June 3, 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 | 541 AM PDT Wed Jun 3 2026

There is a small chance of showers near the coast this morning, and an even smaller chance for an isolated thunderstorm in northeast Lake County in the afternoon. Slightly cooler temperatures and afternoon breezes are then expected through the weekend, with gustier afternoon winds Friday and Saturday with the passage of another mostly dry system.

Seventeen students from Douglas County communities are among the newest scholarship recipients announced by The Ford Family Foundation, joining a 2026-2027 class of scholars selected from across Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

The Roseburg-based Foundation announced 259 scholarship recipients this year through its Ford Scholars, Ford Opportunity Scholars, Ford Transfer Scholars and Ford Sons and Daughters programs. The scholarships are designed to help students who have worked hard, shown resilience, and faced financial or other barriers on the path to higher education.

For local families, the announcement is more than a list of names. It is a reminder that students from small towns, rural schools, community colleges and nontraditional paths are still finding their way forward, and that support like this can help make that next step possible.

“This new class of Scholars embodies hard work and resilience, motivation and the ability to rise to meet challenges,” said Denise Callahan, director of postsecondary success at The Ford Family Foundation. “We are excited to support these leaders in reaching their fullest potential.”

The Foundation said its scholarships are available to a wide range of learners, including high school seniors, transfer students, adult learners and parenting students. Awards through the Ford Scholars, Ford Transfer Scholars and Ford Opportunity programs can include a renewable financial award of up to $40,000 per year, depending on financial need, cost of attendance and other scholarships received.

Beyond the financial award, the Foundation said students also receive academic guidance, leadership development, personal and professional support, and access to the Ford Family alumni network.

Local Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Glide

• Rowyn Miller, Ford Scholars Program
  Glide High School, plans to attend Oregon State University.

Myrtle Creek

• Mariah Gallagher, Ford Scholars Program
  Days Creek Charter School, plans to attend Umpqua Community College.

Oakland

• Hudson Darwin, Ford Scholars Program
  Elkton Charter School, plans to attend the University of Oregon.

Reedsport

• Hadley Crockett, Ford Scholars Program
  Reedsport Community Charter School, plans to attend the University of Oregon.
• Joe Janiszewski, Ford Scholars Program
  Reedsport Community Charter School, plans to attend Corban University.

Riddle

• Jacob Logan, Ford Transfer Scholars Program
  Umpqua Community College, plans to attend Oregon State University.

Roseburg

• Audrey Rankin, Ford Opportunity Program
  Plans to attend Umpqua Community College.
• Ethan Brenner, Ford Scholars Program
  Douglas High School, plans to attend Umpqua Community College.
• Jeremy Smith, Ford Opportunity Program
  Plans to attend Portland State University.
• Kalyah Smith, Ford Transfer Scholars Program
  Umpqua Community College, plans to attend Oregon State University.
• Sheila Ullom, Ford Opportunity Program
  Plans to attend Southern Oregon University.
• Taylor Sands, Ford Scholars Program
  Roseburg High School, plans to attend Umpqua Community College.

Winchester

• Kelsey Howell, Ford Opportunity Program
  Plans to attend Umpqua Community College.
• Patricia Looney, Ford Opportunity Program
  Plans to attend Umpqua Community College.

Winston

• Alexa LaBorn, Ford Scholars Program
  Douglas High School, plans to attend Oregon State University.

Yoncalla

• Riley Templeton, Ford Scholars Program
  Yoncalla High School, plans to attend Bushnell University.
• Whitney Lewis, Ford Opportunity Program
  Plans to attend George Fox University.

What The Scholarships Support

The Ford Family Foundation offers several scholarship pathways, each aimed at students with different life and education experiences.

The Ford Scholars Program supports graduating high school seniors seeking a bachelor’s degree.

The Ford Transfer Scholars Program supports community college students who are ready to transfer to a four-year college.

The Ford Opportunity Program supports parents of any age, especially those parenting alone, along with adult learners over the age of 25 who are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree.

