April 22, 2026

Good morning Douglas County! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

DAYS CREEK, Ore. — Days Creek Charter School is welcoming Daye Stone as superintendent, marking a return home for the educator after nearly three decades in education.

Stone currently serves as superintendent and K-5 elementary principal for Prospect School District, where he has worked for the past four years. His background includes education roles in both Montana and Oregon, with seven years of teaching experience and 22 years in administration.

According to Days Creek Charter School, Stone’s previous administrative roles include elementary principal, middle school principal, high school principal, director at a community college, and superintendent. He also has experience coaching football, basketball, and track.

In a statement, Stone said he is “humbled, honored, and excited” to return home to serve the community where he grew up.

“Plainly put... I believe Days Creek is a special place where kids come first and the love for a school community is real,” Stone said.

Stone said he believes education is a journey where students build knowledge and skills by defining purpose, exploring the learning process, fostering curiosity, encouraging voice and choice, and maintaining high expectations.

“As I step into this role as Superintendent of the Days Creek School District, I am deeply honored to rejoin a community that clearly cares so much about its students, staff, and future,” Stone said.

Stone said he looks forward to listening, learning, and working alongside the Days Creek community while building on the foundation already in place.

“Together, we will focus on creating opportunities for every student to succeed, supporting our educators, and strengthening the connections that make Days Creek such a special place,” Stone said.

SUTHERLIN, Ore. — The City of Sutherlin has been awarded a $10 million funding package for a water infrastructure project intended to strengthen the city’s long-term water supply.

The funding was announced during the March 30 Sutherlin City Council meeting. City officials said the money will support the Fall Water Basin intertie project, which is expected to provide Sutherlin with a third water source.

The project is intended to add redundancy to the city’s water system, helping protect the community if one source is affected by drought, system issues, or other disruptions.

According to city officials, Sutherlin applied for funding for the project and was awarded a 30-year loan at a 1% interest rate. Officials said $1.4 million of the funding is forgivable, meaning that portion will not have to be repaid.

The funding terms are consistent with Oregon’s Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, which was identified in Sutherlin’s 2017 Water Master Plan as a potential funding source for water system improvements. The program is administered through Business Oregon and provides low-interest financing for eligible drinking water projects, with some projects qualifying for principal forgiveness.

The project comes as Sutherlin continues to address long-term water infrastructure needs identified in the city’s 2017 Water Master Plan. The plan stated that Sutherlin’s water storage system was expected to be deficient by 2026 and projected that an additional 0.53 million gallons of storage would be needed by the end of the planning period.

The plan also found that several mid-level and high-level storage areas lacked sufficient capacity, with the exception of the Forest Heights storage tank. It recommended adding tanks or replacing existing tanks with larger ones to address the issue. The plan said increasing storage capacity at mid- and high-level reservoir sites, including Schoon Mountain and Upper Umpqua, could reduce the amount of additional lower-level reservoir storage needed.

City Manager Kurt Sorenson credited city staff and The Dyer Partnership for their work on the application and planning process. Sorenson described the award as “very good news” for the city and for the project moving forward.

The project is not expected to begin construction immediately. Sorenson said the next phase will involve substantial engineering and planning before physical work starts.

Councilor Smalley called the funding announcement “great news” and described the water project as a significant step for the city.

During the same meeting, the city also recognized several employees for service milestones, including Public Works employee John McAfee for 10 years of service and Water Supervisor Alan Taylor for 15 years of service. Sorenson described Taylor as a highly knowledgeable water supervisor and thanked the employees for their work.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Pacific Crest Bus Lines says its new Eugene-to-Medford route is officially set to launch May 1, bringing daily intercity bus service to communities along the Interstate 5 corridor, including Roseburg.

The company announced that tickets are now available for purchase, including seats on the route’s first ride. The new service will connect Eugene, Cottage Grove, Sutherlin, Roseburg, Canyonville, Grants Pass, and Medford.

The service was previously expected to begin in April, but Pacific Crest Bus Lines now says the route will launch May 1.

Pacific Crest Bus Lines said riders can book trips through the company’s website. In a message from the company, Pacific Crest said it expects strong interest in the new service and encouraged riders to book early to secure a seat.

