January 9, 2026

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

• Current Temp: 32° F
• Humidity: 96%
• Wind: 3 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 14-20
• Today's Forecast: High 46 | Low 32 | Mostly Cloudy
• Sunrise: 7:45 AM | Sunset: 4:57 PM

FREEZING FOG ADVISORY THROUGH 12:00 P.M. FRIDAY

A Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect through 12:00 p.m. Friday for much of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said visibility of one quarter mile or less in freezing fog is expected.

The Advisory area includes central Douglas County, eastern Curry County, and Josephine and Jackson counties.

Drivers should slow down, use their headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of them.

AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY 10:00 A.M. FRIDAY THROUGH 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY

An Air Stagnation Advisory remains in effect from Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. within the valleys of much of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. A strong area of high pressure will build in through Saturday, then weaken slightly on Sunday. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the trapping of pollutants. The high is likely to strengthen again early next week.

The Advisory area includes central Douglas County, eastern Curry County and Josephine and Jackson counties.

Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Most outdoor burning will likely be prohibited as poor ventilation develops.

UCC PRESENTS VINTAGE SINGERS TWELTH NIGHT CONCERT

Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts present the Vintage Singers with their annual Twelfth Night concert Friday night at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Southeast Lane Avenue in downtown Roseburg.

The performance is directed by Donna Spicer and accompanied by Tammy Finch-Johnson and Gwen Soderberg-Chase. The event will feature music ranging from the Renaissance to present day arrangements of Mele Kalikimaka, Holiday Inn, Angels We Have Heard on High and other familiar carols. Additional performers include Jeff Plummer and Bob Carwithen on trombone.

Admission is available online or at the door: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, with students admitted for free. For more information call 440-4691 or email: music@umpqua.edu.

SENATOR MERKLEY TOWN HALL IN ROSEBURG SATURDAY

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will have a town hall in Douglas County on Saturday.

The event is part of Senator Merkley’s first round of in-person community conversations happening in western Oregon through Sunday.

Senator Merkley holds town hall meetings in each of Oregon’s thirty-six counties every year.

The Douglas County town hall will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College in Winchester. Senator Merkley said he will open the meeting with brief remarks but wants the focus to be on hearing from residents about their concerns regarding the federal government. The event is expected to last just over one hour.

ROSEBURG TRACTOR SUPPLY SET TO OPEN IN MARCH

Tractor Supply is set to open its Roseburg store in March, staying right on the schedule the company announced in November.

A TSC spokesperson told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that a soft opening is scheduled for March 21st with a grand opening on March 28th.

The store will be in North Roseburg Plaza on Northeast Stephens Street, just south of Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard. Tractor Supply sells pet and livestock supplies, farm and ranch essentials, tools and hardware, lawn and garden equipment, workwear and seasonal products for rural and outdoor lifestyles.

Work to get the building ready has been going on for several weeks. That included new paint outside, and paint and remodeling work inside. The store will be in the former location of Big Lots, which closed in January of 2025.

Store hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. except on Sunday when the business will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The new store will provide about fifteen new jobs in the area, with at least half of those being full-time positions. Interested applicants can go to: www.tractorsupply.com/careers for more information.

Tractor Supply stores are already located in Sutherlin and Myrtle Creek. At last report the company operated over 2,360 stores in 49 states.

DISCOVER ROSEBURG GEOCACHING KICK-OFF EVENT FEBRUARY 7TH

Roseburg’s next geocaching series launches on Saturday February 7th.

A city release said hosted by Roseburg Parks and Recreation, the Discover Roseburg 15 Land of Umpqua Geocache Series kick-off is a free, family-friendly event designed to draw people of all ages outside to experience more of the city and its businesses. The kick-off will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Roseburg Public Library, where parks staff will give out verbal instructions and coordinate the passports for the geocaching treasure hunt.

The event will be held regardless of the weather.

Parks and Recreation Coordinator Tracy David said, “Geocaching is a great activity for families. It is like a game you can take with you wherever you go. Whether you are out running errands in town or on a vacation in another country, there are always geocaches waiting to be found”.

Participants should bring a smart phone or other device with a Global Positioning System, or satellite-based radio navigation system. Using a GPS to follow coordinates printed on passports, they will hunt for five real-world geocaches, or small containers, hidden around town, plus fifteen virtual geocaches at special locations. Geocachers will navigate to all the spots and fill out their passports along the way.

The kick-off will feature an “Ask the Expert” table staffed by Mike Baker, a former Roseburg City Councilor and Parks and Recreation Commission chairperson, who first suggested a geocaching event begin in Roseburg to draw visitors.

Those who find all twenty geocaches in the Discover Roseburg 15 challenge can redeem passports for a limited-edition collector’s geocoin, with a trackable ID number. Only two hundred are available. The challenge continues until all geocoins are awarded. Participants don’t have to turn in passports on the opening day. They can complete passports on their own time.

