Music On The Half Shell Opens Season With Warm, Well-Attended Night At Stewart Park
Music on the Half Shell opened its 2026 season Tuesday night with John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, drawing a strong first-show crowd to Stewart Park despite the heat.
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Umpqua Woofstock Brings Dogs, Families and a Bigger Mission to Sutherlin
Umpqua Woofstock brought dogs, families, vendors and a bigger mission to Sutherlin, helping raise support for affordable vaccine clinics and basic pet care for local animals.
Douglas ESD Program Expands Mental Health Support for Students Across County
Douglas ESD’s School-Based Mental Health program expanded student access to care across Douglas County while helping train local mental health providers through school placements and graduate partnerships.
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.
UCC to Celebrate Class of 2026 Friday Evening
Umpqua Community College will celebrate its Class of 2026 Friday evening, with 1,798 students earning degrees, certificates and credentials, a 26 percent increase over last year.
Cheryl Flick Receives 2026 Golden Sparky Award
Cheryl Flick received the 2026 Golden Sparky Award on Wednesday for her work in community risk reduction and public safety outreach in Roseburg. The Oregon State Fire Marshal award honors achievement in fire prevention and public safety education.
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $606,815 to Southern Oregon Nonprofits
The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $606,815 to 87 nonprofits across Southern Oregon, including $92,610 for Douglas County organizations, during a ceremony at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville.