October 6, 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 | 209 AM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026

Hot and dry weather is expected across the region through Friday. Light easterly flow overnight will bring moderate to occasionally poor overnight RH recoveries for the mid slopes and ridges. Clouds and fog will visit the coast nightly. Breezy conditions develop Friday in advance of a cold front, then temperatures turn sharply cooler to near or even below seasonal normals by the weekend along with a very low chance of showers.

Douglas Forest Protective Association

US Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

Today's Scheduled Prescribed Burns

• None scheduled today

SUTHERLIN, Ore. - A historic steam whistle stolen from Sutherlin’s park locomotive has been recovered in Redding, California, after witnesses provided information to police.

The whistle was cut from the city’s 1921 Cooke oil-fired steam locomotive on September 15, according to the Sutherlin Police Department.

Captain Dennis Chrisenbery said witnesses in Redding came forward after seeing the department’s earlier press release seeking help with the case. Their information gave investigators a lead on the missing whistle.

Sutherlin police shared that information with the Redding Police Department, whose officers located and recovered it.

Chrisenbery thanked Redding police for their assistance and work on the investigation.

The recovery follows a public appeal to help locate the stolen piece of Sutherlin’s railroad history. Police credited information from people who saw that appeal with helping bring the search to a successful end.

Fire crews plan to begin a prescribed burn Monday, October 5, on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest, with burning potentially continuing through the weekend if conditions allow.

The planned burn is in Unit 710 at Long Prairie, along National Forest Service Road 3201-300, west of Threehorn Campground. Forest officials said favorable weather and fuel conditions are providing an opportunity to conduct the work, though crews will assess weather, conditions on the ground, and smoke impacts before proceeding.

A closure around the burn area will be in place for firefighter and public safety. The Forest Service listed the following access points as closed:

• The NFSR 32-300 junction.
• The NFSR 600-620 junction.
• The NFSR 300-330 junction at Diamond Rock.
• The NFSR 1616-205 junction.

The burn is being conducted in partnership with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Oregon Department of Forestry, Douglas Forest Protective Association, and Tiller Volunteer Fire Department.

Smoke may be visible from surrounding areas during and after the burn. Officials ask people not to call 911 to report smoke associated with the planned operation.

Prescribed burning is conducted under monitored conditions to meet forest management and fuel reduction objectives. People traveling near the area should use caution and watch for fire personnel and equipment.

Kickstart Coffee plans to open within the next week at 485 NE Stephens Street in Roseburg, according to owner Jace Russell. A grand opening date will be announced later.

The business is moving into the former Oregon Sourdough location, which previously housed Pizza Hut.

Russell said the menu will include soups, paninis, and salads, along with a variety of coffee and energy drinks.

For Russell, who grew up in the area, opening the business brings together his family’s food-service background and his girlfriend’s interest in working as a barista.

“My parents have always been in food service,” Russell said. “This building kind of came open and my girlfriend is really heavily into doing the barista type thing. So, it’s just a good fit.”

Russell said both he and his girlfriend are local.

Updates about the opening will be available on Kickstart Coffee’s Facebook page.

More images can be found here.

The Douglas County Land Department will open bids for the Joyce Creek #318 Timber Sale at a public meeting Wednesday, October 7, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Roseburg.

The bid opening begins at 9 a.m. in Room 216 at the courthouse, 1036 SE Douglas Avenue. County staff will open and announce bids submitted under Request for Bid #244.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. A livestream and a recording of the meeting will be available through the Douglas County government YouTube channel.

Questions about the timber sale can be directed to County Forest Manager Mark Wall at mark.wall@douglascountyor.gov or 541-464-6387.

The county’s Forest Management Division is part of the Douglas County Land Department.

Three trailheads on the Tiller Ranger District have reopened after Umpqua National Forest lifted a closure related to the Castle Fire.

The Forest terminated Closure Order #06-15-02-26-04, effective immediately, reopening Lakes, Fish Lake, and Beaver Swamp trailheads.

Visitors returning to the area should remain alert for hazards left behind by the fire. The Forest cautioned that lifting an emergency closure does not mean the risks associated with recently burned areas have disappeared.

Hazards can include:

• Falling trees and limbs.
• Uneven or unstable ground, including holes left by burned root systems.
• Falling rocks.
• Trail sections that are difficult to navigate.
• Landslides, debris flows, and flash floods.

High winds can increase those dangers, as can heavy rain and winter storms. Some risks remain elevated after storms have passed.

Visitors planning to use the reopened trailheads can review the Forest’s guidance on recreating in burned areas before heading out.

Douglas County’s H.O.P.E. Drug Court will hold its 114th graduation ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5:15 p.m. in Cascade Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend and hear graduates share their experiences in recovery.

The ceremony will bring together participants, families, treatment providers, court officials, and community supporters to recognize the work graduates have put into completing the program.

H.O.P.E. Drug Court provides a structured alternative for eligible people whose substance use has contributed to their involvement in the criminal justice system. Participants undergo treatment, drug testing, supervision, and frequent court appearances. The program uses incentives and sanctions alongside support tailored to each participant’s needs.

