July 8, 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 | 340 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

A weak dry front will push through the area today, bringing enhanced winds and a cooling trend. More stable conditions are expected today and Thursday. Winds trend stronger Friday through the weekend with continued low daytime RHs, resulting in elevated to possibly critical fire weather conditions first across the Modoc on Friday, then more widespread on Saturday. Conditions improve some on Sunday, then the flow becomes more southerly with a potential thunderstorm pattern for early next week.

DFPA Protected Lands

Two Douglas County organizations have been selected for up to $5.67 million in federal funding aimed at improving health care in rural Oregon.

The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday that approximately $97.1 million will be distributed to support 136 new projects across every county in the state. The latest announcement brings Oregon’s rural health awards for the year to approximately $175.3 million.

Douglas County Organizations Selected

Aviva Health and Douglas Education Service District were both included among the organizations selected for Catalyst Awards.

The potential awards include:

• Aviva Health: Up to $3,212,719 for one project
• Aviva Health: Up to $1,823,519 for a second project
• Douglas Education Service District: Up to $637,937

Together, the three projects could receive approximately $5.67 million over two funding periods.

The amounts currently listed are maximum potential awards. Exact funding totals, project details and timelines will be finalized as the organizations complete negotiations with the state this summer.

Additional information about the recipients is available on OHA’s Rural Health Transformation Program awards page.

Roseburg Transportation Project Under Consideration

Roseburg could also benefit from a separate project being developed by OHA and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The project would fund up to three infrastructure improvements designed to make it safer and easier for people to walk or use mobility devices when traveling to health care facilities.

Possible improvements include:

• Sidewalks
• Multi-use paths
• Lighting
• Signs
• Curb ramps

Projects are being considered in Roseburg, Prineville, Sisters and Hermiston. OHA has not announced which three projects will ultimately move forward.

Funding Split Between Two Programs

The latest awards are being distributed through two funding pools.

Approximately $80.1 million will go to 85 organizations leading 103 Catalyst Award projects. Those projects will focus on maternal and child health, mental health and substance use disorders, aging in place and chronic disease.

Another $17 million will fund 33 Immediate Impact Award projects that are ready to begin this year. Those awards follow an April announcement of $6.5 million for 12 other projects.

Projects selected across Oregon include mobile health services, rural workforce training, food access programs and efforts to improve care in communities with limited health care infrastructure.

Competition for the Catalyst Awards was significant. OHA received 583 proposed projects from 353 organizations requesting more than $830 million over two funding periods. Less than 17 percent of the requested funding was available.

Federal Rural Health Program

The funding comes through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, which is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The program will distribute $50 billion nationwide between 2026 and 2031 to support rural health systems.

Oregon is receiving approximately $197.3 million in 2026. The state could receive additional funding during the following four years, depending partly on its progress and continued federal approval.

OHA said the funding is intended to improve access to care, increase the number of health professionals working in rural communities, expand the use of technology and help rural organizations build partnerships that can continue after the federal funding ends.

More information is available through OHA’s Rural Health Transformation Program website.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Plant Warehouse has reopened at a new location in Roseburg.

The business is now open at 3362 NW Broad St., off Edenbower Boulevard near the Interstate 5 on-ramp.

The Plant Warehouse announced the reopening Tuesday and said it is continuing to bring in plants and other items at the new location. Hanging baskets are also being offered for $15 while supplies last.

Customers can follow The Plant Warehouse on Facebook for updates on current inventory and hours.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Roseburg is expected to see mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s through the remainder of the workweek, with breezy afternoon conditions becoming more noticeable heading into the weekend.

Marine clouds may reach portions of the Umpqua Basin around sunrise Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Medford. Any clouds that develop around Roseburg should clear quickly, leaving sunny skies for the afternoon.

Wednesday’s high is expected to reach about 84 degrees. Winds will be light early before shifting from the north at 8 to 13 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low near 53.

Thursday will remain sunny with a high near 85. Light north winds are expected to increase to between 6 and 11 mph during the morning. Thursday night will be clear with a low near 52 and occasional gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 84. Winds will be calm during the morning before becoming northwesterly at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. The overnight low will be around 53.

Temperatures across the region are trending closer to normal after several days of above-normal heat. Forecasters said afternoon temperatures through the weekend should remain within a few degrees of seasonal averages.

Winds and Fire Weather Concerns Increase This Weekend

The weather pattern is expected to change Friday and Saturday as stronger low pressure develops to the north and high pressure strengthens over the Great Basin.

That setup will produce gusty southwest winds across Southern Oregon and Northern California. The strongest winds and lowest humidity levels are expected east of the Cascades, where gusts of 25 to 30 mph could create critical fire weather conditions.

Roseburg and other areas west of the Cascades will remain under more influence from the cooler offshore system. Conditions will still be breezy, but humidity levels are expected to remain higher than those east of the Cascades.

