Sleep in Heavenly Peace Collecting Bedding Donations Friday in Roseburg
Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Umpqua Valley chapter will collect new twin bedding, pillows, blankets, comforters and handmade quilts Friday, Aug. 28, outside Sherm’s in Roseburg.
Joseph Ziegler
BLM Timber Sale in Western Oregon Brings in Nearly $10.6 Million
A 400-acre BLM timber sale in western Oregon brought in nearly $10.6 million and is expected to produce 23.5 million board feet of timber, setting what the agency calls a modern record.
August 26, 2026
The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop
Samuel Denney Announces Campaign for Roseburg City Council Ward 3
Samuel Denney has announced his candidacy for Roseburg City Council Ward 3, Position 1, highlighting his background in healthcare, substance use treatment and local community service.
Oregon Rural-Urban Project to Hold Community Town Hall in Roseburg Sept. 9
The Oregon Rural Urban Project will hold a free community town hall Sept. 9 at the Roseburg Public Library, giving Douglas County residents an opportunity to discuss Oregon’s rural-urban divide and ideas for improving understanding between communities.
Roseburg Acknowledges Public Notice Error in City Manager Executive Session
The City of Roseburg has acknowledged a public notice error involving an Aug. 6 executive session held during the City Manager recruitment process and says it is reviewing procedures to prevent similar issues.
13-Year-Old Killed, Several Injured in Highway 38 Crash in Douglas County
A 13-year-old boy was killed and several others, including multiple children, were injured in a head-on crash on Highway 38 near milepost 27 in Douglas County. Oregon State Police is asking anyone who saw the yellow Ram pickup and boat before the crash to contact investigators.