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MLK Day of Service Brings Roseburg Together for River Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal

MLK Day of Service Brings Roseburg Together for River Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal

Roseburg volunteers marked MLK Day with hands-on service across Stewart Park, Eastwood Nature Park, and the Duck Pond, removing trash, pulling invasive plants, and installing educational signs as part of Umpqua Watersheds’ annual restoration event.

ODFW Opens Paid Wildlife Student Internships for Summer & Fall 2026

ODFW Opens Paid Wildlife Student Internships for Summer & Fall 2026

ODFW is accepting applications for paid Wildlife Student Internships for summer and fall 2026. College students can gain hands-on field experience in wildlife management, habitat restoration, and research across Oregon. Applications close Jan. 20, 2026.

City of Roseburg Issues Nuisance Notice to 79-Year-Old Homeowner Over Alleged Camping She Did Not Create

City of Roseburg Issues Nuisance Notice to 79-Year-Old Homeowner Over Alleged Camping She Did Not Create

A 79-year-old Roseburg homeowner faces possible prosecution after the city issued a nuisance notice for camping and debris she says she did not create. The notice gives her 10 days to comply or pay a $306 appeal fee.

Roseburg Disposal offers free Christmas tree recycling at multiple sites until January 12

Roseburg Disposal offers free Christmas tree recycling at multiple sites until January 12

Roseburg Disposal Co. will offer free Christmas tree recycling from December 29 through January 12, with drop off locations available throughout Roseburg and surrounding areas.

Proposed Order Would Require New Fish Passage at Winchester Dam by 2028

Proposed Order Would Require New Fish Passage at Winchester Dam by 2028

A proposed order would require the Winchester Water Control District to build new fish passage at Winchester Dam by 2028. The ruling follows a contested case over whether 2023 dam repairs triggered modern fish passage requirements under Oregon law.

Storms Damage Trails and Recreation Areas Across Oregon State Forests

Storms Damage Trails and Recreation Areas Across Oregon State Forests

Recent storms have damaged trails and recreation areas across Oregon State Forests. Downed trees, erosion, and hazardous conditions are being reported as crews and volunteers work to assess and repair impacts. Visitors are urged to use caution this winter.

NOAA Cuts Funding for Alaska Seismic Monitoring, Raising Concerns Over Tsunami Readiness

NOAA Cuts Funding for Alaska Seismic Monitoring, Raising Concerns Over Tsunami Readiness

Funding cuts by NOAA have halted real-time seismic data from the Alaska Earthquake Center, raising concerns about reduced accuracy in tsunami forecasting. Emergency officials warn that the loss of nearby sensors increases uncertainty and could impact coastal evacuation decisions.