responds to Two Fires in Douglas County Sunday

DFPA Responds to Two Fires in Douglas County Sunday

Roseburg Woman Dies in Interstate 5 Crash Near Roseburg

Roseburg Woman Dies in Interstate 5 Crash Near Roseburg

Glide Fire Department Developing Community Emergency Radio Network

Glide Fire Department Developing Community Emergency Radio Network

Events

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

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

Fort Umpqua Days returns to Elkton Sept. 5 and 6 with living history demonstrations, live music, a parade, artisan vendors, chicken bingo, a 5K and the Echoes of the Umpqua pageant.

UCAN Food Bank's Empty Bowls Dinner Returns October 5

UCAN Food Bank's Empty Bowls Dinner Returns October 5

Southern Oregon Wine Institute Celebrates Four Medals With Sept. 5 Event

Southern Oregon Wine Institute Celebrates Four Medals With Sept. 5 Event

Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival Returns Sept. 10-12 With Star Parties, Photography Workshops and More

Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival Returns Sept. 10-12 With Star Parties, Photography Workshops and More

Canyonville Pioneer Days Celebrates 60 Years With Four Days of Events

Canyonville Pioneer Days Celebrates 60 Years With Four Days of Events

Moon Mountain String Band to Close Myrtle Creek’s Music in the Park Tonight

Moon Mountain String Band to Close Myrtle Creek’s Music in the Park Tonight

NickyPower Circus Coming to Winston This Weekend

NickyPower Circus Coming to Winston This Weekend

Recreation

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Poole Creek Campground will close September 7 for construction and remain closed until summer 2027. Improvements will include upgraded campsite parking, new asphalt and roadwork, and refurbishment of the parking lot near the Poole Creek Boat Ramp.

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

Oregon Paddle Permit Repeal Effort Turns In First Signatures, Faces Tight Deadline

Oregon Paddle Permit Repeal Effort Turns In First Signatures, Faces Tight Deadline

Kids’ Free Fishing Derby Returns To Diamond Lake Resort June 6

Kids’ Free Fishing Derby Returns To Diamond Lake Resort June 6

Oregon State Parks To Offer Free Day-Use Parking June 6 For State Parks Day

Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend Set For June 6-7

Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend Set For June 6-7

Crime

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

A Coos Bay man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison and 15 years of supervised release for sexually exploiting children online in the United States and abroad.

Tri City Man Arrested in Myrtle Creek Online Sex Crimes Investigation

Tri City Man Arrested in Myrtle Creek Online Sex Crimes Investigation

Sutherlin Police Recover More Than $50,000 in Stolen Merchandise, Arrest Roseburg Man

Sutherlin Police Recover More Than $50,000 in Stolen Merchandise, Arrest Roseburg Man

Estacada Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After 270 Pounds of Meth Seized During Roseburg Arrest

Estacada Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After 270 Pounds of Meth Seized During Roseburg Arrest

Theft Suspect Found Hiding in Roseburg Duck Pond

Theft Suspect Found Hiding in Roseburg Duck Pond

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing at ‘The Point’

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing at ‘The Point’

12-Year-Old Lodged at Juvenile Detention Following Reported Domestic Assault in Roseburg

12-Year-Old Lodged at Juvenile Detention Following Reported Domestic Assault in Roseburg

Weather

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

Roseburg could receive its first measurable rain since June as an unusually strong September storm brings cooler temperatures, widespread rainfall and the possibility of thunderstorms to Southern Oregon.

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

Roseburg Weekend Forecast Calls for Sunshine and Warmer Temperatures

Roseburg Weekend Forecast Calls for Sunshine and Warmer Temperatures

Roseburg to See Seasonable Temperatures, Dry Conditions Through the Weekend

Roseburg to See Seasonable Temperatures, Dry Conditions Through the Weekend

Roseburg Ties Year’s High At 99, Still Awaits First 100-Degree Day

Roseburg Ties Year’s High At 99, Still Awaits First 100-Degree Day

Police Logs

Police Log: September 1, 2026

Police Log: September 1, 2026

Roseburg police reported eight incidents in the latest patrol log, including five warrant arrests, prohibited camping, criminal trespass and a minor in possession of alcohol case.

Police Log: August 28 - August 31, 2026

Police Log: August 28 - August 31, 2026

Police Log: August 27, 2026

Police Log: August 27, 2026

Police Log: August 26, 2026

Police Log: August 26, 2026

Police Log: August 25, 2026

Police Log: August 25, 2026

Police Log: August 24, 2026

Police Log: August 24, 2026

Police Log: August 21 - August 23, 2026

Police Log: August 21 - August 23, 2026

Road Conditions

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

Roseburg Street Maintenance Set to Begin Aug. 25

ODOT Preparing New Zipper Merge on Oregon 42 Near I-5

SE Stephens Street Improvement Project Set To Begin July 13

Night Work Begins This Week On I-5 Winchester Bridge Project

Environment

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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

DEQ Seeks Public Comment on Umpqua River Basin Temperature Plan

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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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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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

Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich Will Not Seek Reelection After 28 Years in Office

Douglas County Commissioner Incumbents Lead In Preliminary Election Results