November 5, 2026

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

RIDDLE, Ore. - A former bookkeeper for a Riddle lumber company has pleaded guilty to federal fraud and tax charges after admitting to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer over nearly a decade.

Christina Klauda, 53, of Riddle, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and two counts of filing false federal income tax returns, according to an announcement Wednesday, November 4, from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon.

Klauda worked as the office manager and bookkeeper for Tower Timber Services Inc., a lumber company based in Riddle. Her responsibilities included managing payroll, paying bills, handling invoices and preparing employee tax documents.

Federal prosecutors say she used that access to steal money from the company between 2014 and 2023.

According to court documents, Klauda increased her own hourly and overtime pay rates and recorded more hours than she actually worked. In 2018, she took the scheme further by creating a second employee profile in the company's accounting system, allowing her to receive duplicate payroll payments.

She received some payments through direct deposit and others through paper checks, then deleted records of the additional transactions to conceal them.

Investigators also found that Klauda used the company owner's signature stamp without permission to write checks to herself and her personal creditors. She disguised those payments as loans, reimbursements or draws and removed them from the company's financial records.

The U.S. Attorney's Office estimates Tower Timber lost more than $1.08 million during the scheme. As part of her plea agreement, Klauda acknowledged stealing at least $944,371.97.

The investigation also uncovered unreported income on Klauda's federal tax returns. Prosecutors said she failed to report approximately $38,140 in stolen income in 2018 and another $74,144 in 2019, resulting in a combined federal tax loss of $27,985.

Klauda has agreed to pay restitution to the victims, including Tower Timber and the Internal Revenue Service. The total amount is estimated to be between $972,356.97 and $1,111,771.56.

The bank fraud conviction carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison, five years of supervised release and a $1 million fine. Each tax charge carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison, one year of supervised release and a $100,000 fine.

The actual sentence will be determined by the federal court.

The case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine A. Rykken.

A volleyball season that began without enough players to field a team ended with a Coach of the Year honor. A soccer roster of just 12 players reached the state playoffs. On the basketball court and the softball and baseball fields, three more coaches earned recognition from their leagues.

At Umpqua Valley Christian School (UVC), there is plenty to celebrate in 2026.

Behind those accomplishments are five coaches investing their time, patience and energy in young athletes. Their work includes the practices and games that families watch, along with the encouragement, difficult conversations and steady instruction that often happen out of sight.

Brian Ferguson, Greg Stiles, Abby Parker, Michael Graham and Dave York have each given the school a reason to be proud.

Brian Ferguson: Boys Basketball Coach Of The Year

Brian Ferguson earned league Coach of the Year honors in boys basketball in 2026, recognizing his leadership of UVC’s program.

Coaching basketball requires decisions throughout a game, but much of the teaching happens before tipoff. Practices give athletes opportunities to build habits, accept feedback and learn how to contribute to a team.

Ferguson’s award offers a welcome opportunity to recognize the coach guiding that work and the commitment it takes to lead students through a season.

Greg Stiles: A Spring Honor In Softball

Softball coach Greg Stiles received his league’s Coach of the Year award last spring, earning recognition for his work leading UVC’s athletes.

A season brings repeated opportunities to teach, whether a player is learning a skill, working through a mistake or finding the confidence to try again. Helping young athletes improve takes patience and a willingness to keep working alongside them.

Stiles’ honor places a deserved spotlight on his contribution to UVC softball.

Abby Parker: Bringing A Team Together

Before her first season as UVC’s head volleyball coach, Abby Parker faced an uncertain summer. She did not have enough girls to field a team.

Before she could prepare a lineup or plan for an opponent, she needed players.

Parker helped bring that team together, and her first season ended with her selection as Skyline Head Coach of the Year. It was a remarkable turn from a summer when simply having a season was in question.

Her perseverance and commitment helped give UVC’s volleyball players a season to remember, and her league took notice.

Michael Graham: Twelve Players Reach The State Playoffs

Michael Graham’s soccer team had just 12 players, many with limited experience in the sport.

With a roster that small, every player mattered. Learning the game and learning to trust one another had to happen together.

Graham guided that group to the first round of the state playoffs, an accomplishment that reflected patient teaching and determination throughout the season.

For those athletes, the journey offered a chance to discover how far they could go together. For Graham, it was a meaningful result from the work of helping an inexperienced group become a team.

