August 27, 2026

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

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California National Weather Service Medford, OR | 318 AM PDT Thu Aug 27 2026

Persistent upper level troughing will maintain gusty winds through the forecast period. Daytime humidities will remain low today, resulting in critical fire weather conditions for portions of the East Side today. Gusty winds will persist through the weekend, but RHs will trend higher, limiting critical conditions after today. A slight chance of showers/thunderstorms is in place for southeast Lake/Modoc counties on Friday. Recoveries will trend better tonight onward. Stronger troughing next week will bring below normal temperatures and precipitation chances across northwestern areas.

DFPA Protected Lands

US Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

WINSTON, Ore. - A traveling circus is setting up in Winston this weekend, bringing three days of live performances and an inflatable park to Riverbend Park.

NickyPower Circus & Park is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 30 at Riverbend Park, 243 SE Thompson Avenue.

Organizers advertise a family-oriented circus featuring acrobats, clowns and other live performers. An inflatable park for children under 12 will also operate separately during the weekend.

According to Winston city records, NickyPower Circus previously received approval to use Riverbend Park for what was described as a circus without animals.

Show Schedule

According to the event's ticket listing, circus performances are scheduled for:

• Friday, Aug. 28: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 29: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 30: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The inflatable park is scheduled to be open from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets

Circus admission is listed at a base price of $10 for children under 12 and $15 for adults, before taxes and processing fees.

Admission to the inflatable park is listed at a base price of $15 per child, before taxes and fees. Circus admission and inflatable park admission are sold separately.

The online ticket page currently says advance ticket sales end at noon Thursday, Aug. 27. The listing does not clearly state whether tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate.

Parking is available at Riverbend Park.

More information about NickyPower Circus is available at nickypower.com.

Tickets and Winston event information are available through the official Eventeny event page.

SUTHERLIN, Ore. - Sutherlin Police say more than $50,000 worth of merchandise stolen during a burglary at a local game store has been recovered, and a Roseburg man has been arrested in connection with the case.

According to Sutherlin Police Chief Troy Mills, officers responded Saturday, Aug. 22, at approximately 1:15 p.m. to a reported burglary at Nexus Games in the 1000 block of West Central Avenue. Police said the burglary had occurred Friday night.

During the investigation, officers used the city's Flock automated license plate reader, or ALPR, cameras to identify a suspect vehicle and develop additional investigative leads.

Police identified 38-year-old Lance Wayne Bratton of Roseburg as a suspect.

On Monday, Aug. 24, at approximately 9 a.m., Sutherlin Police officers, assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, served a search warrant at a residence on North Bank Road near Roseburg.

Police said officers found and recovered all of the merchandise reported stolen from Nexus Games.

Bratton was contacted at the residence, taken into custody and transported to the Douglas County Jail. Police said he was lodged on charges of second-degree burglary and first-degree aggravated theft.

Mills credited the city's Flock ALPR system with helping investigators quickly identify a suspect vehicle and advance the investigation. He said the technology has become an important investigative tool for Sutherlin Police and has assisted officers in identifying people suspected of crimes.

The case remains under investigation, and police said additional charges may be possible.

Bratton has been accused of the listed crimes and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Umpqua Community College will officially celebrate the opening of its new Track & Field Complex on Saturday, Aug. 29, marking the completion of a project that brings collegiate track and field competition back to the Roseburg campus after more than three decades.

The free community celebration will run from 8 to 11 a.m. and will include a ribbon cutting, Riverhawk 5K, pancake breakfast and family-friendly activities.

The new complex has already hosted competition. UCC held its first collegiate meet at the facility on Feb. 28 as a soft opening, bringing home collegiate track competition back to the campus for the first time since 1995.

“This facility represents much more than a new place to compete,” UCC Director of Athletics and Events Craig Jackson said. “It represents opportunity for our student-athletes, a stronger future for Riverhawk Athletics and a place where our broader community can come together.”

Saturday’s celebration will begin with the event opening at 8 a.m., followed by a welcome and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m.

The Riverhawk 5K and pancake breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, with the course beginning and ending on the new track. Registration is free, although donations will be accepted to support UCC Track & Field and Cross Country.

Family-friendly activities are scheduled from 9:15 to 11 a.m.

For Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach Alan King, the facility gives Riverhawk athletes a permanent place to train and compete.

“Our student-athletes now have a place they can truly call home,” King said. “They can train here, compete here and have their families, friends and community come watch them represent UCC.”

