March 4, 2026
The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop
Joseph Ziegler
Free Veteran Mental Health Documentary Screening Set For March 21 In Roseburg
A free public screening of the documentary “HERE. IS. BETTER.” will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026, at noon at the Roseburg Public Library. The event includes a panel discussion moderated by Returning Veterans Project Executive Director Amy Almond-Schmid. Admission is free.
Body Recovered, Man Identified After South Umpqua River Drowning
Body of a man who went under in the South Umpqua River near Portland Avenue on Feb. 27 was recovered March 2 by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team. He was identified as 46-year-old Johnathon Michael Laine of Roseburg. The case remains under investigation as a boating incident.
Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Roseburg City Limits April 1 Through June 30
Roseburg will flush fire hydrants citywide April 1 to June 30, 2026, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Temporary low pressure or discolored water may occur. Water is safe to drink, but run it until clear before washing clothes or dishes.
Accidental Cigarette Disposal Blamed For Green Mobile Home Fire
Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in a single-wide home on Apricot Lane at Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park in Green within about 10 minutes of arrival. Central Douglas Fire & Rescue said the cause was accidental, likely improper cigarette disposal.
Attempt To Elude Arrest Made After Stolen Vehicle Stop Attempt In Roseburg
Roseburg police arrested a 30-year-old man after a stolen vehicle linked to a robbery failed to yield during a stop attempt. Spike strips were deployed near NE Stephens and NE Garden Valley, and the vehicle stopped in the roadway. He was lodged at Corrections.
Police Log: March 2, 2026
Roseburg Police Department made multiple arrests and citations, including a stolen-vehicle elude arrest, warrant and trespass arrests, a probation-violation detainer, and DUII arrests tied to suspected impairment and drug possession.