COMMISSIONER SAYS COMMITTEE PASSAGE IS JUST ONE STEP
6/19 3:30 p.m. Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson is pleased by Tuesday’s passage of a one year extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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WEATHER SERVICE SAYS WEAK TORNADO HIT NORTHWEST OF ROSEBURG ON TUESDAY
6/19 11:00 a.m. The National Weather Service in Medford says a weak tornado touched down briefly in a neighborhood about four miles northwest of Roseburg on Tuesday afternoon.
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POLICE USE TASER ON MAN ACCUSED OF SETTING SMALL FIRES
6/19 9:20 a.m. Roseburg Police used a taser on a man accused of setting several small fires inside a residence in the 1300 block of SE Pine on Tuesday night.
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AUTOPSY SHOWS THAT VICTIM WAS SHOT
6/19 5:40 a.m. An autopsy on one of three people found dead Saturday night in Bridge shows that the wife of the suspect died as a result of being shot with a firearm.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD TO VOTE ON BUDGET WEDNESDAY NIGHT
6/19 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg School Board is meeting on Wednesday night. The board is scheduled to formally adopt the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
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COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET PROPOSAL
6/19 5:00 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners will have a public hearing on the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget on Wednesday morning.
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A TASTE OF UMPQUA VALLEY BACK FOR FIFTH YEAR
6/19 4:45 a.m. Altrusa International of Roseburg will present “A Taste of Umpqua Valley” on Saturday, July 20th from 6-9pm at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville.
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ONE YEAR SAFETY NET EXTENSION PASSES SENATE COMMITTEE
6/18 2: 30 p.m. On Tuesday morning, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the U.S. Senate passed a one year extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon chairs that committee.
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SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES WILDERNESS EXPANSION
6/18 2:20 p.m. Tuesday the Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the U.S. Senate passed the Oregon Treasures Act sponsored by Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley.
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PROZANSKI - 2013 SESSION 'SLOW MOVING'
6/18 12:52 p.m. Monday’s failed education vote in the Senate may delay adjournment, but a new bill could be produced quickly if leadership wants to try another vote right away.
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DCSO STILL FOLLOWING UP ON LEADS IN BURGLARY CASE
6/18 11:00 a.m. No arrests have been made, but the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is still following up on multiple leads after an interrupted burglary in the Myrtle Creek area on Monday morning.
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FOREST SERVICE STILL SEEKING NOMINEES FOR ADVISORY GROUP
6/18 10:50 a.m. The U.S. Forest Service is still looking for people working in the education field to serve on an open seat of the Rogue-Umpqua Resource Advisory Committee.
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CYCLIST IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER HITTING PICKUP
6/18 10:20 a.m. A teenage bicyclist received head and back injuries when his bike hit a pickup Monday night in Canyonville.
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CAR HITS BICYCLE
6/18 9:50 a.m. A bicyclist received minor injuries when she was hit by a car Monday night near the corner of Garden Valley and Beacon in Roseburg.
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DRIVER CITED AFTER VEHICLE HITS POWER POLE
6/18 9:30 a.m. A 24-year-old driver was cited after her vehicle hit a power pole near the corner of Vine and Alameda on Monday afternoon.
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TIMBER GROUP ISSUES 'CALL TO ACTION'
6/18 6:21 a.m. The US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which is chaired by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, will vote Tuesday on a bill that would set aside 50,000 acres of forestland in Southern Oregon.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FOR SCHOOL SHOOTING SITUATIONS
6/18 5:30 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is focusing on training their staff to respond to potential school emergencies during a series of exercises happening this week at Sunnyslope Elementary School in the Green District.
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DEPUTIES LOOKING FOR BURGLARY SUSPECTS AFTER HOMEOWNER SHOOTS AT THEM
6/17 11:10 a.m. Deputies are looking for two men after a homeowner reportedly shot at them during an interrupted burglary on Dole Road in the Myrtle Creek area.
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CAR GOES OVER EMBANKMENT WHILE TRYING TO MISS DEER
6/17 11:00 a.m. A car went over an embankment while trying to avoid a group of deer standing in the roadway on Highway 138 about 60 miles east of Roseburg on Saturday morning.
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PICKUP TOWING BOAT GOES OUT OF CONTROL
6/17 10:55 a.m. The driver of a pickup towing a boat lost control of the vehicle Saturday night on Interstate Five near the bottom of Rice Hill.
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MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING VEHICLE
6/17 10:20 a.m. A 24-year-old man is in jail after his arrest on Saturday by Roseburg Police.
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MAN ALLEGEDLY FIGHTS AT BAR
6/17 10:10 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail after an incident at a business on Diamond Lake Boulevard early Sunday morning.
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WOMEN CITED AFTER INCIDENT ON BIKE PATH
6/17 10:00 a.m. Two women were arrested following an incident on the bike path in Roseburg on Sunday night.
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KRIEGER: SALES TAX POSSIBLE, GUN LEGISLATION UNLIKELY
6/17 9:56 a.m. A Republican State Representative made a couple of bold predictions this morning, discussing the 2013 Oregon Legislative session.
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MAN HELD FOR METH POSSESSION
6/17 9:30 a.m. A Roseburg man has been charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine after Roseburg Police contacted him on Saturday night.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD TO HAVE SPECIAL MEETING
6/17 9:20 a.m. The Roseburg School Board has scheduled a special meeting for Monday night.
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MASCOT BILL NOT MOVING BUT KRUSE REMAINS HOPEFUL
6/17 5:50 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse says his bill that would allow school districts in Oregon to continue using Native American mascot names is not progressing towards a vote in the Oregon House just yet.
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THREE PEOPLE DEAD, MAN HELD FOR MURDER AND ARSON
6/17 5:30 a.m. Three people are dead and one man is in custody after a fire Saturday night near the community of Bridge in eastern Coos County.
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9 DRIVERS TRAVELING TOGETHER CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING
6/17 4:50 a.m. Oregon State Police cited a group of nine drivers Saturday morning, following multiple traffic complaints while the group was traveling together westbound on Highway 42.
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CREWS WORK FAST TO KNOCK DOWN FIRE
6/14 3:30 p.m. Fire crews worked fast to knock down a fire along Interstate Five northbound on Canyon Mountain Friday afternoon.
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WELLNESS AT WORK
6/14 12:49 p.m. Every business is looking for ways to cut costs, and a growing number of employers are implementing wellness programs for their staffs. Douglas County employers can learn how wellness programs can save money at a forum coming to Roseburg next week.
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TRIAL DATE SET FOR MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO MURDER HIS FATHER
6/13 11:40 a.m. A trial date has been set for a man accused of trying to murder his father with an axe.
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ODOT TO REPAVE OAKLAND OFF-RAMP
6/14 11:00 a.m. The Oregon Department of Transportation is busy with summer paving projects.
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YONCALLA GROUP RECEIVES GRANT FROM SILETZ TRIBE
6/14 10:30 a.m. A group in Yoncalla has received a grant from the Siletz Tribe.
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MAN WITH MACHETE HELD AT GUNPOINT
6/14 9:50 a.m. A man with a machete was held at gunpoint by Roseburg Police after he frightened residents at an apartment complex in northeast Roseburg late Thursday night.
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MAN JAILED FOR METH POSSESSION
6/14 9:20 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail after police allege finding him in possession of methamphetamine on Thursday night.
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K9 FUN RUN REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
6/14 6:41 a.m. Registration is underway for the third annual City of Roseburg Police K9 Pursuit Fun Run and Walk June 29th at Stewart Park.
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FORMER POLICE OFFICER RESPONDS TO VERDICT
6/14 5:30 a.m. A former officer with the Roseburg Police Department says he is pleased with a judge’s verdict awarding him $750,000.
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EAT TO KEEP THE BEAT ON FRIDAY
6/14 5:05 a.m. You can help the Riverbend Live concert series by taking part in their “Eat to Keep the Beat” fundraiser on Friday.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK CONTINUES ON FRIDAY NIGHT
6/14 4:45 a.m. “Movies in the Park” continues Friday night at the Stewart Park Band Shell in Roseburg.
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MAN ACCUSED OF CHILD ABUSE PLEADS NOT GUILTY
6/13 4:55 p.m. A Roseburg man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old female pled not guilty to all eleven charges against him in a hearing on Wednesday in Douglas County Circuit Court.
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO CONDUCT TRAINING EXERCISES AT SUNNYSLOPE SCHOOL
6/13 4:20 p.m. Don’t be alarmed if you if see some Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies around Sunnyslope School between June 17th and the 21st.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HOST GARDEN TOUR
6/13 1:44 p.m. The League of Women Voters of the Umpqua Valley is hosting a country garden tour Saturday near Roseburg.
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JUDGE UPHOLDS VERDICT IN CASE AGAINST THE CITY OF ROSEBURG
6/13 11:15 a.m. A jury verdict awarding a former City of Roseburg Police Sergeant three quarters of a million dollars has been upheld by a federal judge in Eugene.
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MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DRINKING BEER WHILE STILL INSIDE STORE
6/13 10:05 a.m. Sometimes a cold beer sounds good. One Roseburg man found out that it is best to wait to drink it until you get home from the store.
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YMCA TO HOST WATER SAFETY DAY
6/13 9:30 a.m. The South County YMCA will host a Water Safety Day on Saturday, June 29th.
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MERKLEY ATTEMPTS TO REFORM IMMIGRATION BILL
6/13 7:23 a.m. The debate over Immigration Reform got underway in the US Senate on Wednesday. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley introduced an amendment to the comprehensive immigration reform bill that would tighten the rules in the H-2B visa program.
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DEFAZIO ARGUES AGAINST DRILLING IN BRISTOL BAY
6/13 7:14 a.m. US Representative Peter DeFazio pushed the House Natural Resources Committee to protect the west coast salmon fishery by preventing oil drilling in Bristol Bay, Alaska, with an amendment offered on Wednesday.
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WILDLIFE SAFARI OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS
6/13 5:50 a.m. Wildlife Safari has a series of day camps for kids this summer. Julianne Rose was on Inside Douglas County on Wednesday.
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SMALL WOODLANDS ASSOCIATION HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING
6/13 5:40 a.m. The Oregon Small Woodlands Association is having their annual meeting starting Thursday in Roseburg.
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FREEMAN TALKS ABOUT BUDGET STALEMATE
6/12 5:00 p.m. Roseburg Republican Tim Freeman says the discussions in Salem are boiling down to the budget.
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POLICE INVESTIGATING UNUSUAL ACCIDENT
6/12 11:15 a.m. Police are investigating an unusual accident that occurred Wednesday morning in Roseburg.
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LARGEST SUGAR PINE TREE FOUND IN DOUGLAS COUNTY
6/12 9:50 a.m. Douglas County is home to the world’s tallest sugar pine tree.
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I-5 OFF RAMP WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY NIGHT
6/12 9:40 a.m. The Oregon Department of Transportation will close the northbound I-5 off-ramp at Weaver Road in south Douglas County on Thursday night.
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YMCA SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM STARTING SOON
6/12 9:30 a.m. With school ending, the YMCA of Douglas County is getting ready to start their Summer Food Program.
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SPACE STILL AVAILABLE IN UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
6/12 5:40 a.m. Greater Douglas United Way still has space available in their Dave Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament.
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PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS YOGA CLASSES
6/12 5:30 a.m. The City of Roseburg Parks and Recreation Department will start a summertime series of yoga classes on Saturday.
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POACHED ELK FOUND NEAR GLIDE
6/11 3:11 p.m. A cow elk was shot and left to waste east of Glide on Monday.
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AFTER 109 YEARS, ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS CLOSED
6/11 3:00 p.m. After 109 years of operation, Rose Elementary School closed for the last time on Tuesday.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES TO SERVE EUGENE STARTING ON WEDNESDAY
6/11 10:50 a.m. American Airlines will begin service at the Eugene Airport starting on Wednesday.
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WINSTON MAN HELD ON SEX ABUSE CHARGES
6/11 10:25 a.m. A Winston man is in the Douglas County Jail on sex abuse charges.
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MOTORISTS TRAVELING SOUTH SHOULD EXPECT DELAYS
6/11 10:00 a.m. Motorists heading south from Douglas County should expect delays on Interstate Five between Sunny Valley and Sexton Mountain.
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CITY COUNCIL SEEKS NEW MEMBER
6/11 9:45 a.m The Roseburg City Council is seeking a new member. After Ken Averett’s resignation on Monday night, his former Ward One Position Two seat is now open.
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FARM BILL HAS MERKLEY'S SUPPORT
6/11 7:29 a.m. The US Senate passed a $500 billion five-year farm bill on Monday. The legislation includes several programs supported by US Senator Jeff Merkley.
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NEW UWAY SUPPORT GROUP UNCORKS NEW EVENT
6/11 7:26 a.m. A new group of supporters of the Greater Douglas United Way has announced plans for a new fundraising dinner later this month.
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CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CONTRIBUTION TO SHELTER FOR HOMELESS TEENS
6/11 6:00 a.m. It took a lengthy discussion but the Roseburg City Council decided to approve making a contribution to Casa de Belen part of the 2013/2014 budget for the city.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL RECAP
6/11 5:45 a.m. On Monday night the Roseburg City Council approved a bid award by Knife River Materials to construct a new parking lot between the Roseburg VA National Cemetery and the soccer fields.
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CITY TO CELEBRATE PARK RENOVATION AT TUESDAY EVENT
6/10 2:00 p.m. The City of Roseburg Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the renovation of Parrott Creek Park during an event on Tuesday.
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PROZANSKI'S UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECK BILL HAS BEST CHANCE
6/10 1:45 p.m. Bills that have any chance of making it into law will need to be passed out of committee soon, if the Oregon State Legislature is to adjourn by the end of the month. State Senator Floyd Prozanski expects things to wrap up on time.
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WINSTON SCHOOLS CONTINUE WITH INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE
6/10 11:20 a.m. The Winston Dillard School District will continue with an increased police presence that began after two written threats were found on bathroom walls in the district.
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EARTHQUAKE HITS WEST OF DIAMOND LAKE
6/10 11:00 a.m. A small earthquake hit west of the Diamond Lake area on Sunday.
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RIVERBEND LIVE SCHEDULES NEXT FUNDRAISER
6/10 10:25 a.m. The Riverbend Live summer concert series has scheduled another of their “Eat to Keep the Beat” fundraisers.
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CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD WORK SESSION
6/10 10:05 a.m. The Roseburg City Council has scheduled a work session for Monday June 17th.
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CASA DE BELEN SHARES FUNDING CONCERNS
6/10 6:50 a.m. Casa de Belen has been serving homeless teens and their families for several years. Executive Director Penny McCue talked about their funding on Inside Douglas County on Friday.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL HAS A BUSY AGENDA
6/10 6:40 a.m. The Roseburg City Council is set to have a busy meeting on Monday night.
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SUTHERLIN CITY COUNCIL TO MEET
6/10 6:30 a.m. The Sutherlin City Council will meet on Monday night.
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OPENING NIGHT OF MOVIES DRAWS LARGE CROWD
6/10 6:20 a.m. The opening night of Movies in the Park in Roseburg drew a big crowd on Friday night.
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ELDERLY MAN DIES IN WRECK SOUTH OF ROSEBURG
6/8 7:05 a.m. An elderly man died following a two vehicle wreck on Interstate Five about four miles south of Roseburg on Friday afternoon.
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NEW RESPONSIBILITIES CAUSE CITY COUNCILOR TO STEP DOWN
6/7 11:30 a.m. New responsibilities in life have caused one member of the Roseburg City Council to step down. Ken Averett is resigning after four and a half years on the council.
