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Elk Island Drops Lawsuit Against City of Roseburg, Citing “Path Forward” and Grants Pass Shelter Focus

Elk Island Drops Lawsuit Against City of Roseburg, Citing “Path Forward” and Grants Pass Shelter Focus

Elk Island Trading Group dismissed its lawsuit against the City of Roseburg, citing a possible path forward through changes to the Homeless Commission and a focus on Parker’s Place Village in Grants Pass, expected to open June 1, 2026.

Community Invited to MLK Day of Service River Cleanup and Restoration in Roseburg

Community Invited to MLK Day of Service River Cleanup and Restoration in Roseburg

Roseburg residents are invited to volunteer Monday for the annual MLK Day of Service river cleanup and invasive species removal event. Crews will work in several city parks, with a 9 a.m. gathering at Stewart Park Pavilion.

Roseburg High Students to Gain Hands-On Healthcare Training at UCC Through New Partnership

Roseburg High Students to Gain Hands-On Healthcare Training at UCC Through New Partnership

Roseburg High School students will soon train on the Umpqua Community College campus after both boards approved a new partnership. The agreement creates dedicated space in UCC’s Medical Careers Hub, opening new healthcare career pathways for local students.

Multi Jurisdictional Training Exercise Planned in Downtown Roseburg

Multi Jurisdictional Training Exercise Planned in Downtown Roseburg

A multi jurisdictional training exercise simulating a train car hazardous materials incident will take place in downtown Roseburg on February 10. Residents may see increased emergency activity. This is only a drill and there is no threat to the public.

Commissioners Approve Drug Enforcement Grant for Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team

Commissioners Approve Drug Enforcement Grant for Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team

Douglas County commissioners approved a renewed $1.9 million state grant to support the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team through August 2027. The funding will support investigations and enforcement related to illegal marijuana operations, according to county officials.

Roseburg Parks and Recreation to Launch Discover Roseburg 15 Geocache Series Feb. 7

Roseburg Parks and Recreation to Launch Discover Roseburg 15 Geocache Series Feb. 7

Roseburg Parks and Recreation will launch the Discover Roseburg 15 Land of Umpqua Geocache Series with a free public kickoff Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roseburg Public Library. The challenge includes 20 geocache locations across the city.

Three-Day Cleanup Restores Daly Property After Nuisance Notice

Three-Day Cleanup Restores Daly Property After Nuisance Notice

A Roseburg hillside property was largely cleaned up this weekend (Jan 2 - 4) through a coordinated effort by local volunteers, residents of managed camps, and Elk Island Trading LLC following a nuisance notice issued to the homeowner.