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Todd Spingath Sworn In as Chief of Cow Creek Tribal Police

Todd Spingath Sworn In as Chief of Cow Creek Tribal Police

Todd Spingath has been sworn in as chief of the Cow Creek Tribal Police Department. The longtime Douglas County law enforcement officer brings more than 30 years of experience, including 25 years with the Roseburg Police Department.

Roseburg Invites Public to Meet Six City Manager Candidates

Roseburg Invites Public to Meet Six City Manager Candidates

The City of Roseburg will host six city manager candidates Aug. 4-6 as part of its interview process. A public reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Roseburg Public Safety Center.

FEMA Denies Federal Firefighting Assistance for Two Major Oregon Wildfires

FEMA Denies Federal Firefighting Assistance for Two Major Oregon Wildfires

FEMA has denied Oregon's requests for federal firefighting assistance grants for the East Evans Creek Fire and Rowe Creek Fire Complex while approving three other wildfire requests. Oregon lawmakers are seeking an explanation for the differing decisions.

Police Log: July 27, 2026

Police Log: July 27, 2026

Roseburg police reported 11 incidents in the July 27 patrol log, including criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, multiple warrant arrests, criminal trespass and methamphetamine possession. All defendants are presumed innocent.

12-Year-Old Lodged at Juvenile Detention Following Reported Domestic Assault in Roseburg

12-Year-Old Lodged at Juvenile Detention Following Reported Domestic Assault in Roseburg

A 12-year-old Roseburg boy was lodged at Douglas County Juvenile Detention after police said he admitted to choking and punching his mother during a reported domestic assault on Northeast Stephens Street.

Aviva Health Awarded More Than $5 Million for Dental Workforce and Health Record Projects

Aviva Health Awarded More Than $5 Million for Dental Workforce and Health Record Projects

Aviva Health has been awarded more than $5 million to expand Douglas County’s dental workforce and transition to a shared electronic health record system, improving training opportunities, care coordination and access to local healthcare.

Lunsbury Fire Near Glendale Reaches 85 Percent Mop-Up

Lunsbury Fire Near Glendale Reaches 85 Percent Mop-Up

Firefighters have the Lunsbury Fire near Glendale at 85% mop-up after the wind-driven slash fire grew to 11.9 acres. DFPA says no homes were threatened, contracted crews have been released, and the cause remains under investigation.