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HANNA - 'A CRYING SHAME' HB 3453 IS NEEDED
6/7 11:27 a.m. In the latest chapter in the desperate story of failing Oregon timber counties, lawmakers are discussing a bill that would allow the Governor to declare a public safety emergency for a municipality that is running out of money.
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CAR GOES INTO SLOUGH AFTER DRIVER SWERVES TO MISS A DEER
6/7 10:20 a.m. Two men survived an unusual accident Thursday night east of Coos Bay.
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COQUILLE AREA MAN KILLED IN LOGGING ACCIDENT
6/7 10:00 a.m. A Coquille area man was killed in a logging accident on his property on Thursday.
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WYDEN ON 'DRAGNET' PHONE RECORDS COLLECTION
6/7 6:35 a.m. US Senator Ron Wyden has worried about the large-scale collection of private phone records by the government for years. Now that it has happened to millions of Verizon customers, Wyden says the American people deserve to know whether the program is allowed under the law.
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SAVING GRACE OFFERS DISCOUNTS ON CATS IN JUNE
6/7 6:30 a.m. June is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month. Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center is using that designation to offer a discount on adopting a cat through June 30.
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WINSTON MAN FOUND DEAD IN SUBMERGED VEHICLE
6/7 5:45 a.m. A Winston man was found dead in a submerged vehicle at Ben Irving Reservoir on Thursday.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK STARTS FRIDAY NIGHT
6/7 5:45 a.m. The City of Roseburg Parks and Recreation Department and U.S. Cellular are presenting the Movies in the Park series starting on Friday night.
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FISH RECEIVES GRANT FOR HELPNG PAY FOR CHILDREN'S MEDICATIONS
6/7 5:35 a.m. The FISH of Roseburg has received two grant awards for its children’s medication assistance program.
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PROJECT LEADERSHIP TAKING APPLICATIONS
6/7 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for the 2013-2014 class of Project Leadership.
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ATTENDANCE DOWN IN WINSTON SCHOOLS FOLLOWING THREATS
6/6 1:15 p.m. Two threats have apparently spurred some parents to keep their students home in the Winston-Dillard School District.
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DRIVER IN CRITICAL CONDITION FOLLOWING EARLY MORNING WRECK
6/6 10:40 a.m. A 54-year-old man is in critical condition in a Medford hospital following an early morning accident on the Tiller Trail Highway.
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SUTHERLIN POLICE WARN OF POTENTIAL PHONE SCAM
6/6 10:30 a.m. Sutherlin Police are warning of a potential phone scam.
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LEGISLATORS TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON SATURDAY
6/6 10:15 a.m. Two Douglas County Legislators will hold three Town Hall meetings on Saturday.
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TIMBER GROUP TO MEET JUNE 13TH
6/6 10:05 a.m. Douglas Timber Operators will have their next meeting on Thursday June 13th.
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SECOND THREAT FOUND IN RESTROOM OF A WINSTON SCHOOL
6/6 7:20 a.m. A second threat has been found at a school in the Winston-Dillard School District.
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UCC TO HOLD EMERGENCY SERVICES DRILL
6/6 7:15 a.m. Umpqua Community College is holding its annual emergency services drill at the Starlite Drive-In today at 11:30 a.m.
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PLANNING COMMISSION TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING
6/6 6:00 a.m. The Douglas County Planning Commission will have a “town hall” Thursday night.
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PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION ONE STEP CLOSER
6/6 5:50 a.m. The desire to improve the parking lot between the Roseburg VA National Cemetery and the City of Roseburg soccer fields is one step closer to becoming a reality.
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UMPQUA SINGERS TO HAVE TWO FUNDRAISING SHOWS
6/6 5:40 a.m. The Umpqua Singers are offering two fundraising shows on Thursday and Friday night.
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GARDEN TOUR PLANNED
6/6 5:30 a.m. The League of Women Voters of the Umpqua Valley will have their “Country Gardens” tour on Saturday June 15th.
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MAN ALLEGEDLY TRIES TO ELUDE POLICE AFTER NEARLY HITTING PATROL CAR
6/5 3:00 p.m. A Roseburg man is in jail after authorities say he tried to elude a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy by running into Seven Feathers Casino Tuesday night.
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DRIVER WHO CLAIMS SHE WAS ASLEEP HITS SUTHERLIN CITY HALL
6/5 1:55 p.m. A female driver, who claims that she was asleep, hit Sutherlin City Hall with her car on Wednesday morning.
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KRIEGER TALKS ABOUT PAROLE BOARD DECISION
6/5 10:15 a.m. State Representative Wayne Krieger of Gold Beach has had a front row seat on the controversial case of a convicted cop killer who came within a few days of being paroled.
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KRIEGER WEIGHS IN ON BUDGET TALKS
6/5 9:50 a.m. Negotiations over the Oregon budget have apparently broke down.With the deadline to adjourn now less than a month away, Governor John Kitzhaber met with legislative leadership Monday and Tuesday at the governor’s mansion.
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MANUFACTURING TO BE FOCUS OF CHAMBER MEETING
6/5 9:30 a.m. In the KQEN Business Spotlight: Manufacturing will be the focus of the next membership meeting of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
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ROSEBURG FOOD PROJECT COLLECTING SATURDAY
6/5 6:38 a.m. Neighborhood coordinators with the Roseburg Food Project will be collecting donated food from their friends and coworkers this Saturday morning.
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MYRTLE CREEK HOSTS SOLAR WORKSHOP
6/5 6:34 a.m. A free workshop on ‘going solar’ is coming to Myrtle Creek Wednesday night.
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WOODLANDS ASSOCIATION TO HAVE ANNUAL MEETING IN ROSEBURG
6/5 5:40 a.m. The Oregon Small Woodlands Association will have their 2013 annual meeting and Oregon Tree Farm System’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Tour next week in Roseburg.
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SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM BEGINS SOON
6/5 5:40 a.m. The Summer Food Service Program, operated by Roseburg Public Schools will begin soon.
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FUNDRAISER TO HELP CONCERT SERIES
6/5 5:30 a.m. A fundraiser to help the Myrtle Creek Music in the Park series is coming on June 15th.
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GONORRHEA NUMBERS SPIKE
6/4 4:01 p.m. Douglas County Health officials are warning the public of a jump in gonorrhea cases this year.
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MISSING BABY GIRL FOUND SAFE IN WINSTON
6/4 1:00 p.m. One story had a happy ending on Tuesday. Just after 11am, a Winston mother called 9-1-1 after her baby went missing from the fenced back yard of her home on Joel Allen Court.
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AUTOPSY BEING CONDUCTED FOLLOWING DEATH OF RHS STUDENT
6/4 11:45 a.m. An autopsy is being conducted following the death of a Roseburg High student on Sunday.
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THREAT AT DOUGLAS HIGH PUTS DISTRICT ON ALERT
6/4 11:35 a.m. Officials with the Winston-Dillard School District have called for heightened security following the discovery of a school shooting threat written on a restroom wall at Douglas High.
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EVENT SCHEDULED TO HELP EMPLOYERS ENCOURAGE WELLNESS
6/4 10:50 a.m. Local Public Health officials are encouraging the business community in Douglas County to help their employees get healthier.
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5-YEAR-OLD BICYCLIST INJURED AFTER BEING HIT BY CAR
6/4 10:30 a.m. A 5-year-old riding his bicycle was struck by a car just east of Winston on Monday afternoon.
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RIDDLE MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING ALLEGED ATTACK WITH AN AXE
6/4 9:55 a.m. A Riddle man is in jail after allegedly trying to attack three people and a car on Monday night.
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STORAGE BUILDING RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE
6/4 9:25 a.m. A storage building at a Roseburg Mini Storage facility received significant damage Monday afternoon.
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KYRON HORMAN'S DAD STILL HOPEFUL AFTER THREE YEARS
6/4 5:45 a.m. Tuesday is the three year anniversary of the disappearance of Kyron Horman. Kyron was seven years old when he went missing from a Portland area elementary school.
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DOUG ROBERTSON LOOKS AT BUDGET ISSUES IN TIMBER COUNTIES
6/4 5:30 a.m. Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson says local residents will see a similar level of services from county government in the upcoming fiscal year. Robertson was on Inside Douglas County on Monday.
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IDLEYLD PARK WOMAN ARRESTED ON 48 SEX CRIME CHARGES
6/3 3:45 p.m. An Idleyd Park woman was arrested on Thursday on 48 sex crime charges involving alleged incidents that occurred with a teenage boy.
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FIREWORKS COMMITTEE RALLYING SUPPORT
6/3 12:40 p.m. You may not be making plans for the Fourth of July yet, but the Roseburg Hometown Fourth of July Fireworks Committee is well aware the community celebration is just over a month away.
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MERCY GETS AN 'A'
6/3 12:30 p.m. A panel of experts on hospital safety has given Mercy Medical Center an ‘A’ in patient safety.
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MAN DIES IN MOTORCYCLE INVOLVED ACCIDENT
6/3 10:40 a.m. A Roseburg man died following an accident that involved his motorcycle and two vehicles on Friday night.
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TWO PEOPLE CHARGED WITH RESISTING ARREST
6/3 10:00 a.m. Two people were sent to jail following a disturbance at the Dunes Motel early Sunday morning.
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TWO PEOPLE JAILED ON DRUG CHARGES
6/3 9:55 a.m. Two people were taken to the Douglas County Jail on drug charges on Friday. At around 11:30 a.m., police located 24-year-old Nicole Norton in the 1600 block of SE Stephens.
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MEETING FOR INPUT ON PLAZA SET FOR MONDAY
6/3 9:30 a.m. The City of Roseburg and SERA Architects are having their second public meeting to get input regarding the possibility of having a plaza-type development in the downtown area.
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CITY OF WINSTON TO HOLD BUDGET HEARING
6/3 5:50 a.m.The Winston City Council will have a budget hearing on the proposed 2013/2014 budget during their meeting on Monday night.
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"TRASH TO TREASURE" EVENT HELPS WITH CLEAN-UP
6/3 5:40 a.m. The Mill-Pine neighborhood in Roseburg did some spring cleaning on Saturday. “Trash to Treasure” helped make clean-up easier for residents of the southeast Roseburg neighborhood.
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CITY OF ROSEBURG TO CELEBRATE PARK RENOVATION
6/3 5:35 a.m. The City of Roseburg will celebrate the renovation of Parrott Creek Park next week.
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NEIGHBORWORKS UMPQUA LEADER WINS AWARD
6/3 5:30 a.m. The head of NeighborWorks Umpqua has received an award. Executive Director Betty Tamm has been given the Betty Niven Award for Distinguished Leadership in Affordable Housing Advocacy.
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ROSEBURG MAN CHARGED WITH FELONY SEX CRIMES
5/31 4:00 p.m. A six month investigation by detectives from the Roseburg Police Department has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man on Thursday.
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'MINI' RELAY FOR LIFE SET FOR SATURDAY
5/31 11:30 a.m. Douglas County Relay for Life is having a special event on Saturday. Ashley Koffarnus is one of the organizers.
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LAMB SHOW CONTINUES DOUGLAS COUNTY TRADITION
5/31 10:54 a.m. One of Douglas County’s longest running events takes over the fairgrounds pavilion Saturday. The 74th Annual Lamb Show and Barbeque starts with the show at 9 a.m.
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MAN ARRESTING AFTER ALLEGEDLY WRESTLING WITH POLICE
5/31 10:45 a.m. A Roseburg man is behind bars after wrestling with police on Thursday night.
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TELEVISION JOURNALIST TO SPEAK AT GLIDE HIGH GRADUATION
5/31 10:30 a.m. Emmy award-winning television journalist and former Douglas County resident, Barry Serafin will deliver the commencement address at Glide High School’s graduation ceremony on June 9th.
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SUTHERLIN BUDGET COMMITTEE TO HOLD FIFTH MEETING
5/31 9:30 a.m. The Budget Committee for the City of Sutherlin has scheduled a fifth meeting for next Monday night June third.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY HONORS MAN KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
5/31 5:45 a.m. On Thursday Douglas County honored a local soldier who died in Afghanistan.
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VETERANS LEADER SAYS WAR MEMORIAL MAY NEED A SIGN
5/31 5:40 a.m. While the Douglas County War Memorial has sat in front of the courthouse for many years, one veteran’s leader says many people pass right by it without noticing that it is even there.
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TSUNAMI EVACUATION DRILLS SET FOR FRIDAY
5/31 5:30 a.m. Three communities in coastal Douglas County will have a tsunami evacuation drill on Friday.
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PACIFIC POWER PLANS POWER OUTAGE IN GLIDE
5/30 4:45 p.m. In order to repair a vital wire damaged in a major thunderstorm on May 5, Pacific Power will need to shut off power to approximately 2,300 customers in the Glide area early Sunday morning.
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COUPLE NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL TREE FARMER AWARD
5/30 4:45 p.m. Two Douglas County residents are being recognized again for their efforts to sustainably manage their family forest lands in Elkton.
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UCC OPEN HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS SUMMER CAMPS
5/30 4:45 p.m. Umpqua Community College will preview its Sunsational Summer Camps in an open house at the Campus Center Building Saturday.
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TELEPHONE OUTAGE IN RIDDLE CAUSES 911 PROBLEMS
5/30 3:15 p.m. A telephone outage in the Riddle area caused some residents to go about 30 minutes without 911 service Thursday afternoon.
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LOCAL NONPROFITS PLAN CLEAN-UP EVENT THIS WEEKEND
5/30 1:00 p.m. As a part of the national NeighborWorks Week, NeighborWorks Umpqua will be teaming up with community partner organizations and local volunteers this weekend to turn “Trash to Treasure.”
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YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ANIMAL CARE
5/30 1:00 p.m. The deadline to apply for a unique youth opportunity at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center is fast approaching.
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CITY OF ROSEBURG HAS ANOTHER MEETING ON PLAZA DEVELOPMENT
5/30 10:40 a.m. The City of Roseburg is having a second public meeting to get input regarding a potential plaza-type development in the downtown area.
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CLYDE ROGERS RETIRES AFTER 39 YEARS ON UMPQUA DAIRY BOARD
5/30 9:45 a.m. In the KQEN Business Spotlight, Umpqua Dairy has announced that Clyde Rogers has retired from their Board of Directors.
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WINSTON MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE TO BE HELD THURSDAY
5/30 7:00 a.m. Thursday is the traditional Memorial Day observance. In Winston, a service will be held at Winston Community Park.
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FALLEN DOUGLAS COUNTY SOLDIER TO BE HONORED
5/30 5:50 a.m. A fallen Douglas County soldier will be honored Thursday afternoon during a ceremony at the Douglas County War Memorial at the courthouse in Roseburg.
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ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL SET TO WRAP UP SCHOOL YEAR
5/30 5:30 a.m. Students and staff at Roseburg High School are getting ready to wrap up the school year. On Inside Douglas County on Wednesday, Principal Karen Goirgolzarri took a look back
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OAKLAND UPGRADES SECURITY AT CITY PARK
5/29 6:30 p.m. The City of Oakland has decided to upgrade its security systems at City Park in hopes of deterring future vandalism of the park’s bathrooms, pavilion, and other fixtures.
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NEW LICENSE PLATE COULD RAISE MONEY FOR SCHOOLS
5/29 6:30 p.m. In an effort to support K-12 schools throughout the state, Rep. Bruce Hanna introduced a bill Wednesday that would create an “Invest in the Future” license plate that would raise money for Oregon’s Common School Fund.
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MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED MURDER WITH AN AX
5/29 2:45 p.m. A 24-year-old man accused of attacking his father with an ax back in January, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges in Douglas County Circuit Court Tuesday.
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WILDLIFE SAFARI HOSTS A DANCE PARTY FOR THE ANIMALS
5/29 12:30 p.m. For the 11th year, the annual “Dance for the Animals” at Wildlife Safari will raise money to benefit the habitat for one particular group of animals at the park.
