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Roseburg, Oregon

Heat Wave Expected to Bring Near-Triple-Digit Temperatures to Roseburg This Weekend

Heat Wave Expected to Bring Near-Triple-Digit Temperatures to Roseburg This Weekend

A heat wave is expected to build across southern Oregon this weekend, bringing sunny, dry conditions and highs near 97 in Roseburg by Sunday. Forecasters say temperatures may remain well above normal into early next week.

Cheryl Flick Receives 2026 Golden Sparky Award

Cheryl Flick Receives 2026 Golden Sparky Award

Cheryl Flick received the 2026 Golden Sparky Award on Wednesday for her work in community risk reduction and public safety outreach in Roseburg. The Oregon State Fire Marshal award honors achievement in fire prevention and public safety education.

June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

Crews Respond to Natural Cover Fire on Reservoir Hill

Crews Respond to Natural Cover Fire on Reservoir Hill

Fire crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a natural cover fire on Reservoir Hill. Officials said the 1.5-acre fire was not related to the morning controlled burn, posed no threat to structures, and remained under mop-up.

Police Log: June 9, 2026

Police Log: June 9, 2026

Roseburg police reported 12 incidents in the June 9 log, including assault, trespass, warrant arrests, hit and run, DUII, prohibited camping, offensive littering and drinking in public.

Prescribed Burn Planned Near North Bank Habitat Management Area

Prescribed Burn Planned Near North Bank Habitat Management Area

A 122-acre prescribed burn is planned as early as Thursday near the North Bank Habitat Management Area west of Glide. Smoke may be visible, and some trails and parking areas could be temporarily impacted.

Crews Knock Down Garage Fire Off Fisher Road in Garden Valley Area

Crews Knock Down Garage Fire Off Fisher Road in Garden Valley Area

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue crews knocked down a garage fire off Fisher Road near River Bend Drive within two minutes Tuesday. No one was found inside the home, and no firefighter injuries were reported.