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Winston Area Independence Day Celebration Draws Huge Turnout, Organizer Calls Parade Likely Biggest in City History

Winston Area Independence Day Celebration Draws Huge Turnout, Organizer Calls Parade Likely Biggest in City History

Winston’s Independence Day celebration brought out a huge crowd this year, with WAID organizer Onikka Driscoll saying she believes it may have been the biggest parade Winston has ever seen.

Nordic Veneer Announces Closure of Roseburg Operations After 72 Years

Nordic Veneer Announces Closure of Roseburg Operations After 72 Years

Nordic Veneer Inc. has announced it will permanently close its Roseburg operations after more than 72 years, citing ongoing wood supply, market and foreign competition challenges.

Roseburg To Celebrate Brown Park Expansion With Ribbon Cutting July 8

Roseburg To Celebrate Brown Park Expansion With Ribbon Cutting July 8

Roseburg will celebrate the expanded Brown Park with a ribbon cutting July 8. The project adds inclusive playground equipment, accessible pathways, ADA-compliant parking, open green space and more to the southwest Roseburg neighborhood park.

Oregon Foundations, Les Schwab Announce $1 Million Wildfire Preparedness Effort For Rural Communities

Oregon Foundations, Les Schwab Announce $1 Million Wildfire Preparedness Effort For Rural Communities

Oregon foundations and Les Schwab Tire Centers are partnering to provide at least $1 million in wildfire preparedness support, including quick-response grants and $100,000 in tires for rural fire agencies.

Music On The Half Shell Opens Season With Warm, Well-Attended Night At Stewart Park

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.

Umpqua Woofstock Brings Dogs, Families and a Bigger Mission to Sutherlin

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 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.