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Roseburg City Council and Mayoral Candidates to Meet Voters at Oct. 8 Forum

Roseburg City Council and Mayoral Candidates to Meet Voters at Oct. 8 Forum

Eight of Roseburg’s nine city council and mayoral candidates have confirmed they will attend an Oct. 8 public forum at the Roseburg Public Library. Residents can hear from the candidates and submit questions in advance.

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

Roseburg-Based Con-Vey Named a 2026 Oregon Top Workplace

Roseburg Votes 2026: Meet the Candidates for Mayor and City Council

Roseburg Votes 2026: Meet the Candidates for Mayor and City Council

PacifiCorp Invites Public to Tour North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project Oct. 7

PacifiCorp Invites Public to Tour North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project Oct. 7

Historic Rail Car Reunited With Dillard Depot After 16-Year Restoration

Historic Rail Car Reunited With Dillard Depot After 16-Year Restoration

Local News

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

A fire near Hogan Road in Oakland burned seven acres Sunday before DFPA firefighters stopped its spread. No structures were threatened. The human-caused fire remains under investigation, and DFPA says debris burning is still prohibited.

Roseburg-Based Con-Vey Named a 2026 Oregon Top Workplace

Roseburg Votes 2026: Meet the Candidates for Mayor and City Council

Roseburg Votes 2026: Meet the Candidates for Mayor and City Council

Historic Rail Car Reunited With Dillard Depot After 16-Year Restoration

Historic Rail Car Reunited With Dillard Depot After 16-Year Restoration

Umpqua National Forest Announces Tentative Fall Campground Closure Schedule

Umpqua National Forest Announces Tentative Fall Campground Closure Schedule

Roseburg Council to Consider $289,020 Stewart Park Master Plan Contract

Roseburg Council to Consider $289,020 Stewart Park Master Plan Contract

Some Oregon SNAP and TANF Recipients Must Provide Income Information by Sept. 28

Some Oregon SNAP and TANF Recipients Must Provide Income Information by Sept. 28

Community

Historic Rail Car Reunited With Dillard Depot After 16-Year Restoration

Historic Rail Car Reunited With Dillard Depot After 16-Year Restoration

After 16 years of restoration, an 1883 rail car that once stopped at the Dillard Depot is open to visitors at the Douglas County Museum. The car now sits beside the restored depot it served more than a century ago.

Roseburg Chamber to Host Candidates in Focus Forum Oct. 12

Roseburg Chamber to Host Candidates in Focus Forum Oct. 12

Roseburg Blocktober Fest Returns Oct. 3 With Music, Food, Vendors, and Farmers Market

Roseburg Blocktober Fest Returns Oct. 3 With Music, Food, Vendors, and Farmers Market

Roseburg Public Library Announces Fall Programs for Children and Teens

Roseburg Public Library Announces Fall Programs for Children and Teens

Roseburg Parks’ “I Spy Fall” Invites Kids to Hunt for Photo Clues

Roseburg Parks’ “I Spy Fall” Invites Kids to Hunt for Photo Clues

Hummingbirds of Northern Peru Featured in Upcoming Roseburg Library Presentation

Hummingbirds of Northern Peru Featured in Upcoming Roseburg Library Presentation

Steamroller Print Brings the Umpqua River and Takelma Language to Life

Steamroller Print Brings the Umpqua River and Takelma Language to Life

Business

Roseburg-Based Con-Vey Named a 2026 Oregon Top Workplace

Roseburg-based Con-Vey has been named a 2026 Oregon Top Workplace by The Oregonian. It is the company’s second overall recognition, following an award in 2023.

Ferb’s Dry Cleaning to Remain Open, Move Next Door in Downtown Roseburg

Ferb’s Dry Cleaning to Remain Open, Move Next Door in Downtown Roseburg

Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds At 5.1% In August

Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds At 5.1% In August

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

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

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

Public Safety

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

A fire near Hogan Road in Oakland burned seven acres Sunday before DFPA firefighters stopped its spread. No structures were threatened. The human-caused fire remains under investigation, and DFPA says debris burning is still prohibited.

DFPA Public Fire Restrictions Drop to Low Friday; Industrial Level Drops to 1

DFPA Public Fire Restrictions Drop to Low Friday; Industrial Level Drops to 1

180-Acre Prescribed Burn Planned Near Glide as Early as September 29

180-Acre Prescribed Burn Planned Near Glide as Early as September 29

Riddle Teen Identified in Fatal Myrtle Creek Stabbing

Riddle Teen Identified in Fatal Myrtle Creek Stabbing

Oregon Marks 40 Years of Community Emergency Response Teams

Oregon Marks 40 Years of Community Emergency Response Teams

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Pilot Following Aircraft Crash Near Newport

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Pilot Following Aircraft Crash Near Newport

Three Killed in Highway 42 Crash in Myrtle Point

Three Killed in Highway 42 Crash in Myrtle Point

Events

PacifiCorp Invites Public to Tour North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project Oct. 7

PacifiCorp Invites Public to Tour North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project Oct. 7

PacifiCorp will host a public tour of the North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project on Oct. 7, with stops near Soda Springs Dam, fish passage facilities, and salmon spawning areas. RSVP by email.

