April 7, 2026

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

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A Roseburg man was arrested last week following a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged fraudulent use of a company credit card tied to Weekly Bros Inc.

According to the sheriff’s office, the case began after the company reported suspicious activity involving a former employee. Investigators said the man is accused of using a company-issued credit card to make unauthorized purchases over about a year, resulting in losses estimated at more than $28,000.

Deputies identified the suspect as 41-year-old Travis Wayne Goza of Roseburg.

Investigators said the purchases were allegedly made for personal benefit and that receipts were submitted to the company making the transactions appear business-related. During an interview with deputies, Goza reportedly admitted to at least some of the unauthorized purchases.

Goza was arrested Thursday, April 2, 2026, without incident and lodged at the Douglas County Jail.

He was booked on the following charges:

• Felony fraudulent use of a credit card
• Misdemeanor fraudulent use of a credit card
• First-degree theft
• Second-degree theft
• First-degree forgery

The investigation is still active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 541-440-4471 and reference case number 26-0843.

WINSTON, Ore. — Riverbend Live has announced its 2026 summer lineup, marking the concert series’ 30th anniversary with six Friday performances and one Saturday youth theater production at Riverbend Park in Winston. The series is free and organizers say shows begin at 7 p.m. and typically run about two hours.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, along with dinner and drinks. The organization also says rotating food trucks will be on site each night except during the youth theater performances.

• June 26 - Colin James
• July 3 - Shemekia Copeland
• July 10 - Good Vibrations
• July 17 - Ronnie Baker Brooks
• July 24 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music Roundtable
• July 31 And Aug. 1 - Into the Woods, Jr.

Click here for more information about the performances.

REEDSPORT, Ore. — The City of Reedsport is inviting the community to attend a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for four new electric vehicle charging stations in historic downtown Reedsport.

According to the event announcement, the ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m. at 451 Winchester Avenue in Reedsport.

City officials said the new charging stations are intended to provide a convenient option for residents and visitors, offering fast and efficient charging while people shop or dine in downtown Reedsport. The stations also accept credit cards.

The project was made possible through grant funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Community Charging Rebates program, Travel Southern Oregon Coast, and the Oregon Coast Visitors Association. Additional assistance was provided by Central Lincoln PUD and Elkhorn Electric, according to the announcement.

The city said the addition of the four stations marks another investment in downtown infrastructure and accessibility for electric vehicle drivers traveling through the area.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Roseburg Regional Airport is among more than two dozen airports across Oregon set to benefit from a new round of federal transportation funding, with the local airport receiving $465,789 for airfield improvements.

The Roseburg award will be used to rehabilitate about 27,555 square yards of apron pavement and 5,003 feet of paved runway, according to the project list released as part of the statewide funding package.

In all, Oregon airports are set to receive more than $27 million through funding distributed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The money is earmarked for a wide mix of projects across the state, including runway and taxiway repairs, terminal expansion work, lighting replacements, weather systems, hangars, fuel facilities and other safety-related upgrades.

Although Roseburg’s share is modest compared with some of the largest awards, the investment still puts the local airport into a major statewide infrastructure push affecting airports in southern, central, coastal and eastern Oregon.

The largest grant in the package is going to Mahlon Sweet Field in Eugene, which is receiving about $6.24 million to rebuild 21,177 square feet of terminal Concourse A and add nearly 9,893 square feet of new space. The project also includes interior renovations, restroom rehabilitation, and HVAC and mechanical upgrades.

Other major awards announced across Oregon include:

• Roberts Field in Redmond - $3.45 million to expand the terminal by 131,283 square feet
• Mulino State Airport - about $3.18 million for resealing hangar taxilane pavement, tiedown apron pavement, runway pavement, and expanding a non-exclusive-use hangar by 10,500 square feet
• Grants Pass Airport - $2.67 million for guidance signs, taxiway edge lighting, a runway extension, runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicator systems, and taxiway extension work
• Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford - $2 million to rebuild and rehabilitate apron pavement and update pavement planning documents
• Brookings Airport - $947,435 for runway lighting, a rotating beacon, precision approach path indicator system, runway end identifier lights and new wind cone navigational aids
• Albany Municipal Airport - $850,000 to reseal the runway and rebuild runway end identifier lights
• Joseph State Airport - $800,254 for a new automated weather observing system and runway and taxiway pavement resealing
• Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend - $760,000 to build a runway safety area
• Condon State Pauling Field - $687,235 for layout plan updates and multiple pavement resealing projects
• Corvallis Municipal Airport - $600,000 to reseal 7,200 linear feet of taxiway pavement
• Ashland Municipal Airport - $534,000 for taxilane and runway pavement work
• Oregon Department of Aviation - $500,000 to update the regional airport system plan and pavement management documents
• Chiloquin State Airport - $490,224 for apron and runway resealing
• Lebanon State Airport - $439,810 for taxiway and runway pavement resealing
• Burns Municipal Airport - $389,504 to construct a new 1,600-square-foot snow removal equipment building
• Astoria Regional Airport - $360,000 to extend taxiways by 1,350 feet
• Gold Beach Municipal Airport - $326,774 for runway and taxiway resealing
• Ontario Municipal Airport - $300,000 to build a new helipad
• Baker City Municipal Airport - $300,000 to rebuild 500 feet of airport access road
• Prineville Airport - $300,000 for runway rehabilitation
• Crater Lake/Klamath Regional Airport - $285,000 for apron rehabilitation
• Ken Jernstedt Airfield in Hood River - $220,000 for taxiway and apron improvements
• Grant County Regional Airport in John Day - $171,760 to build a new fuel farm with 15,000-gallon AvGas and 15,000-gallon Jet A tanks, self-service pumps and associated pavement
• Hermiston Municipal Airport - $150,000 to rebuild the precision approach path indicator system
• McNary Field in Salem - $124,678 to update the airport master plan study
• Christmas Valley Airport - $109,000 to install runway end identifier lights and rebuild 5,200 linear feet of paved runway