The route is expected to give Douglas County travelers another option for regional transportation, including connections to Eugene, Medford, Grants Pass, and other communities along I-5.

Fares

Pacific Crest Bus Lines provided fare information for both southbound and northbound trips on the new Eugene-to-Medford route.

Fares vary depending on where riders board and exit the bus. From Roseburg, listed fares include $6 to Sutherlin, $13 to Cottage Grove, $18 to Eugene Amtrak, $9 to Canyonville, $22 to Grants Pass, and $27 to Medford.

Full-route fares between Eugene Amtrak and Medford are listed at $44.

Northbound Fares

Southbound Fares

Pickup / Dropoff Locations

Pacific Crest Bus Lines also provided pickup and drop-off locations for the Eugene-to-Medford route. Riders should review the listed stop location for their city before booking or boarding, as pickup and drop-off points vary by community.

Tickets and additional information are available through Pacific Crest Bus Lines at pacificcrestbuslines.net.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Scattered showers are expected across the Roseburg area Wednesday as an upper-level low continues moving inland over southwest Oregon, according to the National Weather Service in Medford.

Forecasters said showers will continue through the day before gradually tapering off Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Thunderstorm chances are lower than Tuesday, but the Weather Service said there remains a low 5% to 10% chance for thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.

Inland areas, including Roseburg, could see a mix of aviation conditions Wednesday morning, with local low clouds or reduced visibility possible in some valleys. Conditions are expected to improve to mostly VFR by the afternoon, though heavier showers may briefly reduce visibility.

Gusty west winds are expected mainly from the Cascades eastward, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph possible. Roseburg and other valleys west of the Cascades are not expected to see the strongest winds.

Showers are forecast to diminish Wednesday night, with only some lingering light showers possible near the coast Thursday morning. Cooler mornings are expected Thursday and Friday, with localized frost possible in some valleys west of the Cascades, mainly the Illinois Valley. East of the Cascades, temperatures may fall into the 20s and lower 30s.

Daytime temperatures are expected to trend warmer Thursday into Friday. By Friday, forecasters said valley locations west of the Cascades, including Roseburg, could see highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Areas east of the Cascades are expected to reach the 60s.

A weak disturbance may move into northern California on Friday, but the Weather Service said dry weather is expected to continue for most areas, with only a slight chance of showers mainly over Siskiyou County.

Rain chances are expected to increase again over the weekend as a pair of upper-level disturbances move through the region. The first is expected to track into northern California Saturday, followed by another weak low moving down from the north Sunday.

The pattern supports additional shower chances Saturday and Sunday. Forecasters said weak instability could also bring a slight chance of thunderstorms, mainly across northern California Saturday, with a lower chance across southern Oregon. A low thunderstorm chance may continue Sunday.

The Winston-Dillard School District will have their Top Chef cooking competition for grades 3-12 on Wednesday evening.

A district release said finalists from each grade will prepare, cook and present their recipe. Students will be in three groups: grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria/commons area of Douglas High School on Northwest Douglas Boulevard in Winston.

For more information, contact Nutrition Services at 378-2890.

Jerry Bruce Community Campus non-profit partners will hold their annual Spring Fair and Charity Golf Scramble the first weekend in May.

Partner organizations include the Family Development Center, the FISH Food Pantry, Umpqua Homes Inc. the United Community Action Network and Aviva Health.

Their fourth annual Spring Fair will be on Saturday, May 2nd from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Aviva Health parking lot just north of Costco in Roseburg.  For the third year in a row, the charity golf event will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start at Bar Run Golf and RV Resort.

Proceeds from the weekend events, whose sponsors include Umpqua Health, Oregon Pacific Bank, CHI Mercy Health Mercy Medical Center, the Rotary Club of Roseburg, and Rogue Credit Union, will benefit JBCC partner organization United Community Action Network.

The Spring Fair will feature free, fun activities for children and adults, including the Thundering Water WOW Truck, balloon artists, face painting, henna tattoos, and food trucks offering snacks, meals and drinks for purchase.

