October 7, 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 | 223 AM PDT Wed Oct 7 2026

Hot and dry weather is expected across the region through Thursday. 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 and dry conditions are expected ahead of a mostly dry cold front Friday, then temperatures turn sharply cooler to near or even below seasonal normals this weekend into early next week.

Douglas Forest Protective Association

US Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

Today's Scheduled Prescribed Burns

• 12:00 PM - 9000 block of Tiller Trail Highway, Canyonville | Smoke may be visible from Tiller, Days Creek, Milo, Canyonville, Myrtle Creek, Riddle, & Tri City.

Around 5 pm Tuesday, a semi-truck fire fully engulfed the cab near milepost 138 on southbound Interstate 5 near Sutherlin.

Responders from the Douglas Forest Protective Association, Sutherlin Fire Department, Oakland Fire Department, and Oregon State Police responded to the scene.

According to DFPA, firefighters stopped the fire’s forward spread and worked to mop up the area. The agency advised drivers of possible traffic delays while emergency equipment and crews were near the roadway.

Information about the cause of the fire or any injuries was not provided.

The Coos County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a false radio transmission that prompted officials to activate the county’s Emergency Operations Center early Sunday, Oct. 4.

The message aired around 2:30 a.m. on Law 2, a primary radio frequency used by several law enforcement agencies in Coos County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, it described an “ocean surface breach” outside the bar at Charleston.

Officials immediately activated the Emergency Operations Center to check the report, identify its source, and determine whether there was any current or ongoing threat to the county. Sheriff’s Office employees quickly determined that the transmission did not come from a legitimate source.

The release did not explain what the message meant by an ocean surface breach or provide further details about what was transmitted. It also did not identify who investigators believe created or sent the message.

The Sheriff’s Office cited federal provisions concerning false distress signals and broadcast hoaxes in its release. Federal law prohibits knowingly transmitting false or fraudulent distress signals or communications related to them.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the creation or transmission of the message is asked to call the Coos County Sheriff’s Office at 541-396-7800.

Residents across the Umpqua Valley are invited to help clean up local waterways Sunday, October 18, during the 42nd Annual Umpqua Rivers Cleanup.

The cleanup is sponsored by Umpqua Watersheds, Native Fish Society, Thrive Umpqua, and SOLVE. Volunteers will collect trash from riverbanks, boat ramps, parks, and other access points throughout the watershed.

Participants can choose a location close to home and work at their own pace throughout the day. Organizers welcome individuals, families, friends, and neighborhood groups, whether they have a few minutes or several hours to spend.

Area coordinators will be available to help volunteers find river sections that need attention, assist with trash removal, and guide cleanup efforts. Volunteers can work independently or join a coordinator-led group.

Organizers encourage residents to collect litter before fall rains carry it into rivers and eventually to the ocean.

“This event has become a symbol of our region’s commitment to clean water and healthy rivers,” said Julie Lowe of Umpqua Watersheds.

Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring gloves if available. Umpqua Watersheds can provide trash bags and help with disposal. Anyone needing bags or other cleanup materials can contact Bob Hoehne at 541-679-7077.

The annual event has brought together students, families, conservation groups, anglers, and businesses for more than four decades to care for the Umpqua’s waterways.

Community members of all ages are welcome to participate.

Cleanup Details

• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Time: Throughout the day, as volunteers’ schedules allow
• Locations: Riverbanks, creeks, boat ramps, parks, and shoreline areas throughout the Umpqua watershed
• Bring: Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and gloves if available
• Supplies: Contact Bob Hoehne at 541-679-7077 for bags or other cleanup materials

A grant from the Lilja Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation will help the Pioneer Indian Museum in Canyonville catalog and digitize its collection, making local historical materials easier for the public to search.

The South Umpqua Historical Society, which operates the museum at 421 SW Fifth Street, will use the funding to pay for staff assistance in the coming year. The collection includes thousands of artifacts, photographs, documents, and books that require detailed registration.

Susan Waddle, president of the historical society, said that help is essential to the museum’s work.

“Staff assistance is hugely valuable to the detailed registration of our collection of thousands of artifacts, photos, documents and books,” Waddle said.

Research and digitization also helped the museum create an extensive exhibit honoring local veterans earlier this year as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Waddle thanked the Lilja Family Fund and Oregon Community Foundation on behalf of the society’s board and members, saying the nonprofit could not complete its collection work without funding assistance.

