May 28, 2026

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

The 2026 fire season will officially begin Saturday, May 30, at 12:01 a.m. across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

DFPA said the declaration applies to all private, county, state and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. The start of fire season also brings the beginning of public fire restrictions, with the district entering LOW fire danger restrictions at the same time.

The restrictions are intended to reduce the chance of human-caused wildfires as conditions become drier heading into summer.

Public use restrictions for the Umpqua National Forest and the Roseburg District BLM will be assessed and announced separately. DFPA said those restrictions are set by the agencies that manage those lands.

Under the restrictions taking effect Saturday, smoking will be prohibited while traveling, except inside vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and at other designated locations. Backyard debris burning, including burn barrels, will also be prohibited.

Open fires, including campfires, cooking fires and warming fires, will not be allowed except at designated sites. DFPA listed designated Douglas County Parks sites as Amacher Park, the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Pass Creek Campground, Stanton Park, Chief Miwaleta Campground and Whistler’s Bend Campground. Private campground sites listed by DFPA include Seven Feathers RV Resort and Umpqua Riverfront RV Park & Boat Ramp.

Charcoal and pellet barbecues will only be allowed at fully developed and maintained residential homesites when used in areas clear of flammable vegetation. A charged garden hose or a fire extinguisher of at least 2 1/2 pounds must be immediately available. Portable cooking stoves that use liquefied or bottled fuels will still be allowed elsewhere.

Fireworks, exploding targets and tracer ammunition will be prohibited. DFPA also reminded the public that sky lanterns are prohibited year-round in Oregon.

Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and ATVs, will only be allowed on improved roads that are free of flammable vegetation. That restriction is waived on private lands during low fire danger or when vehicles are being used for the culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

Vehicles with three or more wheels traveling on forest roads must carry an axe, shovel and one gallon of water, or an operational fire extinguisher of at least 2 1/2 pounds. Motorcycles must carry either one gallon of water or an operational fire extinguisher of at least 2 1/2 pounds.

DFPA said electric fence controllers must be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and must be operated according to manufacturer instructions.

Several activities will be allowed all day while the district remains at LOW fire danger, including non-industrial power saw use, cutting or welding metal, mowing dried grass, certain private property improvement work involving power-driven machinery, agricultural vehicle use for livestock care, and fuel-powered generator use in cleared areas.

Those same activities become more limited as fire danger increases. During MODERATE fire danger, many of those activities are limited to before 1 p.m. or after 8 p.m. During HIGH fire danger, many are limited to before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m. During EXTREME fire danger, several activities are prohibited unless a waiver has been issued.

Power saws must have a shovel and at least an 8-ounce fire extinguisher immediately available, with a one-hour fire watch required after use. Power-driven machinery used for private property improvement must have a shovel and a fire extinguisher of at least 2 1/2 pounds, with a fire watch required for at least one hour after work ends for the day.

Fuel-powered generators may be used all day during LOW fire danger if operated in a cleared area free of flammable vegetation. During higher fire danger levels, time restrictions apply, though residential homesite generator use is exempt from time limits when used in a cleared area. A shovel and fire extinguisher must be immediately available.

The start of fire season also begins industrial fire regulations. DFPA said all lands within the Douglas District will enter Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1, or IFPL I, at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. That applies in regulated use areas DG-1, DG-2, UA-1 and UA-2, along with forestland within one-eighth mile of those areas.

Under IFPL I, smoking is prohibited while working on or traveling through an industrial operation. Industrial operations must also have required fire tools and suppression equipment on site and ready for use, and a fire watch is required after work is completed for the day.

DFPA said additional restrictions or closures may be in place through private industrial landowners or other public land management agencies.

Residents can check the current official fire danger level at www.dfpa.net or by calling DFPA’s 24-hour information line at 541-672-0379. For more information on public and industrial fire restrictions, visit www.dfpa.net/public-fire-restrictions.

SUTHERLIN — Sutherlin Police are investigating an early morning disturbance that reportedly involved a firearm, a knife and two people being stabbed.

According to a release from Sutherlin Police Chief Troy Mills, officers responded at about 2:04 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, to the 900 block of East Fourth Avenue in Sutherlin for a reported disturbance involving a firearm.

While officers were on their way to the call, they stopped a vehicle leaving the area. Police said the vehicle was driven by 22-year-old Nichole Hoover and occupied by three additional people, identified as 21-year-old Cain Irvin, 22-year-old Tyrell Adams and 22-year-old Kyle Walker.

Police said all four people were determined to have been involved in the disturbance. Officers learned they were on their way to the hospital to seek treatment for Irvin and Adams, who had both sustained stab wounds during the reported altercation. An ambulance was requested, and both men were transported to the hospital for treatment.

