March 20, 2026

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

A new tattoo and permanent makeup studio is now open in Sutherlin.

Rose Ink recently opened its doors and is offering custom tattoo work along with permanent makeup services. The business is owned by Megan Nehf, and artists Logan Berriman and Sami Sanderson are also part of the studio.

Services available through Rose Ink include tattoos, lip blush, freckles and eyebrow work such as hair stroke and powder brow applications.

The business is planning a grand opening on May 2. Organizers say the event will also include local vendors, with Ashley Nicole Permanent Jewelry, Spinelli’s Boutique, The Wildflower Whimsey, and GypsyGems expected to participate. Flowers, food, jewelry and tooth gems are among the offerings planned for the event.

Rose Ink is now booking appointments. For pricing information or to schedule a visit, call 541-680-8727. Want to visit their Facebook? Click Here

Roseburg tied the record high temperature for the date on Thursday, but the streak of warm weather around twenty degrees above seasonal norms, appears to have ended.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury reached 81 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport. That tied the record for March 19th set back in 1960.

Forecasters said high pressure that has been dominating the region will be pushing out by Saturday. Friday should see highs in the low to mid 70s, but the weekend will return to normal seasonal temperatures of near 60 degrees. There is the chance for some light rain on Friday night and into Saturday. A new weather system will bring a front with colder air, even leading to the potential for frost in some areas Saturday night, with lows in the mid 30’s.

Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman, who serves as the President of the Association of O&C Counties, recently gathered with fellow AOCC board members at their quarterly meeting at Starfire Lumber in Cottage Grove.

A county release said the board is comprised of county commissioners representing member counties. The meeting featured guest speaker Kim Prill, Acting State Director for the Bureau of Land Management in Oregon/Washington. The group toured the new Starfire Lumber timber-built administration building, along with checking out the log yard, planning facilities and long-time thriving lumber mill.

The meeting and tour follow significant federal actions regarding O&C timberlands:

• In January, Congress passed the FY26 Interior Appropriations Bill which corrects revisions made four decades ago and returns O&C counties to their historic share of timber receipts from federally managed timberlands.
• In February, the U.S. Department of the Interior issued a “Notice of Intent” to initiate the development of a revised BLM Resource Management Plan governing the 2.5 million acres of O&C timberlands in western Oregon.
• In March, the BLM invited Douglas County to be a cooperating agency for the upcoming revision to the Resource Management Plan. The first RMP revision cooperators meeting took place on Wednesday, March 18th.

Commissioner Freeman said, “These three actions are some of the most exciting achievements the Association of O&C Counties has had in many decades”. Freeman said, “For the last ten years, working with the Board of Directors of the AOCC and our amazing staff, with these series of actions, we have accomplished the opportunity for a solution that will save the western Oregon O&C counties facing insolvency.” Freeman concluded, “At the same time, recovering the local economy, creating family wage jobs and putting Douglas County and the other O&C Counties back in the position of being the ‘Timber Capital of the world”.

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

The City of Roseburg Homeless Commission will meet at a new time starting on Monday, April 6th.

The commission will now meet at 1:15 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in the city council chambers on Southeast Douglas Avenue.

Serving in an advisory capacity to the city council, the commission researches and discusses current practices to address the needs of Roseburg’s homeless population.

The Homeless Commission now consists of seven members: Three at-large members who live or work in the Roseburg School District; three members representing Adapt Integrated Health Care, Aviva Health and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, and the commission chair, who is a city councilor.

The commission makes recommendations to the council in an effort to address the needs of homeless people, reviews contracts and working relationships with private and public service agencies and takes comments involving homeless issues from the public and local businesses.

For more information about the City of Roseburg, go to: https://roseburgor.gov/

Former Sutherlin City Manager Jerry Gillham has recently taken on a new role as the Yoncalla City Administrator.

Gillham told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that he worked for the City of Sutherlin from April of 2012 until his retirement at the end of 2025. Gillham said he left the position in Sutherlin early to deal with multiple health issues. Gillham saw doctors at the Portland VA and Oregon Health Sciences University who he called “great”. He credited the medical staff and God for helping him to recover so that he could work again.

