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Douglas County Proclaims March 29 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Douglas County Proclaims March 29 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Douglas County commissioners proclaimed March 29, 2026, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day during a special ceremony at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, where local Vietnam veterans were honored with commemorative challenge coins, music, and a formal welcome home.

Sutherlin High School to Host First-Ever Unified Comic Con in April

Sutherlin High School to Host First-Ever Unified Comic Con in April

Sutherlin High School will host its first Unified Comic Con on April 11-12, featuring cosplay, gaming, vendors, artists and family activities. Admission is free, with donations of nonperishable food encouraged for the Sutherlin/Oakland food pantry.

Redbarn Dispensary Opens in Winston for Pre-Opening

Redbarn Dispensary Opens in Winston for Pre-Opening

Redbarn Dispensary is opening today in Winston for its pre-opening, with hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. As Winston’s only dispensary, the new shop also stands out as the only dispensary in Douglas County with a drive-thru. The Roseburg Receiver will continue following the opening.

FISH of Roseburg to open Saturday for monthly pantry hours

FISH of Roseburg to open Saturday for monthly pantry hours

The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry will be open Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 405 Jerry’s Drive. The monthly fourth-Saturday hours are designed to help people who may not be able to visit during the week access food and support.

ICE Considers Office Space in Roseburg, Federal Notice Shows

ICE Considers Office Space in Roseburg, Federal Notice Shows

A new federal notice shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering rented office space in Roseburg. Roseburg is one of only two Oregon cities listed in the request, alongside Portland, though no lease or office has been confirmed.

Roseburg City Manager Nikki Messenger to retire June 30

Roseburg City Manager Nikki Messenger to retire June 30

Roseburg City Manager Nikki Messenger will retire June 30, Mayor Larry Rich announced Monday. The city council has scheduled a special meeting March 30 to begin discussing the search for her replacement.

ODOT Plans I-5 Winchester Bridge Repairs Near Roseburg

ODOT Plans I-5 Winchester Bridge Repairs Near Roseburg

ODOT plans major repairs on the I-5 Winchester bridges near Roseburg, with work expected to begin this spring. Drivers should expect nighttime lane closures, width restrictions and ramp impacts near Exit 129 as construction continues through Sept. 15.