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Douglas County Receives National Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 37th Consecutive Year

Douglas County Receives National Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 37th Consecutive Year

Douglas County has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 37th consecutive year. Commissioners recognized CFO Dan Wilson and the Management and Finance Department for their award-winning 2024 ACFR.

Three Oregon Forest Operators Named Regional Operators of the Year

Three Oregon Forest Operators Named Regional Operators of the Year

Three Oregon forest operators have been named Operators of the Year for exemplary stewardship and compliance with the Forest Practices Act. Honorees from Southwest, Eastern, and Northwest Oregon will be recognized by the Board of Forestry in January.

Roseburg Forest Products Shuts Down Weed, California Veneer Plant

Roseburg Forest Products Shuts Down Weed, California Veneer Plant

Roseburg Forest Products has closed its Weed, Calif., veneer plant, shifting production to Oregon mills as part of a broader restructuring. About 140 employees will receive transition support, and the company says it remains committed to investing in the Weed community.

Winston Domino’s Donates Over $1,000 to Support the Winston–Dillard Food Bank

Winston Domino’s Donates Over $1,000 to Support the Winston–Dillard Food Bank

Domino’s in Winston raised over $1,000 and collected canned goods for the Winston–Dillard Food Bank during a community meet-the-owner event, where new franchise owner Angelique Martinez thanked locals for their generosity and support.

Douglas County Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Crimes

Douglas County Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Crimes

A Douglas County man was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms. DINT noted the sentencing concludes a prior investigation in which the suspect attempted to flee detectives.

Christmas Tree Permits Now on Sale for Umpqua National Forest

Christmas Tree Permits Now on Sale for Umpqua National Forest

Christmas tree permits for the Umpqua National Forest are now available online and at local vendors. Permits cost $5 per household and are valid only on UNF land. Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass can receive a free permit. More details are available on Recreation.gov.

First Annual Umpqua Valley Food Rally Brings in Over $2,000 and More Than a Ton of Food

First Annual Umpqua Valley Food Rally Brings in Over $2,000 and More Than a Ton of Food

The first annual Umpqua Valley Food Rally collected 2,176 pounds of food and raised $2,128 to support families across Douglas County. Planned in just three weeks, the event drew strong community turnout and organizers say it will now become an annual tradition.