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Estacada Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After 270 Pounds of Meth Seized During Roseburg Arrest

Estacada Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After 270 Pounds of Meth Seized During Roseburg Arrest

An Estacada man arrested near Roseburg with 270 pounds of methamphetamine and two pounds of cocaine has been sentenced to 171 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Mt. Reuben Fire Near Glendale Knocked Down, Turned Over to Local Fire District

Mt. Reuben Fire Near Glendale Knocked Down, Turned Over to Local Fire District

Firefighters stopped the forward spread of the approximately 2-acre Mt. Reuben Fire near Glendale Tuesday evening. Crews transitioned to mop-up, no structures were threatened, and command was turned over to the local rural fire department.

Winston Cancels Flock Camera Contract Amid Police Budget Reductions

Winston Cancels Flock Camera Contract Amid Police Budget Reductions

Winston has canceled its eight-camera Flock license plate reader program as the police department works to cut $215,000 from its budget. The decision was driven by finances, while public trust and concerns surrounding the technology were also discussed.

Five Douglas County Businesses Take the Stage at Pitch Night

Five Douglas County Businesses Take the Stage at Pitch Night

Five Douglas County businesses took the stage Thursday night for Umpqua GrowthTalks Pitch Night, sharing their stories, plans for growth and the work behind their businesses. Jime's Hotdogs earned first place, with Earth & Fern Co. second and The Roseburg Plug third.

Cow Creek Foundation Grant to Support Young Adult Neuroplastic Science Program

Cow Creek Foundation Grant to Support Young Adult Neuroplastic Science Program

Oregon Pain Science Alliance has received a $4,500 Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation grant to support ONSET, a Lane County program where young adults learn about neuroplastic science and develop educational projects for their peers.

Reedsport Woman Killed, 2-Year-Old Son Injured After Being Struck on Highway 101

Reedsport Woman Killed, 2-Year-Old Son Injured After Being Struck on Highway 101

A 34-year-old Reedsport woman was killed and her 2-year-old son suffered minor injuries after they were struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at Highway 101 and 19th Street. Police are continuing to investigate.

Roseburg Police Chief Receives Patriot Award

Roseburg Police Chief Receives Patriot Award

Roseburg Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein received the Patriot Award for his support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Officer Derek Wiebe nominated Klopfenstein for the Department of Defense recognition.