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Prescribed Burn Scheduled Wednesday Evening in Melqua Area

Prescribed Burn Scheduled Wednesday Evening in Melqua Area

A small permitted prescribed burn is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 2800 block of Melqua Road. Smoke may be visible from Roseburg, Interstate 5 and the Melrose area until approximately 7 p.m.

DFPA to Begin Issuing Permits for Prescribed Pasture Burns

DFPA to Begin Issuing Permits for Prescribed Pasture Burns

DFPA will begin issuing permits for prescribed pasture burns as conditions allow. Landowners must meet safety requirements and receive approval before burning. Backyard debris burning remains restricted.

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Umpqua National Forest visitors can now obtain free personal-use firewood permits online and print them from home. Each permit allows the collection of up to 10 cords per year.

Sunrise Enterprises to Celebrate Opening of New Roseburg Facility

Sunrise Enterprises to Celebrate Opening of New Roseburg Facility

Sunrise Enterprises will celebrate the opening of its new Mulholland Drive facility in Roseburg on Friday, Sept. 18. The expanded location will support Day Support Activities and other community-based services for people with disabilities.

I-5 Delays Expected South of Canyonville During Hazard Tree Removal

I-5 Delays Expected South of Canyonville During Hazard Tree Removal

Drivers should expect weekday delays of up to 20 minutes on I-5 south of Canyonville beginning Sept. 14 as crews remove fire-damaged trees.

Umpqua National Forest Lifts Public Use Restrictions Following Rainfall

Umpqua National Forest Lifts Public Use Restrictions Following Rainfall

Umpqua National Forest will lower its fire danger level from High to Moderate and lift Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions beginning Sept. 11. Campfires in wilderness and dispersed areas will again be allowed, along with personal chainsaw use.

West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison

West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison

West Coast Game Park Safari owner Brian Tenney was sentenced to 7½ years in prison after pleading guilty to 47 criminal charges, including 43 counts of animal neglect. He was also ordered to pay more than $340,000 in restitution.