May 22, 2026

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

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Downtown Roseburg will take on a darker sound and style Saturday, May 30, when Dark Disco returns to The Rosebud Theatre.

The event, presented at 663 SE Jackson St., features live performances from Le Mal and Graveyard Gossip, along with DJ sets by Dark Disco founder Eric Yōkai and Chase Bats. According to the event listing, the night is scheduled to run from 7 p.m. to midnight, with DJs opening the evening, bands performing from 8 to 10 p.m. and DJs returning afterward.

Dark Disco has become one of Roseburg’s more distinct nightlife offerings, centered around goth, post-punk, darkwave, industrial and alternative music. While the word “goth” is often used as a shorthand description, the event has grown into a broader gathering place for people drawn to darker music, fashion and art.

The event was created by promoter and DJ Eric Yōkai and is now heading into its fifth year. Public event descriptions credit Yōkai as the founder, with Dark Disco built around curated sets of goth, EBM, post-punk and industrial music.

For many attendees, the appeal is not just the music. Dark Disco offers an all-ages space for youth, adults and families who may not always see themselves reflected in more traditional local entertainment scenes. In a rural community, that kind of niche event can be hard to find.

“Many people are surprised and thankful that such a night exists and is successful in a rural city like Roseburg,” organizers said.

The May 30 lineup brings together Arizona and Portland acts. Le Mal, from Phoenix, is described as a post-punk and coldwave band. The group’s public profiles describe its sound as drawing from 1980s post-punk influences, with ethereal melodies, fast-driving rhythms and a darker atmosphere.

Graveyard Gossip, from Portland, returns to Dark Disco after becoming a favorite among attendees. The dark synth duo was established in Portland in 2018 by Charley Smith and Tuna, and is known for upbeat electronic music paired with emotional lyrics.

Dark Disco has also expanded beyond single-night dance events. Past and upcoming listings show the project has included live bands, DJs and alternative markets, including Black Friday events with vendors selling darker fashion, jewelry, art, taxidermy and other alternative goods.

More events in a similar style are also scheduled at The Rosebud Theatre this summer. On June 13, Quid Quo and Big Drama will perform with DJ Eric Yōkai. That event is listed as a post-punk, punk, noise rock and no-wave show, with Quid Quo described as a high-energy post-punk/noise rock trio from Seattle and Big Drama listed as a post-punk duo from Fayetteville, Arkansas.

On July 18, Black Magdalene is scheduled to perform with Tethys and DJ Eric Yōkai. Black Magdalene describes itself as an organic darkwave band from Eugene, established in 2011.

For Dark Disco, organizers say the goal remains the same: creating a place where people who enjoy alternative music and darker creative culture can gather comfortably in downtown Roseburg.

Additional details and updates can be found through The Rosebud Theatre’s event listings and social media pages.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Firefighters stopped a small wildfire southeast of Tiller on Wednesday after the Douglas Forest Protective Association’s camera detection center spotted smoke in the area.

DFPA said the Shed Camp Fire was reported at about noon Wednesday, May 20, roughly 11 miles southeast of Tiller. Wildland firefighters from DFPA and the Umpqua National Forest’s Tiller Ranger District responded to the fire, which was burning in an inactive industrial slash unit.

Crews arrived to find the fire estimated at about 2 acres. DFPA said no homes or structures were threatened.

Firefighters moved quickly on the initial attack and stopped the fire’s forward spread. With help from a DFPA dozer, crews were able to fully line and plumb the fire. Returning crews were expected to continue mop-up work Thursday until the fire is fully completed.

DFPA said limited smoke may still be visible in the area. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The agency said this will be the only release for the incident.

With Memorial Day weekend approaching, DFPA is also reminding residents and visitors to use caution outdoors as warmer temperatures, dry conditions and increasing fire danger continue across the Douglas District.

Neighboring ODF Southwest districts in Josephine and Jackson counties are already in fire season, and DFPA said fire season in the Douglas District is expected to begin soon. Officials said one small spark can start a wildfire, especially as people head out camping, towing trailers, using outdoor equipment or gathering for backyard barbecues.

DFPA is urging people to:

• Fully extinguish campfires until they are cold to the touch.
• Never park or drive over dry grass.
• Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks.
• Keep water and tools nearby when using equipment outdoors.
• Check current fire restrictions before heading out and know before you go.
• Check old debris piles for heat, since they can reignite during warm or windy conditions.

Residents are also encouraged to stop debris burning and begin covering prepared piles now for safer burning later in the year. DFPA said covering piles before fall rains arrive helps keep material dry, making for cleaner and more efficient burning once fire season is over and conditions improve.

Debris piles burned before fire season can reignite during the warmer and drier summer months if they are not fully extinguished. DFPA recommends using a tarp or plastic sheeting to securely cover piles while leaving the sides partially open for airflow when possible.

Debris burning should only resume after fire season restrictions are lifted, fire danger levels drop and rainfall returns to the area. Residents should always check current regulations and burn requirements before lighting any debris pile.

DFPA said taking simple precautions now can help reduce wildfire risk and protect forests, firefighters and communities throughout the holiday weekend.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — City of Roseburg buildings will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

The closure includes Roseburg City Hall, the Roseburg Public Safety Center, Roseburg Public Library and other city buildings. While offices will be closed to the public, police and firefighters will continue providing public safety services throughout the holiday.

Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.

The Roseburg Regional Airport is the site for the Northwest’s largest control-line model aviation competition over Memorial Day weekend, Friday through Sunday.

A release from the Northwest Regionals Management Association said expert model aviators from all over the western United States and Canada will compete at the 53rd Northwest Control-Line Regionals. They’ll fly in events such as aerobatics, combat dogfighting, racing, speed, Navy carrier and scale modeling. The event is free and open to spectators.

Competition begins at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and continues until Sunday afternoon. A schedule of events is linked: http://flyinglines.org/reg.flyer.26.pdf

There are a number of Memorial Day events and activities happening around Douglas County.

• Reedsport will host its annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. with a War Memorial ceremony at Hahn Park at 2:30 p.m. and a Veteran’s Dinner at 5:00 p.m. A Salute in Remembrance will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Reedsport Masonic Cemetery.
• The Vietnam Veterans of America and Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, Umpqua Chapter 807 will host a wreath ceremony at the Douglas County War Memorial at 8:45 a.m. The memorial is located on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse. The groups will have another wreath ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the original Roseburg VA Cemetery on West Harvard Avenue.
• The Roseburg VA Cemetery will have its annual Memorial Day service on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
• A Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. in Sutherlin at the Veterans War Memorial in Central Park. It is hosted by the Sutherlin Lion’s Club.
• The Glide Vietnam Memorial will host its 25th annual Memorial Day tribute at 10:00 a.m. It is co-located at the Glide Community Center on Highway 138E.
• In Myrtle Creek, Tri-City and Canyonville, residents can drive through the community and across the bridges to see a patriotic display of over 200 American flags along roads and key areas. This event is coordinated by American Legion Fallin Post #123 in Myrtle Creek.

In keeping with tradition, U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff from sun-up to sun-down at institutions across the nation on Monday.

Limited Time Events

• 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 18th

• 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 19th

• 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, May 20th

• 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
• 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, May 21st

• 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

Friday, May 22nd

• 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

Saturday, May 23rd

• 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+
• Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles" @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Island Escape Luau @ The Winery at Umpqua Community College | 3 - 8 pm | Link
• Live Music: David Knebel Band @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Jesse Meade @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Memorial Day Weekend Library Tasting @ Abacela | May 23, 24, 25 | 11 am - 6pm | Link

Sunday, May 24th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 pm

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