October 2, 2026

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

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California National Weather Service Medford, OR | 225 AM PDT Fri Oct 2 2026

Late summer-like temperatures and humidities are expected through the weekend and into early next week. Recoveries will generally be good to moderate in the valleys, but easterly flow will bring lowering recoveries for the peaks and ridgelines. Poor to moderate recoveries are expected for the peaks/ridgelines Sunday morning, but winds are expected to be well below critical thresholds. A weak low pressure disturbance approaches the region Sunday night into Monday, which may bring a low chance (5%) of thunderstorms to Modoc County.

US Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

Today's Scheduled Prescribed Burns

• None scheduled today

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - October is starting with weather that feels more like late summer, with temperatures expected to climb through the weekend and remain well above normal into next week.

The National Weather Service in Medford said inland temperatures will peak Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, with highs across the region running 10 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages. A strengthening high-pressure system will keep conditions warm and dry.

The weather will also bring some elevated fire weather concerns, although forecasters do not expect critical conditions. The greatest concerns are across northern California and east of the Cascades.

In valleys west of the Cascades, afternoon humidity is expected to fall to roughly 20% to 35% this weekend. Winds should remain generally light, and humidity is expected to recover overnight in valley locations, helping moderate the fire weather threat.

Higher slopes and ridgelines will see less overnight relief. Light easterly winds and dry air aloft are expected to limit humidity recovery, particularly Saturday night into Sunday morning. Even there, winds are forecast to remain below critical fire weather thresholds.

With dry grasses and leaves still present, the Weather Service urged people to use caution during activities that could create a spark.

Warm, dry weather is expected to continue through the early and middle parts of next week, with regional temperatures remaining about 10 to 15 degrees above normal.

A weak disturbance passing through northern California Sunday night into Monday could bring a very small chance of showers or thunderstorms to Modoc County. That chance is estimated at 5% and does not extend to Douglas County in the forecast discussion.

Temperatures are expected to ease closer to seasonal averages toward the end of next week as another weather system approaches from the northwest.

The Riddle City Library is thrilled to announce that it is the recipient of a grant from the Lilja Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation! This grant will fund collection development for the first six months of 2027, enabling the library to purchase new books, Library of Things items, and to sustain our ongoing Hoopla subscription. Continued updates keep the collection fresh and relevant, and the Riddle City Library is grateful for the opportunity to better serve our community’s needs and interests.

Since 1973, Oregon Community Foundation has worked to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In 2024, OCF distributed more than $211 million in grants and scholarships in every county in Oregon in partnership with donors and volunteers. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations can work with OCF to create charitable funds to support causes important to them. To learn more, visit oregoncf.org.

For more information, contact Katie Buxton at riddlecitylibrary@gmail.com.

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ROSEBURG, Ore. - A section of W. Goedeck Avenue will close for two weeks beginning Monday, Oct. 5, while crews work on sanitary sewer infrastructure serving the wastewater treatment plant.

The closure begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 5 and is scheduled to remain in place until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, according to the City of Roseburg. It will affect the stretch extending east from Old Melrose Road toward Lookingglass Road.

Drivers should plan alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and follow posted traffic-control signs. The city also asks motorists to use caution around crews and equipment.

WINSTON, Ore. - Safari Zone, a new card shop carrying sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, is celebrating its grand opening Thursday, Oct. 1, at 157 NW Douglas Boulevard.

Owners Kyle and Ed, who go by Clueless Sports and Ed541shop, said the shop offers card sales and trades, and welcomes collectors of all ages. They also encouraged visitors to bring in their collections, saying they enjoy seeing what other people collect.

The shop’s regular hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“All ages welcome,” the owners said in a message to The Roseburg Receiver. “Please feel free to come by and check us out.”

The owners’ brands also have an online presence. Clueless Sports operates an online store listing sports card products and protective sleeves, while Ed541Shop’s Whatnot profile focuses on Pokémon and advertises buying, selling, and trading. Those online listings do not necessarily reflect Safari Zone’s in-store inventory.

Kyle and Ed invited community members to stop by Safari Zone to browse, trade, or share their interest in collecting.

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Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Authority has been awarded a $67,554.54 federal grant to purchase six commercial washer-extractors designed to clean firefighters’ protective clothing.

The funding comes through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The authority will contribute a $6,755.46 local match, bringing the total project investment to $74,310.

One machine will be installed at each of the department’s six staffed fire stations, allowing crews to clean their turnout gear at their assigned station after emergency calls.

According to the department, firefighters can encounter hazardous contaminants during structure fires and other incidents. The specialized equipment will make proper gear cleaning more accessible and consistent, supporting the department’s efforts to reduce exposure and protect firefighters’ long-term health.