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FARMERS CO-OP TO PURCHASE HARRISON'S HARDWARE
5/29 11:40 a.m. In the KQEN Business Spotlight: A Winston hardware store is changing hands.
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HOUSING COALITION HOSTING SPECIAL EVENT
5/29 11:30 a.m. The Douglas County Housing and Homeless Coalition are showing a documentary about the issue of homelessness on Thursday night.
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NO ONE HURT IN SUTHERLIN AREA WRECK
5/29 9:50 a.m. No one was hurt in a single vehicle accident on Tuesday night near the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Southside Road in the Sutherlin area.
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KRUSE BELIEVES THE GOVERNOR IS MAKING MASCOT ISSUE TOO COMPLICATED
5/29 5:45 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse doesn’t mince words when it comes to giving an update on the mascot issue.
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DFPA NOW OFFERING BURN PERMITS
5/29 5:15 a.m. The Douglas Forest Protective Association has lifted the ban on backyard burning on lands under their jurisdiction.
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BURN BAN LIFTED ON FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 LANDS
5/28 2:00 p.m. Douglas County Fire District No. 2 temporarily lifted its outdoor burn ban Tuesday, in order to allow residents a chance to catch up after an early start to the fire season.
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"DRIVE IN" ALMOST GIVEN NEW MEANING
5/28 1:20 p.m. A Roseburg drive-in almost became a literal “drive-in” on Tuesday afternoon. Sergeant Aaron Dunbar of Roseburg Police says that just before 1 p.m., an eastbound sedan struck Pete’s Drive-In on West Harvard.
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SEN. WYDEN ANNOUNCES NEW O&C LEGISLATION
5/28 1:00 p.m. Sen. Ron Wyden announced legislation last week that he hopes will resolve the historic issues that have complicated the management of O&C Lands.
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BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS CONTINUES IN SUTHERLIN
5/28 12:45 p.m. The Sutherlin Budget Committee will continue its budget review process with a meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Sutherlin Community Center.
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SIX PEOPLE DIED IN HOLIDAY WEEKEND TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
5/28 11:30 a.m. Six people died in five separate traffic crashes over the Memorial Day Weekend around Oregon. State Police say that preliminary statistics show an increase in traffic deaths over the same holiday weekend last year, when three people died.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN IN EUGENE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING ATV ACCIDENT
5/28 11:10 a.m. A Roseburg woman is hospitalized in Eugene following an ATV accident Sunday afternoon.
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LANCE EMMONS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED
5/28 10:00 a.m. Mercy Foundation has recognized Zachary Lee Horn of Winchester as this year's recipient of the Lance Michael Emmons Scholarship Award. The scholarship is open to students who have a passion for music and want to pursue academic goals.
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FUNDRAISERS UNDERWAY FOR K9 PROGRAMS
5/28 9:30 a.m. The Friends of the Umpqua Valley Police K9 Program has two fundraisers underway.
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ROSEBURG TRIBUTE MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
5/28 5:55 a.m. The Memorial Day Tribute in Roseburg moved to a new location. On Monday around 300 people gathered at the new annex to the VA National Cemetery to honor those who have given their lives for America.
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A TRIBUTE TO VETERANS HELD IN GLIDE
5/28 5:45 a.m. Those who have sacrificed for their nation were remembered in Glide on Monday. “A Tribute to Veterans” was held at the Glide Community Center.
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DAY USE FEES WAIVED ON NATIONAL FORESTS
5/28 5:40 a.m. The Umpqua National Forest is waiving day-use fees for the next two Saturdays. This Saturday is National Trails Day and June 8th is National Get Outdoors Day.
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UMPQUA SINGERS ANNOUNCE JUNE SHOWS
5/28 5:30 a.m. The Fine and Performing Arts Department at Umpqua Community College will present the Umpqua Singers “Two Great Nights, Two Great Shows” on June 6th and 7th in Centerstage Theatre at the Whipple Fine Arts Center.
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WYDEN IN SOUTHERN OREGON FOR MEMORIAL DAY
5/27 7:15 a.m. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is attending two Memorial Day events in southern Oregon on Monday.
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STAFF URGES CAUTION WHEN DRIVING ON FOREST ROADS
5/24 2:15 p.m. Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest are being urged to drive cautiously on forest roads, as many are still in early season conditions and susceptible to excessive wear and tear.
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SUTHERLIN SCHOOLS PRACTICE FULL SCALE EVACUATIONS
5/24 12:30 p.m. The Sutherlin School District held full scale evacuation drills at three of its schools Friday morning to prepare for the possibility of fires, earthquakes, and even an active shooting situation.
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RARE AIRCRAFT BOOKED FOR SUMMER EVENT AT AIRPORT
5/24 12:30 p.m. Mike Danielle, Director of the Roseburg Regional Airport, says a one-of-a-kind airplane and piece of history will be making an appearance in the skies over Roseburg this summer during the annual Wings & Wheels event.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY HONORS MILITARY SACRIFICE ON MONDAY
5/24 11:45 a.m. Douglas County is getting ready to honor those who have sacrificed through their military service at events slated for Monday.
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COW CREEK TRIBE HELPS TO FUND FOREST DEPUTY POSITION
5/24 11:30 a.m. The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe presented Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin with a check for $35,000 on Friday morning.
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OSP REMINDS OREGONIANS TO BE SAFE OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
5/24 7:00 a.m. As Oregonians start their Memorial Day Weekend trips, Lt. Doug Ladd with the Oregon State Police offers a few tips on making sure your travels stay safe.
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WYDEN OFFERS FRAMEWORK FOR O&C LEGISLATION
5/24 5:50 a.m. On Thursday Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced a framework for legislation he believes can resolve the long time dispute over the management of O&C lands.
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RED CROSS TO HOLD HOLIDAY BLOOD DRIVES
5/24 5:30 a.m. The American Red Cross Roseburg Donor Center has two blood drives on this holiday weekend.
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HEALTH ALLIANCE LOOKING FOR ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
5/24 5:15 a.m. The Umpqua Health Alliance is looking for applicants to fill vacancies on their Community Advisory Council.
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TILLER RANGER DISTRICT TO HOLD POTLUCK
5/24 5:00 a.m. The Tiller Ranger District will hold their annual potluck picnic for residents of the Tiller area.
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DeFAZIO CALLS REPUBLICAN BILL AN 'ATTACK' ON STUDENTS
5/23 4:45 p.m. Rep. Peter DeFazio labeled a bill passed by Congress Thursday as an attack on higher education students.
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MAY FOOD DRIVES BRING BIG DONATIONS TO UCAN
5/23 1:00 p.m. The UCAN Food Bank recently received two large donations to support its network of emergency food pantries.
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PROZANSKI SAYS STATE PREPPING TO ASSIST INSOLVENT COUNTIES
5/23 1:00 p.m. Now that voters in Josephine and Curry Counties have voted no on levies to fund public safety, those counties are facing the possibility of becoming insolvent. State Senator Floyd Prozanski says the State Legislature has already been preparing for that situation.
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UMPQUA VALLEY WINERY AWARDED HISTORICAL STATUS
5/23 10:35 a.m. An Umpqua Valley winery has been awarded historical status by Oregon Travel Experience. HillCrest Winery and Distillery is getting the honor.
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MAN HELD ON METH POSSESSION CHARGE
5/23 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail on a drug charge. A report from the Roseburg Police says that a probation officer was conducting a home visit with 49-year-old James Wilkerson.
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MAN CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF CHILD SEX ABUSE
5/23 10:00 a.m. A Drain man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing three children under the age of 10 years old within the past few weeks.
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TRIBE TO PRESENT CHECK TO DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF
5/23 10:00 a.m. The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe will present a check to Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin on Friday. $35,000 is being given to support the Forestlands Deputy Sheriff position.
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OVERTURNED TRAILER CAUSES DELAYS ON INTERSTATE FIVE
5/23 7:30 a.m. An overturned trailer caused a big backup on Interstate Five on the south side of Roberts Mountain Wednesday afternoon.
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TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY WRECK
5/23 6:45 a.m. A 17-year-old California girl was seriously injured in accident on Wednesday. Lt. Doug Ladd with Oregon State Police says the wreck happened at the intersection of Old Highway 99 and the northbound I-5 off ramp a bit north of Canyonville.
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RIVERBEND LIVE ANNOUNCES 2013 SEASON
5/23 6:25 a.m. Riverbend Live has announced the line-up for their 2013 concert season. Concerts are held at Winston’s Riverbend Park on Friday nights.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OUTLINES NEW ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
5/23 6:10 a.m. The upcoming closure of Rose School will bring new enrollment procedures for elementary students in the Roseburg School District.
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SOUTH UMPQUA FALLS CAMPGROUND SET TO REOPEN
5/22 2:50 p.m. Rehabilitation of the South Umpqua Falls Campground has been completed and the area is scheduled to reopen on Thursday in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
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SENATORS FIGHTING FOR FUNDS OWED TO OREGON
5/22 12:30 p.m. Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are trying to get nearly $2 million owed to 18 Oregon timber counties paid sooner rather than later.
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NONPROFIT OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON SOLAR ENERGY
5/22 12:30 p.m. For those who have ever considered making a move to solar energy, the Solarize Southern Oregon campaign is back for a second year of helping homeowners, farmers, and ranchers make the switch.
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DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR NEW WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
5/22 12:30 p.m. The Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority will dedicate its new water treatment system to two men significant to the project during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
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VOTERS SAY NO TO ROSEBURG SCHOOL LEVY, ROSE SCHOOL TO CLOSE
5/22 5:50 a.m. Voters in the Roseburg School District said no to a five-year $6 million bond levy.
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TRI CITY AND REEDSPORT VOTERS SAY YES
5/22 5:40 a.m. The Tri-City Rural Fire District will get a new fire station. Voters passed a $2.24 million bond levy to build and equip the station.
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DIRECTORS SELECTED FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
5/22 5:30 a.m. Around Douglas County voters selected directors for school boards, fire district boards, and other special districts during the election on Tuesday.
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MUSIC ON THE HALF SHELL ANNOUNCES 2013 SEASON
5/21 7:00 p.m. It is another diverse lineup of summer time sounds. Music on the Half Shell announced their 2013 season on Tuesday night. About 100 sponsors and supporters of the series gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
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MOTHER NATURE MAKES A 180 DEGREE SWITCH
5/21 6:15 p.m. After weeks of above average temperatures and no precipitation, Douglas County is now seeing the exact opposite.
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BOULDER FLAT BOAT RAMP OPENED AFTER TREE REMOVED
5/21 6:15 p.m. Staff with the Umpqua National Forest has re-opened the boat ramp at the Boulder Flat Campground.
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UCC OFFERS CAREER COACHING FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS
5/21 6:15 p.m. Career coaching is available this month at Umpqua Community College for students and residents of Douglas County.
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WATERMASTER SAYS REGULATIONS COULD COME EARLY
5/21 2:00 p.m. Douglas County Watermaster Dave Williams says water regulations could come two months earlier than normal if the dry and warm weather trends continue like they have to start the year.
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WILDLIFE SAFARI WELCOMES VISITORS FOR A 'DAY OF DISCOVERY'
5/21 12:45 p.m. For more than 10 years now, Wildlife Safari has welcomed in adults and children with mental and physical disabilities for a Day of Discovery.
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MAN CITED AFTER ALLEGED HIT AND RUN INCIDENT
5/21 10:45 a.m. A Roseburg man was cited following a hit and run accident Monday afternoon on Garden Valley Boulevard near Interstate Five in Roseburg.
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GRANDMOTHER CHARGED WITH CHILD NEGLECT
5/21 10:30 a.m. A 47-year-old woman was cited by Roseburg Police Monday afternoon and charged with second degree child neglect.
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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
5/21 5:45 a.m. Today is Election Day. It’s the final day for you to return your ballot so it is counted in the May Special District Election.
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HALF SHELL SERIES TO ANNOUNCE 2013 LINEUP
5/21 5:30 a.m. Music on the Half Shell will announce its lineup for the 2013 season tonight.
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BRIDGE CLOSURE HAPPENING TUESDAY
5/21 5:20 a.m. Getting from one side of Stewart Park to the other is a bit tricky today as the Stewart Park Drive Bridge is closed until 4 p.m.
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GARBAGE CAN HELPS POLICE TO CATCH SUSPECT
5/21 4:50 a.m. A garbage can helped Roseburg Police to catch a suspect early Monday morning.
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WOMAN INJURED IN ALLEGED ROBBERY ATTEMPT
5/20 3:15 p.m. Roseburg Police say a woman reported being injured in an alleged robbery attempt Sunday night near the corner of Mill and Woodward. The 54-year-old victim told police that she was walking on Mill Street late in the evening when she was attacked by an unknown man, who grabbed her purse and tried to steal it.
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TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR RECKLESS DRIVING
5/20 3:15 p.m. Two men were arrested Saturday morning and charged with reckless driving following an incident on Diamond Lake Boulevard near Stephens Street.
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TRANSIENT ARRESTED AFTER ALTERCATION IN MYRTLE CREEK
5/20 2:45 p.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 21-year-old male transient after an altercation between him and a woman in Myrtle Creek early Sunday morning.
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REP. FREEMAN HOSTING TOWN HALL MEETINGS
5/20 12:30 p.m. Douglas County residents will have a chance to hear an update from Salem and voice their concerns during three town hall meetings held by State Representative Tim Freeman.
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REP. HANNA TALKS 'REALITY' IN NATION'S CAPITAL
5/20 12:30 p.m. State Representative Bruce Hanna recently spent a couple of days in Washington, D.C., making yet another plea for a sustainable management plan for the O&C Lands prior to the start of the fiscal year on July 1.
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DOUGLAS RIDES SEEKING HELP FOR SENIORS
5/20 10:20 a.m. Douglas Rides is currently seeking help for their Seniors Escorting Seniors program. Volunteers drive seniors and those with limited mobility within the Canyonville, Myrtle Creek, Tri City, and Riddle areas.
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APPLE CREEK CAMPGROUND IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
5/20 10:10 a.m. The Forest Service is temporarily closing the Apple Creek Campground. The facility is 44 miles east of Roseburg on Highway 138.
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TIMBER INDUSTRY GROUP TO HEAR FROM FOREST SERVICE OFFICIAL
5/20 9:30 a.m. A local timber industry group will hear from an official of the Forest service at their next meeting. The Douglas Timber Operators will gather on Thursday morning at 7.
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BOND LEVY ADVOCATES CAMPAIGN FOR SUPPORT
5/20 5:45 a.m. A group of people seeking support for the Roseburg School District Bond Levy were out campaigning for their cause on Sunday.
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BLM OPENS TIOGA BRIDGE AND EMERALD TRAIL
5/20 5:30 a.m. The Bureau of Land Management has opened the Tioga Bridge and Emerald Trail, 28 miles east of Roseburg along Highway 138.
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FORMER WINSTON CITY ADMINISTRATOR PASSES AWAY
5/20 4:55 a.m. A long time Administrator for the City of Winston has passed away. Bruce Kelly died on Thursday after a battle with cancer.
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LESS THAN ONE QUARTER OF VOTERS HAVE CAST THEIR BALLOT
5/17 4:50 p.m. With the deadline to vote looming, less than one quarter of registered voters in Douglas County has cast their ballot in the May Special District Election.
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UCC ADMINISTRATOR HEADING FOR PRESIDENT'S JOB IN KENTUCKY
5/17 10:30 a.m. An administrator at Umpqua Community College is heading across the U.S. to take the President’s job at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. Dr. Lynn Moore’s appointment was announced on Thursday.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK JUST THREE WEEKS AWAY
5/17 10:05 a.m. Movies in the Park will be starting in just three weeks. The annual series is presented by the City of Roseburg Parks and Recreation and by U.S Cellular.
