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Sheriff’s Office Releases Results of Holiday DUII Enforcement Campaign

Sheriff’s Office Releases Results of Holiday DUII Enforcement Campaign

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported results of enhanced DUII patrols conducted Dec. 10 through Jan. 1. Deputies made two DUII arrests, issued four minor in possession citations, and logged multiple traffic warnings as part of a holiday safety enforcement effort.

Saving Grace Humane Society Announces 17 Seized Dogs Now Available for Adoption

Saving Grace Humane Society Announces 17 Seized Dogs Now Available for Adoption

Saving Grace Humane Society announced that 17 dogs seized in August of 2025 with assistance from Roseburg police and Douglas County Animal Control are now available for adoption. The dogs spent several months receiving medical care and socialization and are ready for placement.

Roseburg Mayor to Deliver 2026 State of the City Address Jan. 12

Roseburg Mayor to Deliver 2026 State of the City Address Jan. 12

Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich will deliver the city’s 2026 State of the City address at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, during the first City Council meeting of the year at City Hall. The presentation will also be streamed live online.

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.