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Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Sutherlin Police Earn State Accreditation After Yearlong Review

Sutherlin Police have earned state accreditation after a yearlong review of department policies, practices, and accountability standards. The department voluntarily pursued the recognition, which requires outside assessment and reassessment every three years.

Douglas County Receives National Financial Reporting Award for 38th Consecutive Year

Douglas County Receives National Financial Reporting Award for 38th Consecutive Year

Douglas County has earned national recognition for excellence in financial reporting for the 38th consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to accuracy, transparency, and accountability in managing public funds.

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Douglas County Voters Can Expect Ballots Soon for November 3 Election

Douglas County voters should begin receiving ballots soon for the November 3 election. County Clerk Dan Loomis reminds residents to check their mailboxes, sign their return envelopes, and return ballots by the deadline.

Oregon Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Bend School Shooting Victims

Oregon Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Bend School Shooting Victims

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at public institutions lowered to half-staff Friday, October 16, in remembrance of the victims of Thursday's deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend.

Roseburg Council to Consider Restructuring or Dissolving Homeless Commission

Roseburg Council to Consider Restructuring or Dissolving Homeless Commission

Roseburg councilors agreed to consider restructuring or dissolving the Homeless Commission after debating its role and the pace of progress on homelessness. The motion schedules a future discussion; the commission remains in place.

Roseburg Council Debates Flock Cameras; Temporary Suspension Motion Gets No Second

Roseburg Council Debates Flock Cameras; Temporary Suspension Motion Gets No Second

Roseburg councilors debated Flock cameras Monday, raising questions about privacy, security, and police use. Zack Weiss’s motion to consider a temporary suspension received no second. The council voted 6-2 to revisit the issue with more information.

Flock Cameras, Spending Proposals, and Budget Changes on Roseburg Council Agenda Tonight

Flock Cameras, Spending Proposals, and Budget Changes on Roseburg Council Agenda Tonight

Roseburg City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. to review Flock cameras, consider Public Safety Center improvements and a street sweeper purchase, and address budget changes, liquor license recommendations, and other business. The full agenda packet is included.