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Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

Gilberto’s Mexican Restaurant To Close After More Than Four Decades In Roseburg

Gilberto’s Mexican Restaurant To Close After More Than Four Decades In Roseburg

Gilberto’s Mexican Restaurant in Roseburg will permanently close May 15 after more than four decades in business. The Duarte family announced that Gilberto Sr. is retiring, marking the end of a longtime local family restaurant on NE Stephens Street.

Douglas County Issues Emergency Drought Order

Douglas County Issues Emergency Drought Order

Douglas County commissioners approved an Emergency Drought Order, citing low streamflows, poor soil moisture, reduced snowpack, impacts to agriculture and livestock, and growing wildfire concerns. The county is seeking a state drought declaration.

DFPA Urges Wildfire Prevention As May Marks National Wildfire Awareness Month

DFPA Urges Wildfire Prevention As May Marks National Wildfire Awareness Month

DFPA is urging Douglas District residents to prepare early for wildfire season, citing warm winter temperatures, drought, low snowpack, and dry fuels. The agency said 80% of 2025 wildfires in the district were human-caused.

Douglas County Commissioners Distribute $3.3 Million In Secure Rural Schools Funding To Local Districts

Douglas County Commissioners Distribute $3.3 Million In Secure Rural Schools Funding To Local Districts

Douglas County commissioners announced more than $3.3 million in Secure Rural Schools funding will be distributed to 14 local school districts, including $1.35 million for Roseburg. Payments are expected within the next week.

Police Log: April 29, 2026

Police Log: April 29, 2026

Roseburg police reported several Wednesday incidents, including warrant arrests, prohibited camping cases, theft, criminal trespass, and a domestic disturbance involving two brothers.

Warmer Weather Builds Into Roseburg Before Weekend Shower Chances

Warmer Weather Builds Into Roseburg Before Weekend Shower Chances

Warmer weather is expected in Roseburg Thursday before weekend shower chances return. Highs are forecast near 77 Thursday, 72 Friday and Saturday, and 80 Sunday, with a cooler, cloudy Monday ahead.

Movement Arts Nonprofit To Perform ‘Divas Las Vegas’ At Umpqua Community College

Movement Arts Nonprofit To Perform ‘Divas Las Vegas’ At Umpqua Community College

Umpqua Movement Arts Collaboration will present “Divas Las Vegas” at UCC’s Whipple Fine Arts Centerstage Theatre May 1–3, featuring nearly 40 dancers, more than a dozen acts, refreshments, and all-ages performances.