Winds should ease somewhat Sunday, although breezy conditions are expected to continue.

Thunderstorms Possible Early Next Week

Forecasters are also watching the potential for thunderstorms between Monday and Wednesday as southerly winds bring additional moisture into the region.

The highest chances currently appear to be east of the Cascades and across Northern California. However, forecast models indicate there could be enough moisture for thunderstorms to develop west of the Cascades, potentially including portions of Douglas County, on Tuesday.

The forecast remains several days away and is likely to change as additional information becomes available.

No weather watches or warnings were in effect for inland Oregon locations Wednesday morning.

Limited Time Events

• Guest Artist Dave Hall Exhibit @ Gallery Northwest | May 3nd - June 30th | Every week Tue - Sat | 11 am - 4 pm | Link
• 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
• 2026 Summerfest @ Roseburg Cinema | June 15 - August 20th | Link
• Zumba in the Park | 6:30-7:30 p.m. At Stewart Park every Wednesday through August 26 | FREE!
• Graffiti Weekend | July 8 - July 12th | Link

Monday, July 6th

• 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.
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link

Tuesday, July 7th

• 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.
• Music on the Half Shell 2026 | Steward Park | 7 PM

Wednesday, July 8th

• 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
• Street Memories Kick Off Car Show - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm | Link
• Graffiti Weekend | July 8 - July 12th | Link
• Graffiti Weekend Kickoff Car Show at VA Medical Center | 913 NW Garden Valley

Thursday, July 9th

• 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
• Riddle City Library Summer Reading Program |  Learn all about Oregon rocks with the South Douglas Gem and Mineral Club! | 1 pm
• Graffiti Weekend | July 8 - July 12th | Link
• Backside Brewery Burnout Competition - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 4:30 pm | Link
• Cascade Community Credit Union's Ice Cream Social - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 10 am - 1 pm | Link
• Cruizin' and Viewin' - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 4 - 9 pm | Link
• Graffiti Cruise-In - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 8 - 10 pm | Link
• Retirement & Rest Home Tour - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 12:30 - 4 pm | Link
• Rocky's Auto Repair Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 4 - 10 pm | Link
• The Blade Axe House - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 2 - 10 pm | Link
• Rat Round Up | Glide Industrial Center | 1 - 10 pm | Link
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 - 8 PM | There will be socializing, speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!

Friday, July 10th

• 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
• Riverbend Live! 2026 Concert Series | 7 - 9 pm | Link
• Graffiti Weekend | July 8 - July 12th | Link
• 11th Annual Rat Rod Round-Up - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 3 - 10 pm | Link
• Cruise to the Stars @ UCC | 9:30 - 11 pm | Link
• Live Music: Grand Funk Railroad @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 6 pm | Link
• Pete's Cruise-In - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 7 pm - 12 am | Link
• Growing Miracles Lavender Festival | July 10 - 12 | 508 Lower Garden Valley Rd

Saturday, July 11th

• 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+
• Graffiti Weekend | July 8 - July 12th | Link
• 43rd Annual Stray Angels Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 7:30 am - 4 pm | Link
• 44th Annual Umpqua Flatheads Roseburg Graffiti Night Cruise - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | Link
• Corvette City Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | Link
• Elk's Motorcycle Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 8:30 am - 3 pm | Link
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Live Music: Rockwork Orange @ The Place | 5 - 8 pm | Link
• Watch the Downtown Cruise @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 8 pm | Link
• Growing Miracles Lavender Festival | July 10 - 12 | 508 Lower Garden Valley Rd
• Sutherlin Stampede Parade | 10 am | Stampede Bull riding Event ( 7pm)
• Winston Summer Nite Cruise | Civic Wayside Park in Winston | 5 - 10 pm

Sunday, July 12th

• Graffiti Weekend | July 8 - July 12th | Link
• DC Showdown Import VS Domestic Car Show - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 10 am | Link
• Graffiti Poker Run - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 9 am | Link
• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 pm | Link
• Live Music: Homemade Jam Duo @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 pm | Link
• River Forks Fuel Fest - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 4:30 pm | Link
• Roseburg Senior Center Car Show & Bingo - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 10 am | Link
• The Takelma Run Seven Feathers Cars 'N Coffee - Graffiti Weekend 2026 | 9 am - 1 pm | Link
• Growing Miracles Lavender Festival | July 10 - 12 | 508 Lower Garden Valley Rd

• We now have 21,943 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 now live! The camera is up and streaming on YouTube, though this is still an early test setup. It is currently mounted about a quarter of the way up the pole and showing a 180-degree view while we wait on the final bracket and a lift or bucket truck to safely mount it higher. A test stream can be found here.

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That is the scoop for this Wednesday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team