February 18, 2026

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

• Current Temp: 30° F
• Humidity: 82%
• Wind: 2 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 39-48
• Today's Forecast: High 41 | Low 30 | Rain/Snow
• Sunrise: 7:07 AM | Sunset: 5:49 PM

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

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said for the Winter Storm Warning additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected except for up to 10 inches above 2,500 feet. The Winter Storm Warning applies to Glendale and Tiller as well as portions of Interstate Five south of Canyonville and Canyon Creek Pass on Interstate Five around 2,000 feet.

The Winter Weather Advisory calls for additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. It applies to Roseburg, Sutherlin, Elkton, Camas Valley and Canyonville as well as portions of Interstate Five, including Roberts Mountain Pass, and highways 42 and 138.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult to impossible. Hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Another round of heavier snowfall is expected Wednesday night into Thursday.

Those who must travel should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit www.tripcheck.com for current road information.

Drivers and shoppers in Winston should expect temporary traffic changes later this month as the city prepares for emergency sewer infrastructure work near Bi-Mart.

According to the City of Winston Public Works Department, an emergency sewer mainline replacement project is scheduled to begin Feb. 23 and will impact access to both the Bi-Mart main entrance and portions of NW Cary Street off Douglas Boulevard. Crews will replace approximately 310 feet of sewer line using a pipe-bursting method, with the project expected to take about two weeks to complete.

Detours will be in place throughout construction. Access to Bi-Mart will be rerouted via NW Civil Bend Avenue, while traffic attempting to reach NW Cary Street from Douglas Boulevard will be redirected to NW Brantley Drive. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted signage and plan for possible delays in the area.

City officials say the emergency work is necessary to address sewer system needs and are asking for patience from the public while construction is underway.

The notice was issued by City Recorder Cindy Sarti on behalf of the City of Winston. For additional information, residents can contact Winston City Hall at 541-679-6739 ext. 203 or visit WinstonCity.org.

The U.S. Forest Service And The Cow Creek Band Of Umpqua Tribe Of Indians Have Signed A New Shared Stewardship Agreement Aimed At Expanding Forest And Rangeland Restoration Work Across Portions Of The Umpqua And Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forests In Oregon.

The Agreement Was Signed Feb. 12 At Forest Service Headquarters In Washington, D.C., And Builds On An Existing Partnership Between The Federal Agency And The Tribe. Officials Said The Updated Agreement Will Support Joint Planning And On-The-Ground Projects Intended To Reduce Wildfire Risk, Improve Forest Health And Protect Cultural Resources Across A Large Landscape That Crosses Jurisdictional Boundaries.

The Initial Planning Area Covers About 155,000 Acres Within The Two National Forests. Within That Footprint, The Forest Service And The Tribe Plan To Coordinate Work To Increase The Pace And Scale Of Forest Management Projects Designed To Protect Communities, Natural Resources And Areas Of Cultural Significance.

“The Cow Creek Band Of Umpqua Tribe Of Indians Bring Deeply Rooted Indigenous Land Management Experience And Traditions That Focus On Caring For The Land,” Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz Said. “In Partnership With The Tribe, More Than 37 Miles Of Fuel Breaks Were Created To Protect Tribal Lands, Private Property And National Forest System Lands. I Look Forward To Our Expanded Partnership And Our Joint Efforts To Reduce Wildfire Risk On A Landscape Scale And Create Resilient Forests That Benefit All.”

Officials Said Previous Collaboration Between The Tribe And The Forest Service Has Already Produced Dozens Of Miles Of Fuel Breaks Intended To Help Slow Or Stop Wildfires And Protect Nearby Properties And Infrastructure. The New Agreement Is Expected To Build On That Work And Help Accelerate Additional Restoration Projects.

“Wildfire Is The Greatest Threat To The Health Of Our Forests, Which Is Not Only Of Cultural Significance To The Cow Creek Umpqua, But Also A Critical Part Of Oregon’s Environmental And Economic Landscape,” Said Carla Keene, Chair Of The Cow Creek Band Of Umpqua Tribe Of Indians. “This Government-To-Government Partnership Allows Us To Work Toward A Future Where Our Forests Are Managed For Long-Term Resilience, Our Communities Are Protected From The Health Risks Of Smoke, And Our National Forests Remain An Asset For All Oregonians Seven Generations Into The Future.”

National Forests Provide Raw Materials For Construction And Energy, Supply Drinking Water To Millions Of Americans And Support Recreation Across The Region. Officials Said Addressing Wildfire Risk And Forest Health Requires Coordination Across Federal, Tribal, State And Private Lands, Making Shared Stewardship Agreements An Important Tool For Managing Forests At A Landscape Scale.

The Oregon Agreement Follows Similar Shared Stewardship Partnerships Between The Forest Service And States Or Tribes In Montana, Idaho, Utah And Georgia. Federal Officials Said Those Agreements Are Intended To Improve Forest Conditions, Strengthen Rural Communities And Support Long-Term Land Management Goals.

More Information About The Agreement And The Shared Stewardship Program Is Available Through The U.S. Forest Service And The Cow Creek Band Of Umpqua Tribe Of Indians website.
The full release can be found here.

Chance Ketchem, a graduate phase participant in the H.O.P.E. Drug Court Program, has launched the Rebuilding Second Chances community project to benefit the Roseburg Dream Center.

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said the initiative is part of Ketchem’s graduation project and will provide essential items to the Roseburg Dream Center, which supports individuals and families in need throughout the community.

Items being collected include hand sanitizer, men’s pants – sixes 30 to 34, small, medium and large sweatshirts and coats, soap and body wash, shampoo and conditioner, gloves, shoes and socks.

Ketchem said, “In early recovery it helped me a lot because I did not have money and resources to buy clothes and they let me pick out what I wanted. I was a nice feeling to have something”. Through Rebuilding Second Chances, Ketchem is now providing for others in similar situations, offering clothing and other items to meet immediate needs.

Roseburg Dream Center Directors Hollie and Jeremy Grammon said, “Roseburg Dream Center is so honored to partner with Drug Court and being the recipient of Chance’s graduation project. It is truly an amazing thing to see what Drug Court is doing in helping these men and women, like Chance, transform their lives and also have the opportunity to give back to our community in such real ways”.

Donated items can be dropped off at the Douglas County Juvenile Department on the first floor of the Douglas County Courthouse, at 1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue in Roseburg through March 9th.

H.O.P.E. Drug Court will have its 112th graduation on Tuesday, March 31st at 5:15 p.m. in Cascade Hall at the fairgrounds.

For more information on H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court

The Roseburg High School Theater Department will present its production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”, beginning on February 27th. Based on the iconic comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this musical review brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Sally and Schroeder to life in a series of delightful vignettes that explore friendship, imagination, perseverance, and what is really means to be “happy”.

Performances will be on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. through March 8th. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for children aged 13 and under and students with identification.

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” will be performed in the Rose Theater on the Roseburg High School campus on West Harvard Avenue.

For more information on the production, call RHS at 440-4142.

Douglas County 4-H and the Douglas County Farmer’s Co-Op are partnering to host a Horse Care & Sports Medicine Seminar this spring.

An OSU Extension Service release said youth and families will learn essential skills and knowledge to keep their horses healthy, sound, and ready for project success.

The Strengthen Your Horsemanship Skills event will focus on equine health, management, and sports medicine, designed to support both new and experienced horse project members.

It will be held at the Douglas County Extension Office on Southeast Douglas Avenue on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, contact the OSU Extension Service at 672-4461.

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 Wednesday morning. Enjoy your day!

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