For some, that work includes finding stable housing or employment, continuing their education, addressing mental health concerns, or rebuilding relationships with family. Some participants are also working toward reunification with their children.

According to the county’s announcement, the program connects participants with behavioral health services, housing resources, employment opportunities, educational support, and family services to help address barriers to recovery.

Circuit Court Judge Robert B. Johnson leads the program alongside a team representing treatment providers, community corrections, prosecution, defense, law enforcement, human services, and local program coordination. Participants return to court regularly, allowing the judge and team to follow their progress, recognize successes, and address setbacks.

The county said the program aims to help participants maintain recovery and build stability while reducing future involvement in the criminal justice system.

The announcement also outlined estimated prison costs avoided through the program. Across the first two H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduations of 2026, participants collectively accounted for 433 months of prison sentences they did not serve because they remained in the local treatment court program. The county estimated the associated avoided prison costs at approximately $2.3 million.

Those figures represent estimated prison costs avoided, rather than a calculation of net savings after the costs of operating Drug Court.

The Oct. 13 ceremony will offer community members an opportunity to learn more about the program and hear directly from those completing it. Families, community partners, and other supporters are encouraged to attend.

The Glide Fire Association will host two days of barbecue, crafts, and fundraising Oct. 10-11 to support the community’s volunteer fire department.

The Firemen’s Tri-Tip Barbecue and Craft Fair will be held at the Glide Community Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Local firefighters and EMTs will be there to meet community members.

The $16 tri-tip meal includes a 5-ounce serving of meat, baked beans, coleslaw, a dinner roll, and soda or bottled water. A $6 hot dog meal includes chips and a drink. Cooked, sliced tri-tip will also be available for $20 per pound.

Cash or checks are preferred. Organizers note that fees may apply to credit card purchases.

Alongside the craft fair, visitors can browse a baked goods and pie shop and enter a raffle for donated prizes. Items include a hand-sewn quilt, a Ron Campbell photo book, a Sportsman’s Warehouse gift certificate, a Medicine Flower gift basket, and artwork.

Raffle tickets cost $1 each or $10 for 11. The drawing is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Winners do not need to be present but must pick up their prizes within 90 days.

All proceeds benefit Glide’s Volunteer Fire Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services. According to the association, its fundraising helps purchase supplies and other items beyond what the district’s tax funding covers.

Community members can also help by donating homemade fruit pies, cookies, candies, and bread. Organizers ask that donated pies contain no cream fillings. Baked goods can be dropped off at the Glide Community Center on Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, or early Saturday morning.

Visitors are also encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for Glide Helping Hands.

For questions about the event or joining the association, call Glide Fire at 541-496-0224. More information about the Glide Rural Fire Department is available at glidefire.org.

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
• I Spy Fall in Roseburg - Week 2 | October 8 - October 14th | Link
• Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch @ The Farmstand by Lehne Farms | September 26 - October 31st | 9 am - 5 pm every Saturday | Link

Monday, October 5th

• 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.
• UCAN Food Bank's Empty Bowls Dinner | 6 pm | Link

Tuesday, October 6th

• 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.
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ Umpqua Valley Arts Center on Harvard | 5:30 - 8 PM | There will be socializing, speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!

Wednesday, October 7th

• 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

Thursday, October 8th

• 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
• Book Club @ The Riddle City Library | 4 pm
• Mistress of Reality: World’s First All-Female Tribute to Black Sabbath @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 pm

Friday, October 9th

• 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
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Live Music: Alice Di Micele w/ Andy Casad & Nick Kirby @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm

Saturday, October 10th

• 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+
• Umpqua Bird Alliance A Chapter of the National Audubon Society Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 9 am | Link
• Stand-Up Comedy w/ Joe Hill, Ralph Anthony, Nathaniel Greene: @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 pm
• Live Music: Acoustic Blend @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 pm
• Glide Fire Tri-Tip Barbecue and Craft Fair | Glide Community Center | 10 am - 5 pm | October 10th and 11th

Sunday, October 11th

• Live Music: Wild at Heart Duo @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 pm | Link
• Live Music: The Gold Souls, Jenna & The Smuckers @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 5 pm
• Glide Fire Tri-Tip Barbecue and Craft Fair | Glide Community Center | 10 am - 5 pm | October 10th and 11th

• We now have 24,447 Facebook group members!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• There is now an opportunity to advertise your local business with The Roseburg Receiver! If your company is interested, please email info@theroseburgreceiver.com. Your ad will be featured in The Roseburg Scoop emails, videos, website, and much more.

The Roseburg Receiver is powered by the community. If you have local news, helpful information, an incident update, or an upcoming event to share, please email us at info@theroseburgreceiver.com so others can stay informed.

Two quick reminders:

• Protect privacy: For public safety or incident-related posts, please do not share personal or identifying information (names, addresses, license plates, etc.). Event posts, community announcements, and press releases may include names when appropriate.
• Safety first: Never post while driving

Want to contribute more regularly or become an author on theroseburgreceiver.com?
Email: community@theroseburgreceiver.com

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team