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Lookingglass Fire District Secures Cardiac Monitor Through Community Donations

Lookingglass Fire District Secures Cardiac Monitor Through Community Donations

Lookingglass Rural Fire District has purchased its first-ever cardiac monitor thanks to $22,500 in community donations from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Ford Family Foundation. The new equipment will improve local emergency response and cardiac care.

Roseburg Fire Destroys Home on Fisher Road

Roseburg Fire Destroys Home on Fisher Road

A Roseburg man narrowly escaped after his home on Fisher Road caught fire Tuesday morning. Jim Barnes was asleep with earplugs in and woke only when passersby banged on his door. Central Douglas Fire & Rescue arrived within minutes, but the home and a nearby RV were already engulfed.

The Roseburg Receiver Helps Bring New GMRS Repeater and Regional Safety Upgrades to Douglas County

The Roseburg Receiver Helps Bring New GMRS Repeater and Regional Safety Upgrades to Douglas County

The Roseburg Receiver is partnering with local radio operators to launch a new GMRS repeater on Mount Nebo, expanding emergency communication across Douglas County. This project will bring together repeaters across southern Oregon, keeping communities connected when other systems fail.

Douglas County’s Emily Ring Named Oregon’s 2025 Emergency Management Professional of the Year

Douglas County’s Emily Ring Named Oregon’s 2025 Emergency Management Professional of the Year

Douglas County Emergency Manager Emily Ring was named Oregon’s 2025 Emergency Management Professional of the Year for leading March 2025 flood response, securing recovery funds, and uniting agencies and community partners, county officials said.

Douglas Electric Warns Lawsuit Could Threaten Hydropower and Raise Costs for Oregonians

Douglas Electric Warns Lawsuit Could Threaten Hydropower and Raise Costs for Oregonians

Douglas Electric warns a state-backed lawsuit against the Bonneville Power Administration could cut hydropower, raising costs and risking reliability for over a million Oregonians. The co-op urges Governor Kotek to seek collaboration, saying hydropower and salmon recovery can coexist.

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash Near Winston; Authorities Seeking Suspect Vehicle

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash Near Winston; Authorities Seeking Suspect Vehicle

A 30-year-old Canyonville man was killed in a hit-and-run early Sunday on Highway 42 near Winston. OSP says Dustin Rios was struck by an eastbound vehicle that fled the scene. Investigators are seeking a 2006–2011 black Honda Civic with driver’s side damage. Reference case SP25-433741.

Roseburg High Walkout Draws National Attention

Roseburg High Walkout Draws National Attention

A student walkout at Roseburg High over transgender locker room access has gained national attention, with major outlets and social media accounts sharing the story. Supporters praised the protest while critics called it discriminatory, highlighting ongoing debates about privacy and gender identity.