Dave York: A Coaching Legacy Earns Recognition

Dave York earned his league’s baseball Coach of the Year award last spring. His next honor will recognize a contribution to the sport that extends well beyond one season.

York has been selected for the Oregon Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and is scheduled to be inducted with the November 2027 class.

The selection honors his lasting contribution to baseball and the athletes he has coached. At UVC, students continue to benefit from the experience and dedication behind that recognition.

A league award and a place in the Hall of Fame offer two meaningful reasons to celebrate York’s work, both with the current program and across his coaching career.

Lessons That Last Beyond A Season

Together, these coaches help carry UVC’s Christian mission into practices, competition and everyday relationships with students. The school asks its athletes to pursue excellence while becoming humble, coachable and Christlike young people.

Athletics gives students opportunities to practice those values: accepting correction, responding to disappointment, supporting a teammate and taking responsibility for their own effort. Coaches are there to guide them through those moments.

That responsibility requires time and care long before an award is announced.

For Ferguson, Stiles, Parker, Graham and York, this year’s recognition gives the community a chance to celebrate both their accomplishments and the daily investment they make in UVC’s students.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Roseburg High School girls soccer team received a community send-off Wednesday, November 4, as players headed to the second round of the state playoffs.

Families and supporters gathered to cheer on the team before its departure. The Roseburg Receiver captured photos of the send-off as the players continued their postseason journey.

Parents organized the event and, according to information shared with The Roseburg Receiver, coordinated with the Roseburg Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to arrange an escort.

The gathering gave the community a chance to show its support for the players as they headed to their next playoff match.

CANYONVILLE, Ore. - Job seekers in rural Douglas County will soon have more opportunities to access employment assistance closer to home as WorkSource Oregon expands its mobile services across Southwestern Oregon.

The Oregon Employment Department announced that its western WorkSource Oregon Mobile Center route has added eight communities, including Canyonville and Elkton in Douglas County. Other new stops include Cave Junction, McKenzie Bridge, Myrtle Point, Oakridge, Port Orford and Shady Cove.

The expansion is intended to make employment and career services more accessible to residents who may otherwise have to travel long distances to visit a WorkSource Oregon office.

“Finding a job can be challenging, especially for people who live far from employment and training resources,” said Oregon Employment Department Director Andrew R. Stolfi. “By expanding WorkSource Oregon’s mobile center routes, we're bringing those resources directly to more communities.”

The mobile centers were first launched in May 2026, with three units serving rural, frontier and Tribal communities throughout Western, Central and Eastern Oregon.

Each mobile center is equipped with computers, workstations and secure internet access. WorkSource Oregon staff travel with the units to provide many of the same services available at the agency's 37 permanent locations statewide.

Visitors can receive one-on-one assistance with writing resumes, completing job applications, preparing for interviews and searching for employment opportunities. Staff can also help connect job seekers with employers who are hiring.

For those considering a career change, the mobile centers provide information about job training programs, apprenticeships and educational opportunities. Eligible participants may also receive assistance accessing resources for transportation, work clothing and training expenses.

Workforce Operations Director Jim Pfarrer said bringing services directly to smaller communities helps remove some of the challenges rural residents face when seeking employment assistance.

“Someone looking for work shouldn't have to travel long distances just to get help with a resume or explore training opportunities,” Pfarrer said. “Our mobile centers allow us to meet job seekers in their own communities and provide personalized support.”

The mobile centers are operated through a partnership between the Oregon Employment Department and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority access to services, including referrals to specialized employment programs.

All WorkSource Oregon services are free, and no appointments are required.

The mobile centers will visit communities on varying schedules. Residents in Canyonville, Elkton and other participating communities are encouraged to check the WorkSource Oregon Mobile Centers schedule for upcoming dates, locations and times.

The expanded route is part of the state's ongoing effort to connect more Oregonians with employment resources, particularly in communities where access to career services has traditionally been limited.

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season has ended after fires burned more than 2.5 million acres statewide, surpassing the previous record of 1.9 million acres set in 2024.

The Oregon Department of Forestry announced November 4 that all of its districts have lifted fire restrictions. The statewide acreage figure, reported by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, includes lands across all jurisdictions.