The announcement also acknowledged the recent deaths of two young retired members who died from cancer. The department said both had spent years serving their communities, and their losses have reinforced its commitment to caring for current and future firefighters.

“This grant is about more than just purchasing six washing machines; it’s about taking care of our people,” the department said in its announcement.

The washer-extractors will be installed once the grant purchasing process is complete. An installation date was not provided.

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Authority is a partnership between Douglas County Fire District No. 2 and Winston-Dillard Fire District. It provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services and responds to thousands of emergency calls each year throughout its Douglas County service area.

The Ford Family Foundation is hiring a senior communications associate in Roseburg to lead its social media strategy and help share stories from rural communities across Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

The position offers an annual salary of $87,000 to $92,000, depending on experience. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, though the Foundation says the opening may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.

Based at the Foundation’s Roseburg office, the role follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office. Employees must live within 40 miles of Roseburg. A relocation package is available for candidates who need to move to meet that requirement.

Reporting to the communications director, the associate will oversee social media planning, content calendars, digital campaigns, and audience engagement. The work also includes writing and editing stories, developing visual and multimedia content, updating the Foundation’s website, and using analytics to assess how communications are reaching audiences.

The associate will work with teams across the Foundation to communicate about rural communities, grants, partnerships, research, and policy priorities. The posting emphasizes the ability to turn complex information into clear, accessible content while managing several projects and deadlines.

Applicants should have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, digital engagement, social media management, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related work. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Social media expertise is a central qualification. The Foundation is seeking someone with experience independently developing, carrying out, and evaluating an organization’s social media strategy across multiple platforms. Experience with nonprofit, philanthropic, rural, community-based, or public-interest organizations is preferred.

Benefits include paid time off and holidays, health and dental insurance, a health savings account, a retirement plan, professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, and rejuvenation leave.

Founded in 1957 by Kenneth W. Ford and Hallie E. Ford, The Ford Family Foundation supports rural communities in Oregon and Siskiyou County. Its main office is in Roseburg.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest explaining why they are a strong fit, what draws them to the Foundation, and specific examples of their communications work. Portfolios, work samples, content calendars, and campaign plans are encouraged but optional. The Foundation asks applicants to use their own voice and perspective in their letters.

The full job description and application information are available through the Foundation’s online job posting.

Firefighters contained a fire to the first floor of a structure in the 1800 block of Green Siding Road on Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, according to Central Douglas Fire and Rescue.

Crews were dispatched at 7:43 a.m. and arrived to find smoke coming from the first story. Occupants on the second story were evacuating as firefighters reached the scene.

Crews knocked down the fire and kept it from spreading beyond the first floor. The cause remains under investigation.

Central Douglas Fire and Rescue responded with four engines, two command staff members, and one ambulance. The department’s initial report did not include information about injuries or the extent of the damage.

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GLIDE, Ore. - A community cleanup that began with eight miles of Highway 138E is entering its ninth year, with volunteers invited to help pick up roadside litter Oct. 16, 17, and 18.

AAH Glide’s fall cleanup is part of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program. Volunteers can choose one of the three days and pick up supplies at 9 a.m. before heading to an assigned half-mile section of highway.

Organizers are asking participants to give about an hour of their time. Safety vests, grabbers, bag rings, and bright orange trash bags will be provided.

The group originally adopted the stretch between mileposts 12 and 20. Its coverage has grown as more residents asked to have their areas included and additional volunteers joined the effort.

During the April 2026 cleanup, 50 volunteers covered 12.5 miles and filled 70 bags with litter. ODOT collects the filled bags after the cleanup weekend.

The effort brings together volunteers from across the community, including local teachers, Job Corps and Umpqua Community College students, Glide High School National Honor Society members, Glide Fire Department volunteers, and the high school’s varsity volleyball players.

Barbara Pieske, Lori Pedersen, and Katrina Mchmore are co-coordinating this year’s fall event.

The invitation is simple: Pick a day, lend an hour, and help care for a stretch of highway close to home.

SUTHERLIN, Ore. - Halloween morning will bring runners, walkers, and costumed families to Ford’s Pond for the third annual Thrive Umpqua Community 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The free event begins at 10 a.m., with walk-in registration available from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Organizers encourage participants to wear costumes and bring the family for a morning of outdoor activity and community connection.

The first 250 people to register will receive a free T-shirt, according to the event poster. Participants can register online here.

The event offers both running and walking options, giving participants a choice of how to complete the 5K, a distance of approximately 3.1 miles.

Thrive Umpqua is a community well-being initiative that builds on the work of Blue Zones Project-Umpqua. Its programs focus on helping people across the Umpqua Valley incorporate healthier habits and social connections into everyday life. Thrive Umpqua

For more information about the Halloween run/walk, visit thriveumpqua.com or call 541-203-0325.

