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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

Kimz Klozet owner Kimberly Torres plans to close her Green boutique by August 2027 if it doesn't sell. Citing the demands of running two businesses and growing competition from online shopping, Torres hopes to semi-retire while continuing Kimz Formalz.

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 17.69%; New Drop Boxes Open in Glide and Roseburg

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 17.69%; New Drop Boxes Open in Glide and Roseburg

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

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

Local News

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

Kimz Klozet owner Kimberly Torres plans to close her Green boutique by August 2027 if it doesn't sell. Citing the demands of running two businesses and growing competition from online shopping, Torres hopes to semi-retire while continuing Kimz Formalz.

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 17.69%; New Drop Boxes Open in Glide and Roseburg

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 17.69%; New Drop Boxes Open in Glide and Roseburg

Roseburg and Sutherlin Dutch Bros Shops Join Fundraiser for Silver Rail Elementary

Roseburg and Sutherlin Dutch Bros Shops Join Fundraiser for Silver Rail Elementary

The Ford Family Foundation Named 2026 Scholarship Provider of the Year

The Ford Family Foundation Named 2026 Scholarship Provider of the Year

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 12.24% for November Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 12.24% for November Election

Cow Creek Tribe Remembers Two Men Who Helped Shape Its Future

Cow Creek Tribe Remembers Two Men Who Helped Shape Its Future

Community

Roseburg and Sutherlin Dutch Bros Shops Join Fundraiser for Silver Rail Elementary

Roseburg and Sutherlin Dutch Bros Shops Join Fundraiser for Silver Rail Elementary

Dutch Bros shops in Roseburg and Sutherlin are donating $1 from every drink sold Friday, Oct. 23, to Silver Rail Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization in Bend. Seven Douglas County locations are participating.

The Ford Family Foundation Named 2026 Scholarship Provider of the Year

The Ford Family Foundation Named 2026 Scholarship Provider of the Year

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Pints For Pets Tonight At Backside Brewing In Roseburg

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Pints For Pets Tonight At Backside Brewing In Roseburg

Cow Creek Tribe Remembers Two Men Who Helped Shape Its Future

Cow Creek Tribe Remembers Two Men Who Helped Shape Its Future

Free Community Event in Roseburg to Address Online Safety and Youth Exploitation

Free Community Event in Roseburg to Address Online Safety and Youth Exploitation

Adapt Integrated Health Plans October 26 Opening for Coquille Sobering Center

Adapt Integrated Health Plans October 26 Opening for Coquille Sobering Center

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Business

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

Kimz Klozet owner Kimberly Torres plans to close her Green boutique by August 2027 if it doesn't sell. Citing the demands of running two businesses and growing competition from online shopping, Torres hopes to semi-retire while continuing Kimz Formalz.

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

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

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

Public Safety

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

A boom truck was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon along Highway 42 near Camas Valley. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading into nearby vegetation. No injuries were reported, and a fuel leak is believed to have caused the fire.

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

Jackson County Launches Public Safety Radio System With Reach Into Neighboring Counties

Jackson County Launches Public Safety Radio System With Reach Into Neighboring Counties

ODFW Warns of Increased Bear Activity as Fall Feeding Season Peaks Across Western Oregon

ODFW Warns of Increased Bear Activity as Fall Feeding Season Peaks Across Western Oregon

Free Community Event in Roseburg to Address Online Safety and Youth Exploitation

Free Community Event in Roseburg to Address Online Safety and Youth Exploitation

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

West Goedeck Avenue Expected to Reopen Oct. 22; Old Melrose Closure Set for Friday

West Goedeck Avenue Expected to Reopen Oct. 22; Old Melrose Closure Set for Friday

Events

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Pints For Pets Tonight At Backside Brewing In Roseburg

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Pints For Pets Tonight At Backside Brewing In Roseburg

Saving Grace Humane Society will host Pints for Pets tonight, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Backside Brewing Co. in Roseburg. The Halloween-themed fundraiser features pet costume contests, a raffle, music, and activities supporting local animals.

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Free Taste of the Umpqua Event Coming to Downtown Roseburg October 30

Jerry Bruce Community Campus to Host Fifth Annual Trunk-or-Treat in Roseburg

Jerry Bruce Community Campus to Host Fifth Annual Trunk-or-Treat in Roseburg

Take Back the Night Walk Returns to Downtown Roseburg October 22

Take Back the Night Walk Returns to Downtown Roseburg October 22

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

Roseburg High School To Host Free Fall Choir Concert October 20

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

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

Frosty Mornings Expected in Roseburg This Weekend Before Rain Returns Sunday

Frosty Mornings Expected in Roseburg This Weekend Before Rain Returns Sunday

Widespread frost is expected in Roseburg early Saturday as overnight temperatures fall to around 35 degrees. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 60s this weekend before rain chances increase Sunday and Monday.

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

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

Police Logs

Police Log: October 22, 2026

Police Log: October 22, 2026

Roseburg Police reported five incidents in the latest patrol log, including boating under the influence, criminal mischief, a warrant arrest, drinking in public, and harassment. The incidents occurred October 22-23, 2026, with several individuals lodged at Douglas County Corrections.

Police Log: October 21, 2026

Police Log: October 21, 2026

Police Log: October 19, 2026

Police Log: October 19, 2026

Police Log: October 16 - October 18, 2026

Police Log: October 16 - October 18, 2026

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

Road Conditions

More

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

I-5 Travelers Could Face 20-Minute Delays Near Glendale This Week

Environment

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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

Razor Clam Harvesting Closes Along Entire Oregon Coast

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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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

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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

West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison

Local Government

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Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

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

Politics

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Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 17.69%; New Drop Boxes Open in Glide and Roseburg

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 12.24% for November Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 7.76% in November Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.89% for November Election

Douglas County Ballot Returns Reach 2.13%, Ahead of 2022 Election Pace