May 12, 2026

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

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg City Council recognized the work of public works employees Monday night with a proclamation for National Public Works Week.

The proclamation was presented during the council’s May 11 meeting as part of the mayor’s reports. National Public Works Week is observed from May 17 through May 23 and is meant to recognize the people who help maintain the infrastructure, services and systems communities rely on every day.

In Roseburg, public works employees play a role in many parts of daily life, even when their work is not always seen. Their responsibilities can include maintaining streets, sidewalks, water systems, stormwater systems, public buildings, parks infrastructure and other city facilities.

Public works crews are often noticed during road projects, repairs, storm response or other visible work around town. But much of what they do happens behind the scenes, helping keep essential services operating safely and reliably.

The city’s proclamation served as a public thank-you to those employees and recognized the role they play in supporting Roseburg’s quality of life. Their work helps residents get where they need to go, supports public safety, protects public infrastructure and helps the city respond when problems arise.

Public works employees are also part of the city’s long-term planning and maintenance efforts. From routine repairs to larger infrastructure needs, their work helps prepare the community for growth, weather impacts and everyday wear on public systems.

The proclamation was one of two recognitions listed under mayor’s reports during Monday’s meeting.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg City Council recognized the work of emergency medical responders Monday night with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.

The proclamation was presented during the council’s May 11 meeting as part of the mayor’s reports. EMS Week is observed nationally from May 17 through May 23 and is meant to honor the people who provide emergency medical care before patients reach the hospital.

For many residents, emergency medical services are one of the first points of contact during a crisis. EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and other first responders are called to medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, fires, rescues and other urgent situations where quick care can make a major difference.

In Roseburg and across Douglas County, EMS crews often work alongside firefighters, law enforcement officers, 911 dispatchers, hospital staff and other public safety partners. Their work can include everything from stabilizing patients at the scene to providing care during transport and helping coordinate the next steps in an emergency response.

The city’s proclamation served as a public thank-you to those workers and recognized the role they play in protecting lives and supporting community health.

Emergency medical responders often do their work under pressure, in unpredictable conditions and at all hours of the day. While many calls happen outside the public eye, the council’s recognition highlighted the importance of that work and the people who continue to answer those calls.

The proclamation was one of two recognitions listed under mayor’s reports during Monday’s meeting.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Yardsale Emporium is preparing to close its downtown Roseburg storefront, but the business says this is not the end.

The thrift and consignment shop, located at 443 SE Jackson Street, recently posted that it was holding a going-out-of-business sale and that everything in the store must go.

The store listed the following sale hours:

• Wednesday until 5 p.m.
• Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

When asked about the closure, the business said it plans to reopen at a later date.

“I’m closing and plan to reopen at a later date,” The Yardsale Emporium said. “Follow me here on Facebook to get updated information. Hoping last day is Wednesday/Thursday.”

The store had originally listed sale hours through Saturday, but the business said its final day may come sooner, possibly Wednesday or Thursday.

The Yardsale Emporium describes itself as selling abandoned storage units and is listed as a thrift and consignment store. The business has encouraged customers to follow its Facebook page for future updates.

The temporary closure marks another change for a downtown Roseburg storefront, while leaving the door open for The Yardsale Emporium to return in some form later on.

GLENDALE, Ore. — Firefighters have made significant progress on the Lunsbury Fire, a wind-driven slash fire that started Friday northwest of Glendale and moved into nearby timber.

The fire was reported at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, roughly two miles northwest of Glendale near McCullough Creek Road. Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association and Glendale Fire Department responded after a smoke column was reported in the area.

When firefighters arrived, they found an estimated 7-acre fire moving quickly through slash and into the timberline. A separate spot fire, estimated at about three-quarters of an acre, was also found nearby.

DFPA said crews launched an aggressive initial attack, using five engines, two dozers, one water tender, overhead command staff, and additional personnel and equipment from Glendale Fire. More district and contracted resources were ordered and arrived through the night and into the next morning.

Firefighters continued heavy mop-up operations throughout the weekend. Crews also used infrared technology each night to locate and extinguish remaining heat sources.

According to DFPA, mop-up on the confirmed 1.9-acre spot fire is now 100 percent complete. The main fire, which totaled 11.9 acres, is now at 85 percent mop-up.

Contracted crews assigned to the fire have been released, but DFPA resources will remain on scene for several more days. Limited smoke may still be visible in the area.

No homes or structures were threatened during the fire. The cause remains under investigation.

DFPA said that even though fire season has not yet been declared, warming temperatures and dry fuels from ongoing drought conditions have increased fire danger across southwest Oregon. The agency is reminding people to use extreme caution while working or recreating in forested areas.

Anyone cutting firewood should make sure chainsaws have a working spark arrestor and should carry a shovel and fire extinguisher. DFPA also reminds people not to park vehicles in dry grass and to fully extinguish campfires until they are cold to the touch before leaving.

The agency said this will be the only official update released on the Lunsbury Fire because of the progress made during mop-up.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A single line in Roseburg’s draft city manager recruitment brochure led to a small but notable discussion during Monday night’s City Council meeting.

The brochure, included in the May 11 council packet, describes Roseburg as being “once known as the Timber Capital of the Nation.” During the council’s discussion, city officials said the phrase should instead read “Timber Capital of the World.”

The wording came up as councilors reviewed recruitment materials for the city’s next city manager. The brochure is meant to introduce Roseburg to potential candidates, giving them a sense of the community beyond the job description.

