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Commissioners Approve Drug Enforcement Grant for Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team

Commissioners Approve Drug Enforcement Grant for Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team

Douglas County commissioners approved a renewed $1.9 million state grant to support the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team through August 2027. The funding will support investigations and enforcement related to illegal marijuana operations, according to county officials.

Diamond Lake Resort Opens Tubing Hill After 12 Inches of Fresh Snow

Diamond Lake Resort Opens Tubing Hill After 12 Inches of Fresh Snow

Diamond Lake Resort received 12 inches of snow in the past 24 hours, bringing the base to 23 inches at 5,200 feet. The tubing hill opens for night tubing at 6 p.m. tomorrow (01/09), with snowmobile trails also being groomed as winter recreation ramps up.

Portland Man Arrested in Roseburg After Stolen Vehicle Stop

Portland Man Arrested in Roseburg After Stolen Vehicle Stop

A stolen vehicle stop in Roseburg on Jan. 6 led to the arrest of a Portland man after police reportedly found methamphetamine, multiple fictitious IDs, and equipment used to make false identification. Officers also discovered an outstanding probation violation warrant.

Douglas County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Winchester Ridge Water District

Douglas County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Winchester Ridge Water District

Douglas County commissioners will hold a Jan. 7 public hearing to consider forming the Winchester Ridge Domestic Water Supply District. The proposal would create a new water utility entity for residents in the unincorporated Winchester Ridge area.

Oran Mor Artisan Mead Closes Roseburg Tasting Room After 10 Years, Relocates Production Near Portland

Oran Mor Artisan Mead Closes Roseburg Tasting Room After 10 Years, Relocates Production Near Portland

After 10 years in Roseburg, Oran Mor Artisan Mead has closed its Roseburg tasting room following the relocation of its production closer to Portland. The company says it is not closing and will continue operating at its new location.

Man Dies After Stabbing at “The Point” in Roseburg; Juvenile Taken Into Custody

Man Dies After Stabbing at “The Point” in Roseburg; Juvenile Taken Into Custody

Roseburg police responded to a reported stabbing near SE Pine Street Thursday morning where a 60-year-old man was found with a fatal stab wound. A juvenile suspect was later taken into custody. No further details have been released.

New Oregon Waterway Permit Requirements Take Effect in 2026

New Oregon Waterway Permit Requirements Take Effect in 2026

Oregon’s new 2026 waterway rules require nearly all paddlecraft: kayaks, SUPs, rafts, and more - to carry a Waterway Access Permit. Fees start at $6, with funds supporting access, safety, and invasive species prevention statewide.