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False Radio Message Prompts Emergency Operations Center Activation in Coos County

False Radio Message Prompts Emergency Operations Center Activation in Coos County

A false radio message about an “ocean surface breach” near Charleston prompted Coos County officials to activate their Emergency Operations Center early Oct. 4. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating and seeking information from the public.

Volunteers Invited to 42nd Annual Umpqua Rivers Cleanup on October 18

Volunteers Invited to 42nd Annual Umpqua Rivers Cleanup on October 18

The 42nd Annual Umpqua Rivers Cleanup is Sunday, October 18. Volunteers can help collect trash along local rivers, creeks, boat ramps, and parks throughout the day, working independently or joining a coordinator-led effort.

South Umpqua Historical Society Receives Grant for Pioneer Indian Museum Collection

South Umpqua Historical Society Receives Grant for Pioneer Indian Museum Collection

Canyonville’s Pioneer Indian Museum has received a grant from the Lilja Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation to help catalog and digitize thousands of artifacts, photographs, documents, and books.

Community Turns Out for UCAN’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Community Turns Out for UCAN’s Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

UCAN Food Bank’s ninth annual Empty Bowls Dinner drew a strong turnout in Roseburg on Oct. 5. Guests shared soups and selected handmade bowls while supporting hunger relief in Douglas County. The online silent auction remains open until noon Oct. 9.

Sutherlin Candidate Forum Set for Tonight at Community Center

Sutherlin Candidate Forum Set for Tonight at Community Center

Sutherlin’s candidate forum is tonight, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sutherlin Community Center. The public is welcome, but seating is limited. The chamber has also shared candidate responses to community questions ahead of the event.

Pacific Power to Match Donations That Help Oregon Households Pay Energy Bills

Pacific Power to Match Donations That Help Oregon Households Pay Energy Bills

Pacific Power will match donations to the Oregon Energy Fund dollar for dollar, up to $72,000. Contributions stay in the donor’s home county, helping eligible Douglas County households pay energy bills.