Council members also said they had done some research to verify that Roseburg is still known as the Timber Capital of the Nation. While the draft brochure used that wording, the discussion made clear that city officials wanted the city’s longtime “Timber Capital of the World” identity reflected in the final recruitment material.

In its opening section, the draft brochure describes Roseburg as a community of 23,910 residents along the Umpqua River and the Interstate 5 corridor. It also notes the city’s role as the county seat of Douglas County, a regional center for retail, government and medical services, and a place where the daytime population grows to nearly 60,000.

The timber reference is only one part of the brochure, but it stood out because the phrase has long been tied to Roseburg’s public identity. Timber helped shape the city’s economy, growth and reputation, and the industry remains part of how Roseburg tells its story.

The brochure also highlights much of what the city hopes will appeal to candidates, including the Umpqua Valley, nearby mountains, rivers, forests, wineries, local parks, downtown businesses, Umpqua Community College and the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The discussion did not establish a new title or formal designation for the city. Instead, it clarified how Roseburg wants to describe itself in materials being used to recruit its next city manager.

For residents who have heard different versions over the years, the exchange showed that city officials are still paying attention to the wording and history behind Roseburg’s timber identity.

The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, will implement a temporary motorized vehicle restriction at the North Bank Habitat Management Area from June first through July 15th, to protect Columbia white-tailed deer during peak fawning season.

The entrance gate to the Comstock Day-Use Area will be temporarily closed to motorized vehicle access to reduce disturbance to the deer, particularly within the critical Jackson Creek drainage fawning habitat. Recent monitoring has identified declines in their population, prompting these temporary measures.

Visitors may continue to enjoy the area on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback, via alternative access points. Pedestrian access will remain open 24 hours a day.

BLM Acting Swiftwater Field Manager, Werner Krueger said, “Protecting Columbian white-tailed deer during their most sensitive season is essential to maintaining a healthy population. By reducing motorized disturbance, we’re working together to support long-term conservation of this unique species and its habitat”.

Visitors can continue to enjoy the North Bank HMA through these alternative access options:

• West Entrance with parking for up to 10 vehicles and 5 horse trailers
• Talburt Trailhead with parking for up to 6 vehicles or up to 2 horse trailers

This seasonal restriction, combined with ongoing and future habitat improvement efforts, is expected to support the recovery and resilience of the CWTD population.

For more information, contact the Roseburg District BLM Office at 440-4930.

The Oregon Association of Career and Technical Education has named Roseburg High School agriculture instructor and Roseburg FFA advisor Cailey Powell as the New Teacher of the Year for 2026.

An ACTE release said Powell built her career on a deep-rooted passion for agriculture and education. After earning a degree in Animal Sciences from Oregon State University as a first-generation college graduate, Powell worked as a wildlife biologist before returning to the classroom to teach Agricultural Science. Beginning under a restricted CTE license, Powell quickly grew her program – doubling enrollment and revitalizing the RHS FFA chapter.

Now in her fifth year, Powell emphasizes hands-on, industry-aligned instruction and leadership development, earning the Golden Apple Award while continuing to build a sustainable, student-centered agricultural program.

Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs have their K9s Unleashed this Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Speedway at the fairgrounds.

The event will feature local multi-agency teams on the track and inner field demonstrating searches, captures, obstacle courses, vehicle pursuits, and other live-action law enforcement skills.

Agencies supported by the local non-profit program include the Roseburg Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team and the Reedsport Police Department.

Board Vice-Chair Koree Tate said, “This is one of those events where you can cheer, laugh, and be amazed all in the same afternoon”. Tate said, “The K9 teams work hard to protect our communities, but during ‘Unleashed’ people get to see just how athletic, intelligent and entertaining these dogs really are. Its basically NASCAR meets fetch with a lot more barking”.

New special edition T-shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale along with stuffed K9 plushies. A food truck will be on site with food and drink options available. For safety, pets are not allowed in the grandstands.

For more information, visit www.uvk9.org, follow Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs on Facebook, or call 492-6838.

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• ART AS RECORD: MINIDOKA + 4 Add'l Exhibits feat. Japanese Artists @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | March 20 - May 22nd | 10 am - 6 pm | Link
• 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)

Monday, May 11th

• 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, May 12th

• 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.
• Live Music: Liz Jones Duo @ Abacela | 2 - 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link

Wednesday, May 13th

• 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
• Single Mingle @ Elements Lounge | 7 - 9 pm | Link

Thursday, May 14th

• 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
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Link

Friday, May 15th

• 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
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 8 pm | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 pm | Link

Saturday, May 16th

• 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+
• Barks & Recreation @ Stewart Park | 11 am - 3 pm | Link
• Fly-in Pig Barbecue Competition | May 16 & 17th | 10 am | Link
• Live Music: Kacie Corrine @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Thrive Umpqua Park Pop-Up Series | 12 - 2 pm | Link
• 3rd Annual BloomaPalooza Iris Festival | Terringer Farm | 14260 Little River Rd in Glide
• Oakland City Wide Garage Sale
• Culpepper & Merriwather Circus | 1 pm & 4:30 pm | Ireland Trucking Lot in Myrtle Creek

Sunday, May 17th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 pm
• Fly-in Pig Barbecue Competition | May 16 & 17th | 10 am | Link
• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 pm | Link
• K9s Unleashed | Douglas County Speedway | Link

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team