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New Oregon Waterway Permit Requirements Take Effect in 2026

New Oregon Waterway Permit Requirements Take Effect in 2026

Oregon’s new 2026 waterway rules require nearly all paddlecraft: kayaks, SUPs, rafts, and more - to carry a Waterway Access Permit. Fees start at $6, with funds supporting access, safety, and invasive species prevention statewide.

Douglas C.A.R.E.S to Temporarily Suspend Services Amid Funding Crisis

Douglas C.A.R.E.S to Temporarily Suspend Services Amid Funding Crisis

Facing financial strain, Douglas C.A.R.E.S will temporarily pause operations beginning Jan. 1. The organization says the move is aimed at long-term sustainability while ensuring children continue to receive support through partner agencies.

Longtime Southern Oregon Philanthropist Wanda Olsrud Dies at 100

Longtime Southern Oregon Philanthropist Wanda Olsrud Dies at 100

Wanda Olsrud, longtime Southern Oregon philanthropist and co-founder of the Sherm’s Thunderbird and Food 4 Less brands, has died at age 100. Her decades of quiet generosity helped shape local communities, youth programs, and healthcare across the region.

City of Roseburg Issues Nuisance Notice to 79-Year-Old Homeowner Over Alleged Camping She Did Not Create

City of Roseburg Issues Nuisance Notice to 79-Year-Old Homeowner Over Alleged Camping She Did Not Create

A 79-year-old Roseburg homeowner faces possible prosecution after the city issued a nuisance notice for camping and debris she says she did not create. The notice gives her 10 days to comply or pay a $306 appeal fee.

New Year, New Laws: What’s Changing in Oregon on Jan. 1

New Year, New Laws: What’s Changing in Oregon on Jan. 1

Oregon rings in the new year with major law changes, including new rules on civil commitment, unemployment for striking workers, ticket sales, telemarketing, and marriage age. Several new consumer and public safety protections also take effect Jan. 1.

Roseburg Warming Center Activated Saturday Night as Cold Weather Continues

Roseburg Warming Center Activated Saturday Night as Cold Weather Continues

The Roseburg Warming Center will be open Saturday night, Dec. 27, at St. Joseph’s Gymnasium. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. with overnight shelter, meals, and limited pet accommodations available.

Roseburg Disposal offers free Christmas tree recycling at multiple sites until January 12

Roseburg Disposal offers free Christmas tree recycling at multiple sites until January 12

Roseburg Disposal Co. will offer free Christmas tree recycling from December 29 through January 12, with drop off locations available throughout Roseburg and surrounding areas.