The Foundation said it looks at the whole student, including academic potential, community engagement, work ethic, motivation and the ability to keep going through challenges. There is no minimum GPA requirement to apply.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, The Ford Family Foundation selected:

• 120 new Ford Scholars
• 90 new Ford Opportunity Scholars
• 25 new Ford Transfer Scholars
• 24 new Ford Sons and Daughters scholarship recipients

The Foundation, headquartered in Roseburg, has helped more than 6,000 students access a college degree. Since 1994, its scholarship programs have awarded more than $276 million to students.

For the local students named this year, the awards represent a major step toward college, career goals and the next chapter of their lives. They also reflect something Douglas County communities know well: talent and determination are not limited to large cities or big schools. Sometimes they come from small towns, rural classrooms, working families and students who simply needed someone to believe the next step was possible.

Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority customers will see a higher sewer bill later this summer as the agency moves ahead with a rate increase tied to aging infrastructure, rising costs, and future system needs.

The new rates take effect July 1, 2026. For residential customers, the monthly sanitary sewer rate will increase to $60 per month per Equivalent Dwelling Unit, or EDU. RUSA says the new rate will first appear on bills dated August 1.

For non-residential customers, the increase may be more than $8 per month depending on the type of business and how sewer usage is calculated.

RUSA said the increase is part of a larger effort to keep up with the cost of maintaining and replacing parts of the local sewer system. The authority says its current sustainable rate projection is $80 per month, and customers should expect that annual rate adjustments are likely going forward.

According to RUSA, the increase is being driven by three main factors:

• Aging sewer infrastructure that needs ongoing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• State and federal regulatory requirements tied to water quality and public health.
• Inflation and higher operating costs.

The agency’s capital improvement planning documents point to the scale of the system RUSA is responsible for. The local gravity sewer system includes roughly 160 miles of sewer main lines, about 4,150 manholes, and around 11,000 customer connections. Some pipes in the system date back to 1911.

RUSA’s five-year capital plan identifies several major sewer projects, including work on Hooker Road, the Deer Creek North Trunk Line, the Court-Fowler Syphon Lift Station, portions of the Deer Creek South Trunk Line, and Harvard Street East. The plan also includes ongoing inflow and infiltration rehabilitation work, which is aimed at reducing unwanted stormwater and groundwater from entering the sewer system.

The capital plan estimates the total replacement cost of the gravity sewer system at more than $358 million. RUSA’s planning documents also estimate a long-term annual replacement need of about $3.58 million if the system is replaced on a 100-year cycle.

RUSA said the rate increase is needed to keep service reliable and to continue investing in the system before problems become larger and more expensive.

Customers with questions can contact Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority directly.

The Roseburg VA is bringing its Classic Car Show back this month, and this year the event will include more than cars.

The Car Show + Outreach Fair is scheduled for Friday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Roseburg VA Medical Center ellipse, located at 913 NW Garden Valley Boulevard in Roseburg. The event is weather permitting.

Community members are invited to bring their cars, walk through the Avenue of Flags, visit with VA resource teams, and grab lunch from local food trucks. Organizers said all cars are welcome.

This year’s event will also include resource tables from the Roseburg VA’s Enrollment, Suicide Prevention, and HUD-VASH teams. The Roseburg VA announced that the returning car show is being expanded with those VA resource tables as a way to connect veterans and the community with services in a more relaxed setting.

The HUD-VASH program, formally known as Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, combines HUD rental assistance with VA case management and supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness.

The Roseburg VA’s enrollment team helps veterans learn about VA health care eligibility and registration. The Roseburg Eligibility and Enrollment Office is located on the VA campus, with regular weekday service hours listed by the VA.

The suicide prevention outreach portion also ties into a larger local and national effort to make sure veterans know support is available before a crisis point. The Roseburg VA has said suicide prevention remains one of its major priorities and that support is available for veterans who may be struggling, regardless of when or where they served.

The event is open to anyone who wants to stop by, see the cars, visit the flags, or learn more about available VA resources.

