Sign in Subscribe

Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

Jackie Venson Brings Genre-Blending Guitar Work To Music On The Half Shell Tonight

Jackie Venson Brings Genre-Blending Guitar Work To Music On The Half Shell Tonight

Austin guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jackie Venson brings her blend of blues, rock, soul, funk and R&B to Music on the Half Shell tonight at 7 p.m. at Stewart Park. The concert is free.

Red Flag Warning Issued for Umpqua Basin and Southern Oregon

Red Flag Warning Issued for Umpqua Basin and Southern Oregon

A Red Flag Warning is in effect Wednesday afternoon and evening for the Umpqua Basin and Umpqua National Forest. Gusty winds, very low humidity and unstable conditions could cause any new or existing fires to spread rapidly.

Heat Advisory Remains In Effect For Umpqua Valley Through Wednesday Night

Heat Advisory Remains In Effect For Umpqua Valley Through Wednesday Night

A heat advisory remains in effect for the Umpqua Valley through 11 p.m. Wednesday, with highs of 95 to 100 degrees. The National Weather Service warns smoke may make it harder to cool homes overnight.

August 4, 2026

August 4, 2026

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

Roseburg Library Hosts Comedy and Stunt Show for Kids

Roseburg Library Hosts Comedy and Stunt Show for Kids

Roseburg Public Library will host “The Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. The free Summer Reading Program event features comedy and stunts for children from pre-K through fifth grade and their families.

Police Log: July 31 - August 2, 2026

Police Log: July 31 - August 2, 2026

Roseburg Police reported 23 incidents from July 31 through early August 3, including warrant arrests, thefts, prohibited camping cases, harassment, criminal trespass, menacing and other charges.

DFPA Raises Fire Danger and Public Use Restrictions to Extreme

DFPA Raises Fire Danger and Public Use Restrictions to Extreme

DFPA will raise the Fire Danger Level and Public Use Restriction Level to Extreme at 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, across protected lands in the Douglas District. Several outdoor activities will be prohibited as hot, dry conditions increase wildfire risk.