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North Umpqua Steelhead Fishing To Close Aug. 10 Amid Low Wild Returns

North Umpqua Steelhead Fishing To Close Aug. 10 Amid Low Wild Returns

Steelhead fishing on the North Umpqua River will close Aug. 10 through Nov. 30 after fewer than 1,000 wild summer steelhead passed Winchester Dam. ODFW says low returns, warm water and low river flows prompted the emergency closure.

BLM Timber Sales Generate More Than $10.7 Million During Second Quarter

BLM Timber Sales Generate More Than $10.7 Million During Second Quarter

The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $10.7 million from timber sales in Oregon and California during the second quarter of 2026, selling about 41 million board feet across 1,500 acres.

Free Electronics Recycling Event Planned July 18 In Roseburg

Free Electronics Recycling Event Planned July 18 In Roseburg

Douglas County residents and small businesses can recycle unwanted household electronics for free during an e-cycle event July 18 at the Roseburg Transfer Station.

Boat Dock Replacement Project Begins at Cooper Creek County Park

Boat Dock Replacement Project Begins at Cooper Creek County Park

A boat dock replacement project is beginning at Cooper Creek County Park, bringing staggered closures to the East and West boat ramp areas while crews replace aging docks, resurface parking areas and improve public access.

Diamond Lake Campground Opens For Season, New Scan And Pay Rules In Place

Diamond Lake Campground Opens For Season, New Scan And Pay Rules In Place

Diamond Lake Campground opened today at 1 p.m., with first-come, first-served sites available until reservations begin June 12. Forest-operated sites now require Recreation.gov Scan and Pay instead of cash or checks.

OSU Extension To Host Landslides In Forested Landscapes Field Tour

OSU Extension To Host Landslides In Forested Landscapes Field Tour

OSU Extension will host a Landslides In Forested Landscapes field tour May 19 near Glide and Idleyld Park. The $5 tour will help landowners and managers identify landslide features and unstable terrain. Advance registration is required by May 17.

Kellogg Rural Fire District Receives Wildfire Season Staffing Grant

Kellogg Rural Fire District Receives Wildfire Season Staffing Grant

Kellogg Rural Fire District has received a 2026 Oregon State Fire Marshal Wildfire Season Staffing Grant, helping the district add firefighter staffing for rapid response during the upcoming fire season.