Event Details

• What: Roseburg VA Car Show + Outreach Fair
• When: Friday, June 12, 2026
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Where: Roseburg VA Medical Center ellipse, 913 NW Garden Valley Boulevard
• Activities: Classic cars, Avenue of Flags, VA resource tables, and local food trucks
• Resource teams: Enrollment, Suicide Prevention, and HUD-VASH
• Vehicle info: All cars are welcome
• Note: Event is weather permitting

Families in the Winston-Dillard area will again have access to free summer meals for children while school is out.

The Winston-Dillard School District’s summer meal program begins Monday, June 15, with sack meals available Monday through Thursday at several stops around the district.

The program is open to all children through age 18. Each sack meal pickup includes one reimbursable breakfast and one reimbursable lunch for the day of service.

The district notes that if a child receives breakfast after the time they would normally eat it, the breakfast may be saved and eaten the next morning.

The LunchBox Express van will make the following stops Monday through Thursday:

• McGovern Elementary, 8:10 a.m. to 8:25 a.m.
• Douglas High School, 8:30 a.m. to 8:40 a.m.
• Brockway Elementary, 8:45 a.m. to 8:55 a.m.
• Lookingglass Elementary, 9:10 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.
• Dillard Alternative High School, 9:35 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
• Winston Middle School, 9:55 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
• Civic Wayside Park, 11:35 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
• Community Park, 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The summer meal program is intended to help make sure children continue to have access to regular meals during the summer break.

For more information, contact Winston-Dillard Nutrition Services at 541-378-2890.

Western Oregon may get a little more time before wildfire season really ramps up, but the latest national fire outlook shows conditions trending in the wrong direction as summer goes on.

For now, west-side Oregon is expected to stay closer to normal for significant fire potential in June. That makes sense for this side of the Cascades, where many areas still have some green-up and fuels are not drying out as fast as they are in central and eastern Oregon.

That does not mean the west side is out of the woods.

The June outlook points to a warmer and drier pattern across Oregon and Washington. May was already warmer than normal, and many places saw far less rain than usual. Snowpack also melted out early in many mid-elevation areas, which means some higher-elevation fuels are being exposed sooner than they normally would be.

The concern grows later in the summer.

By July, fire potential is expected to increase in parts of western Oregon as grasses cure and brush continues to dry out. The outlook also notes that portions of the Cascades may become more vulnerable because of the early snowmelt.

By August, above normal fire potential is expected across the entire Northwest, including western Oregon. That elevated potential is also expected to continue into September.

For people on the west side of Oregon, the message is not that a major fire is guaranteed. It means the setup for larger or harder-to-control fires is expected to become more favorable as the season goes on, especially during hot, dry, windy, or lightning-driven weather.

June may still feel fairly normal in many west-side communities, but the outlook suggests the season could build quickly from there.

Residents and business owners along Diamond Lake Boulevard will have a chance to learn more about future plans for the corridor during a community dinner and open house later this month.

Thrive Umpqua is hosting the gathering on Tuesday, June 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Abby’s Pizza, located at 2585 NE Diamond Lake Boulevard in Roseburg. Pizza and non-alcoholic drinks will be served from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with project information and discussion with Oregon Department of Transportation staff beginning at 4:15 p.m.

The meeting will focus on the Draft Diamond Lake Boulevard Plan, also known as the OR 138E Design Concept Plan. The City of Roseburg and ODOT are working on the plan to identify future improvements for Diamond Lake Boulevard and OR 138E, with a focus on safety, mobility, and better connections for people who drive, walk, bike, roll, or use the corridor to reach homes, businesses, downtown Roseburg, and nearby destinations.

The project area covers about 3.5 miles of Diamond Lake Boulevard and OR 138E, stretching from SE Douglas Avenue east to Roseburg’s urban growth boundary near Sunshine Park. The City notes that Diamond Lake Boulevard becomes North Umpqua Highway east of NE Patterson Street, but both names refer to OR 138E.

ODOT representatives are expected to share updates on the draft plan and recommendations being considered for the corridor. Residents, business owners, property owners, and others who regularly travel through East Roseburg are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share feedback.

