I-5 Delays Expected South of Canyonville During Hazard Tree Removal
Drivers should expect weekday delays of up to 20 minutes on I-5 south of Canyonville beginning Sept. 14 as crews remove fire-damaged trees.
Joseph Ziegler
Umpqua National Forest Lifts Public Use Restrictions Following Rainfall
Umpqua National Forest will lower its fire danger level from High to Moderate and lift Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions beginning Sept. 11. Campfires in wilderness and dispersed areas will again be allowed, along with personal chainsaw use.
West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison
West Coast Game Park Safari owner Brian Tenney was sentenced to 7½ years in prison after pleading guilty to 47 criminal charges, including 43 counts of animal neglect. He was also ordered to pay more than $340,000 in restitution.
Roseburg Could See Its Last 90-Degree Day Wednesday
Roseburg could reach 93 degrees Wednesday before temperatures cool sharply through the weekend, potentially making it the city’s final 90-degree day of the year.
Riddle Elementary Closed for Two Days Due to Continued Bat Activity
Riddle Elementary School is closed Wednesday and Thursday as the district works with health and wildlife officials to address continued bat activity inside the building.
September 9, 2026
The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop
Roseburg City Council Candidate Samuel Denney to Host Town Hall Sept. 18
Samuel Denney, a candidate for Roseburg City Council Ward 3, will host a public question-and-answer town hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Umpqua Valley Arts Center.