February 17, 2026

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

• Current Temp: 33° F
• Humidity: 81%
• Wind: 7 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Rain / Snow
• Air Quality Index: 2
• Today's Forecast: High 40 | Low 30 | Snow
• Sunrise: 7:08 AM | Sunset: 5:47 PM

A dugout rebuild at Lauren Young Field in Sutherlin is serving as both a facility improvement project and a hands-on training opportunity for students interested in skilled trades.

The project is being coordinated through the Made for Trades workforce program in partnership with Sutherlin Valley Recreation and local industry partners. Two dugouts are being rebuilt as part of the current phase.

Materials donation and funding

Building materials for the project were donated by Douglas County Forest Products, a contribution organizers say made the rebuild possible.

Sutherlin Valley Recreation, which operates primarily on youth baseball registration fees of about 100 dollars per player, is directing project funds into scholarships for participating students. The organization is allocating 1,000 dollars per dugout, or 2,000 dollars total for this phase, toward trade scholarships.

Additional support has come from Long’s Building Supply. A local Domino’s Pizza location has provided meals for students working on the project.

Sutherlin Valley Recreation is facilitating the build and coordinating the effort as part of the Made for Trades program. L&M Custom Builders is on site to help guide construction and ensure the work is completed safely and correctly.

“Our company is here to make sure the work is done correctly and safely,” Becca Todd of L&M Custom Builders said during the first day of demolition.

Youth from across the county

The dugout rebuild has drawn students from several Douglas County communities.

• Joe hopes to become a framer and is taking part in the build to gain experience.
• Caden, a Winston resident, joined after learning about the program at a career day event in Sutherlin.
• Thor, from Days Creek, drives in weekly to participate in the work.
• Lincoln, from Oakland, is gaining experience outside of his family’s construction background. His father is a licensed general contractor and wanted him exposed to additional job site environments.
• Eric is a recent graduate preparing to enter the electrical trade and is currently waiting to begin his apprenticeship pathway.

Participants are working together on demolition and construction while gaining exposure to job site expectations and basic construction practices under supervision.

“Sutherlin Valley Recreation operates mostly on registration fees, so the materials donation from Douglas County Forest Products made this project possible and allowed funds to go toward student scholarships,” Becca Todd said. “Participants gain hands-on experience while working toward their future in the trades.”

Scholarship model

Students accumulate scholarship funds through their participation. Funds may be used for tools, transportation, apprenticeship expenses or other approved career-related costs.

Eric is the first participant eligible to access scholarship funds he has earned and plans to use them to support his transition into an electrical apprenticeship.

Build timeline

The first work day focused on demolition. Materials were scheduled to arrive the following week. Construction is expected to take approximately four Sundays to complete.

Program background

Made for Trades supports students pursuing careers in skilled trades through mentorship, hands-on training and scholarship support.

The program is supported by the Sutherlin Throwdown event, which organizers describe as a community celebration of the students’ work throughout the year.

“Made for Trades is supported by the Sutherlin Throwdown. It’s a community event that celebrates what these students do all year long,” Todd said.

Vendors participating in the Throwdown donate a portion of their proceeds toward scholarships for youth involved in the program.

“Vendors contribute proceeds from the event to trade scholarships for local students,” Todd said. “There’s strong community support.”

Previous events have included live builds connected to the program. Plans for this year’s Throwdown build are still under consideration.

Organizers said the dugout rebuild is one example of how community construction projects can provide training opportunities while also improving local facilities.

The project is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

A Winter Storm Warning above 1,500 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory below 1,500 feet are in effect through 10:00 a.m. Thursday for central Douglas County.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said the Winter Storm Warning is in place for the communities of Glendale and Tiller as well as portions of Interstate Five south of Canyonville and includes Canyon Creek Pass on Interstate Five around 2,000 feet. 5 to 10 inches of snow is expected with 10 to 18 inches above 2,500 feet.

The Winter Weather Advisory is for the communities of Roseburg, Sutherlin, Elkton, Camas Valley and Canyonville as well as portions of Interstate Five including Roberts Mountain Pass on Interstate Five at 1,000 feet, and highways 42 and 130. A half inch to two inches of snow is expected, except 3 to 6 inches in the Camas Valley area.

Forecasters said travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. The heaviest snow is expected Tuesday morning. Secondarily, additional accumulations are also forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Otherwise, occasional snow showers are possible late Tuesday through Wednesday.

Those who must travel should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle. Go to www.tripcheck.com for the latest road conditions.

The Winston City Council will meet on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.