Event details:

• Tuesday, June 16, 2026
• 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Abby’s Pizza, 2585 NE Diamond Lake Boulevard, Roseburg
• Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages served from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Project discussion with ODOT begins at 4:15 p.m.
• Children are welcome to attend, but childcare will not be provided

The City of Roseburg is also holding a separate community open house the same evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Roseburg Public Library. That meeting will include a detailed overview of the Draft OR 138E Corridor Plan, along with time for public comment and discussion.

Those planning to attend the Thrive Umpqua dinner are asked to RSVP by emailing connect@thriveumpqua.com. Questions may also be directed to jessica@thriveumpqua.com or 541-816-1726.

More information can be found here.

Douglas Education Service District is among the Southern Oregon organizations receiving support through the Oregon Community Foundation’s 2026 Walker Fund grants.

The Roseburg-based district will receive $10,000 to help provide evening and weekend family events for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education families. The goal is to make it easier for families to take part in events outside of the traditional workday.

Stacy Inman, director of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education, said many families face challenges that can make daytime events difficult to attend.

“Many of our families are juggling work schedules, transportation barriers, caregiving responsibilities and other demands,” Inman said. “Offering family events outside of the traditional workday will make a meaningful difference.”

The local grant is part of a larger $2.25 million round of funding from the Reed and Carolee Walker Fund of Oregon Community Foundation. In all, 73 nonprofits serving Southern Oregon will receive funding this year.

The Walker Fund was established in 2003 and supports organizations working with children, families and people living on low incomes. The 2026 grants are aimed at programs focused on education, family stability, youth development, health and wellness, housing assistance and access to basic needs.

Amy Drake, senior program officer for Oregon Community Foundation, said the grants support organizations doing direct work with families facing economic hardship.

“These grants reflect the deep commitment Southern Oregon organizations have to children and families facing economic hardship,” Drake said.

Other representative grants announced by Oregon Community Foundation include $80,000 for Opportunities for Housing, Resources, and Assistance in Ashland, and $15,000 for the Upper Rogue Rotary Community Foundation in Eagle Point.

Southern Oregon University Foundation will also receive $135,000 in the first year of a three-year grant to support culturally specific youth summer camps, including Academia Latina, Konaway Nika Tillicum and the Black Youth Summer Institute.

Since it was created, the Walker Fund has invested more than $43 million in Jackson County organizations working to support children and families.

Oregon Community Foundation has been active since 1973 and distributes more than $200 million in grants and scholarships statewide each year.

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)
• The Cuckoo Clock @ Umpqua Actors Community Theatre (UACT) | June 4th - June 21st | Link
• Seven Feathers’ Wine Trolley Tour | June 6 - September 27 | Link
• Rally on the Bay | Winchester Bay | Luau, guided tours, vendors, games, movies, & bonfires | Link

Monday, June 1st

• 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.

Tuesday, June 2nd

• 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.

Wednesday, June 3rd

• 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
• Watershed Wednesdays @ The Umpqua Watersheds Clubhouse (533 SE Main St) | 4 - 6 pm

Thursday, June 4th

• 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
• 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
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 - 8 PM | There will be socializing, speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!
• Live Music: Terry Robb, feat. Michael Mendenhall, Kory Quinn @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm

Friday, June 5th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 pm
• 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 6:30 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
• Movies in the Park @ Nichols Bandshell - Stewart Park | 8 - 11 pm | Link
• Live Music: Syco Billy’s String Band @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm

Saturday, June 6th

• 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+
• Live Music: Scott Austin @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 pm | Link
• Winston Trader Days | City-Wide Garage Sale
• Sutherlin City-Wide Yard Sale
• Kids Free Fishing Derby @ Diamond Lake Resort
• Free Fishing Weekend - County-Wide
• High Tides & Low Rides Car Show | Winchester Bay | Beach Blvd
• Live Music: The Eddy Ross Band @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 pm
• Live Music: Alec Bang & The Cult Classics w/ Reverend Folklore @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm
• 87th Annual Lamb Show, BBQ & Auction @ The Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex | 8 am - 11 pm | Link

Sunday, June 7th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 pm
• Free Fishing Weekend - County-Wide
• Live Music: James & The Lost Dogs EP RELEASE SHOW w/ fairweatherfriend @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team