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PacifiCorp Customers In Oregon To See Rate Increase Beginning April 1

PacifiCorp Customers In Oregon To See Rate Increase Beginning April 1

Pacific Power customers in Oregon will see higher electric bills beginning April 1 after regulators approved a new rate adjustment. Most residential customers are expected to pay more each month, with the increase tied to higher power supply and related costs.

Brown Park Expansion In Roseburg Aims To Create Inclusive Play Space For All Abilities

Brown Park Expansion In Roseburg Aims To Create Inclusive Play Space For All Abilities

Roseburg’s Brown Park is being transformed into a larger, inclusive playground for children of all abilities. The $1.1 million project will more than double the park’s size and add modern accessible features, with completion expected by late spring or early summer.

Golf Oregon Specialty Plate Coming To Oregon DMV April 28

Golf Oregon Specialty Plate Coming To Oregon DMV April 28

The new Golf Oregon specialty plate will be available through Oregon DMV starting April 28. The plate carries a $40 surcharge, with about $35 supporting the Junior Golf Fund. Applications will be accepted by mail, at DMV offices, through dealers and online for some transactions.

Redbarn Opens Winston’s First Dispensary Within City Limits; Grand Opening Near

Redbarn Opens Winston’s First Dispensary Within City Limits; Grand Opening Near

Redbarn Dispensary has opened at 161 N. Main St., becoming the first marijuana dispensary within Winston city limits. The opening follows Winston’s 2025 ordinance change allowing recreational marijuana facilities after years of local debate.

Roseburg Library Seeks Community Input As Summer Reading Plans Take Shape

Roseburg Library Seeks Community Input As Summer Reading Plans Take Shape

Roseburg Public Library is asking the community to help shape its 2026 Summer Reading Program. Residents can take the “2026 SRP Survey” at RoseburgPublicLibrary.org, email feedback, or pick up a paper copy at the library. Responses are due by Saturday, April 11.

ODOT: Oregon 42 Project In Winston Continues With Night Work In Early April

ODOT: Oregon 42 Project In Winston Continues With Night Work In Early April

The Oregon 42 improvement project in Winston is continuing, with ODOT announcing overnight road work through early April. Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures at night as crews complete utility adjustments and pavement repairs.

Adapt Recognizes Employees For Longstanding Service During March Event

Adapt Recognizes Employees For Longstanding Service During March Event

Adapt Integrated Health Care honored Q1 2026 employees with a March 19 recognition luncheon celebrating 110 combined years of service. Leaders praised the honorees’ dedication, compassion and long-term impact on the organization and the communities it serves.