For more information on the Discover Roseburg geocaching events, call 492-6899 or email: tdavid@roseburgor.gov.

ROSEBURG FAMILIES INVITED TO SECOND EARLY LITERACY EVENT

Roseburg Schools will host its next early childhood literacy event on January 26th 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 “Literacy, Lines, & Letters”. It will be a fun family evening of exploring literacy through play, featuring hands-on stations, interactive storytelling and simple activities families can replicate at home.

The event will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Rose Elementary School on Southeast Roberts Avenue. Registration is required as space is limited. Families can sign up to attend at: https://forms.gle/XP5MTu1JSnLEdgYC&

Refreshments will be provided and each family will receive take-home books and materials.

Roseburg Schools was one of thirty districts across the state selected as recipients of Oregon’s 2025-2029 Comprehensive Literacy State Development federal grant. The district was awarded $1.1 million for the duration of the grant timelines to ensure all students, especially those who need the most support, benefit from the latest evidence-based, effective reading instruction starting in the earliest grades. The grant from the U.S. Department of Education aligns with Oregon’s Early Literacy Success Initiative.

The goal behind the district’s series of events for families with 2- to 4-year-olds is to help more children enter kindergarten with the skills needed to thrive in their reading development.

For more information, email Roseburg Schools Primary Literacy Support & Early Learning Facilitator Tatum Stedman at: tstedman@roseburg.k12.or.us.

DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H OFFERING PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH

Douglas County 4-H is excited to offer a free public speaking workshop designed just for youth from ages 9 to 19.

“From Fear to Fearless on the Mic” will be a hands-on workshop that will focus on poise, voice, tone and confidence-building skills that help youth succeed in competitions, leadership roles, and everyday conversations.

The workshop will be held on Monday, January 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Extension Office on Southeast Douglas Avenue.

The event is free, but advanced registration is required at: https://beav.es.czu.

For more information, contact the OSU Extension Office at 672-4461.

ODFW Opens Paid Wildlife Student Internships for Summer & Fall 2026

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Wildlife Student Internship Program, offering paid, hands-on opportunities for college students interested in wildlife conservation and natural resource careers.

These internships provide real-world experience across Oregon, with placements that may include wildlife area operations, habitat management, research support, and field monitoring. Interns work alongside professional ODFW biologists and staff, gaining practical skills through activities such as population surveys, habitat restoration, and data collection.

What interns gain

• Direct field experience in wildlife management and monitoring
• Mentorship from experienced wildlife professionals
• Exposure to conservation research and habitat projects
• A strong foundation for careers in natural resources
• Pay ranging from approximately $19.77–$22.23 per hour (with Cost-of-Living Adjustment)

Locations

Positions are available statewide, including areas such as Roseburg, Bend, Salem, and additional sites across Oregon.

Eligibility & deadline

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and not graduating before summer 2026.
🗓️ Application deadline: January 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST

Students ready to turn classroom learning into hands-on conservation experience can find application details and apply through ODFW’s official internship page.

Diamond Lake Resort Opens Tubing Hill After 12 Inches of Fresh Snow

Winter conditions have officially arrived at Diamond Lake Resort, following a significant overnight snowfall in the southern Oregon Cascades.

Resort officials report 12 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, measured at 7:30 a.m., bringing the total snow base to 23 inches at 5,200 feet elevation. The fresh accumulation marks one of the stronger early-season snow events this winter.

With conditions improving, the resort announced that its inner tube slide hill will open for night tubing starting tomorrow, January 9th, at 6 p.m. Crews are also actively grooming trails in preparation for snowmobiling as winter recreation ramps up around Diamond Lake.

Visitors planning to go tubing are reminded to purchase tickets online in advance at diamondlake.net, as availability may be limited during peak periods.

More winter recreation updates are expected as snowfall continues in the region

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun

Monday, January 5th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night at Little Brothers Pub, hosted by Benjammin' | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Tuesday, January 6th

• 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, January 7th

• 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.

Thursday, January 8th

• 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
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 - 8 PM
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Sadness, Life, Dawn of Ouroboros, fairweatherfriend @ The Rosebud Theatre | 5:30 - 10 PM | Link

Friday, January 9th

• 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
• Live Music: Jason Dea West and The Siskiyou Crest w/ Maybel’s Fabels @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Vintage Singers @ First Presbyterian Church, Roseburg | January 9th at 7:00 pm and January 11th at 3 pm

Saturday, January 10th

• 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
• MJ Live @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart @Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Metal Night with New World Sinner, Crown of Thorns, Fatal Point @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Elks 129th Birthday Bash to Support Camp Millennium @ Roseburg Elks Lodge | 5 - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music: Coupe De Ville @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM

Sunday, January 11th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Open-Mic Night @ The Rosebud Theatre | 4 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Acoustic Blend @​ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM
• Vintage Singers @ First Presbyterian Church, Roseburg | January 9th at 7:00 pm and January 11th at 3 pm

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