Agenda items include a resolution to approve an intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County regarding work crews. Councilors will consider appointment and re-appointment requests for a number of committees. Three new business licenses will be voted on. Department reports will be given regarding the Wastewater Plant, police department, code enforcement along with a report from City Manager Thomas McIntosh.

A number of other items are on the agenda. The meeting will be held in the council chambers on Northwest Douglas Boulevard.

For more information on the City of Winston, go to: https://winstoncity.org/

The Myrtle Creek City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday evening.

Councilors will consider entering into an agreement with Dougherty Landscape Architects for the creation of a Millsite Park Master Plan. The company’s bid is for $56,570.

The council will vote on declaring a 1994 rescue unit vehicle as surplus.

There will be a discussion regarding the Umpqua Public Transportation District.

Department reports will be given. There are other items on the agenda as well.

The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers on Northwest Pleasant Street. An Urban Renewal Agency meeting will be held after the council meeting concludes.

For more information on the City of Myrtle Creek, go to: https://www.cityofmyrtlecreek.com/

Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs are presenting their Hops for K9 Cops event next month.

It will take place on Sunday, March 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Backside Brewing on Northeast O’Dell Avenue in Roseburg.

Attendees can meet local K9 teams, see demonstrations of what they can do, and more. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children under age 12, until March 3rd. Tickets include unlimited pizza, salad, mac & cheese and dessert. After the event, people are welcome to stay and participate in a K9 Trivia Night. Test K9 knowledge with an opportunity to win prizes.

For tickets, go to www.uvk9.org, scan the QR code in the image above, or send a check to Friends of UV Police K9s at post office box 213 in Roseburg, 97470. Anyone with questions can call 541-646-6178.

Greater Douglas United Way has been a partner with Community Organizations Active in Disasters for many years.

A United Way release said in 2025 they applied for and received a grant from Oregon Emergency Management. The focus of the grant is to increase the preparedness and resiliency of the residents of Douglas County.

GDUW is now offering two important classes to improve people’s readiness for disasters. These are the Oregon Emergency Management class ‘Be 2 Weeks Ready” and the American Heart Association class, “Heart Save CPR First Aid”. Both classes are free.

Classes will be taught at the United Way office on Southeast Jackson Street in downtown Roseburg. The first session of classes is coming up February 26th and 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on February 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register and get more information call United Way at 672-1724.

The Art Gallery at Umpqua Community College is now presenting: “To Watch the Moon Move” through March 11th at the Whipple Fine Arts Center at UCC.

The show is a series of photographs by Parker Reinecker exploring the American south and how the region’s roots in agrarian community, textile production and class and racial segregation connect to the current social landscape of the Central Piedmont.

Parker Reinecker is a visual artist and educator based in North Carolina. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

A reception and virtual artist talk will be held on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room 22 of the Whipple Final Art Center. Admission is free.

The UCC Art Gallery is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• "Shifting Landscapes" + Add'l Exhibits @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 9 - March 6 | Every week Tuesday - Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• “The Power of Place,” Photography Exhibit @ Roseburg Public Library | Jan 15 - Feb 19 | Tuesday - Saturday

Monday, February 16th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM

Tuesday, February 17th

• 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

Wednesday, February 18th

• 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 | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• 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.
• T. Bone Stone's Old School Blues Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM | Link

Thursday, February 19th

• 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 | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Songwriter Showcase: Geoffrey Louis Koch, Liam Quinn, Neil Gregory Johnson @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link

Friday, February 20th

• 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
• Brews, Beats and BBQ @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Father Daughter Dance @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music: Hank Shreve Band @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Live Music: Savvy Katz @ North Forty Beer Company | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Saturday, February 21st

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market - Outside Winter Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until December 20th)
• 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
• Country Night @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 11 PM | Link
• Live Music: Joe's Garage Band @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Mother Smuckers @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Possibly Irish @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Poker Craze: Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | 4 PM | Link
• Winter Jam Pickleball Tournament @ Umpqua Valley Tennis Center | Feb 21 & 22 | Link
• Winter Waters in Reedsport | Kistmet's Landing - 351 Riverfront Way | Link
• Peace at Home Fundraiser PRE-SHOW - Empower Dance and Vocals 2026 | Winston Community Center

Sunday, February 22nd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Babes Against The Machine - The World's ONLY All-Female Tribute to RATM, w/ Bad Luck Blackouts @ The Rosebud Theatre | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Live Music: Rudolph Korv @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM | Link

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That is the scoop for this Tuesday morning. Enjoy your day!

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