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Days Creek Charter School Welcomes Daye Stone As Superintendent

Days Creek Charter School Welcomes Daye Stone As Superintendent

Days Creek Charter School is welcoming Daye Stone as superintendent. Stone brings 29 years of education experience, including teaching, administration, coaching, and previous superintendent work in Oregon and Montana.

West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Pleads Guilty To Animal Neglect, Other Charges

West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Pleads Guilty To Animal Neglect, Other Charges

Owner of the now-closed West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon pleaded guilty to 47 charges, including 43 animal neglect counts, following a 2025 raid that led to the removal of more than 320 animals.

Umpqua Valley Farm to School Awarded $234,206 USDA Grant To Expand Local Food Education In Douglas County

Umpqua Valley Farm to School Awarded $234,206 USDA Grant To Expand Local Food Education In Douglas County

Umpqua Valley Farm to School has received a $234,206 USDA grant to expand local food education, school garden programs, and farm-to-school purchasing in Roseburg, Yoncalla, and South Umpqua.

Douglas ESD Peer2Peer Program Earns Statewide Honor For Student Transition Work

Douglas ESD Peer2Peer Program Earns Statewide Honor For Student Transition Work

Douglas ESD’s Peer2Peer program has received the 2026 Exceptional Program Award, recognizing its work helping students build job skills, confidence, and workplace experience through paid summer placements and peer mentorship.

Two Dead In Reedsport House Fire; Woman Jailed On Murder Charges

Two Dead In Reedsport House Fire; Woman Jailed On Murder Charges

Two people died in a Reedsport house fire late Thursday night, and a 41-year-old woman was arrested on murder, attempted murder, and arson charges, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Douglas County Groups Included In Pacific Power Foundation Grant Awards

Douglas County Groups Included In Pacific Power Foundation Grant Awards

Three Douglas County organizations are among 115 recipients in the Pacific Power Foundation’s latest grant cycle. Camp Millennium, North Umpqua Holiday Food and Gift Program, and YMCA of Douglas County were included in the regional awards supporting safety and wellness programs.

Oregon Ocean Salmon Seasons Set For 2026, Pending Final Federal Approval

Oregon Ocean Salmon Seasons Set For 2026, Pending Final Federal Approval

Oregon’s 2026 ocean salmon seasons are set, with sport and commercial fisheries along the coast expected to be less restrictive than last year. Final federal approval is still pending, and state rules for nearshore waters are set for consideration April 24.