UCC said the complex was designed to serve more than its collegiate athletic programs. The facility is expected to provide additional opportunities for youth athletics, K-12 competitions, community recreation, campus events and regional gatherings.

The project was supported by donors, community partners and organizations, including lead donor Shelley Briggs Loosley. UCC credited Loosley with helping initiate the project and build support needed to move it from an idea to a completed facility.

Other supporters include the Briggs Loosley Foundation, John & Jean Loosley Charitable Foundation, Eric and Kristen Ball, Simmons Law, P.C., Pat and Julee Wright, Brent and Heidi Eichman, Rachel and Jim Pokrandt, Jacky and Rick Sohn, and Mike and Lori Keller.

The facility is also supported through a five-year partnership with Rogue Credit Union and is formally recognized as the UCC Track & Field Complex Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union.

Event Schedule

• 8 a.m. - Event opens
• 8:30 a.m. - Welcome and ribbon cutting
• 9 a.m. - Riverhawk 5K and pancake breakfast
• 9:15 to 11 a.m. - Family-friendly activities

The grand opening will be held at Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Road in Roseburg. The celebration and Riverhawk 5K are free and open to the public.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Umpqua Valley chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will be in Roseburg Friday, Aug. 28, collecting bedding and sharing information about its work helping local children who do not have beds of their own.

Volunteers will be outside Sherm's from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The organization serves families in Douglas and Coos counties and works to build, assemble and deliver beds to children in need.

Community members can stop by to learn about volunteering, applying for a bed or supporting the organization.

The group will also be accepting donations of new bedding, including:

• Twin-size sheet sets
• Pillows
• Bed-in-a-bag sets
• Blankets
• Comforters
• Handmade quilts

Sleep in Heavenly Peace operates under the motto, "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town."

Volunteers will also have information available about the Umpqua Valley chapter's next bed build, which is planned for September at Lowe's in Roseburg.

The organization builds beds with the help of community volunteers before delivering them, along with mattresses and bedding, to qualifying families.

More information about Sleep in Heavenly Peace, volunteering or requesting a bed is available at shpbeds.org.

WASHINGTON - A Bureau of Land Management timber sale in western Oregon has brought in nearly $10.6 million and is expected to produce 23.5 million board feet of timber, according to the agency.

The 400-acre sale, called the Pumpkin Pi Timber Sale, set what the BLM described as a modern record for the amount of timber sold in a single sale. The agency said it surpassed the previous record by nearly 5.5 million board feet.

“This record-breaking timber sale is a major boon for western Oregon’s economy,” BLM Director Steve Pearce said in a statement. “Beyond the revenue shared with 18 counties, this sale will generate more than $70 million in local economic activity.”

The Pumpkin Pi sale was one of several timber sales completed by the BLM in Oregon during August.

According to the agency, more than 40 million board feet of timber was sold during the month across approximately 1,400 acres in western Oregon. Those sales generated more than $17 million.

The BLM estimates the timber sold during August could provide enough lumber to build about 2,500 single-family homes and support approximately 550 jobs.

Pearce attributed the volume of timber being offered in part to changes under the Trump administration, including streamlined approvals and expanded management tools. The BLM said those policies are intended to increase domestic lumber production, support rural economies and reduce reliance on imported building materials.

The agency manages approximately 2.4 million acres of forestland in western Oregon, including lands governed by the Oregon and California Revested Lands Sustained Yield Management Act of 1937, commonly associated with the O&C lands.

Revenue generated from timber harvested on O&C lands is shared between the federal government and 18 western Oregon counties.

Those timber receipts have historically been used by counties to help pay for services and infrastructure, including schools, libraries, jails, public buildings and other local programs. Federal programs such as the Secure Rural Schools Act have also provided funding for restoration projects, search and rescue services and wildfire-related work in communities with significant amounts of federal land.

The BLM said its forestry program is intended to provide a continuing supply of timber while also supporting forest management, wildfire risk reduction and fish and wildlife habitat.

Timber sales on federal lands have also been the subject of longstanding debate in Oregon, with discussions often centered on the balance between timber production, rural economic needs, wildfire management, recreation and environmental protections.

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land nationwide, primarily across western states and Alaska, along with approximately 700 million acres of federal subsurface mineral estate.

MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. - Myrtle Creek’s Music in the Park will wrap up its 39th season Thursday night with bluegrass, newgrass and a chance for concertgoers to get a little closer to the instruments behind the music.