ODF attributed the difficult season to a combination of reduced winter snowpack, drought and dry vegetation. Several lightning events, followed by hot and windy weather, sparked new fires and helped existing fires spread rapidly.

On lands protected by ODF, approximately 1,023 fires have burned 226,557 acres so far this year. The department reported keeping 93% of fires within its protection area to 10 acres or less.

State Forester Kacey KC credited the department’s emphasis on quickly attacking new fires, saying that approach remains central to limiting damage and reducing smoke impacts as firefighting conditions become more complex.

The season also required substantial assistance from outside Oregon. ODF brought in 280 resources from 19 states, provinces and territories to support firefighting operations.

The department’s Complex Incident Management Teams mobilized seven times. A team from Florida also took command of the East Evans Creek Fire after an Oregon team reached the end of its assignment.

Governor Tina Kotek thanked firefighters, landowners, contractors, Tribal Nations, local governments, the Oregon National Guard and other responders for their work protecting communities throughout the season.

With fire season over, ODF crews and managers are turning their attention to prevention, reducing hazardous vegetation and planning for future fires.

Residents considering outdoor burning should still check local requirements. The lifting of ODF restrictions does not eliminate permit requirements that may remain in place through local fire departments. Slash burning requires a permit year-round.

Residents should contact their local ODF office or fire department before starting a burn.

WINSTON, Ore. - Before sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner, Douglas County residents will have an opportunity to get outside and enjoy some exercise as Wildlife Safari hosts its Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 26.

The Thanksgiving morning event welcomes runners, joggers and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. Whether participants are hoping to set a personal best or simply enjoy a morning walk with family and friends, the event is designed to offer a fun and active start to the holiday.

The 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m., with participant check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Activities are expected to wrap up around 10:30 a.m.

Registration costs $30 for adults, while children ages 12 and younger can participate for free.

Wildlife Safari is encouraging families to make the Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving plans, offering an opportunity to spend time together outdoors before heading home for the holiday meal.

The event will take place at Wildlife Safari, located at 1790 Safari Road in Winston.

Those interested in participating can find additional information and registration details on the Wildlife Safari Turkey Trot event page.

Limited Time Events

• 2026 Annual Members' Exhibit: an exhibition of current work by UVA Members @ Umpqua Valley Arts | October 30 - December 24th | Link

Monday, November 2nd

• 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, November 3rd

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 pm
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• 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.
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting | Umpqua Valley Arts Center on Harvard Ave | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | There will be speakers, raffles, trivia questions, and fun. Sandwiches and drinks available for purchase.

Wednesday, November 4th

• 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+.
• 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+

Thursday, November 5th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 pm - 12 am
• 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
• Live Music: Vern Thompson @​ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 pm
• Live Music: Acoustic Blend @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm

Friday, November 6th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 pm
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 pm
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 pm, starts at 6:30 pm. Food available. Ages 7+.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Friday Night Live Music | Winston VFW
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Bonanza Hunting Gear Raffles, Games, Silent Auction | Diamond Lake Resort | Link
• Live Music: NW Women Rhythm & Blues @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm
• Holiday Marketplace @ First United Methodist Church | 1771 W Harvard Ave | 10 am - 3 pm | Handmade gifts, holiday shopping, silent auction, and soup lunch (11 am - 1 pm). Proceeds support women and children in the community.

Saturday, November 7th

• 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+
• Fall Skins Game @ Bar Run Golf & RV Resort | 11 am | Link
• Fall Craft Fait at the Douglas County Fairgrounds | November 7 & 8th | Link
• Live Music: stop.drop.rewind, TomBoy, Blood Jacuzzi @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm
• Live Music: Saucy @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8pm
• Live Music: Devon Rockholt @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 pm
• Live Music: Debra Kay & Jason Heald @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Coffee with Christie (Winston Mayor) | 10 am - 12 pm | Winston City Hall Annex | Coffee and cookies will be available.
• Holiday Marketplace @ First United Methodist Church | 1771 W Harvard Ave | 10 am - 3 pm | Handmade gifts, holiday shopping, silent auction, and fresh cinnamon rolls.

Sunday, November 8th

• Jazz Sundays @ Abacela | 2 - 4 pm | Link
• Fall Craft Fair at the Douglas County Fairgrounds | November 7 & 8th | Link
• Sunday Afternoon Massage and Mimosas @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 12 - 4 pm

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