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Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Oregon Proposes Modest Increase in Workers’ Compensation Costs for 2027

Oregon employers could see a modest increase in workers’ compensation costs in 2027, with the statewide average rising from 89 cents to 92 cents per $100 of payroll. Despite the increase, the proposed rate would remain the second lowest on record.

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets Now Available for UCAN Food Bank’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Tickets are now available for UCAN Food Bank’s ninth annual Empty Bowls Dinner on October 5 in Roseburg. The event will feature handcrafted bowls, locally prepared soups, live music, a silent auction, raffle and wine pull while raising money to provide meals throughout Douglas County

Roseburg Cools Down After Reaching 93 Degrees Wednesday

Roseburg Cools Down After Reaching 93 Degrees Wednesday

After reaching 93 degrees Wednesday, Roseburg is headed for a sharp cooldown. Highs will fall into the 70s Friday and mid-60s Saturday, when showers and possible thunderstorms return.

National Wildfire Preparedness Level Drops to 3 as Conditions Improve

National Wildfire Preparedness Level Drops to 3 as Conditions Improve

The National Interagency Fire Center lowered the National Preparedness Level to 3 on Sept. 9 as improving fire weather, greater resource availability and lighter ordering eased pressure on the nation’s wildland firefighting system.

Several Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled Near Roseburg This Week

Several Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled Near Roseburg This Week

Several prescribed pasture burns are scheduled near Roseburg on Sept. 9 and 10. Smoke may be visible from Roseburg, Melrose, Umpqua, Interstate 5, Highway 138, Diamond Lake Boulevard and surrounding areas.