Oregon’s congressional delegation said the investments are intended to improve safety, reliability, business access and emergency response capabilities at airports throughout the state. Roseburg’s project is one piece of that larger effort, with local funding directed toward maintaining critical pavement areas used for aircraft operations.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Thrive Umpqua is inviting community members to help spruce up downtown Roseburg through a recurring cleanup effort scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month from April through October 2026.

According to a flyer shared by the organization, volunteers are asked to meet at Thrive Umpqua, located at 556 SE Jackson St. in Roseburg, anytime between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Organizers say all cleanup supplies will be provided.

The event is aimed at bringing people together to refresh the neighborhood, enjoy time outdoors and connect with others in the community. Thrive Umpqua is also encouraging participants to bring a friend or family member to help make a positive impact.

Questions about the cleanup effort can be directed to connect@thriveumpqua.com or 541-203-0325.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A new monthly community event series is set to bring art, activities and live entertainment to downtown Roseburg beginning this month.

The Park Pop-Up Series will be held at Eagles Park, located at 782 SE Jackson St., on the third Saturday of each month from April through October. Events are scheduled to run from noon to 2 p.m.

The free outdoor series is designed to transform the park into a playful and creative gathering space for the community. Organizers say each pop-up will feature a mix of interactive art, lawn games, live performances and hands-on activities for all ages.

The series is intended to offer something different each month while creating opportunities for fun and community connection in the heart of downtown Roseburg.

The event is presented by Thrive Umpqua with event sponsors and partners including Roseburg Parks and Recreation and Umpqua Valley Arts.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Roseburg came close to a record high on Monday as the city continued an unusually warm stretch to start the week.

The temperature at Roseburg Regional Airport reached 81 degrees on April 6, just one degree shy of the daily record high of 82 degrees for the date. Sunday also reached 81 degrees, making the two days tied for the second-hottest highs recorded in Roseburg so far in 2026.

So far this year, the warmest day recorded at the airport was March 18, when the high reached 82 degrees.

The warm pattern is not expected to last much longer. Forecasts show daytime highs easing back to around 70 degrees through Friday, bringing temperatures closer to seasonal norms for early April.

There is also a chance of rain returning beginning Thursday night and continuing into Friday, which could bring an end to the brief run of summer-like weather.

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
• The Revolutionists @ Umpqua Actors Community Theatre (UACT) | April 3-5, 9-12, 16-19 | 7 PM | Link
• Roseburg Woodturners Guild Show | Mindpower Gallery - 417 Fir Ave in Reedsport | April 3 - May 2nd | 10 AM - 5 PM | Link

Monday, April 6th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• 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: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, April 7th

• 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.
• Live Music: Flamy Grant @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Wednesday, April 8th

• 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 6:30PM. 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 9th

• 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
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 - 8 PM | There will be socializing, speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!

Friday, April 10th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• 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 6:30PM. 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: Hecktic Week @ The Soup & Salad Shop | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Rummage Sale @ First united Methodist Church | 1771 W Harvard Ave | April 10th and 11th | 9 AM - 2 PM

Saturday, April 11th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | 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: Debra Kay & Jason Heald @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• STEM Like a Girl Workshop (3rd-5th grade girls) @ Roseburg Public Library | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Art Show & Silent Auction @ Backside Brewing Co. | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 9 AM | Link
• Rummage Sale @ First united Methodist Church | 1771 W Harvard Ave | April 10th and 11th | 9 AM - 2 PM

Sunday, April 12th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM

• We now have 19,711 Facebook group members!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• There is now an opportunity to advertise your local business with The Roseburg Receiver! If your company is interested, please email info@theroseburgreceiver.com. Your ad will be featured in The Roseburg Scoop emails, videos, website, and much more.
• Project Skywatch is still underway to get deployed in the Spring; however, more funding is still required. To donate, become a business sponsor, or read more information of Project Skywatch, visit https://www.theroseburgreceiver.com/project-skywatch/
• Morning Scoop Launching On KQUA - Starting in April, listeners will be able to catch the Morning Scoop on 90.5 KQUA, with a rebroadcast on 99.7 KQUA-LP and online at KQUA. Click here for more information.

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That is the scoop for this Tuesday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team