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Night Paving On SE Stephens Street To Affect Traffic Entering Downtown Roseburg

Night Paving On SE Stephens Street To Affect Traffic Entering Downtown Roseburg

Overnight paving on SE Stephens Street will affect traffic entering downtown Roseburg from Sunday, Sept. 20, through Wednesday morning. Drivers should expect delays and detours between the southern city limits and Brockway Avenue.

Thunderstorms Possible Across Southern Oregon As Roseburg Stays Mostly Sunny

Thunderstorms Possible Across Southern Oregon As Roseburg Stays Mostly Sunny

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Douglas County Partners Map Youth Resources And Identify Service Gaps

Douglas County Partners Map Youth Resources And Identify Service Gaps

One Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured Following Myrtle Creek Stabbing

One Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured Following Myrtle Creek Stabbing

Local News

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Firefighters contained a two-acre vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon near Dodson View Road in Roseburg. DFPA said the fire was human-caused, with the specific circumstances still under investigation. No homes or structures were threatened.

Roseburg Identified As Next Location For Private Bridge Housing Development

Roseburg Identified As Next Location For Private Bridge Housing Development

Roseburg Council Rejects Stewart Park Master Plan Bids After Debate Over Project Scope

Roseburg Council Rejects Stewart Park Master Plan Bids After Debate Over Project Scope

Roseburg Council Approves Roseburg Disposal Rate Increase

Roseburg Council Approves Roseburg Disposal Rate Increase

For Rent Signs Appear At Tuck’s Studio Ahead Of December Closure

For Rent Signs Appear At Tuck’s Studio Ahead Of December Closure

Riddle Elementary Closed for Two Days Due to Continued Bat Activity

Riddle Elementary Closed for Two Days Due to Continued Bat Activity

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

Community

Douglas County Partners Map Youth Resources And Identify Service Gaps

Douglas County Partners Map Youth Resources And Identify Service Gaps

Douglas County organizations gathered at the Roseburg Public Library to map youth resources, identify service gaps and improve how families connect with behavioral health, education, justice and community support programs.

Brown Park Pavilion Now Installed And In Use

Brown Park Pavilion Now Installed And In Use

At Douglas County’s Longest Table, Strangers Became Neighbors

At Douglas County’s Longest Table, Strangers Became Neighbors

Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe Receives $4.9 Million Grant for New Housing

Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe Receives $4.9 Million Grant for New Housing

Free Electronics Recycling Event Coming to Roseburg in October

Free Electronics Recycling Event Coming to Roseburg in October

Roseburg Elks Charity Auto Show Returns to UCC Saturday for Fifth Annual Event

Roseburg Elks Charity Auto Show Returns to UCC Saturday for Fifth Annual Event

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Business

For Rent Signs Appear At Tuck’s Studio Ahead Of December Closure

For Rent Signs Appear At Tuck’s Studio Ahead Of December Closure

For rent signs have appeared at Tuck’s Studio Pottery Painting in downtown Roseburg as the family-owned business prepares to close in early December.

RedBarn Adds Safety Railing After Vehicles Drive Over Curb at Winston Store

RedBarn Adds Safety Railing After Vehicles Drive Over Curb at Winston Store

Umpqua Orthopedics Announces Closure After 21 Years in Douglas County

Umpqua Orthopedics Announces Closure After 21 Years in Douglas County

Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Sunrise Enterprises to Celebrate Opening of New Roseburg Facility

Sunrise Enterprises to Celebrate Opening of New Roseburg Facility

Roseburg-Based Romtec Utilities Contributes to Two Nationally Recognized Infrastructure Projects

Roseburg-Based Romtec Utilities Contributes to Two Nationally Recognized Infrastructure Projects

The Ford Family Foundation Opens Applications for Two Positions

The Ford Family Foundation Opens Applications for Two Positions

Public Safety

Night Paving On SE Stephens Street To Affect Traffic Entering Downtown Roseburg

Night Paving On SE Stephens Street To Affect Traffic Entering Downtown Roseburg

Overnight paving on SE Stephens Street will affect traffic entering downtown Roseburg from Sunday, Sept. 20, through Wednesday morning. Drivers should expect delays and detours between the southern city limits and Brockway Avenue.

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Overnight I-5 Ramp Closures Scheduled Near Oakland Through Thursday

Overnight I-5 Ramp Closures Scheduled Near Oakland Through Thursday

Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled Across Douglas County This Week

Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled Across Douglas County This Week

I-5 Slowdowns, Ramp Closures and Highway Work Planned Across Douglas County

I-5 Slowdowns, Ramp Closures and Highway Work Planned Across Douglas County

RedBarn Adds Safety Railing After Vehicles Drive Over Curb at Winston Store

RedBarn Adds Safety Railing After Vehicles Drive Over Curb at Winston Store

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Events

Roseburg Elks Charity Auto Show Returns to UCC Saturday for Fifth Annual Event

Roseburg Elks Charity Auto Show Returns to UCC Saturday for Fifth Annual Event

The fifth annual Roseburg Elks Charity Auto & Motorcycle Show returns to Umpqua Community College Saturday, bringing cars, trucks, motorcycles, vendors and family activities together to raise money for local programs.

Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Returns With Three Days of Family Activities

Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Returns With Three Days of Family Activities

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Free Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities

Roseburg Library Plans Fall Programs for Adults With Disabilities

Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species

Roseburg Library to Host Program Exploring Invasive Species

Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings

Roseburg Fall Swift Watch Returns for Two September Evenings

Recreation

Douglas County Details $2.1 Million in Whistler’s Bend, Wildfire Fuels Contracts

Douglas County Details $2.1 Million in Whistler’s Bend, Wildfire Fuels Contracts

Douglas County has outlined more than $2.1 million in contracts for upper campground improvements at Whistler’s Bend and hazardous fuels reduction along 165 lane miles of county roads.

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Cooper Creek Park Boat Dock Improvements Completed

Cooper Creek Park Boat Dock Improvements Completed

ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay

ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

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

Crime

One Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured Following Myrtle Creek Stabbing

One Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured Following Myrtle Creek Stabbing

One 17-year-old is dead and another is critically injured following a stabbing at a Myrtle Creek residence Sunday night. Detectives have interviewed a 16-year-old, but no arrests have been made.

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

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

Roseburg Man Arrested on Kidnapping, Strangulation and Burglary Charges

Roseburg Man Arrested on Kidnapping, Strangulation and Burglary Charges

Woman Driving Golf Cart Arrested on Outstanding Warrant Near Barview

Woman Driving Golf Cart Arrested on Outstanding Warrant Near Barview

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

K9 Zoro Tracks Down Suspect Following Myrtle Creek Burglary Report

Roseburg Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges

Roseburg Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges

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

Weather

Thunderstorms Possible Across Southern Oregon As Roseburg Stays Mostly Sunny

Thunderstorms Possible Across Southern Oregon As Roseburg Stays Mostly Sunny

Showers and thunderstorms are possible across parts of Southern Oregon and Northern California through Thursday, bringing lightning, locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Roseburg should remain mostly sunny Wednesday with a high near 80 and a slight chance of evening showers.

Roseburg Warms Into the 80s This Week as Dry Weather Returns

Roseburg Warms Into the 80s This Week as Dry Weather Returns

Cooler Weather, Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Expected in Roseburg Saturday

Cooler Weather, Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Expected in Roseburg Saturday

Roseburg Cools Down After Reaching 93 Degrees Wednesday

Roseburg Cools Down After Reaching 93 Degrees Wednesday

Roseburg Could See Its Last 90-Degree Day Wednesday

Roseburg Could See Its Last 90-Degree Day Wednesday

Roseburg Nearly Matches Entire June Rainfall Total in One Day

Roseburg Nearly Matches Entire June Rainfall Total in One Day

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

Police Logs

Police Log: September 14, 2026

Police Log: September 14, 2026

Roseburg police reported five incidents dated Sept. 14 through early Sept. 15, including driving while suspended, a parole violation, prohibited camping, a warrant arrest and criminal trespass.

Police Log: September 11 - September 13, 2026

Police Log: September 11 - September 13, 2026

Police Log: September 10, 2026

Police Log: September 10, 2026

Police Log: September 9, 2026

Police Log: September 9, 2026

Police Log: September 4 - September 7, 2026

Police Log: September 4 - September 7, 2026

Police Log: September 3, 2026

Police Log: September 3, 2026

Police Log: September 2, 2026

Police Log: September 2, 2026

Road Conditions

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Night Paving On SE Stephens Street To Affect Traffic Entering Downtown Roseburg

Overnight I-5 Ramp Closures Scheduled Near Oakland Through Thursday

I-5 Slowdowns, Ramp Closures and Highway Work Planned Across Douglas County

I-5 Delays Expected South of Canyonville During Hazard Tree Removal

State Panel To Consider 45 MPH Speed Zone On Del Rio Road

Environment

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Helicopter Places Hundreds Of Logs To Restore Fish Habitat Near Tiller

Riddle Elementary to Reopen Monday After Bat Activity Cleared

SOLVE Invites Volunteers to September Beach Cleanups Near Douglas County

BLM Launches Emergency Rescue of Wild Horses Facing Water Shortage in Southeast Oregon

Dispersing Gray Wolf Spotted Along Cascade Lakes Highway

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

BLM Launches Emergency Rescue of Wild Horses Facing Water Shortage in Southeast Oregon

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Barks & Recreation At Stewart Park

Local Government

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Roseburg Identified As Next Location For Private Bridge Housing Development

Roseburg Council Rejects Stewart Park Master Plan Bids After Debate Over Project Scope

Roseburg Council Approves Roseburg Disposal Rate Increase

Roseburg Council Agenda Includes Disposal Rate Request, Stewart Park Plan And Homelessness Report

Douglas County Details $2.1 Million in Whistler’s Bend, Wildfire Fuels Contracts

Politics

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Supreme Court Leaves Oregon Vote-By-Mail System In Place For November Election

Tiffany Fouse Announces Candidacy for Roseburg City Council Ward 4

Oregon Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Remembrance of September 11 Attacks

Oregon Approves $1.25 Million for Ballot Drop Boxes and Statewide Ballot Tracking

Roseburg City Council Candidate Samuel Denney to Host Town Hall Sept. 18