Sign in Subscribe

Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

Mower Sparks 27-Acre Fire at Old Champion Mill Site in Roseburg

Mower Sparks 27-Acre Fire at Old Champion Mill Site in Roseburg

A commercial mower sparked a 27-acre natural cover fire Tuesday afternoon at the old Champion Mill site on NE Diamond Lake Boulevard. Firefighters stopped the spread, fully lined the fire and protected nearby homes and businesses.

Pacific Power Prepares for Active Wildfire Season, Warns of Possible Outages

Pacific Power Prepares for Active Wildfire Season, Warns of Possible Outages

Pacific Power says it is preparing for an active wildfire season across the Pacific Northwest and warns some customers could see longer or more frequent outages as wildfire safety measures are used during periods of elevated risk.

Roseburg Schools, Cow Creek Tribe Expand Partnership to Support Students

Roseburg Schools, Cow Creek Tribe Expand Partnership to Support Students

Roseburg Schools and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians are expanding their partnership with new investments in student programs, Tribal language education, attendance support and the RHS Sports Complex.

Police Log: June 15, 2026

Police Log: June 15, 2026

Roseburg police reported 11 incidents in the June 15 log, including warrant arrests, prohibited camping, theft, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and DUII-alcohol.

Oregon Paddle Permit Repeal Effort Turns In First Signatures, Faces Tight Deadline

Oregon Paddle Permit Repeal Effort Turns In First Signatures, Faces Tight Deadline

A campaign seeking to repeal Oregon’s expanded Waterway Access Permit has turned in its first signatures, but organizers still need about 90,000 more valid signatures by July 2 to qualify the measure for the November ballot.

Paul Morgan Observatory Reopens Public Stargazing Season at UCC

Paul Morgan Observatory Reopens Public Stargazing Season at UCC

UCC’s Paul Morgan Observatory has reopened for its summer and fall public stargazing season, with events planned through September featuring planets, star clusters, distant galaxies, the Milky Way and a lunar eclipse viewing.

All ODF Districts Now in Fire Season Across Oregon

All ODF Districts Now in Fire Season Across Oregon

All Oregon Department of Forestry districts are now in fire season, meaning restrictions may be in place as agencies urge residents and visitors to take wildfire prevention seriously heading into a busy summer.