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Oregon SNAP Benefits Fully Restored After Federal Court Ruling

Oregon SNAP Benefits Fully Restored After Federal Court Ruling

Oregonians can now access their full November SNAP benefits after a federal court ordered the Trump Administration to release withheld funds. The Oregon Department of Human Services confirmed payments are restored, following Gov. Tina Kotek’s declaration of a hunger emergency.

Southbound I-5 semi-truck fire near Winston extinguished

Southbound I-5 semi-truck fire near Winston extinguished

Fire crews extinguished a semi-truck fire on I-5 southbound near Winston Wednesday morning. The blaze started in the engine compartment and spread to the cab and trailer loaded with paper rolls. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Appeal Filed in Fatal UCC Softball Team Crash Case

Appeal Filed in Fatal UCC Softball Team Crash Case

A notice of appeal has been filed in the case of Jonathan Dowdy, sentenced to over 20 years for the fatal UCC softball team bus crash. Records show his sentence matched the plea agreement, and his earliest possible release date remains March 22, 2044.

Roseburg Developer to Build Grants Pass Homeless Village with $1.2 Million Grant

Roseburg Developer to Build Grants Pass Homeless Village with $1.2 Million Grant

Grants Pass re-awarded a $1.2 million homelessness grant to Roseburg’s Elk Island Trading Group, which plans to build a container-home village for 150 people in Grants Pass by summer 2026. The project could help the city close unmanaged camps and meet shelter space requirements.

Stewart Park “Green Bridge” Reopens - and It’s No Longer Green

Stewart Park “Green Bridge” Reopens - and It’s No Longer Green

Roseburg’s iconic “Green Bridge” has reopened after months of rehabilitation work, but it’s now black. Crews completed repairs, deck upgrades, and repainting to extend the bridge’s life and improve safety, restoring a key route between Stewart Parkway and the VA Medical Center.

UCAN Preparing to Open Roseburg Warming Center for Third Winter

UCAN Preparing to Open Roseburg Warming Center for Third Winter

UCAN is reopening the Roseburg Warming Center for a third winter, offering warmth, food, and shelter during freezing nights. The center opens when temps drop to 30°F or below. Volunteers and donations are needed—sign up at housinghomelessservices.as.me/volunteerorientation.

USDA Blocks SNAP Discount, but Roseburg Grocery Outlet Finds a Way to Help

USDA Blocks SNAP Discount, but Roseburg Grocery Outlet Finds a Way to Help

Roseburg Grocery Outlet’s planned 10% discount for SNAP recipients was blocked by the USDA, but owners Steve and Kelly Burton found a workaround—partnering with FISH Food Pantry to offer 10% off cards to anyone in need throughout November, no verification required.