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UCC Begins Work on Welcome Center and Medical Careers Hub

UCC Begins Work on Welcome Center and Medical Careers Hub

Umpqua Community College has begun building a $21.5 million Welcome Center and Medical Careers Hub. Opening in early 2027, it will centralize student services and expand medical training, backed by an $8 million state match and support from local partners.

Curtin Drug Bust Leads to Two Arrests, Multiple Seizures

Curtin Drug Bust Leads to Two Arrests, Multiple Seizures

Curtin drug bust nets 30 marijuana plants, meth, and firearms. Two men face charges, including manufacturing and possession. One suspect, a felon, was arrested for having guns. Six others were detained but released at the scene.

Susan Creek Campground closed for weeklong sanitation; day-use area remains open

Susan Creek Campground closed for weeklong sanitation; day-use area remains open

BLM has closed Susan Creek Campground Wednesday–Tuesday for a precautionary deep clean. The Susan Creek Falls day-use area and trail remain open. Officials say no norovirus is confirmed; crews are sanitizing facilities before reopening.

Fire Danger Level Reduced from Extreme to High Across Douglas District

Fire Danger Level Reduced from Extreme to High Across Douglas District

DFPA will lower the fire danger from EXTREME to HIGH on August 15, 2025, due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Public Use Restrictions remain in place, with limits on certain activities, open burning bans, and safety requirements to help prevent wildfires.