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ROSEBURG BRIDGE SET FOR ONE DAY CLOSURE
5/17 9:45 a.m. The Stewart Park Drive Bridge in Roseburg will close next Tuesday May 21st.
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WOMAN ACCUSED OF SMUGGLING METH INTO DOUGLAS COUNTY
5/17 5:55 a.m. A California woman has been accused of smuggling methamphetamine into Douglas County from California. Wednesday afternoon the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team culminated a month-long investigation with the arrest of 48-year-old Tami Elliot.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BUDGET UP SLIGHTLY
5/17 5:40 a.m. The budget for Douglas County will be up slightly in the new fiscal year. County Commissioner Joe Laurance was on our Morning Conversation on Thursday.
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28 DOUGLAS COUNTY TEACHERS HONORED
5/17 5:30 a.m. Twenty eight Douglas County teachers were honored for their work during a celebration Thursday afternoon. Century 21 The Neil Company Real Estate gave out their 8th annual Golden Apple Awards.
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STANDING WATER MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT
5/16 1:45 p.m. Thursday morning’s rain may have contributed to a single vehicle accident that snarled traffic on Interstate Five southbound near Winchester.
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FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HONORED
5/16 10:45 a.m. A large crowd turned out to honor fallen law enforcement officers and to pay tribute to those who put their life on the line everyday while working in law enforcement. Peace Officer Memorial Day was observed Thursday morning in front of the Douglas County Courthouse.
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IDLEYLD PARK MAN INJURED IN LOG TRUCK ACCIDENT
5/16 10:00 a.m. An Idleyld Park man was hurt in a log truck accident on Wednesday afternoon.
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ENTREPRENEUR FAIR IS SET FOR MAY 22ND
5/16 5:50 a.m. A group of economic development organizations are teaming up to present the 2nd annual Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair next Wednesday May 22nd.
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TRIBE TO GIVE OUT SCHOLARSHIPS TO 14 GRADUATES
5/16 5:40 a.m. Fourteen graduating seniors will each receive a $1,500 scholarship to Umpqua Community College from the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe at an awards dinner to be held this Saturday at Seven Feathers Convention Center in Canyonville.
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NORTH ENTRANCE ROAD OPENS AT CRATER LAKE
5/16 5:30 a.m. The North Entrance Road at Crater Lake National Park is now open. Superintendent Craig Ackerman says visitors can now drive to and from the park via that route.
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UNITED WAY BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING SOON
5/15 3:30 p.m. Greater Douglas United Way is getting ready for the Dave Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be held on June 27th at the Roseburg Country Club.
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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CHARGE ADDED TO MAN ALREADY IN JAIL
5/15 10:45 a.m. A local transient remains behind bars after being charged with second degree criminal mischief Tuesday afternoon.
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MOTHER ACCUSED OF GIVING COOKIE CONTAINING MARIJUANA TO HER SON
5/15 9:30 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in the Douglas County Jail on an unusual charge. Wednesday morning at about 4:30 police went to a home in the 1800 block of SE Commercial Street.
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FORD OFFERS STATE OF THE TIMBER INDUSTRY ADDRESS
5/15 5:45 a.m. The President and CEO of Roseburg Forest Products believes that things are looking up for his company. On Monday Allyn Ford delivered his annual “State of the Timber Industry” address to members of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
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FIRE SEASON IS HERE
5/15 5:20 a.m. Fire season is underway. The Douglas Forest Protective Association began the season at midnight on Wednesday morning for all land protected by DFPA.
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BALLOTS DUE IN LESS THAN A WEEK
5/15 5:15 a.m. Ballots are due back by next Tuesday for the May 2013 Special District Election.
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PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL SET FOR THURSDAY
5/14 11:30 a.m. Douglas County Law Enforcement Officers will participate in a memorial ceremony on Thursday to honor those who have given their lives while in the performance of their duties as members of law enforcement.
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SANITARY AUTHORITY TO HOLD DEDICATION CEREMONY
5/14 11:30 a.m. The Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority will have a dedication ceremony for their "Zenor-Neuner Memorial Natural Treatment System."
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CRASH VICTIM IS SERIOUS BUT STABLE CONDITION
5/14 10:00 a.m. A boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike on Harvard yesterday afternoon is in serious but stable condition at a Portland hospital.
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PROZANSKI TALKS REVENUE FORECAST
5/14 10:00 a.m.. State Senator Floyd Prozanski sees some stability and a slightly more certainty in the budget if Thursday’s revenue forecast shows an extra $100 million, as predicted.
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KRUSE - HOSPITAL TAX MAY PLAY INTO PERS DEBATE
5/13 4:41 p.m. A standoff is brewing over PERS Reform in the Oregon Legislature where Republicans in the Senate may be willing to hold up a tax vote worth nearly $1 billion to the state budget.
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DFPA CALLS FOR EARLIEST START TO FIRE SEASON IN NEARLY 25 YEARS
5/13 10:40 a.m. The Douglas Forest Protection Association says fire season will start later this week. Kyle Reed is from DFPA.
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FIVE PEOPLE CITED FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS
5/13 10:00 a.m. Five people were cited for criminal trespass at the Old Phoenix School building on Sunday night.
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WOMAN DETAINED AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING THINGS AT TRAFFIC
5/13 9:50 a.m. A Myrtle Creek woman is in the Douglas County Jail after a weekend incident.
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DFPA DEALS WITH MORE NATURAL COVER FIRES
5/13 5:50 a.m. It was a busy weekend for crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT
5/13 5:40 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will meet on Monday night. The council is scheduled to discuss part of the Highway 138 corridor design.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY TO HOLD BUDGET HEARINGS
5/13 5:30 a.m. Douglas County will hold Budget Hearings Monday and Tuesday.
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ANDREWS CREEK FIRE NOW 100% TRAILED
5/12 6:30 a.m. Crews working on the Andrews Creek Fire west of Yoncalla now have that fire 100% trailed.
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140 FIREFIGHTERS WORKING ON ANDREWS CREEK FIRE
5/11 9:10 a.m. 140 firefighters are on the scene of the Andrews Creek Fire. That blaze, located about six miles west of Yoncalla, has grown to sixty acres.
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DFPA DEALING WITH NEW FIRE NEAR YONCALLA
5/10 5:00 p.m. Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association are dealing with a new fire. Kyle Reed from DFPA says the fire was called in shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday.
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ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY SATURDAY AT WILDLIFE SAFARI
5/10 10:35 a.m. Nationwide, Endangered Species Day is coming on May 20th. But Wildlife Safari in Winston is focusing on the subject this Saturday.
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MYRTLE CREEK MAN CITED WITH UNUSUAL CHARGE
5/10 9:50 a.m. It is an unusual charge but a Myrtle Creek man was cited for failure to supervise a child on Thursday night.
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RIVERBEND LIVE FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY
5/10 9:30 a.m. Riverbend Live will have its next “Eat to Keep the Beat” on Sunday.
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ROSEBURG SUPERINTENDENT DIDN'T GET WASHINGTON JOB
5/10 5:30 a.m. Roseburg School Superintendent Larry Parsons was not hired for a job in Washington State.
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ARTS CENTER TO OPEN NEW EXHIBITS
5/10 5:20 a.m. The Umpqua Valley Arts Association will open five new exhibits on Friday.
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SHIVELY CREEK FIRE IS CONTAINED
5/9 10:40 a.m. Officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association say that the Shively Creek Fire southeast of Canyonville is now one hundred percent contained.
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DFPA OFFERS UPDATE ON FIRES AND CONDITIONS
5/9 10:35 a.m. The Douglas Forest Protective Association is reporting no new lightning fires on DFPA land on Wednesday.
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FRANK AND JEANNE MOORE FEATURED AT MUSEUM TALK
5/9 10:30 a.m. Frank and Jeanne Moore will talk about their lives during a special event Thursday night at the Douglas County Museum.
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GLIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO MEET
5/9 10:20 a.m. The Glide School District Budget Committee will meet on Monday May 13th.
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SCHOOL BOARD SAYS NO BOUNDARY CHANGES IF LEVY PASSES
5/9 5:55 a.m. The Roseburg School Board has directed staff to plan for no attendance boundary changes if the bond levy on the May Primary Election ballot passes.
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SCHOOL BOARD RENEWS BUS SERVICES CONTRACT
5/9 5:40 a.m. Wednesday night the Roseburg School Board renewed their contract with Durham School Services.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT: TAXPAYERS SAVING DUE TO BOND REFINANCING
5/9 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg School Board heard the results of recent refinancing of General Obligation Bonds.
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CHAMBER PREPARES FOR TIMBER FOCUS
5/9 5:00 a.m. The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce will have their annual “State of the Timber Industry” message on Monday.
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DFPA MAKING "GREAT PROGRESS" ON SHIVELY CREEK FIRE
5/8 11:20 a.m. Officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association say they are making “great progress” on the Shively Creek Fire southeast of Canyonville.
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DFPA LOCATES 12 FIRES
5/8 11:20 a.m. Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association have located 12 fires in the Douglas District.
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THREE NEW LIGHTNING FIRES IN UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST
5/8 11:20 a.m. Three new lightning fires have been reported in the Umpqua National Forest.
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TEENS CHARGED WITH THEFT, ONE ALLEGEDLY FOUND WITH A GUN
5/8 11:15 a.m. Two teens were arrested by Roseburg Police early Wednesday morning.
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MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING DISTURBANCE
5/8 11:05 a.m. A 35-year-old Roseburg man went to jail following a disturbance Tuesday night in the 1500 block of Mill Street.
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MYRTLE CREEK MAN HELD ON FRAUD AND DRUG CHARGES
5/8 11:00 a.m. A Myrtle Creek man is in the Douglas County Jail on fraud and drug charges.
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THREE PEOPLE INJURED IN EARLY MORNING WRECK
5/8 11:00 a.m. Three people were hurt in an accident early Wednesday morning on Ben Irving Road.
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BUDGET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF CITY BUDGET
5/8 9:30 a.m. The City of Roseburg Budget Committee moved to approve a proposed 2013/2014 budget for the city during their meeting last night.
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FREEMAN SAYS A LONGER SESSION POSSIBLE FOR LEGISLATURE
5/8 5:50 a.m. State Representative Tim Freeman says the pace of the current session of the Oregon State Legislature has slowed down.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET
5/8 5:40 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners will meet this morning.
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LETTER CARRIERS TO COLLECT FOOD ON SATURDAY
5/8 5:30 a.m. Letter carriers around Douglas County will collect food for those in need this Saturday.
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SHIVELY CREEK FIRE IS TWENTY PERCENT CONTAINED
5/7 10:45 a.m. The Shively Creek Fire south east of Canyonville is now twenty percent contained.
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MAN HELD FOR ALLEGED METH POSSESSION
5/7 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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TWO PEOPLE CHARGED WITH THEFT
5/7 9:40 a.m. Two people were charged with theft following a report from a Roseburg man.
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ALLEGED CELL PHONE USE AND METH DON'T MIX
5/7 9:30 a.m. Alleged cell phone use while driving and having methamphetamine with you were a bad combination for a Winston woman.
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CREWS MAKE PROGRESS ON SHIVELY CREEK FIRE
5/7 5:35 a.m. Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association took advantage of moderate weather on Monday and made great progress on the Shively Creek Fire.
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DFPA STILL DEALING WITH SMALL FIRES
5/7 5:30 a.m. The Douglas Forest Protective Association continued to suppress weekend lightning fires on Monday.
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ART AND WINE WALK COMING THURSDAY NIGHT
5/7 5:20 a.m. The Downtown Roseburg Association will present “A Taste of Downtown” on Thursday.
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CITY OF ROSEBURG BUDGET COMMITTEE TO MEET
5/7 4:30 a.m. The City of Roseburg Budget Committee will meet tonight. The committee is made up of the Roseburg City Council and eight other citizens.
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MAN CHARGED WITH CREDIT CARD CRIMES
5/6 11:30 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail charged with 45 crimes.
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WOMAN HELD ON DRUG CHARGES
5/6 11:25 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in the Douglas County Jail on multiple drug charges.
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LOCAL TRANSIENT DETAINED ON METH CHARGE
5/6 11:20 a.m. A Roseburg transient was arrested Saturday night and is in jail for unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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MAN DETAINED ON METH CHARGE
5/6 11:20 a.m. A 41-year-old Roseburg man is behind bars after being arrested in the 300 block of SE Pine on Sunday morning.
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FIRE OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING SATURDAY NIGHT BLAZE
5/6 10:30 a.m. Fire officials are still investigating a Saturday night blaze that caused heavy damage to a Roseburg home.
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POWER RESTORED IN THE GLIDE AREA
5/6 10:00 a.m. The power is back on in the Glide area. Tom Gaunt of Pacific Power says that Sunday night’s lightning and wind caused some lines to go down near the Glide substation.
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POWER OUTAGE CLOSES GLIDE SCHOOLS
5/6 6:30 a.m. A power outage has resulted in closure of Glide Schools for today. Some residents of the Glide area have been without power since last night.
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150 ACRE FIRE BURNING EAST OF CANYONVILLE
5/6 5:40 a.m. A 150 acre fire is burning near Days Creek. According to the Douglas Forest Protective Association, the Shively Creek Fire began on Sunday and is burning in slash and second growth plantations.
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MANY FIRES REPORTED AROUND DOUGLAS COUNTY
5/6 5:35 a.m. While there is only one larger fire in the area, it certainly is not the only one requiring the help of the Douglas Forest Protective Association.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT IS A FINALIST FOR A JOB IN WASHINGTON STATE
5/4 6:00 a.m. Roseburg School Superintendent Larry Parsons is up for a job in Washington State. Parson’s has been named as one of three finalists for the position of Interim Superintendent of the Central Kitsap School District.
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TWO INJURED IN HEAD ON CRASH
5/3 10:55 a.m. Two people were hurt in a head-on crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 99 near Sun Studs.
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ACCIDENT ON BRIDGE
5/3 10:50 a.m. A 35-year-old man was arrested following an accident Thursday night on the Oak Street bridge near downtown Roseburg.
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TWO SENT TO JAIL AFTER DISTURBANCE
5/3 10:45 a.m. Two people were taken to jail following a disturbance at a residence on Yount in Roseburg. At about 4:40 p.m. Thursday, police say three people were involved in the incident, which caused injuries to one woman.
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TWO SENT TO JAIL AFTER DISTURBANCE
5/3 10:45 a.m. Two people were taken to jail following a disturbance at a residence on Yount in Roseburg.
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VEHICLE DRIVES THROUGH FENCE
5/3 10:35 a.m. A Roseburg woman was taken to the hospital after a single vehicle accident Thursday morning in Roseburg.
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THIRSTY MAN ALLEGEDLY TRIES TO STEAL BEER TWICE
5/3 10:30 a.m. A Roseburg man went to jail after police allege he tried to steal beer twice Thursday afternoon in Roseburg.
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MAN JAILED FOR PRUNING SHEARS THREAT
5/3 10:30 a.m. An Elkton man is in jail following an incident Thursday night.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT ASKING VOTERS TO PASS BOND LEVY
5/3 5:55 a.m. The Roseburg School Board had considered asking voters for additional funding in the past but backed off after seeing little support. This year district patrons are being asked to approve a 5-year $6 million bond levy.
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BALLOTS GOING OUT ON FRIDAY
5/3 5:50 a.m. The May Primary Election is here. Douglas County Clerk Patty Hitt says that ballots for the election will start going out today.
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TIMBER OPERATORS TO HEAR FROM COMMISSIONER
5/3 5:40 a.m. The Douglas Timber Operators will hear from Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson at their breakfast meeting on Thursday, May 9th.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN HELD ON DRUG CHARGE
5/2 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in jail on a drug charge after her arrest by Roseburg Police early Thursday morning.