The Canyonville Pioneer Indian Museum website can be located here.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Shelves of colorful handmade bowls greeted guests at UCAN Food Bank on Monday evening as community members gathered for the ninth annual Empty Bowls Dinner.

The Oct. 5 fundraiser drew a strong turnout to the food bank warehouse at 284 NE Kenneth Ford Drive. Guests chose bowls, sampled soups, and shared a meal while supporting food assistance in Douglas County. The Roseburg Receiver and The Roseburg Plug attended the event.

Inside the warehouse, soup stations lined a long table, and guests gathered at dining tables near shelves stocked with food. Bread and other refreshments accompanied the meal, while live music was part of the evening.

Participating soup providers included:

• Shanti’s Indian Cuisine
• Alexander’s Greek Cuisine
• McMenamins Station Pub & Brewery
• UCAN’s Feeding Umpqua
• Little Brother’s Pub
• Seven Thai

The bowls gave guests plenty to choose from. Some featured bright colors and painted designs, while others showed the textures and glazes of handmade pottery. Each guest could take a bowl home after the dinner.

Be Still Studios, Umpqua Valley Arts Association, and Over the Hill Ceramics helped supply bowls, along with individual ceramic artists and other donors. At Over the Hill Ceramics, community members had been invited to paint bowls for the fundraiser, with the studio covering the cost of paint and kiln firing.

The bowls gave guests plenty to choose from. Some featured bright colors and painted designs, while others showed the textures and glazes of handmade pottery. Each guest could take a bowl home after the dinner.

Be Still Studios, Umpqua Valley Arts Association, and Over the Hill Ceramics helped supply bowls, along with individual ceramic artists and other donors. At Over the Hill Ceramics, community members had been invited to paint bowls for the fundraiser, with the studio covering the cost of paint and kiln firing.

The dinner also included a raffle, wine pull, and online silent auction. Contributions from artists, food providers, volunteers, and sponsors helped bring the event together.

Empty Bowls supports the Food Bank’s work supplying food and resources to pantries, kitchens, and other food assistance programs throughout Douglas County. That work also extends into rural communities through UCAN’s Outpost program, which brings food directly to residents in areas including Elkton, Camas Valley, Days Creek, and Diamond Lake.

UCAN had set a $65,000 fundraising goal ahead of the dinner. A confirmed attendance count and fundraising total were not available for this article.

The fundraiser continues beyond Monday’s gathering. According to the event program, the online silent auction remains open until noon Friday, Oct. 9. Anyone can bid, including people who did not attend the dinner.

More information about Empty Bowls and ways to support the Food Bank is available on UCAN’s website.

More images of the event are posted in our official post here.

Disclosure: The Roseburg Receiver is an in-kind media sponsor of the 2026 Empty Bowls Dinner.

Pacific Power customers in Douglas County can help neighbors pay their energy bills through a donation program that keeps contributions in the donor’s home county.

The utility announced Oct. 5 that it will match customer donations to the Oregon Energy Fund dollar for dollar, up to $72,000. The nonprofit verifies eligibility and distributes assistance to households needing help with energy costs.

Customers receiving paper bills can look for an Oregon Energy Fund donation envelope in their October statement. Donations can also be made through Pacific Power’s website or by calling 1-888-221-7070.

For those who prefer to give throughout the year, Pacific Power offers a fixed monthly donation option starting at $1, added to the customer’s bill. Those contributions also qualify for the matching program.

According to Pacific Power, every dollar donated stays in the donor’s home county. Contributions from Douglas County residents would therefore support eligible households locally. Donations may be tax-deductible.

Brian Allbritton, executive director of the Oregon Energy Fund, said the assistance helps families manage energy costs alongside other needs, including food, housing, and care for their children.

Pacific Power said contributions from the company, its customers, and employees helped 2,601 Oregonians pay their energy bills last year. That included 411 seniors, 418 people with disabilities, and 869 children.

Customers who need help with their own bills can also call 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power representatives can discuss payment plans and connect customers with local agencies that offer additional assistance.

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
• Time Warped @​ The Rose Theatre at Roseburg High School | October 8 - 18th | 7 pm | 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
• Info Night with Common Ground Productions | Roseburg Library | 6 - 7:30 pm | Link

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
• Live Music: Rudolf Korv @​ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 pm

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

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team