Moon Mountain String Band & Instrument Petting Zoo will take the stage from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Millsite Park. The concert is free, with free parking available.

The seven-piece western Oregon band, based in the Eugene area, blends traditional bluegrass roots with a more modern "newgrass" style. Organizers describe the group as combining strong musicianship and rich harmonies with a contemporary approach to string-band music.

Thursday's season finale will offer something beyond the concert itself. The evening will include an Instrument Petting Zoo, an interactive experience designed to give attendees an opportunity to learn more about and interact with musical instruments.

The performance is sponsored by South Umpqua Disposal.

Thursday marks the final concert of the 2026 Music in the Park schedule, which has brought free live music to Myrtle Creek throughout the summer. This year marks the 39th season of the series, which is coordinated by the Myrtle Creek-Tri City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food vendors are expected to be available at the park and nearby businesses. Dogs are also welcome as long as they are kept under control and owners clean up after them.

Music in the Park is held at Millsite Park in Myrtle Creek.

For more information about the series, call 541-860-2037.

CANYONVILLE, Ore. - A longtime South Douglas County tradition returns this week as Canyonville Pioneer Days celebrates its 60th year with four days of music, contests, demonstrations, food and family activities at Pioneer Park.

The celebration begins Thursday, Aug. 27, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 30, with activities planned throughout the weekend. This year's lineup includes live music ranging from classic rock and country to tribute bands, along with children's contests, pioneer demonstrations, a dog show, horseshoe pitching and other community traditions.

Additional event information also lists a tractor show, vendor booths and a parade scheduled for Saturday.

Thursday: Opening Day

Pioneer Days gets underway Thursday afternoon with a homemade jam contest at 2 p.m.

The formal opening ceremony and Queens Court begins at 5:10 p.m., followed shortly afterward by an old-time barbecue hosted by the Canyonville Lions Club at 5:15 p.m.

A presentation titled "The First Pioneer Days" is scheduled for 5:45 p.m., giving visitors a look back at the history of the celebration as Pioneer Days marks its 60th year.

The Canyonville Chamber Pie Auction begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Eddy Ross Band performing classic country and rock beginning at 8 p.m.

The midway closes at 10 p.m.

Friday: Kids Activities and Live Music

Friday's activities begin at 10 a.m. with the Downstream Drum Team performing on the Creekside Stage.

A demonstration from Bergin College of Canine Studies follows at 10:30 a.m.

The afternoon turns toward activities for children, including:

• Noon: Kids games and Bigfoot races on the Creekside Stage
• 1 p.m.: Watermelon contest for ages 5 through 16
• 1:30 p.m.: Borrowed Time performing classic rock
• 4 p.m.: Folk musician Bruce Knowlton
• 6 p.m.: Toyz performing classic rock
• 8 p.m.: The Sweet performing rock music

The midway will remain open until 11 p.m. Friday.

Saturday: Full Day of Activities and Tribute Bands

Saturday brings one of the busiest schedules of the weekend, with demonstrations, games and music continuing from late morning into the night.

A Chance to Dance will give a demonstration at 11 a.m., followed by a Douglas County cheerleaders demonstration at 11:30 a.m.

Also beginning around 11:30 a.m. are several traditional contests and children's activities, including a greased pole, frog jump, sack race, three-legged race and donut-eating contest for ages 5 through 16.

Pioneer Life demonstrations begin at noon in the pavilion.

Music will continue through much of the afternoon and evening:

• 1 p.m.: The Eddy Ross Band, "Countryfied"
• 2 p.m.: Steve Kelly's Country Music Roundup
• 3:30 p.m.: Rogue Rage Duo performing blues
• 5 p.m.: Cherry Cherry, a Neil Diamond tribute
• 8 p.m.: Silver Blue & Gold, a Bad Company tribute
• 9:30 p.m.: Main Street, a Bob Seger tribute

The Canyonville Lions Club will host a cake walk at 3:30 p.m., and the Pioneer Dog Show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday's Pioneer Days activities also include a parade, according to event information published for this year's celebration.

The midway closes at 11 p.m.

Sunday: Horseshoes and Music

Pioneer Days wraps up Sunday morning with a horseshoe competition behind the tennis court.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with horseshoe pitching starting at 9 a.m.

At 10 a.m., Open Bible Church and The Solid Rock Band will hold a praise and worship service with music at Pioneer Days.

The midway is scheduled to close at noon, bringing the four-day celebration to an end.

A South Douglas County Tradition

Pioneer Days has been part of Canyonville's community calendar for decades, combining entertainment with events that reflect the history and traditions of the South Umpqua Valley.