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PERSON CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM SALVATION ARMY
5/2 9:55 a.m. Roseburg Police charged a 38-year-old person with second degree theft on Wednesday night.
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WOMAN CHARGED WITH IDENTITY THEFT
5/2 9:50 a.m. A Roseburg woman was cited on first degree theft and identity theft charges on Wednesday.
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FFA CONTINUES PLANT SALE
5/2 9:50 a.m. The Sutherlin chapter of Future Farmers of America will continue their plant sale this weekend.
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FIRE DISTRICT HOPING VOTERS PASS BOND LEVY
5/2 5:50 a.m. Officials with the Tri-City Rural Fire Protection District are hoping that voters pass their request for a $2.24 million bond levy in the Primary Election.
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VOTER REGISTRATION UP AHEAD OF PRIMARY ELECTION
5/2 5:20 a.m. Voter registration has gone up ahead of the May Primary Election.
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FIR GROVE SCHOOL TO HOST FAMILY EVENT
5/2 5:15 a.m. Fir Grove School in Roseburg will have “Fiesta Time” on Friday night.
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SAFARI TO CELEBRATE ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY
5/2 5:10 a.m. Wildlife Safari will have a special event in honor of National Endangered Species Day.
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SOUTHERN OREGON WINE HISTORY TO BE PRESERVED
5/1 10:40 a.m. Linfield College in McMinnville will be partnering with four organizations in this region on a project to preserve the wine industry history of Southern Oregon.
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ANNUAL SIDEWALK CHALK ART EVENT IS COMING
5/1 9:45 a.m. The City of Roseburg will have the 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Event on
Thursday, May 9th in downtown Roseburg.
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BUDGET COMMITTEE BEGINS MEETINGS
5/1 9:45 a.m. The City of Roseburg Budget Committee began its yearly season of meetings last night.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET
5/1 5:40 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners will meet this morning.
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GROUP ADVOCATING FOR BOND LEVY HAS WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEETING
5/1 5:40 a.m. The group advocating for the passage of a $6 million bond levy for the Roseburg School District will meet tonight.
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FAMILY SAFETY DAY SET FOR SATURDAY
5/1 5:30 a.m. The 7th annual Family Safety Day is set for this Saturday May 4th.
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PLANT AND GARDEN EXPO COMING ON SATURDAY
5/1 5:20 a.m. Master Gardeners from the OSU Extension Service will have their 27th annual Plant and Garden Expo on Saturday from 9-4.
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SUSPECT DEVELOPED IN HOMICIDE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA ARREST
4/30 3:35 p.m. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team says the victim in Sunday’s homicide in the Winchester Bay Area has been tentatively identified.
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PORT RESTORES COOS BAY RAIL LINK SERVICE
4/30 11:15 a.m. The Coos Bay Rail Link has restored service to the 134 mile rail line that runs in Coos County and western Douglas and Lane counties.
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AUTOPSY PENDING IN HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
4/30 10:40 a.m. Oregon State Police say the victim in Sunday’s homicide south of Reedsport has not been identified.
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FALLEN DOUGLAS COUNTY SOLDIER TO BE HONORED
4/30 9:50 a.m. The name of a fallen Douglas County service member will be added to the Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial in Salem during a ceremony on Memorial Day.
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HEAD START ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
4/30 9:40 a.m. UCAN Head Start is now accepting applications from children between ages three and five from families with low incomes who want to be part of Head Start.
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CAR/PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL
4/30 9:30 a.m. Two people were taken to Mercy Medical Center after a car hit a pedestrian on Stewart Parkway on Tuesday morning.
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TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE
4/30 5:50 a.m. Today is the final day to register to vote in the upcoming May Primary Election.
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ROSEBURG BUDGET COMMITTEE TO MEET
4/30 5:40 a.m. The City of Roseburg’s Budget Committee will meet tonight. The committee is made up of eight citizen members along with the Roseburg City Council.
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BILLS TARGETING TIMBER PROTESTORS PASSES OREGON HOUSE
4/30 5:30 a.m. The Oregon House passed two bills on Monday aimed at protestors who block roads or chain themselves to machinery as they try to interfere with logging in state forests.
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POLICE LOOKING FOR HELP IN SOLVING HOMICIDE
4/29 1:30 p.m. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is looking for help from the public as they try to solve a homicide that apparently happened early Sunday morning near the Umpqua River Lighthouse in the Winchester Bay area.
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MAJOR CRIMES TEAM INVESTIGATING POTENTIAL HOMICIDE
4/29 11:10 a.m. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is investigating a potential homicide in the Winchester Bay area.
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ROSEBURG POLICE OFFICER WINS STATEWIDE HONOR
4/29 10:30 a.m. A Roseburg Police Officer has won a statewide award. Dave Lund was selected as the DUII Enforcement Officer of the Year for Oregon.
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GARAGE FIRE CAUSES MINOR DAMAGE
4/29 9:50 a.m. A fire in a garage caused minor damage on Saturday in Roseburg. Fire Marshal Tony DiMare says a resident on S.E. Douglas went outside and discovered that his neighbor’s home was on fire.
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ROSEBURG MAN JAILED ON DRUG CHARGE
4/29 9:30 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail on a drug charge following his arrest over the weekend.
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WIENERMOBILE VISITS ROSEBURG ON SUNDAY
4/29 5:50 a.m. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was in Roseburg on Sunday.
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WALK-A-MILE EVENT CALLED "BIGGEST EVER"
4/29 5:15 a.m. Officials with Battered Persons Advocacy say that Friday’s Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes event was their biggest ever walk.
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MARCH OF DIMES RAISES $35,000 IN ROSEBURG EVENT
4/29 4:55 a.m. The March of Dimes raised $35,000 in Roseburg on Saturday. The March for Babies in Stewart Park brought in about 125 walkers who had gathered pledges to help the cause.
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FRIDAY FIRES SPARK CONCERN FROM FIRE OFFICIALS
4/27 11:30 a.m. A controlled burn that got out of hand has sparked concerned from fire officials. Douglas County Fire District Number Two responded to a field on Snowberry Road in Melrose twice on Friday.
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UNITED WAY RECOGNIZING 2013 AWARD WINNERS
4/26 3:28 p.m. Officials with the Greater Douglas United Way handed out awards – and cookies – to outstanding local businesses and organizations who made the 2012-13 fundraising campaign a success.
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FOUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS HEADING TO STATE
4/26 3:26 p.m. The OSAA Band and Orchestra State Championships are May 8 through the 10 in Corvallis.
Douglas County will be well represented. In what may be a first, a local school is in the four of the five final performances.
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HANNA ON TAX VOTE, PERS, AND GUNS
4/26 11:40 a.m. State Representative Bruce Hanna is taking advantage of a day off from floor action in the House to spend about 12 hours in Douglas County. He joined the Morning Conversation to talk about how things are going.
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NATIONAL TAKE-BACK DAY IS SATURDAY
4/26 10:30 a.m. National Take-Back Day is on Saturday. The annual date is noted as a reminder for people to properly dispose of unwanted and outdated medicine.
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YOUTH VOLUNTEERS HELP SAVING GRACE
4/26 9:30 a.m. Saving Grace Junior Volunteers will hold a cleaning supply drive on Saturday from 10-2 at Sherm’s Thunderbird on Stewart Parkway in Roseburg.
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SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENT DELAYS TRAFFIC FOR HOURS
4/26 5:35 a.m. A semi-truck accident delayed traffic for hours on Interstate Five southbound at the Myrtle Creek curves on Thursday. The wreck was reported just after 2 p.m.
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OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILE IN ROSEBURG SUNDAY
4/26 5:25 a.m. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in Roseburg on Sunday.
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MARCH FOR BABIES ON SATURDAY IN ROSEBURG
4/26 5:15 a.m. The March of Dimes is having their March for Babies on Saturday in Roseburg.
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CITY OF ROSEBURG LISTS COMMISSION VACANCIES
4/26 5:05 a.m. The City of Roseburg has openings on two of its advisory commissions to the City Council.
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REST AREA REMAINS CLOSED
4/26 4:55 a.m. The Interstate Five Manzanita Highway Rest Area southbound just north of Grants Pass remains closed.
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ROSEBURG FOOD PROGRAM CATCHING ON
4/25 5:20 p.m. A new grassroots food collection program at the Fish of Roseburg has brought in over 9,000 pounds of food at a critical time – while also growing a fleet of dedicated volunteers.
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WOMAN ALLEGEDLY LEAVES DRUGS BEHIND AT THE STORE
4/25 10:50 a.m. A Drain woman learned the hard way that you should always make sure you have everything with you when you leave the store.
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MAN DETAINED FOR METH AND POT CHARGES
4/25 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail after police say that he was found with both methamphetamine and marijuana early Thursday morning.
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MAN CITED FOR METH POSSESSION
4/25 9:50 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a man after receiving a report that he was possibly involved in drug activity near the corner of Cass and Pine downtown on Wednesday afternoon.
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DOWNTOWN DRINKING NETS THREE ARRESTS
4/25 9:50 a.m. Drinking alcohol in downtown Roseburg netted three people citations Wednesday afternoon.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD DELAYS CONTRACT EXTENSION
4/25 5:45 a.m. The Roseburg School Board decided to delay extending their contract with Durham School Services at Wednesday night’s meeting.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD GOES OVER POTENTIAL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
4/25 5:40 a.m. Wednesday night the Roseburg School Board talked about potential boundary adjustments for elementary school attendance areas if Rose School is closed.
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WATER LEAK CLOSES REST AREA
4/25 5:30 a.m. A major water leak has resulted in the closure of the southbound I-5 Manzanita Highway Rest Area just north of Grants Pass.
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COOS COUNTY DEPUTY INVOLVED IN WRECK
4/24 5:00 p.m. Officials with Oregon State Police are looking for eye witnesses to a crash that injured a Coos County Sheriff’s deputy on Highway 101 in Coos County this morning.
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KQEN PROGRAM HOST WINS STATEWIDE AWARD
4/24 2:55 p.m. A weekly program host on News Radio 1240 KQEN has picked up a statewide award. Daniel Robertson was honored by the Oregon Education Association April 20th as they gave him their News Media Award for the year.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE AGREEMENTS
4/24 9:55 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners had their weekly meeting this morning.
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WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
4/24 9:45 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in the Douglas County Jail on multiple charges following an incident on Tuesday afternoon.
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WOMAN CITED FOR HIT AND RUN
4/24 9:45 a.m. A Roseburg woman was cited on hit and run charges Tuesday afternoon in Roseburg.
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KRUSE SAYS PACE OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION IS RAMPING UP
4/24 5:40 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse says the pace of the legislative session is ramping up. The Roseburg Republican was on Inside Douglas County on Tuesday.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET
4/24 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg School Board will meet tonight. Superintendent Larry Parsons says there will be an update on the school closure issue with a short discussion regarding attendance boundaries.
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FIRE AND WATER NEWS FROM SUTHERLIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4/23 4:43 p.m. Residents of Sutherlin will now have to pay their water bills on time for 24 months before they can get their deposits back from the city.
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PUBLIC WILL HAVE INPUT ON NEXT SUHS PRINCIPAL
4/23 4:40 p.m. Members of the community will be given the chance to help decide who is hired as the next principal at South Umpqua High School.
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PROZANSKI HAS UPDATE ON GUN BILLS
4/23 1:30 p.m. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved five gun related bills last Thursday. Four of the five have generated tremendous interest.
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DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS APPROACHING
4/23 11:10 a.m. The deadline to register to vote in the May Primary Election is coming up soon.
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RFP CEO TO ADDRESS CHAMBER MEMBERS
4/23 11:05 a.m. The head of Roseburg Forest Products will give his annual talk outlining the State of the Timber Industry at the May 13th meeting of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
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WOMAN CITED FOR THEFT FROM COWORKER
4/23 10:30 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 22-year-old woman and charged her with stealing money from a coworker.
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING BACK PACK
4/23 10:20 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail following the report of a suspicious incident Monday afternoon in front of a business on Garden Valley Boulevard.
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POLICE CONTINUE ARRESTS FOR PROHIBITED CAMPING
4/23 10:00 a.m. Roseburg Police have made three arrests for prohibited camping in the past day.
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RESIDENT CHARGED WITH HOME ARSON
4/23 9:45 a.m. A Roseburg area woman has been charged with starting a fire at the residence she lived in, on Sunday.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL AGREES TO TRANSFER PROGRAM
4/23 5:40 a.m. The Roseburg City Council agreed to transfer the Housing Rehabilitation program to NeighborWorks Umpqua at Monday night’s meeting.
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RIVERBEND LIVE FUNDRAISER BEING HELD
4/23 5:00 a.m. The Riverbend Live concert series is having another of the Eat to Keep the Beat fundraisers today.
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VANDERHOOF SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON
4/22 1:30 p.m. Mark Vanderhoof was sentenced to life in prison with a 25-year minimum sentence for his conviction on the charge of Murder by Abuse. That decision was rendered by Judge Ronald Poole in Douglas County Circuit Court Monday morning.
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MEMBER OF BAND SET TO PLAY AT FAIR CHARGED WITH VEHICULAR HOMICIDE
4/22 11:05 a.m. A member of a band scheduled to play at this year’s Douglas County Fair has been charged with vehicular homicide. Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down was arrested after being involved in a motor vehicle accident on Friday night near Nashville, Tennessee.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN ARRESTED TWICE OVER THE WEEKEND.
4/22 10:30 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in the Douglas County Jail after being arrested twice over the weekend.
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ROSEBURG MAN FACES BURGLARY CHARGES
4/22 10:10 a.m. One man is in jail after a fight was reported Saturday night in the 900 block of Elaine Street in Roseburg. Police says the officers found two men fighting when they arrived.
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MAN CHARGED FOR ALLEGED CHAINSAW THEFTS
4/22 9:30 a.m. A Roseburg man is in the Douglas County Jail charged with stealing six chainsaws from Lowe's during three visits to the store.
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VANDERHOOF TO BE SENTENCED FOR MURDER BY ABUSE
4/22 6:05 a.m. A Douglas County man will be sentenced today, following his conviction in March on charges of Murder by Abuse. 53-year-old Mark Vanderhoof was found guilty on March 12 in a trial in front of Judge Ronald Poole.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TONIGHT
4/22 5:45 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will meet tonight. The council will consider transferring the Housing Rehabilitation Program from the city to NeighborWorks Umpqua.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN THE MIDST OF A GROWTH CAMPAIGN
4/22 5:30 a.m. The Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley is in the midst of a Growth Campaign. Executive Director Kris Besson was on Inside Douglas County on Friday.
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WOMAN HELD FOR DRUG CHARGES
4/19 10:30 am. A Roseburg woman is in the Douglas County Jail on multiple drug charges following her arrest on Thursday.
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TRANSIENT HELD FOR HARASSMENT AND DRUG CHARGES
4/19 10:15 a.m. A Roseburg transient is in the Douglas County Jail after an incident Thursday afternoon in the 1500 block of SE Stephens in Roseburg.
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STUFF THE BUS EVENT IS SATURDAY
4/19 5:40 a.m. Mercy Foundation’s Learning Child Project is having the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday. From 10-5 the group will be collecting socks and underwear to be given to kids in need around Douglas County.
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BLM CLOSES SCAREDMAN CAMPGROUND
4/19 5:30 a.m. The Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District is closing the Scaredman Campground through the 2013 season due to increasing federal budget constraints.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN HELD ON DRUG AND ENDANGERING CHARGES
4/19 11:10 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in jail following her arrest on Wednesday morning.
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SENATOR WYDEN HOLDING EARTH DAY EVE PRESS CONFERENCE
4/18 11:05 a.m. On the eve of Earth Day, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will be in Medford on Sunday.
