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Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

Fire Near Burnt Mountain Road Contained After Quick Response Sunday

Fire Near Burnt Mountain Road Contained After Quick Response Sunday

Firefighters quickly contained a small natural cover fire Sunday afternoon near Burnt Mountain Road northwest of Tenmile after a burning stump spread into nearby slash. No structures were threatened, and no additional fires were found.

Highland Games and Clan Gathering Returns to Melrose Vineyards This Weekend

Highland Games and Clan Gathering Returns to Melrose Vineyards This Weekend

Scottish heritage, traditional athletics, bagpipes, dancing and more return to Melrose Vineyards Aug. 22-23 for the 2026 DCCS Highland Games and Clan Gathering, featuring the Oregon State Heavy Athletics Championship, live music, clan tents, vendors and Irish dancers.

Seasonal Warmth Continues as Slight Thunderstorm Chance Lingers Near Eastern Douglas County

Seasonal Warmth Continues as Slight Thunderstorm Chance Lingers Near Eastern Douglas County

Seasonal warmth and dry weather will continue across Southern Oregon this week, with afternoon breezes and a slight chance of thunderstorms near the Douglas and Klamath county border Monday.

August 17, 2026

August 17, 2026

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

Three Simultaneous Incidents Stretch Roseburg Fire Resources Saturday Afternoon

Three Simultaneous Incidents Stretch Roseburg Fire Resources Saturday Afternoon

Roseburg firefighters responded to three separate emergencies within 14 minutes Saturday afternoon, including a half-acre vegetation fire, a reported structure fire and an airplane crash at the Roseburg Regional Airport. Multiple agencies assisted with the simultaneous incidents.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Saving Grace’s ‘Paws for a Cause’ Aug. 28

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Saving Grace’s ‘Paws for a Cause’ Aug. 28

Saving Grace Humane Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year returns Aug. 28 at Melrose Vineyards. Paws for a Cause: The Wizard of Paws will bring together dinner, local wine and beer, auctions and a community determined to help Douglas County pets find their way home.

Five Douglas County Businesses Take the Stage at Pitch Night

Five Douglas County Businesses Take the Stage at Pitch Night

Five Douglas County businesses took the stage Thursday night for Umpqua GrowthTalks Pitch Night, sharing their stories, plans for growth and the work behind their businesses. Jime's Hotdogs earned first place, with Earth & Fern Co. second and The Roseburg Plug third.