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Douglas County Fire Agencies Receive Wildfire Season Staffing Grants

Douglas County Fire Agencies Receive Wildfire Season Staffing Grants

Twenty Douglas County fire agencies have received 2026 Wildfire Season Staffing Grants through the Oregon State Fire Marshal, providing added support for seasonal firefighter staffing and faster emergency response as wildfire risk increases.

Kellogg Rural Fire District Receives Wildfire Season Staffing Grant

Kellogg Rural Fire District Receives Wildfire Season Staffing Grant

Kellogg Rural Fire District has received a 2026 Oregon State Fire Marshal Wildfire Season Staffing Grant, helping the district add firefighter staffing for rapid response during the upcoming fire season.

Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds At 5.2% In March As Payroll Jobs Decline

Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds At 5.2% In March As Payroll Jobs Decline

Oregon’s unemployment rate stayed at 5.2% in March, but statewide payroll employment fell by 4,800 jobs. Retail trade added jobs, while professional and business services and government saw some of the largest losses.

Roseburg Mayor Proclaims May 1 As Thrive Umpqua Day

Roseburg Mayor Proclaims May 1 As Thrive Umpqua Day

Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich has proclaimed May 1, 2026, as Thrive Umpqua Day, recognizing community efforts to improve health, well-being, and connection through everyday actions like walking, eating well, supporting local businesses, and checking in on neighbors.

Gilberto’s Mexican Restaurant To Close After More Than Four Decades In Roseburg

Gilberto’s Mexican Restaurant To Close After More Than Four Decades In Roseburg

Gilberto’s Mexican Restaurant in Roseburg will permanently close May 15 after more than four decades in business. The Duarte family announced that Gilberto Sr. is retiring, marking the end of a longtime local family restaurant on NE Stephens Street.

Douglas County Issues Emergency Drought Order

Douglas County Issues Emergency Drought Order

Douglas County commissioners approved an Emergency Drought Order, citing low streamflows, poor soil moisture, reduced snowpack, impacts to agriculture and livestock, and growing wildfire concerns. The county is seeking a state drought declaration.

Douglas County Commissioners Distribute $3.3 Million In Secure Rural Schools Funding To Local Districts

Douglas County Commissioners Distribute $3.3 Million In Secure Rural Schools Funding To Local Districts

Douglas County commissioners announced more than $3.3 million in Secure Rural Schools funding will be distributed to 14 local school districts, including $1.35 million for Roseburg. Payments are expected within the next week.