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SUV STRIKES HOME, NO INJURIES CALLED "A MIRACLE"
4/18 10:20 a.m. A Roseburg homeowner says it is “a miracle” that no one was hurt when a runaway SUV struck her house in SE Roseburg on Thursday morning.
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LUMBER COMPANY GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
4/18 7:05 a.m. A long time Josephine County Lumber Company is going out of business.
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DOUGLAS C.A.R.E.S. ADDRESSING CHILD ABUSE ISSUES
4/18 6:30 a.m. Douglas C.A.R.E.S has been helping children victimized by abuse for many years. Executive Director Evelyn Badger-Nores was on Inside Douglas County on Wednesday.
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MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL AUDITIONS SET
4/18 5:45 a.m. Auditions for the production of “Forever Plaid” at the Oregon Musical Theatre Festival at Umpqua Community College are set for this Sunday April 23rd.
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NO ONE HURT IN TWO CAR WRECK
4/17 1:45 p.m. No one was hurt in a two vehicle accident Tuesday morning near the corner of Garden Valley Boulevard and Airport Road.
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UMPQUA UNCORKED TO BENEFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
4/17 11:00 a.m. A special event to benefit the Boys & Girls Club is coming up next month. Umpqua Uncorked will take place on Saturday May 11th from 6-9 in the gym of the Boys & Girls Club. The 9th annual Winemakers Dinner will feature guest chef Wayne Parker of Melrose Vineyards.
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UMPQUA UNCORKED TO BENEFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
4/17 11:00 a.m. A special event to benefit the Boys & Girls Club is coming up next month. Umpqua Uncorked will take place on Saturday May 11th from 6-9 in the gym of the Boys & Girls Club.
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ROSEBURG MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING CAR
4/17 10:50 a.m. A 21-year-old man is in the Douglas County Jail charged with stealing a car from the 200 block of Amanda Drive Tuesday morning.
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ONE WOMAN HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING CAR ACCIDENT
4/17 10:45 a.m. One woman was taken to Mercy Medical following a two car accident Tuesday afternoon at the corner of Cass and Parrott in Roseburg.
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TRANSIENTS CITED FOR SLEEPING IN VACANT HOME
4/17 10:45 a.m. Two transients were cited for sleeping in a vacant Roseburg home on Tuesday evening.
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WATERSHED EMPLOYEE DROWNS ON COQUILLE RIVER
4/17 5:50 a.m. A Coos Bay woman drowned Tuesday afternoon after her raft overturned and trapped her underwater.
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STATE SENATOR HAS UPDATE ON EDUCATION LEGISLATION
4/17 5:30 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse says the pace is picking up during this session of the Oregon State Legislature. Kruse was on Inside Douglas County on Tuesday and noted what he called the biggest piece of education legislation being considered at the moment.
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HANNA NOT HAPPY WITH 'PARTISAN SESSION"
4/16 11:05 a.m. State Representative Bruce Hanna is clearly not pleased with the tone of this session of the Oregon State Legislature. Hanna was on the Morning Conversation on Tuesday on News Radio 1240 KQEN
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ROSEBURG MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
4/16 10:25 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail on multiple charges following his arrest Monday night.
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MEDFORD MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY DAMAGING LAWN
4/16 10:15 a.m. A Medford man is in the Douglas County Jail after allegedly damaging part of the lawn at Templin Beach.
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SAFARI SET TO CELEBRATE CHEETAHS
4/16 5:30 a.m. Wildlife Safari is getting set to celebrate their cheetahs this weekend. Executive Director Dan Van Slyke and staff from the safari were on Inside Douglas County on Monday.
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TRIBE VOWS TO FIGHT CASINO PROPOSAL BY COQUILLE TRIBE
4/15 11:25 a.m. The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians is vowing to fight a proposal by the Coquille Tribe to build a casino in Medford.
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TRANSIENT CITED FOR BURGLARY AT FORMER HOSPITAL
4/15 10:35 a.m. A Roseburg transient is behind bars following his arrest on Sunday morning.
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MAN JAILED ON METH CHARGE
4/15 10:30 a.m. A Roseburg man was jailed after being contacted by Roseburg Police on Sunday afternoon.
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TWO MEN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES
4/15 10:25 a.m. Two men were cited on drug charges by the Roseburg Police on Saturday.
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POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS FOR PROHIBITED CAMPING OVER THE WEEKEND
4/15 10:15 a.m. Roseburg Police made two arrests for prohibited camping over the weekend.
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WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER ASKING QUESTIONS OUTSIDE JAIL
4/15 10:15 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in jail after asking questions outside the jail.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN CITED FOLLOWING WRECK
4/15 5:45 a.m. A Roseburg woman was cited following a serious injury accident on Highway 126W west of Eugene early Saturday morning.
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COLLEGE TO PRESENT EVENT PLANNING SEMINAR
4/15 5:35 a.m. The Small Business Development Center at Umpqua Community College will present a one-day Festival and Events Management Seminar on Thursday April 25.
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WALK A MILE EVENT COMING SOON
4/15 5:30 a.m. The 6th annual Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes event is coming on Friday April 26th.
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REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR MARCH FOR BABIES
4/15 5:15 a.m. Registration continues for the March of Dimes Roseburg March for Babies on Saturday April 27th.
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LOCAL TELEVISION STATION TO UNDERGO OWNERSHIP CHANGE
4/12 10:40 a.m. A local television station will be undergoing an ownership change. Sinclair Broadcast group has announced that they will be buying Fisher Communications, based in Seattle.
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TWO PEOPLE HELD ON HEROIN CHARGES
4/12 10:05 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested two people on heroin charges Thursday morning. At about 11 a.m., police contacted Kyle Semrau and Trisha Campbell at a motel on NE Stephens.
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MAN CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE THEFT COUNTS
4/12 10:05 a.m. A Roseburg man was arrested last night and charged with multiple theft counts.
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ROSEBURG MAN DIES IN HEAD-ON WRECK
4/12 7:00 a.m. A Roseburg man died in a fatal wreck Thursday afternoon on Highway 42. Sergeant Dave Randall of Oregon State Police says the accident happened at about 3:45 p.m. about four miles west of Winston.
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ROSE SCHOOL TO CLOSE IF LEVY FAILS
4/12 6:55 a.m. Rose Elementary School will close this fall if a bond levy on the Primary Election ballot fails next month. That was the decision of the Roseburg School Board last night.
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COMMISSIONER TESTIFIES IN FRONT OF CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
4/12 6:45 a.m. Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson testified in favor of a proposal to make changes to the management of O&C lands.
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DEFAZIO ADDRESSES HEARING ON FORESTRY ISSUES
4/11 11:20 a.m. Thursday morning, Congressman Peter DeFazio talked about a proposal to change the management of O&C lands. DeFazio is a member of the House Natural Resources Committee.
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MOST MAY ELECTION BALLOTS GOING OUT SOON
4/11 10:20 a.m. Most ballots for the May Primary Election will be going out soon.
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TRANSIENT HELD ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
4/11 10:05 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested two transients near the corner of Henry Street and Schmoll Place in Myrtle Creek on Wednesday night.
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MAN JAILED FOR METH POSSESSION
4/11 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail after being arrested late Wednesday night near the corner of Mosher and Jackson in downtown Roseburg.
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PEDESTRIAN HURT WHEN STRUCK BY SUV
4/11 10:00 a.m. Roseburg Police say a pedestrian was struck by an SUV on NE Stephens early this morning.
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EXTENSIVE DAMAGE BUT NO INJURIES IN ACCIDENT
4/11 9:55 a.m. There was extensive damage to both vehicles involved in a traffic accident Wednesday night in the 700 block of Garden Valley Boulevard.
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CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE HOLDING HEARING ON O&C PROPOSAL
4/11 5:55 a.m. The House Natural Resources Committee is conducting a hearing today on a proposal by three Oregon Congressmen to make changes in the management of O&C lands.
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SCHOOL BOARD SCHEDULED TO DECIDE WHICH SCHOOL MAY CLOSE
4/11 5:50 a.m. The Roseburg School Board is scheduled to decide which elementary school may close next year during their meeting tonight.
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STATE SENATE PASSES KRUSE'S MASCOT BILL
4/10 1:00 p.m. The Oregon State Senate has passed a bill allowing schools to continue using Native American mascots and symbols in conjunction with their team name as long as it is approved by the local tribe in their area.
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PEDESTRIAN IN SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR
4/10 10:30 a.m. A pedestrian is in serious condition at Mercy Medical after she was hit by car just before noon on Tuesday. Roseburg Police say the accident happened at the corner of West Harvard and Madrone.
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PEDESTRIAN IN SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR
4/10 10:30 a.m. A pedestrian is in serious condition at Mercy Medical after she was hit by car just before noon on Tuesday.
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MAN JAILED AFTER INCIDENT BY ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL
4/10 10:30 a.m. Police arrested a 24-year-old man near Roseburg High School Tuesday afternoon.
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TRANSIENT DETAINED FOR HUFFING PROPANE
4/10 10:25 a.m. A local transient has been arrested for unlawful possession of inhalants.
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SENATOR KRUSE SAYS VOTE COMING ON MASCOT ISSUE
4/10 5:55 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse says his mascot bill is scheduled for a vote in the Oregon State Senate today.
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CITY OF ROSEBURG OFFERS CAUTION REGARDING SOLICITATION
4/10 5:40 a.m. The City of Roseburg says some water customers may receive a letter from a company called “American Water Resources.”
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WALMART MAKES DONATION TO SUPPORT 211 SERVICE
4/9 11:15 a.m. The Walmart Foundation and Walmart in Roseburg have given a $500 grant to support the 211 referral service in Roseburg.
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CHAMBER OFFERS CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING
4/9 11:15 a.m. The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce is offering customer service training class for those working in the hospitality industry.
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MUSEUM HOSTING FUNDRAISER
4/9 10:30 a.m. The Douglas County Museum is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday night. Gardner Chappell is the Museum Director.
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ROSEBURG MAN JAILED FOR BURGLARY
4/9 9:45 a.m. A Roseburg man is in the Douglas County Jail on burglary and other charges after being arrested by Roseburg Police on Monday afternoon.
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY HITTING MISSION EMPLOYEE
4/9 9:45 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a local transient early Tuesday morning after an incident at the Roseburg Rescue Mission.
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CITY COUNCIL HONORS VOLUNTEERS
4/9 5:40 a.m. It was a night to honor volunteers. Monday evening the Roseburg City Council thanked members of City Commissions and scores of other volunteers who help the city in various ways.
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES METER POLICY AND APPROVES VISITOR SERVICES CONTRACT
4/9 5:30 a.m. Monday night the Roseburg City Council renewed the contract for Visitor Services with the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
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OATS ROLLING TO NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA
4/8 4:20 p.m. A local company that started small but has grown to having their products distributed around the U.S. is in the process of leaving Douglas County. Umpqua Oats has moved their manufacturing operation to a suburb of Los Angeles and plans to move their corporate office to Nevada.
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ROSEBURG MAN HELD ON METH CHARGES
4/8 11:15 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 35-year-old man on drug and other charges on Saturday morning.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN DETAINED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
4/8 11:15 a.m. Roseburg Police detained a 47-year-old woman early Monday morning. At about 2 a.m., police were called to a business with a report that someone about to leave might be intoxicated.
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WOMAN JAILED AFTER THROWING FROZEN FOOD
4/8 11:05 a.m. In what is likely the most unusual arrest of the weekend, Roseburg Police arrested a 24-year-old woman after she allegedly threw a package of frozen food at a juvenile, striking the girl in the back.
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NORTH BEND MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
4/8 10:45 a.m. A North Bend man is in the Douglas County Jail following a stop Friday afternoon.
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MILO WOMAN HELD ON DRUG CHARGE
4/8 10:45 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Milo woman following a traffic stop early Saturday morning.
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STATE SENATOR PLEASED WITH HEARING ON GUN BILLS
4/8 9:30 a.m. State Senator Floyd Prozanksi was pleased with Friday’s hearing on four pieces of gun legislation. The Eugene Democrat chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and was on our Morning Conversation on Monday.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL TO HONOR VOLUNTEERS
4/8 6:50 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will honor city volunteers tonight. At this evening’s council meeting, Mayor Larry Rich will read a proclamation marking April as volunteer recognition month.
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RELAY FOR LIFE HAS FRIDAY EVENT
4/8 5:50 a.m. Relay for Life in Douglas County will have a “Relay for a Day” event on the night of Friday April 12th. The event will take place at Sandy’s Steakhouse.
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AUTHORITIES MAKE A STRING OF DRUG ARRESTS
4/5 7:30 p.m. Drug enforcement officers arrested six people over the span of four days while investigating multiple drug cases in the region
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE LOOKS AT PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES
4/5 11:25 a.m. Lawmakers are looking for ways to save money when it comes to the cost of Corrections in Oregon. State Representative Wayne Krieger was on our Morning Conversation on Friday
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GLIDE MAN DETAINED FOLLOWING WRECK
4/5 10:50 a.m. Oregon State Police detained a Glide man following a rollover accident Thursday night on Highway 138E in Glide.
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THREE ARRESTS FOR METHAMPETAMINE MADE THURSDAY
4/5 10:00 a.m. Roseburg Police made three separate arrests for methamphetamine possession on Thursday in Roseburg.
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GROUP ALLEGEDLY CAUGHT SMOKING POT DOWNTOWN
4/5 9:50 a.m. Roseburg Police detained three people who were allegedly caught smoking marijuana in the downtown parking structure on Thursday afternoon.
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HOME AND FACILITIES EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY
4/5 5:40 a.m. Over two dozen professionals involved in helping residents improve their homes and facilities will gather for an Open House event on Saturday.
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EUGENE AIRPORT WELCOMES NEW CARRIER
4/5 5:15 a.m. The Eugene Airport will add a new carrier starting this summer. American Airlines will begin twice daily nonstop flights to Los Angeles in June.
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CONGRESSMAN ANNOUNCES HEARING ON O&C PROPOSAL
4/14 2:00 p.m. Congressman Peter DeFazio says some progress on the issue of the management of O&C lands may finally be coming. The Congressman was on Inside Douglas County on News Radio 1240 KQEN on Thursday
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DOUGLAS COUNTY SEEKING ANSWERS ON PAYMENT ISSUES
4/4 10:30 a.m. Douglas County is trying to get some answers over issues regarding safety net funding from both the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service.
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HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS SUSPEND JOINT-VENTURE IDEA
4/4 5:30 a.m. Catholic Health Initiatives and PeaceHealth have agreed to suspend discussions on exploring the formation of a unified, integrated regional health system in the Pacific Northwest.
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DOUGLAS TIMBER OPERATORS TO MEET
4/4 5:15 a.m. Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson will speak to the next meeting of the Douglas Timber Operators.
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SENTENCING ON HOLD FOR MAN ACCUSED OF FACEBOOK THREATS
4/3 11:15 a.m. Sentencing for the man accused of making threats on Facebook that led to the lockdown of campuses in the South Umpqua School District, is on hold.
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POLICE CHARGE MAN WITH STEALING INHALANTS
4/3 9:50 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 52-year-old transient Tuesday night after he was allegedly caught inhaling engine starting fluid.
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MAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING ROOMMATE
4/3 9:50 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 41-year-old man last night. Police were called to a home on SE Main where a man reported that his roommate had threatened him.
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SUTHERLIN MAN ACCUSED OF SLASHING TIRES
4/3 9:45 a.m. A Sutherlin man was arrested by Roseburg Police late Tuesday night.
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POLICE ARREST MAN FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING PEOPLE
4/3 9:40 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 34-year-old man at a residence on Athena Street on Tuesday afternoon.
