June 4, 2026
The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop
Joseph Ziegler
Winston Adopts Marijuana Business License Moratorium
Winston City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-723, placing a permanent moratorium on new or additional retail marijuana dispensary business licenses as the city moves to comply with Oregon’s HB 4121 population-based licensing limits.
Nurse Burned After Hot Coffee Thrown During Care at Mercy Medical Center
A 70-year-old North Bend woman was cited after Roseburg police said hot coffee was thrown on a nurse at Mercy Medical Center, causing second-degree burns and blistering while the nurse was performing care duties.
Dustin Wallace Denied Parole In 2010 Murder Of 5-Year-Old Sahara Dwight
Dustin Wallace, convicted in the 2010 rape and murder of 5-year-old Sahara Dwight in Roseburg, has been denied parole after a lengthy hearing at Oregon State Prison.
Oregon Expands Tobacco Rules to Cover Nicotine Pouches, Lozenges, and Other Emerging Products
Oregon’s tobacco rules will expand June 5 to include nicotine pouches, lozenges, gum and similar products, requiring retailers to treat them like other regulated tobacco items and check that buyers are at least 21.
Vehicle Fire Sparks Grass Fire in Hay Field Near Longhorn Lane
A vehicle fire in a hay field near Longhorn Lane sparked a grass fire Tuesday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District and DFPA.
Sawdust Jubilee Truck Show Rolls Into Riddle June 27
The third annual Sawdust Jubilee Truck Show is set for Saturday, June 27, in Riddle, with trucks parked behind Shamrocks on East 2nd Street from noon to 2 p.m.