Community

A student-led walkout is planned Monday at Winston Middle School to raise awareness about bullying and safety concerns. Organized by 13-year-old Ashton, the event has gained attention from parents and community members online.

Grants Pass re-awarded a $1.2 million homelessness grant to Roseburg’s Elk Island Trading Group, which plans to build a container-home village for 150 people in Grants Pass by summer 2026. The project could help the city close unmanaged camps and meet shelter space requirements.

Roseburg’s iconic “Green Bridge” has reopened after months of rehabilitation work, but it’s now black. Crews completed repairs, deck upgrades, and repainting to extend the bridge’s life and improve safety, restoring a key route between Stewart Parkway and the VA Medical Center.

UCAN is reopening the Roseburg Warming Center for a third winter, offering warmth, food, and shelter during freezing nights. The center opens when temps drop to 30°F or below. Volunteers and donations are needed—sign up at housinghomelessservices.as.me/volunteerorientation.

Roseburg Grocery Outlet’s planned 10% discount for SNAP recipients was blocked by the USDA, but owners Steve and Kelly Burton found a workaround—partnering with FISH Food Pantry to offer 10% off cards to anyone in need throughout November, no verification required.

A new Holiday Inn Express on Northwest Mulholland Drive in Roseburg is nearly complete. The 100-room hotel, featuring an indoor pool, is expected to open in January as part of the Hanna Heritage Place development, expanding Roseburg’s hospitality and retail offerings.