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MAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING TEENS ON BIKE PATH
4/3 9:30 a.m. A Roseburg man is in the Douglas County Jail after police accuse him of threatening of group of teenagers with a knife on the bike path near Roseburg High School last night.
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ATTEMPTED MURDER NEAR WOLF CREEK UNDER INVESTIGATION
4/3 5:40 a.m. Oregon State Police are investigating the shooting of a 43-year-old man early this morning at a location in Wolf Creek.
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FIRE DAMAGES THREE APARTMENTS
4/3 5:30 a.m. Douglas County Fire District Number 2 says three apartments were damaged in a fire Friday night in Sutherlin.
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DOUGLAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TO CELEBRATE ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY
4/3 5:15 a.m. Douglas Electric Cooperative will have their Annual Meeting this Saturday April 6.
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UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT MOVED TO JUNE
4/3 5:00 a.m. Greater Douglas United Way has moved their annual golf tournament to June.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY CHILD DIES FOLLOWING MEDICAL PROBLEM AT WATER PARK
4/2 3:00 p.m. A Douglas County child died over the weekend following a medical problem that happened while they were at Splash! in Springfield on Friday.
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ONE LANE OF ROAD IS BLOCKED DUE TO BOULDER
4/2 10:45 a.m. One lane of Nonpareil Road is blocked about fourteen miles east of Sutherlin. Douglas County Public Works Director Robb Paul says a giant boulder fell onto the roadway overnight.
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POLICE K9 HELPS WITH ARREST
4/2 10:15 a.m. A K9 unit helped the Roseburg Police make another arrest on Monday.
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POLICE MAKE MORE ARRESTS DOWNTOWN
4/2 10:15 a.m. Roseburg Police made two arrests of people who were allegedly spotted sleeping in the downtown area in the past day.
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MAN JAILED ON DRUG AND OTHER CHARGES
4/2 9:45 a.m. A Winston man is in jail after being arrested early Monday morning.
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BPA TALKS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
4/2 5:50 a.m. This is Sexual Assault Awareness month. On Inside Douglas County on Monday Cheryl Newell, Sexual Assault Services Director for Battered Persons Advocacy talked about the importance of the issue
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LOCAL VETERANS TO ATTEND COOS BAY MEETING
4/2 5:40 a.m. A group of local veterans will be heading to the coast to attend the Coos Bay City Council meeting tonight.
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TO HOLD FUNDRAISING AUCTION
4/2 5:30 a.m. Geneva Academy will have their first annual benefit auction on Saturday April 13th
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HARVARD AVENUE EXIT CLOSED FOR AN HOUR DUE TO WRECK
4/1 11:50 a.m. The Harvard Avenue off-ramp from Interstate Five was closed for about an hour on Saturday morning, after a pickup driven by a Washington state man crashed.
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EAGLE POINT MAN JAILED FOR ALLEGED POT POSSESSION
4/1 10:40 a.m. An Eagle Point man is in the Douglas County Jail charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
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WOMAN JAILED FOR DRUGS AFTER THEFT INCIDENT
4/1 10:30 a.m. A local transient is in jail on a drug charge after being detained at a local store on Sunday night.
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MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO ELUDE POLICE
4/1 10:35 a.m. Roseburg Police have jailed a 23-year-old man who allegedly tried to elude capture on Saturday night.
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WOMAN HELD FOR RECKLESS DRIVING AFTER CHASE
4/1 9:40 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in the Douglas County Jail charged with reckless driving following an incident on Saturday afternoon.
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CITY OF ROSEBURG GETTING READY TO ISSUE BURN PERMITS
4/1 9:30 a.m. The City of Roseburg will start issuing residential burn permits on April 15th. Permits will be issued until the middle of May.
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BIG TURNOUT FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
4/1 5:30 a.m. The 2013 Brooke Communications Easter Egg Hunt was a big success. On Saturday, hundreds of kids and their parents came to Stewart Park for the annual event.
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ODOT OPEN HOUSE MONDAY AFTERNOON
4/1 5:20 a.m. The Oregon Department of Transportation will have an open house today regarding the Interchange Area Management Plan for the Edenbower exit in Roseburg.
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ROTARY AUCTION TO BENEFIT KIDS PROGRAMS
4/1 5:10 a.m. The Rotary Club in Sutherlin will have their 12th annual Spring Auction on Friday April 12th at the Umpqua Golf Resort in Sutherlin.
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OSU EXTENSION SERVICE OFFERING CLASS
4/1 4:50 a.m. The OSU Extension Service will have a class on fruit tree grafting on Wednesday April 3rd.
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NATURAL RESOURCES CAMP TAKING APPLICATIONS
3/29 11:20 a.m. The Bureau of Land Management along with other agencies and organizations are now taking applications for the 22nd annual Resources and People Camp.
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MAN CHARGED WITH THEFT FROM HIS EMPLOYER
3/29 10:30 a.m. Roseburg Police have put a 40-year-old man behind bars and charged him with stealing from his employer.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN CHARGED WITH THEFT
3/29 10:20 a.m. A 21 year old Roseburg woman has been charged with theft.
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BCI EASTER EGG HUNT IS SATURDAY
3/29 5:30 a.m. Douglas County’s major Easter egg hunt is set for Saturday. Brooke Communications family of radio stations produces the annual event.
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BANK MERGER APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS
3/29 5:15 a.m. PremierWest Bank and AmericanWest Bank will be merging. On Thursday bank officials announced that the majority of shareholders of PremierWest common stock have voted to approve the move.
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SAINT PAUL TO HOLD FRIDAY BLOOD DRIVE
3/28 2:15 p.m. Saint Paul Lutheran School will have a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday. The event runs from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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MAIN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY COMMITTING CRIMES IN COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT
3/28 11:30 a.m. Stealing items from a vehicle parked at the Courthouse may not have been the best strategy for a Riddle man.
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FIVE TEENS CITED NEAR SCHOOL
3/28 11:35 a.m. Five teenagers were cited by Roseburg Police Wednesday night following a report of a possible prowler near Rose School.
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MAN HELD ON DRUG CHARGE FOLLOWING DISTURBANCE
3/28 11:20 a.m. A 56-year-old man is in the Douglas County Jail on drug charges.
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GRAVEL SPILL SLOWS FREEWAY TRAFFIC
3/28 9:25 a.m. A dump truck pulling a trailer lost most of its load of gravel Thursday morning on Interstate Five near the Fairgrounds exit just south of Roseburg.
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PRINCE FOUND GUILTY OF SODOMY AGAINST 7 YEAR-OLD
3/27 2:00 p.m. A 43-year-old man is heading to prison after being convicted for Sodomy in the first degree.
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NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH CONFERENCE UNDERWAY
3/27 11:15 a.m. A conference for Native American youth is underway at Seven Feathers Convention Center in Canyonville. “I Strengthen My Nation” is the theme.
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NATIONAL ECONOMIST IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2013
3/27 10:50 a.m. One national economist says he is sees some good things ahead for 2013. Dr. Elliot Eisenberg was on the Morning Conversation on Wednesday on News Radio 1240 KQEN.
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TEENS CITED BY POLICE
3/27 9:30 a.m. A Roseburg teen was cited by Roseburg Police early on Wednesday morning.
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KRUSE UPDATES MASCOT ISSUE
3/27 5:45 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse has been a vocal opponent of a plan to stop schools in Oregon from using Native American Mascots as part of their nickname. On Inside Douglas County on Tuesday, Kruse had an update on the issue.
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FENCE APPARENTLY DAMAGED BY VEHICLE
3/27 5:30 a.m. A section of fencing between the bike path and the Stewart Park Golf Course driving range was damaged between Monday night and Tuesday morning.
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NO ARRESTS IN MONDAY ROBBERY
3/26 3:00 p.m. Sutherlin Police say no arrests have been made following Monday’s robbery at the First Community Credit Union in Sutherlin.
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POLICE DETAIN TWO PEOPLE POSSIBLY CONNECTED TO ROBBERY
3/26 10:45 a.m. Roseburg Police detained two people last night who may have been involved in the bank robbery in Sutherlin on Monday.
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ROSEBURG MAN JAILED FOR METH CHARGES
3/26 9:30 a.m. A Roseburg man is being held in the Douglas County Jail on drug charges following a traffic stop on Garden Valley Boulevard last night.
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POLICE CITE SEVEN PEOPLE FOR PROHIBITED CAMPING
3/26 9:30 a.m. Roseburg Police cited seven people for prohibited camping during three separate incidents early on Tuesday morning.
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CITY COUNCIL GIVES NOD TO EXPANDING URBAN RENEWAL AREA
3/26 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg City Council has given the nod to making a slight expansion in the boundaries of the Urban Renewal District.
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MAYOR SAYS COUNCIL UNAWARE OF ANY PLAN TO CREATE AN EXCLUSION ZONE
3/26 5:30 a.m. Last night the Roseburg City Council heard from several people who claim there is a potential for having an Exclusion Zone in the downtown area.
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SUTHERLIN CREDIT UNION ROBBED
3/25 5:45 p.m. A Sutherlin credit union was robbed Monday afternoon. Sutherlin Police Chief Kirk Sanfilippo told News Radio 1240 KQEN that a man walked into First Community Credit Union and demanded money.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS NEARLY FLAT
3/25 3:30 p.m. The seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment in Douglas County is staying nearly flat. New data out on Monday from the Oregon State Employment Department show the rate at 11.3% for the month of February.
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DEPUTY USES TASER ON MAN RUNNING IN HANDCUFFS
3/28 2:30 p.m. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy used a taser in order to subdue a man who was allegedly trying to escape from him on Sunday evening.
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AUTOPSY CONFIRMS THAT DEATH CAUSED BY GUNSHOT TO THE HEAD
3/25 11:30 a.m. It was a gunshot to the head that claimed the life of a 76 year old Douglas County man.
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KRUSE AND KRIEGER TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS
3/25 11:30 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse and State Representative Wayne Krieger will hold a series of Town Hall meetings this Friday.
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MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING HIGH SPEED CHASE
3/25 11:10 a.m. A Roseburg man was arrested following a high speed chase on Saturday night.
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WOMAN ARRESTED THREE TIMES IN TWENTY FIVE HOURS
3/25 11:05 a.m. A Roseburg woman is now in jail after being arrested three times in twenty five hours this weekend.
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ARGUMENT LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES
3/25 10:40 a.m. What started as an argument led to a Roseburg man being jailed on drug charges after an incident that happened early on Saturday morning.
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DEMOCRATS TO HEAR ABOUT PIPELINES AND COAL TRAINS
3/25 10:05 a.m. Douglas County Democrats will hear about coal trains and gas pipelines during their Central Committee meeting on Thursday night.
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NO ONE HURT WHEN CAR HIT A TREE
3/25 9:40 a.m. No one was hurt when a car hit a tree during a single vehicle accident Sunday afternoon near Myrtle Creek.
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CITY COUNCIL LOOKS AT ADDING PARK LAND TO URBAN RENEWAL AREA
3/25 5:40 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will meet tonight and parks will be in the spotlight.
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LOCAL WINERY DELIGHTED TO BE NAMED OREGON WINERY OF THE YEAR
3/25 5:30 a.m. Earl Jones, owner of Abacela, is delighted that the winery has been named Oregon Winery of the Year.
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SPRING FAIR HAPPENS THIS WEEKEND
3/22 10:20 a.m. The 38th annual Spring Fair is happening this weekend at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Inner Space Family produces the event.
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THREE FINANCIAL MEASURES WILL BE ON MAY BALLOT
3/22 5:45 a.m. Voters in some parts of Douglas County will find a financial request on their May ballot.
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AFTER FILING DEADLINE, MANY SEATS REMAIN OPEN
3/22 5:30 a.m. Dozens of seats on school district, fire district and other boards around Douglas County look like they will go unfilled following Thursday’s deadline to file for seats up for election in the May Primary.
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TEMPORARY DISTRICT RANGER NAMED
3/22 5:15 a.m. Ian Reid has been named as the temporary District Ranger for the North Umpqua District of the Umpqua National Forest.
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COW CREEK TRIBE WEIGHS IN ON LAND PROPOSAL
3/21 10:40 a.m. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians has weighed in on the release of draft legislation by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. The proposal would transfer just over 17,000 acres of land to the Cow Creek Tribe.
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LAST DAY TO FILE FOR POSITIONS ON THE PRIMARY BALLOT
3/21 10:15 a.m. Today is the last day to file for positions that are up for election on the May 21st Primary Election ballot around Oregon.
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MAN'S UNUSUAL PHONE CALL LEADS TO ARREST
3/21 9:55 a.m. A man who called Douglas County Communications, saying he was “freezing” and wanted a ride to the hospital, is now in the Douglas County Jail.
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ROSE AND MELROSE SCHOOL REMAIN ON CLOSURE LIST
3/21 5:45 a.m. Rose or Melrose Elementary School may be closed this fall. On Wednesday night the Roseburg School Board eliminated Fir Grove and Green Elementary from potential closure, narrowing the list of which school may be shuttered from four to two.
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BOND LEVY IS HEADED TO BALLOT
3/21 5:30 a.m. A bond levy to help fund three programs in the Roseburg School District is now officially headed to the May Primary Election ballot.
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WEATHER FORCES CANCELLATION OF GOVERNOR'S TRIP TO ROSEBURG
3/20 11:15 a.m. Today’s weather has forced the cancellation of Governor John Kitzhaber’s trip to Roseburg.
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SENATOR WYDEN RESPONDS TO O&C CONCERNS
3/20 10:55 a.m. Senator Ron Wyden responded this morning to the concerns from the O&C counties regarding a potential reduction in the O&C land base if some land is transferred to tribal control.
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TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
3/20 9:50 a.m. Two people were arrested Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop near the corner of Diamond Lake Blvd and Atlanta Street.
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MAN CITED FOR STEALING A CAR
3/20 9:45 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a Sutherlin man early Wednesday morning.
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OREGON'S GOVERNOR IN ROSEBURG WEDNESDAY
3/20 5:55 a.m. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber will spend part of Wednesday afternoon in Roseburg.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD LOOKS AT BOND AND CLOSURE LIST
3/20 5:50 a.m. The Roseburg School Board will consider two big topics during a special meeting tonight.
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PRESIDENT OF O&C COUNTIES DISAPPOINTED WITH PROPOSAL
3/20 5:45 a.m. The President of the Association of O&C Counties says he is “puzzled and disappointed” by last week’s proposal by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to transfer thousands of acres of O&C timberland to the Cow Creek and Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Confederated Tribes.
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ONE PERSON CITED AFTER SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
3/19 3:45 p.m. One person was cited following a single vehicle accident on Highway 99 North between Sutherlin and Oakland on Monday night.
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LOCAL BUSINESSMAN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR OREGON HOUSE
3/19 11:10 a.m. A local small business owner announced on Tuesday that he is seeking the position of State Representative in House District Two. Dallas Heard talked with News Radio 1240 KQEN.
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MAN HELD ON DRUG CHARGES
3/19 10:10 a.m. A Roseburg man is in the Douglas County Jail on drug charges. At around 10 a.m. Monday, police contacted 25-year-old Michael Baker during a traffic stop at the corner of Diamond Lake and Fowler.
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MAN CITED FOR HIT AND RUN
3/19 10:05 a.m. A Roseburg man was cited for hit and run after an incident Monday afternoon in the parking lot of a Roseburg restaurant.
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MAN ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS
3/19 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg man was arrested in an unusual spot on Monday. Roseburg Police allege that 52-year-old Rex Tanberg was caught huffing a can of air while lying on the rail road track near Diamond Lake Blvd at about 5 p.m.
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BRUCE HANNA CONTINUES EFFORTS TO REFORM PERS
3/19 5:45 a.m. State Representative Bruce Hanna is continuing his efforts to make changes to the public employees retirement system.
