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Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 38

Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 38

Two drivers were killed Tuesday afternoon when a Honda Ridgeline crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Douglas County Public Works dump truck on Highway 38, according to Oregon State Police.

Roseburg City Council Selects Anette Spickard as Next City Manager

The Roseburg City Council has selected Anette Spickard as the city’s next city manager. Spickard, who currently serves as city manager in Sedona, Arizona, is scheduled to begin her new role Nov. 30.

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant Project Completes Final Storefront Installation in Downtown Roseburg

Vacant to Vibrant has completed its final storefront installation, filling the Jackson Street windows of the former Payless and Rite Aid building with hundreds of portraits created by Roseburg and Oakland community members.

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters responded to three small lightning-caused fires near Tiller after Tuesday night’s storm. Two fires were secured and transferred to the Umpqua National Forest, while crews continued working Wednesday on the 0.1-acre Elk Creek Fire.

UCC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Track and Field Complex

UCC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Track and Field Complex

Umpqua Community College celebrated the grand opening of its new Track & Field Complex Saturday, welcoming athletes, families, alumni and community members as the Riverhawk 5K helped put the new facility to use.

Adapt Integrated Health Care Breaks Ground on New Recovery Campus

Adapt Integrated Health Care Breaks Ground on New Recovery Campus

Wondering what’s being built along Diamond Lake Boulevard? Adapt Integrated Health Care has broken ground on a new 50-bed recovery campus that will more than double its residential treatment capacity.

Most Douglas County Students Head Back to School Monday

Most Douglas County Students Head Back to School Monday

Thousands of Douglas County students head back to class Monday, Aug. 31, as schools in Roseburg, Glide, Sutherlin, South Umpqua and several other districts begin the 2026-27 school year.