According to police, further investigation found Hoover, Irvin, Adams and Walker had been at a residence on East Fourth Avenue when Hoover’s former boyfriend, 25-year-old Corleone Smith, arrived at the home and began knocking on the door.

Police said Adams and Irvin answered the door and reported that Smith was standing on the front porch pointing a firearm at them. The release said Adams and Irvin attempted to disarm Smith, and a physical struggle followed.

During that struggle, police said the firearm was knocked from Smith’s hand. Irvin and Adams then fell approximately six feet from the front porch into the front yard.

Police said Hoover intervened during the struggle and was allegedly grabbed around the neck by Smith with both hands, restricting her airway. At some point, Smith reportedly released Hoover and then produced a fixed-blade knife.

According to police, Smith then stabbed both Adams and Irvin during the continuing struggle. After the stabbing, Smith fled the scene in his vehicle.

At about 2:34 a.m., officers located Smith’s vehicle at his residence on Bambi Lane in Oakland. Police said that after a brief standoff, Smith was taken into custody and a fixed-blade knife was recovered.

Smith was transported to the Douglas County Jail, where police said he was lodged on multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree assault, first-degree burglary, felony strangulation, first-degree theft, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, six counts of menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct and a warrant arrest.

Police said Adams and Irvin are both expected to make a full recovery.

The Sutherlin Police Department said the investigation remains ongoing and there is no threat to the public. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Roseburg Police Department also assisted with the incident.

Questions regarding the case may be directed to Chief Troy Mills at the Sutherlin Police Department at 541-459-2211.

Movies in the Park is returning to Roseburg this June with free, family-friendly movie nights at the Half Shell in Stewart Park.

The Friday night series will feature entertainment beginning at 8 p.m., followed by movies at dusk. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs and enjoy the films under the stars.

The June lineup includes:

• June 5: Zootopia 2
• June 12: GOAT
• June 19: Hoppers
• June 26: Frozen Sing-Along

Concessions will be available during the events. Outside food is welcome, but alcohol is not allowed.

Movies in the Park will be held at the Half Shell in Stewart Park each Friday night in June. The events are free to attend.

Oregonians and visitors will have a chance to fish, crab and clam without a license during Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026.

During the two-day event, fishing and shellfish licenses are not required anywhere in Oregon. Anglers will also not need a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Ocean Endorsement or two-rod validation in areas where two rods are allowed. The free fishing opportunity is open to both Oregon residents and nonresidents.

Oregon State Parks will also offer free parking on Saturday, June 6, giving families another reason to head outdoors for the weekend.

While licenses and tags are waived for the weekend, all other fishing rules remain in effect. That includes seasonal closures, gear restrictions, bag limits and size limits. Anyone planning to fish is encouraged to review the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations before heading out and check MyODFW.com for any in-season changes, especially for salmon and steelhead.

This year, drought conditions may affect some fishing locations. Smaller lakes and ponds may already be warming, which can make fishing more difficult and place stress on fish. ODFW suggests fishing earlier in the day or targeting warm-water species such as bass, bluegill and crappie.

The agency’s weekly Recreation Report can help anglers find productive fishing spots across the state. ODFW also expects many ponds and lakes to be stocked with rainbow trout ahead of Free Fishing Weekend. Anglers can check the trout stocking schedule for more details on stocking locations.

Crabbing And Clamming Also Included

Free Fishing Weekend also applies to crabbing and clamming, making it a good opportunity for beginners to try shellfish harvesting without purchasing a license.

Anyone planning to clam or crab should check current conditions before going. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish for naturally occurring biotoxins and may close areas when levels become unsafe.

As of the release, razor clamming was open from the Washington border to Cape Blanco and closed from Cape Blanco to the California border because of elevated domoic acid levels. Crabbing was open coastwide.

Because shellfish closures can change quickly, harvesters should call the ODA Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures webpage before heading to the coast. Harvest status information is available in multiple languages on the ODA website.

Oregon residents will be able to visit state parks without paying day-use parking fees on Saturday, June 6, as Oregon State Parks marks its annual State Parks Day celebration.

The yearly tradition began in 1998 as a way to recognize Oregonians’ connection to the state park system and thank visitors for their continued support. On State Parks Day, parking fees are waived at Oregon State Parks locations that normally charge day-use fees.

“State Parks Day is a commemoration of the places that connect us to Oregon’s natural beauty and to one another,” Oregon Parks and Recreation Interim Director Stefanie Coons said. “We appreciate everyone who helps keep these spaces vibrant and welcoming.”

The free parking day comes as parks across the state prepare for the busy summer season. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department staff have spent recent months clearing storm damage, removing downed trees and completing infrastructure work, including improvements to electrical, water and sewage systems.

