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Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

Federal Funding Approved for Oregon CASA Programs to Support Children in Foster Care

Federal Funding Approved for Oregon CASA Programs to Support Children in Foster Care

Oregon CASA programs will receive $1.031 million in federal funding for FY2026 to support volunteers who advocate for children in foster care. Officials say the funding will help stabilize programs after 2025 budget challenges and expand support for children across the state.

Riverbend Live Seeks New Volunteer Leadership to Continue Beyond 2026

Riverbend Live Seeks New Volunteer Leadership to Continue Beyond 2026

Riverbend Live in Winston is seeking new volunteer leadership to continue beyond 2026. Organizers say the 30-year concert and youth drama program can continue with new volunteers, but without them the long-running community tradition may end after the 2026 season.

Police Log: February 4, 2026

Police Log: February 4, 2026

Roseburg police reported multiple arrests and citations on Feb. 4–5, including theft, parole violations, warrant arrests, and public order offenses. Incidents occurred across the city at parks, businesses, and public areas, according to the department’s daily activity logs.

February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

Roseburg Forest Products to Cut Jobs at Riddle Mill as Production Shifts to Support Engineered Wood Operations

Roseburg Forest Products to Cut Jobs at Riddle Mill as Production Shifts to Support Engineered Wood Operations

Roseburg Forest Products is shifting specialty plywood production to its Coquille mill and reducing staffing by about 146 positions at its Riddle facility. The move supports expanded engineered wood operations and follows major investments to modernize mills and focus on core product lines.

DINT Arrest: Man Jailed on Drug and Weapons Charges in Myrtle Creek

DINT Arrest: Man Jailed on Drug and Weapons Charges in Myrtle Creek

Detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team arrested 62-year-old William Pease late Feb. 3 in Myrtle Creek after locating nearly 98 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a concealed firearm in his vehicle. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on multiple drug and weapons charges.

Food for Hope Project Led by H.O.P.E. Drug Court Graduate Supports FISH Food Pantry

Food for Hope Project Led by H.O.P.E. Drug Court Graduate Supports FISH Food Pantry

H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate Elizabeth Weist-Gray is leading a two-day Food for Hope drive in Roseburg to support the FISH Food Pantry. The event runs Feb. 7–8 at Grocery Outlet and aims to replenish shelves after winter demand.