Historical records show that publications documenting pioneer history in Canyonville and surrounding South Douglas County communities were being produced in connection with Pioneer Days by the late 1960s. That historical element remains part of the event today, including this year's presentation on the first Pioneer Days and Saturday's Pioneer Life demonstrations.

The 60th annual Canyonville Pioneer Days runs Thursday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Aug. 30 at Pioneer Park in Canyonville.

Event listings advertise live music, food, vendors, a tractor show, demonstrations and Saturday's parade in addition to the scheduled activities.

For general event information, organizers list 541-218-2185. Vendor inquiries can be sent to CanyonvillePioneerDays@gmail.com.

More information and updates are available through the Canyonville Pioneer Days Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CanyonvillePioneerDays/.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - With bow season opening this weekend, the Douglas Forest Protective Association is reminding hunters to check current fire restrictions before heading into the woods.

DFPA officials said restrictions remain in place across the Douglas District as dry conditions continue to create a risk for human-caused wildfires. The association's Public Use Restrictions have been in effect since May 30 and limit several activities that could spark a fire.

Smoking is prohibited in wildland areas except inside vehicles or boats on the water. Campfires, cooking fires and warming fires are also prohibited outside designated locations. Portable cooking stoves that use liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.

Vehicle use is also restricted. DFPA said vehicles traveling in wildland areas, including dirt bikes and ATVs, must have a properly working exhaust system and remain on improved roads that are free of flammable vegetation. Off-road driving and trail riding are prohibited.

Vehicles must also carry an axe, shovel and either one gallon of water or a fire extinguisher weighing at least 2.5 pounds.

Other activities currently restricted or prohibited include nonindustrial use of power saws, fireworks, tracer ammunition, exploding targets and sky lanterns.

DFPA cautioned that its restrictions may not be the only rules hunters encounter. Private industrial timber companies and public land management agencies can have additional closures or restrictions on the lands they manage.

Hunters and other recreationists are encouraged to check conditions and access rules for the specific area they plan to visit before leaving home.

Information on private industrial land closures is available through the Oregon Forest Industries Council at https://ofic.com/landclosures/.

BLM fire restriction information can be found at https://www.blm.gov/orwafire.

A complete list of DFPA Public Use Restrictions is available at https://www.dfpa.net/public-firerestrictions. Current restriction information is also available by calling DFPA's information line at 541-672-0379.

Limited Time Events

• Wellness Walk | Every Saturday Through September | 9am at the Thrive Umpqua office in Roseburg (556 SE Jackson)
• Seven Feathers’ Wine Trolley Tour | June 6 - September 27 | Link
• Zumba in the Park | 6:30-7:30 p.m. At Stewart Park every Wednesday through August 26 | FREE!
• Canyonville Pioneer Days | Pioneer Park in Canyonville | August 27 - 30 | Link
• 2026 Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit: an exhibit celebrating the Umpqua Valley @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | August 22 - October 23 | 10 am - 6 pm | Link

Monday, August 24th

• 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.

Tuesday, August 25th

• 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.

Wednesday, August 26th

• 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
• Canyonville Farmer's Market | Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at Seven Feathers Casino Parking Lot | May - October

Thursday, August 27th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 pm - 12 am
• 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
• Canyonville Pioneer Days | Pioneer Park in Canyonville | August 27 - 30 | Link
• In a Lanscape: Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park | 5 - 6:30 pm | Link
• Live Music: Torn From Ashes, Achromic, Atelectasis @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 pm

Friday, August 28th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 pm
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 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.
• 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: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days | Pioneer Park in Canyonville | August 27 - 30 | Link
• Paws for a Cause - Saving Grace Fundraiser | Melrose Vineyards | Link
• Live Music: Tommy Whiteside Combo @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 pm

Saturday, August 29th

• 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: David Rogers @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 pm | Link
• Stars & Stripes Mega-Drop Grand Prize @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 6 - 10:30 pm | Link
• UCC's Track & Field Grand Opening | 8 am - 11 am | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days | Pioneer Park in Canyonville | August 27 - 30 | Link
• K9s in the Grapevines | Melrose Vineyards | Link
• Summer Shakedown @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 4 - 9 pm | Link
• Live Music: Russian Blue, combobox, Sellout @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm
• Live Music: Kacie Corrine @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Sunday, August 30th

• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 pm | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days | Pioneer Park in Canyonville | August 27 - 30 | Link

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