A new indoor family entertainment center is planned for the former Joann Fabrics location in Roseburg, with its website advertising a December 2026 opening.

Umpqua Valley Family Fun Center lists its address as 1438 NW Garden Valley Blvd. in Roseburg Marketplace. Property owner Argonaut Investments lists the business as a tenant and identifies the former Joann Fabrics space for the fun center on its shopping center site plan.

According to the fun center’s website, the planned 18,000-square-foot facility will include:

• Two Oregon-themed, nine-hole miniature golf courses.
• A multilevel indoor play structure.
• Laser tag and an interactive climbing wall.
• Virtual reality and arcade games.
• A gated toddler zone.
• An indoor cafe and party rooms.

The website describes miniature golf courses with easier and more challenging routes and accessibility for people with disabilities. Other advertised amenities include free Wi-Fi, seating, massage chairs, and a soft play space for babies.

The Roseburg Receiver reached out to the business’s operators but had not received a response at the time of publication. Details about the planned attractions and opening timeline come from the business’s website, while the property owner’s listing and site plan identify the location.

The website prominently advertises a December 2026 opening, although an older paragraph still references summer. An exact grand opening date has not been announced.

Residents can sign up for opening updates through the Umpqua Valley Family Fun Center website or click the button below.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Teens preparing to apply for their first jobs can get help with resumes, interviews and meeting local employers through a four-week program beginning October 7 at the YMCA of Douglas County.

The YMCA’s Teen Workforce Development Program, offered in collaboration with Recruit HIPPO and local employers, is open to ages 14 to 18. Sessions meet Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m., October 7 through 28.

Participants will learn what employers look for when hiring, build a resume, practice interviewing and meet local employers. The timing gives teens an opportunity to prepare before businesses hire for the holiday season.

The YMCA is also offering two certification courses for people interested in working in aquatics.

A Swim Instructor Certification Course begins October 24 for participants ages 16 and older. The course provides training to pursue work as a swim instructor. Course costs may be reimbursed after 90 days of regularly scheduled employment as a swim instructor with the YMCA of Douglas County.

A Lifeguard Certification Course begins December 19 and is open to teens and adults ages 15 and older. Participants who successfully complete the required swim test and course can earn certification to pursue lifeguarding jobs while learning lifesaving skills.

Registration is open for all three programs. Schedules, costs, requirements and registration details are available on the YMCA of Douglas County’s Education page.

Limited Time Events

• Wellness Walk | Every Saturday Through September | 9am at the Thrive Umpqua office in Roseburg (556 SE Jackson)
• 2026 Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit: an exhibit celebrating the Umpqua Valley @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | August 22 - October 23 | 10 am - 6 pm | Link
• The Vineyard Tour 2026 | October 2 - October 4th | 8 am - 4 pm | Link
• Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch @ The Farmstand by Lehne Farms | September 26 - October 31 | Every Saturday of October | Link
• I Spy Fall in Roseburg - Week 1 | October 1, 2026 - October 7, 2026 | Link

Monday, September 28th

• 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, September 29th

• 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, September 30th

• 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+
• 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: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Live Music: Ding Mao, The’Lectrics @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 pm | Link

Thursday, October 1st

• 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: Earth Eater, Oddities, Crucible of Absolution, Atticus Incarnate @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm
• Live Music: Erik & Cristina @​ Old Soul Pizza | 5:30 pm
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers are changing their meetings to the first Tuesday of the month, and a new location (Umpqua Valley Arts Center on Harvard) | 5:30 - 8:30 PM. October 6th.
• Preschool Storytime @ The Riddle City Library | 2 pm

Friday, October 2nd

• 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
• Group Meet - Open Painting Watercolor and Small Acrylic | Studio Arts Connection (1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg) | 1 - 3:30 PM
• The Vineyard Tour 2026 | October 2 - October 4th | 8 am - 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Rosine @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm

Saturday, October 3rd

• 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+
• The Vineyard Tour 2026 | October 2 - October 4th | 8 am - 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Sons of Legion @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Live Music: Steve Green @ The Chapel | 5 pm | Link
• 5th Annual Blocktober Fest - Downtown Roseburg | 11 am - 6 pm | Link
• Monsters & Mimosas 5K Run at Diamond Lake | Link
• Live Music: Timberwolf @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11 pm
• Live Music: Family Obligation, ExWife @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm

Sunday, October 4th

• The Vineyard Tour 2026 | October 2 - October 4th | 8 am - 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Vine Katz @ Richwine Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Mr. Vale's Math Class, The Mother Smuckers @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 pm

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team