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Remembering the Roseburg Blast: August 7, 1959

Remembering the Roseburg Blast: August 7, 1959

66 years ago today, the Roseburg Blast devastated downtown Roseburg, Oregon. The 1959 explosion destroyed city blocks, claimed lives, and forever changed the community, leaving a legacy of resilience and remembrance that endures each August 7th.

Bicyclist Killed in Early Morning Collision on I-5 Near Sutherlin

Bicyclist Killed in Early Morning Collision on I-5 Near Sutherlin

A California man was killed early Thursday when his bicycle was struck by a pickup on I-5 near Sutherlin. The crash closed the highway for about four hours. The driver had minor injuries, while a passenger was hospitalized with minor injuries, according to Oregon State Police.

Fire Danger Raised to Extreme Across Douglas District: Public Restrictions Increase

Fire Danger Raised to Extreme Across Douglas District: Public Restrictions Increase

The Douglas Forest Protective Association has raised the fire danger to EXTREME across the Douglas District, effective August 10. New restrictions ban activities like using power saws, mowing dry grass, and metal work on private property until further notice.

Idleyld Park river rescues: one life saved, one lost in swift currents

Idleyld Park river rescues: one life saved, one lost in swift currents

Emergency crews responded to two river rescues along the North Umpqua Saturday. A Myrtle Creek woman was rescued after being swept downstream, while a separate incident near milepost 24.5 resulted in the drowning death of 50-year-old Jonathon Vasquez of Mapleton.