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Roseburg Police Add Extra Traffic Patrols Through September

Roseburg Police Add Extra Traffic Patrols Through September

Roseburg police will increase traffic enforcement through September, focusing on seat belts, distracted driving, speeding and DUII. The additional patrols are funded through grants from Oregon Impact and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Douglas County Narcotics K-9 Trapper Retires After 11 Years of Service

Douglas County Narcotics K-9 Trapper Retires After 11 Years of Service

After 11 years of service, Douglas County narcotics K-9 Trapper has retired. The English Springer Spaniel helped investigators seize hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl during his distinguished career.

Coast Guard Rescues Two People Near Coquille River South Jetty

Coast Guard Rescues Two People Near Coquille River South Jetty

The Coast Guard rescued two people Monday after their 14-foot boat began taking on water near the Coquille River South Jetty in Bandon. Bandon firefighters helped move them to nearby rocks before a helicopter crew hoisted them to safety.

Douglas Electric Warns Outages May Last Longer During Red Flag Warning

Douglas Electric Warns Outages May Last Longer During Red Flag Warning

Douglas Electric Cooperative says it is not planning a Public Safety Power Shutoff during Wednesday’s Red Flag Warning. However, outages that occur may not be restored until after 9 p.m. and could last into Thursday.

Castle Fire Reaches 30% Containment as Expanded Forest Closure Takes Effect

Castle Fire Reaches 30% Containment as Expanded Forest Closure Takes Effect

The Castle Fire has grown to 2,758 acres and is now 30% contained. Nearly 700 personnel are strengthening fire lines ahead of hotter, drier weather. The Umpqua National Forest has also expanded its closure area, affecting roads, trails and popular recreation sites.

DFPA Raises Fire Danger and Public Use Restrictions to Extreme

DFPA Raises Fire Danger and Public Use Restrictions to Extreme

DFPA will raise the Fire Danger Level and Public Use Restriction Level to Extreme at 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, across protected lands in the Douglas District. Several outdoor activities will be prohibited as hot, dry conditions increase wildfire risk.

Three Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash South of Roseburg; Driver Cited

Three Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash South of Roseburg; Driver Cited

Three people were injured in a four-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Old Highway 99 South near Roseburg. A 63-year-old driver was cited on several charges, including felony DUII and second-degree assault.