February 20, 2026

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

• Current Temp: 31° F
• Humidity: 73%
• Wind: 2 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 21-24
• Today's Forecast: High 46 | Low 31 | Cloudy
• Sunrise: 7:04 AM | Sunset: 5:51 PM

More typical weather for this time of year is returning to the Umpqua Valley starting this weekend.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that means higher snow levels with wind picking up on Saturday. Rain is slated to return to the area late Saturday and increase on Sunday with up to one inch of moisture expected.

Forecasters said rain is likely for much of next week. Highs will be in the 50’s beginning on Saturday with lows from the upper 30’s to mid-40’s.

The high temperature at the Roseburg Regional Airport on Thursday was 45 degrees. 0.15 inches of rain was recorded.

A missing Canyonville woman has been located.

On Thursday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced that 22-year-old Hannah Elizabeth Olsen had been reported missing after her leaving her home on foot Wednesday evening.  Olsen had last been seen at her residence in the area of Northeast Canyon Drive at approximately 3:15 p.m. Family members reported the woman was currently experiencing a mental health crisis and required routine medication to manage her medical conditions.

Thursday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. DCSO reported that the agency had found the woman in the Azalea area, alive and unharmed. Her family was notified. A release said DCSO thanked the community for their assistance in locating the woman. No further updates are expected.

The Association of O&C Counties President Tim Freeman is excited that the U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a “Notice of Intent” to initiate the development of a revised Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan governing the 2.5 million acres of O&C timberlands in western Oregon.

Freeman said, “This long-awaited announcement is fantastic news. This is BIG news for the 18 O&C Counties. It’s BIG news for everyone in Douglas County as we look at the future providing very essential public services for future generations.” Freeman said, “This resource management plan dictates to the BLM how they are to manage these wildly productive public lands. It is also BIG news for citizens in western Oregon that more recently have had to live and breathe smoke every summer from the overstocked burning timberlands – all because they have not been properly managed”.

A county release said AOCC, working in concert with many partners, including all AOCC members counties and partners like the American Forest Resource Council, Douglas Timber Operators and Tribal Governments has worked diligently with the Department of the Interior and three prior presidential administrations to address the deficiencies and unintended consequences of the current management framework. Today, O&C timberlands hold 50 percent more board feet of standing timber, than when the land started being managed under the 1937 O&C Act.

Freeman said revising the Resource Management Plan represents a critical opportunity to restore stability to O&C timberland management by better aligning federal policy with statutory requirements and improve the economic realities facing rural Oregon communities.

Freeman said, “We appreciate the foresight of the US Department of Interior in initiating the development of a revised plan. We have an important window to correct course and restore balanced management of the O&C timberlands, whose property and sustained management safeguards our timberlands while funding county services and providing family-wage jobs in western Oregon”.

For more information about the AOCC, go to: www.oandc.org

Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice, and Tim Freeman have congratulated Douglas County Human Resources Director Michael Kurtz as the latest recipient of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor award.

A county release said Kurtz was surprised with the award at a special presentation on Wednesday at the Board of Commissioners weekly business meeting. Kurtz joins four other 2025/26 Four Chaplains award winners who received awards on February 7th at a local ceremony.

After receiving the award, Kurtz said, “I want to say thank you. I am deeply honored and deeply humbled.” In a speech he thought he was preparing to present to Commissioner Freeman, Kurtz said, “We veterans defend our nation against enemies to our freedoms, liberties, and constitutional rights. And in return, all we really expect is that in times of peace, that our citizens live up to those ideals. If those ideals we defended are preserved, our job was done and all the gratitude we ever need has been given”.

Kurtz spent much of his childhood in Riddle. He served in the United States Army from 1989 to 1992, during which time he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his work as a military photojournalist during the Gulf War. As a senior editor, he was part of the team that received the Department of Defense Keith L. Ware Award for producing the most outstanding military newspaper. Kurtz completed graduate studies and professional education programs at Willamette University and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Kurtz has been the Douglas County Humane Resources Director since July 2012. Kurtz previously served on the board of directors for the local chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates and Battered Persons Advocacy, which is now known as Peace at Home Advocacy Center.

Since 2012, the local Four Chaplains Chapter has awarded 4 Legion of Honor Bronze Medallions, 3 Legion of Honor Humanitarian Awards, 58 Legion of Honor Awards, and 11 Appreciation Awards.

Roseburg Schools will host its third and final early childhood literacy event of the season on March 9th as part of the district’s grant-funded efforts intended to enhance literacy development across the community.

A district release said all Roseburg-area families with children ages 2 to 4 are invited to sign up for “Sounds, Rhythms & Rhymes”, a fun family evening of exploring literacy through play. It will feature hands-on stations, interactive storytelling and simple activities families can replicate at home.

The event will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rose Elementary School, at 948 Southeast Roberts Avenue. Registration is required, as space is limited. The first 20 families to both register and attend the event will receive a take-home bag of materials.

Families can sign up to attend at: https://forms.gle/7Nex6xxLAPtowdpv7.

Refreshments will be provided.

The Celebration of Literacy 2026 is having its signature event on Saturday at Wildlife Safari.

In its 25th year, the annual series of events is held to promote reading. It is presented by the Altrusa Club of Roseburg and the Umpqua Literacy Council.

This year’s theme is: “Once Upon a Dragon: 25 Years of Celebrating Reading”.

On Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. adults with a driver’s license that has a Douglas County address will get their vehicle admitted to the Wildlife Safari Drive-Thru for free. In the Safari Village, there will be animal encounters, a fishing booth, book exchange, crafts and a book giveaway.

Find out more about events still to come this month at: www.celebrationofliteracy.com

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant is giving back through the Fresh Start Project, hosting new dates for a community carwash to raise funds for local Oxford Housing, a vital resource for individuals rebuilding their lives in recovery.

The carwashes will take place this Sunday, February 22nd, and Sunday, March 1st, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Abby’s Legendary Pizza, located at 1661 Northeast Stephens Street in Roseburg. The event is open to the public and is donation based, with no set fee. Participant Jack Salberg will also be out in front of the Roseburg Dollar Tree on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard, this Saturday and again on Saturday February 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for those who would like to donate items from his list.

Funds raised will be used to purchase essential household and personal items for individuals newly accepted into Oxford Houses. This includes bathroom towels, shower supplies, shower caddies, house slippers and other necessities needed for day-to-day living.

Oxford Housing plays a critical role in the recovery process and works closely with the H.O.P.E. Drug Court program. It is often the first stable housing option available to participants transitioning out of treatment or custody. Oxford Houses provide a structured, substance-free living environment where residents are held accountable, supported by peers and guided by clear rules that promote long-term sobriety and personal responsibility.

For more information regarding this project, reach out to Jack Salbert at 541-817-7494.

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

• We now have 19,021 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/
• The Roseburg Receiver is developing a new analytics platform for local businesses that sponsor our work. This platform will give sponsors their own secure login where they can view ad views and unique clicks across The Roseburg Receiver website and our broader distribution channels. The first version of the platform is expected to launch within the next few weeks.
• Roseburg-based IT and cybersecurity company Integotec is partnering with The Roseburg Receiver this spring to support Project Skywatch, providing full camera and equipment installation (excluding hardware), including cabling, custom mounts, lift rental, and ongoing support/management; the project is nearing initial funding but still seeking monthly sponsors to keep cameras online long-term, and Integotec will also contribute weekly cybersecurity tips and content to the platform.

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That is the scoop for this Friday morning. Enjoy your day and have a great weekend!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team