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SNAP Work Requirements Now Apply Statewide in Oregon Starting December 2025

SNAP Work Requirements Now Apply Statewide in Oregon Starting December 2025

Oregon is now applying SNAP work rules statewide after federal waivers ended. Adults ages 18 to 64 without children under 14 may need to meet 80 hour monthly work requirements unless exempt. About 37,000 people are affected. ODHS urges anyone unsure about the rules to contact them.

Oregon DMV Announces Major Changes to SR-22 and Uninsured Accident Rules Beginning January 2026

Oregon DMV Announces Major Changes to SR-22 and Uninsured Accident Rules Beginning January 2026

Oregon DMV is implementing major changes on January 1, 2026. SR-22 requirements for driving uninsured will drop from three years to one year, mandatory suspensions for uninsured accidents will end, and new insurer documentation rules will apply for proving coverage.

Roseburg City Council Unanimously Approves $453K Radio Purchase Ahead of Countywide Digital Upgrade

The Roseburg City Council unanimously approved a $453,280 purchase of new digital radios for police, selecting the General Fund to cover the cost. The upgrade prepares officers for Douglas County’s new UHF system launching in February.

Man Arrested After Investigation Into Suspected Fentanyl-Related Death in Green District

Man Arrested After Investigation Into Suspected Fentanyl-Related Death in Green District

Detectives are investigating a suspected fentanyl overdose that left a Green District man dead. Evidence led officers to arrest 39-year-old George Perez, who is accused of selling fentanyl shortly before the death. More charges may follow as the case continues.

Fatal Crash on Highway 138E Claims Life of Roseburg Man

Fatal Crash on Highway 138E Claims Life of Roseburg Man

A single-vehicle crash on Highway 138E late Thursday night claimed the life of 30-year-old Domonik Randsome Wright of Roseburg. His Chrysler 200 left the roadway, went airborne, rolled into a field, and caught fire. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

MISSING GREEN WOMAN, LORI SHARMAN, FOUND DECEASED

MISSING GREEN WOMAN, LORI SHARMAN, FOUND DECEASED

Lori Sharman, the missing woman from Green, was found deceased Thursday morning by Douglas County Search and Rescue. Deputies confirmed her death, and no foul play is suspected. Authorities extend their condolences to her family.

Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center Preparing to Open New Pharmacy in Spring 2026

Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center Preparing to Open New Pharmacy in Spring 2026

Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center will open a new full-service pharmacy next to its Roseburg clinic in March 2026, offering convenient prescription services for patients and Tribal families as pharmacy options continue to decline in the area.