After discovering that the City of Yoncalla was seeking a new administrator, Gillham inquired on a Friday, received an email from Mayor Pauline Kingery the following Monday and was scheduled for an interview that Wednesday. Killham was sworn in on February 10th.

Gillham said of his new job, “It’s wonderful. I’m truly having the time of my life”.

The H.O.P.E. Drug Court will celebrate its 112nd graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 30th in the Cascade Hall of the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The event will begin at 5:15 p.m. and will be presided over by the Honorable Judge Robert Johnson, who leads the adult drug court program.

Judge Johnson said, “These ceremonies remind us what recovery looks life in real life”. Judge Johnson said, “It takes hard work, accountability, and support. Drug court is built on the belief that people can change when they are given the structure, treatment, and encouragement needed to transform their lives.”

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court release said that drug courts have demonstrated measurable success both locally and nationwide. By focusing on treatment and accountability, these programs significantly reduce repeat offenses and strengthen public safety. In 2025, H.O.P.E. Drug Court had four graduation ceremonies which produced 20 graduates and resulted in over $4.22 million in savings to taxpayers.

This year’s graduation speaker is Jason Cornutt, a graduate of the 105th H.O.P.E. Drug Court program and a dedicated peer mentor with ADAPT. Through determination and growth, he has turned his life around and now helps others navigate their recovery journeys.

The graduation ceremony is open to the community.

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

The 49th annual Spring Fair will be held on Friday through Sunday, March 27th to 29th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg.

Known as Southern Oregon’s premiere craft event, it brings together local and regional artisans, crafters and entertainers for the annual festival. Over 125 booths offer fairgoers a unique opportunity to view and purchase hard to find hand crafted treasures. Other booth offerings include henna body art, astrological and card interpretations, massage, plus herb and plant products and more.

Continuous live entertainment is the hallmark of the Spring Fair. Two live stages showcase music, dance vaudeville, and much more. The main stage will feature shows and performances by a number of fair favorites. The café stage, located next to the Inner Space Family Kitchen, offers a venue where local and traveling musicians and entertainers play for their supper and the pleasure of Spring Fair diners.

The fair will be held next Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors over age 65, with children ages 5 and under being admitted for free. Musicians with instruments and clowns in makeup are also admitted at no charge.

For more information about Spring Fair, email: innerspacefamily@gmail.com

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• Spring Artists & Authors Showcase & Open House | March 20th - 22nd | Meet local artists & authors. Enjoy their artwork & have a chance to meet local authors. Book signing ~ Saturday Children's Concert and Enchanted Story Telling @ the 1905 Oakland Ice House Theater
  • Friday (6-8 PM - Evening Reception - Meet the artists)
  • Saturday (12 - 5 PM - Children's Concert and Enchanted Story Telling @ the 1905 Oakland Ice House Theater )
  • Sunday (12 - 4 PM - last day of the show and to purchase books and artwork)

Monday, March 16th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• 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, March 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
• Celebrate Recovery | Winston Assembly of God | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• All Ages Jazz Jam @ North Forty Beer Company | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link
• St. Patrick’s Dinner @ The Chapel | 6:30 PM | Link
• St. Patty's Pub Bash @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 PM | Link
• Trivia with Amy @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8:30 PM | Link
• St Patricks Day Potato Bingo | Washington School (637 Lucust St. Oakland) | 5:30 - 9 PM

Wednesday, March 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
• 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.
• 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
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Mic Drop Comedy in Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 PM. | Link
• T. Bone Stone's Old School Blues Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM | Link

Thursday, March 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 |
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @ Trella | 6:30 PM | Link

Friday, March 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
• 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
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 5 - 6:30 PM | Link

Saturday, March 21st

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• 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
• Saturday Night Karaoke with DJ Dan | Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | 21+
• Live Music: Wild at Heart @ North Forty Beer Company | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Rovers & Dragons @​ North Forty Beer Company | 6:30 PM
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @​ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 PM

Sunday, March 22nd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: David Rogers @​ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 PM
• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @​ The Rosebud Theatre | Doors 3 PM, Show 4 PM

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team