Several parks will also host special events and activities for the day.

At The Cove Palisades, the annual Festival of The Land will highlight the park’s natural, cultural and historical significance. The event will include hands-on activities with community partners, wildlife and fire education, farm games, a small farmers market, native flute music by James Greeley, food and drink vendors and new activities such as a Pollination Patrol station and community “quilt” project.

L.L. Stub Stewart State Park will host the return of its summer star party series, with stargazing offered by OMSI, Rose City Astronomers and Oregon State Parks. Visitors will be able to use telescopes, attend an OMSI presentation and join a ranger-led nighttime hike focused on wildlife after dark. The event will be held at the Hilltop Day-Use Area.

At Shore Acres State Park, the botanical gardens will feature local gardening organizations and plant experts, including OSU Master Gardeners and the Southern Oregon Native Plant Society. Visitors can ask questions, learn about plants, watch a performance by the Side of the Tide Morris Dancers and visit the historic Garden House for refreshments.

LaPine State Park will offer a ranger-guided 1.5-mile hike to “Big Tree,” known as the world’s largest Ponderosa pine. The route passes an oxbow lake and Central Oregon forest habitat. Registration is required for the hike.

Prineville Reservoir State Park will host a family-friendly birdhouse building activity. Kids and families will be able to build birdhouses while learning from a park ranger about Oregon bird species. Materials, including birdhouse kits, hammers, gloves and safety glasses, will be provided at no cost.

Additional Oregon State Parks events are listed on the state parks event calendar.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department manages 254 state parks covering more than 100,000 acres. The department’s mission is to protect and provide access to natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for current and future generations.

More information is available at stateparks.oregon.gov.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission has denied PacifiCorp’s request to raise rates on a temporary basis while regulators continue reviewing the company’s broader rate case.

PacifiCorp, which operates as Pacific Power in Oregon, is seeking an overall revenue increase of $170.7 million, or about 8.6 percent. That request is part of the company’s general rate case, a larger review process that will continue through the year.

As part of that filing, PacifiCorp asked regulators to approve an interim 2.8 percent rate increase beginning June 4, 2026. The utility said the temporary increase was needed because of financial pressure and concerns tied to its credit ratings. PacifiCorp also argued the interim change would help spread out future rate impacts for customers, reducing the size of possible increases in 2027 and shifting the timing of those changes from April to July.

The Commission declined to approve the request, finding that PacifiCorp had not shown enough need for an emergency increase before the full rate case is reviewed.

Interim rate increases are uncommon in Oregon and are generally reserved for situations where a utility can show it may not be able to continue providing safe and reliable service during the rate case process. Regulators said that threshold was not met.

The Commission also pointed to several steps PacifiCorp has already taken to strengthen its financial position. Those include a sale-leaseback arrangement involving the Boardman-to-Hemingway transmission project, changes to the company’s capital structure, and an expanded line of credit.

“We took this request seriously because the financial health of the utilities we regulate directly impacts safe and reliable service for customers,” PUC Chair Letha Tawney said. “Emergency rate increases require a very high bar, and PacifiCorp did not demonstrate need at this time. The Commission is willing to evaluate a renewed request, should circumstances change.”

PacifiCorp’s larger rate case will still move forward under the standard review timeline, which typically takes about 10 months. During that process, regulators and stakeholders will examine the company’s proposed revenue increase, including costs tied to capital investments, operations, and other expenses.

A final decision in the general rate case is expected in March 2027.

PacifiCorp serves about 600,000 customers in Oregon.

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)

Monday, May 25th

• 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 26th

• 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 27th

• 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
• Downtown Roseburg Clean-Up | 5 - 6 pm | Link
• Live Music: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link

Thursday, May 28th

• 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
• Trivia Night @ Trella | 6:30 pm | Link
• Live Music: stop.drop.rewind, fairweatherfriend, Pretty Suspect @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 pm | Link

Friday, May 29th

• 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
• Fifth Friday: Downtown Food Drive & Art/Vendor Walk | Link
• Live Music: Widespread Haze @ North Forty Beer Company | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Live Music: The Gus Factor @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 pm | Link

Saturday, May 30th

• 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+
• Dark Disco feat. Le Mal & Graveyard Gossip @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 pm | Link
• Live Music: Cover Culture @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• One Ohana, One Heart @ Aviva Health | 5 - 8 pm | Link

Sunday, May 31st

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 pm
• Live Music: Delgani String Quartet @ Centerstage Theater at Umpqua Community College | 3 pm | Link
• Live Music: Flashlite @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 pm | Link
• Umpqua Youth Chorale Spring Concert @ Roseburg High School - Rose Theater | 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Eric Alterman @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6:30 - 9 pm | Link

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