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Vehicle Fire Sparks Grass Fire in Hay Field Near Longhorn Lane

Vehicle Fire Sparks Grass Fire in Hay Field Near Longhorn Lane

A vehicle fire in a hay field near Longhorn Lane sparked a grass fire Tuesday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District and DFPA.

Douglas Forest Protective Association Responds to Five Fires Since Start of Fire Season

Douglas Forest Protective Association Responds to Five Fires Since Start of Fire Season

Douglas Forest Protective Association crews have responded to five fires and an estimated 15 illegal debris burns since fire season began, prompting renewed reminders about fire restrictions and wildfire prevention.

Douglas Education Service District Receives $10,000 Oregon Community Foundation Grant

Douglas Education Service District Receives $10,000 Oregon Community Foundation Grant

Douglas Education Service District will receive a $10,000 Oregon Community Foundation grant to support evening and weekend family events for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education families in the Roseburg area.

Free Summer Meals Returning for Winston-Dillard Children

Free Summer Meals Returning for Winston-Dillard Children

Free summer meals return June 15 for children in the Winston-Dillard area. The LunchBox Express van will stop at local schools and parks Monday through Thursday, providing breakfast and lunch at no cost for children through age 18.

Local Students Named 2026 Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Local Students Named 2026 Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Seventeen students from Douglas County communities have been named 2026 Ford Family Foundation scholarship recipients, joining a statewide class of 259 scholars pursuing college through support from the Roseburg-based Foundation.

Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority Customers Will See Sewer Rate Increase July 1

Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority Customers Will See Sewer Rate Increase July 1

Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority customers will see sewer rates increase July 1, with residential bills rising to $60 per month per dwelling unit. The agency says the increase is tied to aging infrastructure, regulatory needs, inflation, and future sewer system projects.

Half Moon Bay Fire Contained Near Winchester Bay

Half Moon Bay Fire Contained Near Winchester Bay

Firefighters contained the Half Moon Bay Fire near Winchester Bay on Monday morning, holding it to 0.41 acres. No structures were threatened, and crews remained on scene for mop-up work and hot spot checks.