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Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

Autism Awareness Walk Planned in Roseburg Following Fremont Middle School Investigation

Autism Awareness Walk Planned in Roseburg Following Fremont Middle School Investigation

An autism awareness walk is planned March 1 at Fir Grove Park in Roseburg following the Fremont Middle School injury investigation. Organizers say the event aims to raise awareness and invite community participation after a grand jury declined to indict two aides.

Umpqua Valley Public Defender To Launch Equal Justice Initiative With Community Art Show In Roseburg

Umpqua Valley Public Defender To Launch Equal Justice Initiative With Community Art Show In Roseburg

The Umpqua Valley Public Defender will debut its Equal Justice Initiative at a Roseburg art show featuring Jerome Sloan. The $5 entry event includes a silent auction and community dialogue. Proceeds will support rural public defense recruitment and training efforts across Oregon.

PacifiCorp Agrees to $575 Million Settlement With U.S. Over Six Western Wildfires Including Archie Creek

PacifiCorp Agrees to $575 Million Settlement With U.S. Over Six Western Wildfires Including Archie Creek

PacifiCorp agreed to pay $575 million to settle federal claims tied to six wildfires in Oregon and California. The funds will reimburse suppression costs and support land restoration. The settlement resolves allegations only, and the company continues to deny liability.

Grand Jury Declines Charges Against Two Fremont Middle School Instructional Aides

Grand Jury Declines Charges Against Two Fremont Middle School Instructional Aides

A Douglas County grand jury returned a no true bill for two Fremont Middle School instructional aides, finding insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges in a case involving injuries to two students. An investigation into a separate teacher at the school remains ongoing.

Roseburg Begins Downtown Parking Meter Removal, New Time-Limit Signs Going Up

Roseburg Begins Downtown Parking Meter Removal, New Time-Limit Signs Going Up

Roseburg crews are removing downtown parking meters and installing new signs for free, time-limited parking. The changes expand one-, two-, and three-hour zones and include updated permit fees for city lots and the parking garage. On-street permits will be available once signs are in place.

Police Log: February 19, 2026

Police Log: February 19, 2026

Roseburg police reported arrests for warrants, DUII and trespass, a stolen-vehicle crash with injuries, theft and camping citations, and a multi-vehicle injury crash Feb. 19, according to the department’s daily activity logs.

Roseburg Schools To Host Final Early Literacy Night For Young Families March 9

Roseburg Schools To Host Final Early Literacy Night For Young Families March 9

Roseburg Schools will host its final early literacy night March 9 at Rose Elementary for families with children ages 2–4. The free event includes storytelling, hands-on activities and take-home materials for early readers. Registration is required and space is limited.