Thanks to a generous donation by the Rotary Club of Roseburg, children attending the Spring Fair will receive a ticket for a free meal from the food truck of their choice while supplies last.

Sunday’s golf scramble will offer cash prizes to the top three low-score teams, and players will also have a chance to win $5,000 should they score an ace on the par-3 15th hole. Spots in the tournament are still available, and people can register online at: https://birdease.com/jbcccharitygolf

Douglas County Gardeners will host the largest one-day plant sale in southern Oregon, on Saturday May 2nd.

It will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Oregon State University Extension Agent Logan Bennett said this year’s event will offer an exciting day for plant lovers, home gardeners and anyone looking to spruce up the landscape. Bennett said the sale will feature 52 vendors offering a wide variety of gardening goods including plants, native species, fertilizer, compost, garden art and more. In addition, Douglas County Master Gardeners will have thousands of plants available for purchase, giving shoppers an unmatched selection for spring planting.

Admission is $3 for adults. Children under age 12 get in for free.

For more information on the plant sale, contact the OSU Extension Service at: douglas.extension@oregonstate.edu

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• ART AS RECORD: MINIDOKA + 4 Add'l Exhibits feat. Japanese Artists @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | March 20 - May 22nd | 10 am - 6 pm | Link
• Roseburg Woodturners Guild Show | Mindpower Gallery - 417 Fir Ave in Reedsport | April 3 - May 2nd | 10 am - 5 pm | Link
• 2026 Glide Wildflower Show | April 25 - 26 | 9 am - 5 pm | Link

Monday, April 20th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 pm
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 pm
• Celebrate Recovery | Westside Christian Church | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Monday Night Auxiliary Bingo | Winston VFW | 4:30 pm | must have papers by 5:30, $17 for all games.
• Live Music: Moonbow @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 pm | Link

Tuesday, April 21st

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 pm
• DJ Bingo @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 6 pm
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 pm
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9 pm | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 pm
• Tuesdays! Free Line Dancing Lessons at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 pm | Link
• Celebrate Recovery | Winston Assembly of God | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Trivia with Amy @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8:30 pm | Link

Wednesday, April 22nd

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 pm
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 pm - 12:30 am
• Open Mic at Brix | Every Wednesday | 6 - 8 pm
• Trivia Night @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 pm
• Trivia Night @​ Little Brothers Pub | 6 pm
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 pm, starts at 6:30 pm. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Celebrate Recovery | Redeemers (Old movie theater) | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Wednesday Night Karaoke with Mr. Michael | Winston VFW | 5 - 9 pm| 21+
• Group Meet - Knitting of Any Kind | Studio Arts Connection (1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg) | 1 - 3:30 pm | Knitting, crochet, hand quilting felting spinning, etc

Thursday, April 23rd

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 pm
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 pm
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 pm
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 pm
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Al-Anon Meeting in Oakland (Weekly) | Oakland Ice House - 212 Lucust St | 2 - 3 PM
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 pm | Link

Friday, April 24th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 pm - 12 am
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 pm, starts at 6:30 pm. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Friday Night Live Music | Winston VFW
• Group Meet - Open Painting Watercolor and Small Acrylic | Studio Arts Connection (1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg) | 1 - 3:30 PM
• Live Music: Brian Dean @ Little Brothers Pub | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Free Lavender Tasting | 1392B West Central in Sutherlin | 12 - 4 pm | Link

Saturday, April 25th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9 am - 1 pm | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Farmers Market | 2525 W Harvard Ave | 9 am - 2:30 pm | Link
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Saturday Night Karaoke with DJ Dan | Winston VFW | 5 - 9 pm | 21+
• Live Music: Cover Culture @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Live Music: The Players @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 8 pm | Link
• Open House @ River Ranch Oregon Olive Oil | 10 am - 4 pm | Link
• 2026 Glide Wildflower Show | April 25 - 26 | 9 am - 5 pm | Link
• Traditional Chinese Tea Service @ The Rosebud Theatre | 12 - 4 pm | Link

Sunday, April 26th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 pm
• 2026 Glide Wildflower Show | April 25 - 26 | 9 am - 5 pm | Link
• Live Music: Bill Lee @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 pm | Link

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