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KQUA Names Joseph Ziegler and Shane Hayes as New Program Directors

KQUA Names Joseph Ziegler and Shane Hayes as New Program Directors

KQUA Community Radio has named Shane Hayes of The Roseburg Plug and Joseph Ziegler of The Roseburg Receiver as its new program directors, marking a major new chapter for local radio while honoring Patrick Schneider’s years of service.

Douglas County Fire Crews Deploy to East Evans Creek Fire as Blaze Grows Beyond 3,100 Acres

Douglas County Fire Crews Deploy to East Evans Creek Fire as Blaze Grows Beyond 3,100 Acres

Firefighters from six Douglas County agencies have deployed to the East Evans Creek Fire in Jackson County, where the blaze has grown beyond 3,100 acres and nearly 1,000 personnel are working to protect homes and strengthen control lines.

New Douglas County Museum Exhibit Revisits Childhood Through Bikes, Toys and Trains

New Douglas County Museum Exhibit Revisits Childhood Through Bikes, Toys and Trains

A new Douglas County Museum exhibit brings together 29 vintage bicycles, 104 toys and a collection of model trains, offering visitors a nostalgic look at childhood recreation spanning more than a century.

Brown Park Expansion Officially Opens to Roseburg Community

Brown Park Expansion Officially Opens to Roseburg Community

Brown Park’s newly expanded space is now open at Harvard Avenue and Francis Street, featuring inclusive playground equipment, accessible pathways, ADA-compliant parking and additional green space for families to enjoy.

Oakland Native Identified as Navy Commander Missing After Helicopter Emergency in Arabian Sea

Oakland Native Identified as Navy Commander Missing After Helicopter Emergency in Arabian Sea

Oakland native Cmdr. Gabriel “Gabe” Edwards has been identified as the Navy sailor missing after a helicopter emergency landing in the Arabian Sea. The Navy suspended its search after more than 102 hours.

Lone Rock Resources Celebrates Duane Grant’s 50 Years of Service

Lone Rock Resources Celebrates Duane Grant’s 50 Years of Service

Lone Rock Resources recently celebrated Duane Grant’s 50 years of service, honoring a career that began in 1976 and grew from setting chokers and operating equipment to managing logging operations and mentoring younger employees.

Aviva Health, Douglas ESD Selected for $5.67 Million in Rural Health Funding

Aviva Health, Douglas ESD Selected for $5.67 Million in Rural Health Funding

Aviva Health and Douglas Education Service District have been selected for up to $5.67 million in federal funding to support rural health projects. Roseburg is also being considered for a separate health care access improvement project.