Roseburg Chamber to Host Candidates in Focus Forum Oct. 12

Roseburg Chamber to Host Candidates in Focus Forum Oct. 12

Roseburg Blocktober Fest Returns Oct. 3 With Music, Food, Vendors, and Farmers Market

Roseburg Blocktober Fest Returns Oct. 3 With Music, Food, Vendors, and Farmers Market

Roseburg Public Library Announces Fall Programs for Children and Teens

Roseburg Public Library Announces Fall Programs for Children and Teens

Roseburg Country Club to Host Immersive Wedding Event Friday

Roseburg Country Club to Host Immersive Wedding Event Friday

Roseburg Parks’ “I Spy Fall” Invites Kids to Hunt for Photo Clues

Roseburg Parks’ “I Spy Fall” Invites Kids to Hunt for Photo Clues

Hummingbirds of Northern Peru Featured in Upcoming Roseburg Library Presentation

Hummingbirds of Northern Peru Featured in Upcoming Roseburg Library Presentation

Recreation

Umpqua National Forest Announces Tentative Fall Campground Closure Schedule

Umpqua National Forest Announces Tentative Fall Campground Closure Schedule

Umpqua National Forest has released its tentative fall campground closure schedule. Some campgrounds are already closed, while others will remain open year-round with winter stays available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

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

Crime

Roseburg Woman Cited After Crash on West Harvard Avenue With Infant in Vehicle

Roseburg Woman Cited After Crash on West Harvard Avenue With Infant in Vehicle

A Roseburg woman was cited on suspicion of DUII, reckless driving, and reckless endangering after police said her SUV struck a tree on West Harvard Avenue late Wednesday. Her 4-month-old daughter was in the vehicle and was uninjured.

Eugene Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested After Standoff at Gardiner Home

Eugene Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested After Standoff at Gardiner Home

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Reported Fight Outside Mercy Medical Center

Roseburg Man Arrested Following Reported Fight Outside Mercy Medical Center

Roseburg Woman Cited After Two Young Children Reportedly Left Unattended In Vehicle

Roseburg Woman Cited After Two Young Children Reportedly Left Unattended In Vehicle

One Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured Following Myrtle Creek Stabbing

One Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured Following Myrtle Creek Stabbing

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

Weather

Rain Expected in Roseburg Tonight, Cooler Weather to Follow

Rain Expected in Roseburg Tonight, Cooler Weather to Follow

Roseburg could reach 81 degrees Thursday before rain arrives tonight. Friday’s high is expected to be near 64, with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Cooler, mostly dry weather follows this weekend.

Showers Expected in Douglas County Late Thursday Through Friday, Followed by Cooler Weekend

Showers Expected in Douglas County Late Thursday Through Friday, Followed by Cooler Weekend

Rain Chances Return to Roseburg as Cooler Weather Arrives Late This Week

Rain Chances Return to Roseburg as Cooler Weather Arrives Late This Week

Roseburg Forecast Calls for a Dry and Warmer Weekend

Roseburg Forecast Calls for a Dry and Warmer Weekend

Thunderstorms Possible Across Southern Oregon As Roseburg Stays Mostly Sunny

Thunderstorms Possible Across Southern Oregon As Roseburg Stays Mostly Sunny

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

Police Logs

Police Log: September 24, 2026

Police Log: September 24, 2026

Roseburg police reported three incidents in their latest patrol log: a warrant arrest, a methamphetamine possession citation, and a DUII arrest involving fentanyl charges.

Police Log: September 23, 2026

Police Log: September 23, 2026

Police Log: September 22, 2026

Police Log: September 22, 2026

Police Log: September 21, 2026

Police Log: September 21, 2026

Police Log: September 18 - September 20, 2026

Police Log: September 18 - September 20, 2026

Police Log: September 17, 2026

Police Log: September 17, 2026

Police Log: September 16, 2026

Police Log: September 16, 2026

Road Conditions

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Tree Removal to Cause I-5 Delays Near Sutherlin and Oakland

Zipper Merge Now In Place On OR 42 Between Winston And Roseburg

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

Environment

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Forest Service Seeks Members for Rogue-Umpqua Resource Advisory Committee

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

Technology

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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

Canvas Cyberattack Shuts Down Learning Platform

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 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

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 Council to Consider $289,020 Stewart Park Master Plan Contract

Roseburg Council to Decide Whether to Keep Exploring Downtown Parking Lots for Urban Campground

Roseburg Police to Discuss Flock License Plate Cameras at Monday Council Meeting

USPS Closes Winston Mail Delivery Inquiry After Finding No Ongoing Pattern

Winston Mayor Addresses Confrontation With Protesters During Melon Festival Parade

Politics

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Roseburg City Council and Mayoral Candidates to Meet Voters at Oct. 8 Forum

Roseburg Votes 2026: Meet the Candidates for Mayor and City Council

Roseburg Chamber to Host Candidates in Focus Forum Oct. 12

David Bolhuis Announces Campaign for Roseburg Mayor

Steve Loosley To Hold Community Forum At Roseburg Public Library