Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities
Roseburg Public Library will offer several free programs this fall, including an author presentation, movie and snack events, and a performance by Rhys Thomas of JuggleMania.
Latest
Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species
Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings
Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 38
Roseburg-Based Romtec Utilities Contributes to Two Nationally Recognized Infrastructure Projects
Industrial Fire Restrictions Drop to Level 1 Across Douglas District
Local News
Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 38
Two drivers were killed Tuesday afternoon when a Honda Ridgeline crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Douglas County Public Works dump truck on Highway 38, according to Oregon State Police.
Roseburg City Council Selects Anette Spickard as Next City Manager
Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg
Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller
UCC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Track and Field Complex
Adapt Integrated Health Care Breaks Ground on New Recovery Campus
Most Douglas County Students Head Back to School Monday
Community
Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities
Roseburg Public Library will offer several free programs this fall, including an author presentation, movie and snack events, and a performance by Rhys Thomas of JuggleMania.
Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species
Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings
YMCA of Douglas County Opens Registration for Fall Youth Programs
Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg
Fort Umpqua Days Brings History, Music and Family Activities to Elkton
Roseburg Opens Fall Tourism Grant Applications for Local Projects and Events
Business
Roseburg-Based Romtec Utilities Contributes to Two Nationally Recognized Infrastructure Projects
Roseburg-based Romtec Utilities contributed to two major infrastructure projects selected for national recognition by the American Society of Civil Engineers, including work at Portland International Airport and a water purification facility in Los Angeles.
The Ford Family Foundation Opens Applications for Two Positions
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
BLM Timber Sale in Western Oregon Brings in Nearly $10.6 Million
Wander Cafe Announces Permanent Closure in Roseburg
Kowloon Restaurant to Close Sept. 30 as Owners Retire
Public Safety
Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 38
Two drivers were killed Tuesday afternoon when a Honda Ridgeline crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Douglas County Public Works dump truck on Highway 38, according to Oregon State Police.
Industrial Fire Restrictions Drop to Level 1 Across Douglas District
ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay
Douglas County Commissioners Recognize September as National Preparedness Month
Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller
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
Events
Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities
Roseburg Public Library will offer several free programs this fall, including an author presentation, movie and snack events, and a performance by Rhys Thomas of JuggleMania.
Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species
Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings
Fort Umpqua Days Brings History, Music and Family Activities to Elkton
UCAN Food Bank's Empty Bowls Dinner Returns October 5
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
Recreation
ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay
ODFW recommends avoiding softshell and bay clams from the Alsea Bay estuary near Waldport after very high saxitoxin levels were detected in nearby Eckman Lake. The recommendation is limited to Alsea Bay and is not a coastwide closure.
Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements
Oregon Parks Opens Applications for $1.6 Million in Public Trail Project Grants
Roseburg YMCA Swim Lesson Registration Opens June 22
Oregon Paddle Permit Repeal Effort Turns In First Signatures, Faces Tight Deadline
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
Crime
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
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
Theft Suspect Found Hiding in Roseburg Duck Pond
Roseburg Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing at ‘The Point’
12-Year-Old Lodged at Juvenile Detention Following Reported Domestic Assault in Roseburg
Weather
Roseburg Nearly Matches Entire June Rainfall Total in One Day
Roseburg received 0.47 inches of rain Wednesday, nearly matching the 0.48 inches recorded during the entire month of June. Cool, unsettled weather will continue through Monday, with additional showers and possible thunderstorms forecast across Douglas County.
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
Roseburg to See Sunny, Warmer Weather Before Fire Concerns Increase Across Region
Seasonal Warmth Continues as Slight Thunderstorm Chance Lingers Near Eastern Douglas County
Roseburg Weekend Forecast Calls for Sunshine and Warmer Temperatures
Roseburg to See Seasonable Temperatures, Dry Conditions Through the Weekend
Police Logs
Police Log: September 2, 2026
Roseburg police reported five incidents Sept. 2, including two traffic crashes, a custodial interference case and two warrant arrests. One person was transported to Mercy Medical Center following a crash at NE Stephens Street and NE Diamond Lake Boulevard.
Police Log: September 1, 2026
Police Log: August 28 - August 31, 2026
Police Log: August 27, 2026
Police Log: August 26, 2026
Police Log: August 25, 2026
