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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $606,815 to Southern Oregon Nonprofits

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $606,815 to Southern Oregon Nonprofits

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $606,815 to 87 nonprofits across Southern Oregon, including $92,610 for Douglas County organizations, during a ceremony at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville.

Kent Creek Fire Burns 12 to 15 Acres Southwest of Winston

Kent Creek Fire Burns 12 to 15 Acres Southwest of Winston

Firefighters are continuing suppression work on the Kent Creek Fire, located about 5.6 miles southwest of Winston. The fire is estimated at 12 to 15 acres, with no homes or structures currently threatened.

Roseburg Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals for Children

Roseburg Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals for Children

Roseburg Schools will offer free summer meals for children ages 1 to 18 from June 22 through Aug. 14, with weekday Lunchbox Express stops and select school cafeteria sites available in July.

Oregon Expands Tobacco Rules to Cover Nicotine Pouches, Lozenges, and Other Emerging Products

Oregon Expands Tobacco Rules to Cover Nicotine Pouches, Lozenges, and Other Emerging Products

Oregon’s tobacco rules will expand June 5 to include nicotine pouches, lozenges, gum and similar products, requiring retailers to treat them like other regulated tobacco items and check that buyers are at least 21.

Vehicle Fire Sparks Grass Fire in Hay Field Near Longhorn Lane

Vehicle Fire Sparks Grass Fire in Hay Field Near Longhorn Lane

A vehicle fire in a hay field near Longhorn Lane sparked a grass fire Tuesday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District and DFPA.

Douglas Forest Protective Association Responds to Five Fires Since Start of Fire Season

Douglas Forest Protective Association Responds to Five Fires Since Start of Fire Season

Douglas Forest Protective Association crews have responded to five fires and an estimated 15 illegal debris burns since fire season began, prompting renewed reminders about fire restrictions and wildfire prevention.

Douglas Education Service District Receives $10,000 Oregon Community Foundation Grant

Douglas Education Service District Receives $10,000 Oregon Community Foundation Grant

Douglas Education Service District will receive a $10,000 Oregon Community Foundation grant to support evening and weekend family events for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education families in the Roseburg area.