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DEADLINE TO FILE FOR OFFICE APPROACHES
3/19 5:30 a.m. The deadline to apply for open seats on area school boards, fire districts, and other similar districts is approaching.
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HEALTH CARE MOVIE TO BE SHOWN
3/19 5:15 a.m. The League of Women Voters of the Umpqua Valley is partnering with Health Care for All Oregon to show “The Healthcare Movie”.
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POLICE TASER MAN DURING CHASE
3/18 10:20 a.m. Roseburg Police used a taser on a man on Saturday afternoon. Around 2:25 p.m. police contacted 23-year-old Ryan Williams in a parking along SE Stephens because the man fit the description of a burglary suspect.
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MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY BRANDISHING KNIFE
3/18 10:20 a.m. A Roseburg man is in jail after an incident on Saturday in which he allegedly brandished a knife.
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TWO PEOPLE HELD ON METH CHARGES
3/18 10:10 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested two people on methamphetamine charges on Sunday night.
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POLICE CITE WOMAN FOR DRUG POSSESSION
3/18 10:10 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a woman for drug possession on Sunday morning.
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FREEMAN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
3/18 5:30 a.m. State Representative Tim Freeman made an announcement about his political future on Friday. The Roseburg Republican was live on News Radio 1240 KQEN during the Afternoon Report.
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ACTING FOREST SUPERVISOR NAMED FOR UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST
3/18 5:05 a.m. Gina Owens has been named the Acting Forest Supervisor for the Umpqua National Forest.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION UNDERWAY IN SUTHERLIN
3/18 4:50 a.m. East Primary School in Sutherlin has registration for next fall’s kindergarten classes underway now.
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DILLARD MAN IN JAIL ON DRUG CHARGES
3/17 2:00 p.m. A Dillard man is in the Douglas County Jail on drug charges after trying to elude an Oregon State Police trooper south of Winston.
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CRASH SLOWS FREEWAY, ONE IN SERIOUS CONDITION
3/17 1:45 p.m. One person remains in serious condition following a dump truck crash that stopped northbound traffic on Interstate Five Saturday morning at 10:15.
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JOE LAURANCE WILL RETIRE AT THE END OF THIS TERM
3/15 3:15 p.m. Douglas County Commissioner Joe Laurance announced Friday afternoon that he will retire from his office after his term runs out at the end of 2014.
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FORMER OWNER OF KQEN PASSES AWAY
3/15 1:05 p.m. A former owner of KQEN Radio has passed away. Lyle Fenner came to Roseburg in 1960 as the station manager.
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THREE PEOPLE DETAINED NEAR ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL
3/15 10:50 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested three people on drug charges Thursday morning.
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ABACELA NAMED "2013 OREGON WINERY OF THE YEAR"
3/13 10:30 a.m. A Douglas County winery has been named the “2013 Oregon Winery of the Year”. Abacela Winery picked up that honor from Wine Press Northwest.
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TIM FREEMAN RUNNING IN 2014 - BUT FOR WHAT?
3/15 9:30a.m. Roseburg State Representative Tim Freeman will be running in 2014, but now the question is – for what office?
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MERKLEY SAYS OREGON DELEGATION STILL WORKING TO CHANGE FOREST POLICY
3/15 5:30 a.m. U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley says he has done some unusual things to make sure the plight of Oregon’s rural timber counties stays in the mind of leaders in Congress.
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BRIAN CHRISTINE RELEASED FROM PRISON
3/14 3:30 p.m. A Douglas County case that drew national attention in 2001 is back in the news. Brian Christine was released from the Oregon State Penitentiary on Thursday.
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FIRST PERSON IN LINE FOR FAIR CONCERT TICKETS
3/14 11:15 a.m. While tickets don’t go sale until Saturday, the line to buy reserved seats for concerts at this year’s Douglas County Fair has already begun. News Radio 1240 KQEN was at the fairgrounds on Thursday morning.
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ROSEBURG POLICE DOG HELPS DCSO CAPTURE SUSPECT IN BURGLARY
3/14 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg Police K9 assisted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in finding a burglary suspect early Thursday morning.
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SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERING BOND LEVY
3/14 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg School Board appears to heading towards placing a five year, $6 million bond levy on the May Primary Election ballot. On Wednesday night, the board heard from Laurie Way, the chair of a group called Firm Ground.
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SCHOOL BOARD WILL CONTINUE CLOSURE DISCUSSION FOR NOW
3/14 5:30 a.m. While the Roseburg School Board may be heading towards putting a bond levy on the ballot, board members say that doesn’t mean the school closure discussion can be put on hold quite yet.
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WRECK SENDS SEVERAL PEOPLE TO HOSPITAL
3/13 11:00 a.m. A two car accident sent several people to the hospital Tuesday night.
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COUPLE CITED FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUGS
3/13 11:00 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a couple on drug charges following an incident on Tuesday afternoon.
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MERKLEY ASKS INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TO FIX FUNDING ERROR
3/13 10:55 a.m. U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley wants the Department of the Interior to fix a mistake that has cost the 18 Oregon timber counties about $2 million in Secure Rural Schools Funding.
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LABOR GROUP THROWS LOCAL IDEA UNDER BUS
3/13 10:50 a.m. A labor group claims a new University of Oregon study shows contracting out student transportation can lead to problems.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD LOOKS AT POSSIBLE LEVY
3/13 5:50 a.m. The Roseburg School Board will talk about a possible local option levy when they meet tonight. The board is scheduled to have a work session at 6 followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m.
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ELDERLY MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
3/13 5:00 a.m. An elderly man was killed in a single vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Highway 138E near Susan Creek east of Glide.
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RESERVED FAIR CONCERT TICKETS GO ON SALE ON SATURDAY
3/12 1:50p.m. Advance ticket sales for concerts at the Douglas County Fair will start on Saturday.
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TRANSIENT HELD ON DRUG CHARGE
3/12 11:00 a.m. A transient is in the Douglas County Jail on a drug charge. Last night the Roseburg Police arrested 30-year-old Steven Hall in the 1500 block of SE Stephens.
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VANDERHOOF CONVICTED OF MURDER BY ABUSE
3/12 10:40 a.m. A Douglas County man has been found guilty of Murder by Abuse. Tuesday morning Judge Ronald Poole ruled that 53 year Mark Vanderhoof caused the death of two year old Dennis Young, who was in his care on January 25th, 2011.
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BUSINESSMAN CHOSEN FOR CITY COUNCIL
3/12 5:45 a.m. The Roseburg City Council selected a local businessman to fill the vacant Ward Four council position during Monday night’s meeting
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CITY COUNCIL LOOKS AT TOURISM
3/12 5:30 a.m. On Monday night the Roseburg City Council heard the annual report from the Visitors and Convention Bureau of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
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MAN TASERED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO ELUDE POLICE
3/11 3:00 p.m. Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies say had to use a taser to get a man to stop running from them on Friday afternoon.
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CAVE JUNCTION MAN HELD FOR ASSAULT
3/11 1:55 p.m. A Cave Junction man is in the Douglas County Jail on over a quarter of a million dollars bail following an altercation in Glendale early Sunday morning.
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EUGENE MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED THEFT
3/11 11:15 a.m. A Eugene man was arrested for attempted theft early Monday morning following an incident near the corner of Four Seasons and Magali in northeast Roseburg.
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VERDICT SCHEDULED IN MURDER TRIAL
3/11 10:30 a.m. The fate of an accused murderer will be made known Tuesday morning when Judge Ronald Poole issues his verdict in the trial of Mark Vanderhoof.
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TIMBER GROUP TO GET UPDATE ON PIPELINE PROJECT
3/11 9:40 a.m. The Douglas Timber Operators will have their next breakfast meeting on Thursday March 14th. Dave Randall will provide an update on the Pacific Connector Pipeline project.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL TO SELECT NEW MEMBER
3/11 5:40 a.m. A new member of the Roseburg City Council is expected to be chosen tonight. The council has had an open seat in Ward Four since Melissa Smith recently resigned to move out of state.
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REPRESENTATIVE WAYNE KRIEGER WITH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
3/8 10:40 a.m. State Representative Wayne Krieger is a member of the Public Safety Committee in the Oregon House. That group is looking at ways save money when it comes to the cost of corrections. Krieger was on our Morning Conversation on Friday
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CITY TO HOLD BUDGET ORIENTATION
3/8 9:40 a.m. The City of Roseburg will hold a budget law orientation session on March 20th.
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CAMP MILLENIUM RECEIVES FINANCIAL BOOST
3/8 5:20 a.m. Camp Millennium received a financial boost on Thursday when Brooke Communications presented the nonprofit group with a $1,500 check. The money came from the proceeds of Boo Bash, a benefit costume party held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Halloween.
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DeFAZIO INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY
3/7 5:45 p.m. Representative Peter DeFazio introduced legislation Thursday that he says will strengthen Social Security.
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WELL KNOWN COUNTRY AND ROCK ARTISTS TO HEADLINE FAIR
3/7 10:45 a.m. Two country artists and two rock artists will be featured as the main stage entertainment at this year’s Douglas County Fair. Fair Director Harold Phillips made the announcement this morning.
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WINSTON MAN HELD FOR DRUG CHARGE
3/7 9:20 a.m. A Winston man is in the Douglas County Jail on a drug charge.
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FAIR LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED
3/7 5:50 a.m. The Douglas County Fairgrounds will announce the entertainment lineup and give more details about this year’s Fair during a meeting with the media this morning.
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FREEMAN DISCUSSES STATE BUDGET
3/7 5:40 a.m. State Representative Tim Freeman says there is a lot of discussion going on regarding the state budget. On Inside Douglas County on Wednesday the Roseburg Republican talked about one part of the picture.
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FOOD DISCUSSION SET FOR SATURDAY
3/6 11:00 a.m. A discussion about local food, agriculture and food processing is set for this Saturday March 9th from 10-2.
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MAN HELD ON DRUG CHARGE
3/6 10:55 a.m. A Roseburg man is in the Douglas County Jail on a drug charge.
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THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON GARDEN VALLEY BLVD
3/6 10:50 a.m. One person was hurt in a three vehicle accident on Garden Valley Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon.
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SENATOR KRUSE NOT HAPPY WITH BRIDGE DECISION
3/6 5:40 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse was not happy with a decision the Oregon State Legislature made on Monday to authorize bond funds to help pay for a new bridge between Portland and Vancouver Washington.
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NORM SMITH HONORED BY CULTURAL GROUP
3/6 5:30 a.m. The President of the Ford Family Foundation was honored by the Douglas County Cultural Coalition Tuesday night.
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SENATOR PROZANSKI HAPPY TO SEE BUDGET PROPOSAL RELEASED
3/5 11:30 a.m. State Senator Floyd Prozanski was happy to see the release of a budget proposal from the Co-Chairs of the Joint Ways and Means Committee.
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CHAMBER TO HOST EXPERTS ON HEALTH CARE ACT
3/3 10:20 a.m. The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host a group of experts set to discuss upcoming deadlines that businesses and individuals will face under the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
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SOME ON UNEMPLOYMENT WILL SEE LOWER CHECKS
3/5 10:20 a.m. Some Douglas County residents receiving unemployment checks will see their benefit amount decrease due to the federal sequester issue.
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PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CAR IN STORE PARKING LOT
3/5 10:20 a.m. A pedestrian was hit by a car in a store parking lot on Monday afternoon.
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FEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELEASED REGARDING IN-CUSTODY DEATH
3/5 5:40 a.m. Roseburg Police are releasing few additional details regarding the death of a man shortly after he was taken into custody on Sunday night
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UCAN HELPS TO SPONSOR PROSPERITY SUMMIT
3/5 5:30 a.m. The United Community Action Network is involved in a special meeting on March 18 to look at the topic of prosperity. Executive Director Mike Fieldman was on Inside Douglas County on Monday
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GREATEST OF THE GRAPE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
3/4 3:00 p.m. The wines of the Umpqua Valley and Southern Oregon were celebrated during the “Greatest of the Grape” Saturday night at Seven Feathers in Canyonville.
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ATTORNEY FOR CITY SAYS THEY MAY APPEAL JUDGEMENT
3/4 11:20 a.m. The attorney representing the City of Roseburg in a lawsuit filed by an officer who left the Roseburg Police Department in 2010 says they may appeal last week’s $750,000 judgement against the city.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN JAILED ON DRUG CHARGES
3/4 11:15 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in jail on drug charges following an arrest early Sunday morning.
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LEBANON MAN JAILED ON DRUG CHARGE
3/3 11:10 a.m. A Lebanon Oregon man was arrested early Monday morning.
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FOURTEEN TEENS CITED AT MIP PARTY
3/4 11:10 a.m. Fourteen teens were cited for being minors in possession of alcohol during a party early Saturday morning in Roseburg.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE IN-CUSTODY DEATH
3/4 5:30 a.m. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is investigating the death of a man who was taken into custody by police on Sunday night.
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SUTHERLIN MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RUNNING FROM POLICE
3/4 5:30 a.m. A Sutherlin man is in the Douglas County Jail on multiple charges after he allegedly tried to run from police on Saturday night.
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WINSTON CANCELS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3/2 10:00 a.m. The City of Winston has cancelled their City Council meeting scheduled for Monday March 4.
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FREEMAN SAYS BANKRUPTCY LEGISLATION MAY BE NEEDED
3/1 4:00p.m. State Representative Tim Freeman says a bill fellow Douglas County legislator Bruce Hanna is working on, may be needed.
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NEW CLINIC MAY MEAN LESS VETERANS AT ROSEBURG VA
3/1 10:15 a.m. The Department of Veterans Affairs says a site for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic has been picked for the Eugene area. That means some veterans in Lane County will receive care at this facility instead of traveling to Roseburg.
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GREATEST OF THE GRAPE IS SATURDAY
3/1 6:45 a.m. Saturday it’s a celebration of the local wine industry. The 43rd annual Greatest of the Grape is happening tomorrow night at Seven Feathers in Canyonville.
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HOME AND GARDEN SHOW HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
3/1 5:45 a.m. The Umpqua Valley Homebuilders Association is having their Home and Garden Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds through Sunday.
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UNITED WAY RAISES MONEY WITH "PIE IN THE FACE' EVENT
2/28 2:00 p.m. Greater Douglas United Way raised some money on Wednesday afternoon with their “Pie in The Face” media event.
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ROSEBURG HIGH GRADUATE WATCHES HISTORY IN ROME
2/28 11:15 a.m. A recent graduate of Roseburg High School was in the audience as Pope Benedict the 16th left the Vatican and got ready to end his time as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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THREE CAR ACCIDENT REPORTED NEAR BUSY INTERSECTION
2/28 10:05 a.m. No one was hurt but three vehicles got tangled up near a busy Roseburg intersection on Wednesday afternoon.
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BIG CROWD TURNS OUT AT SCHOOL CLOSURE FORUM
2/28 5:30 a.m. A big crowd turned out at Wednesday night’s Public Forum to talk about the plan to close an elementary school in the Roseburg School District this fall.
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MAN RECEIVES MINOR WOUND IN STABBING
2/27 2:15 p.m. Roseburg Police say a man received a minor wound during a stabbing incident along West Harvard on Tuesday night.
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UNITED WAY OFFERS UNIQUE WAY TO GIVE
2/27 10:00 a.m. It’s a unique way to make to donation to a non-profit organization. This afternoon the 4th annual Pie in The Face for United Way Media Event will be held in downtown Roseburg.
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SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC FORUM ON SCHOOL CLOSURE ISSUE
2/27 5:45 a.m. The Roseburg School Board will have a Public Forum tonight to talk about closing an elementary school.
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JEFF KRUSE CONTINUES WORK ON MASCOT ISSUE
2/27 5:30 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse is continuing to work on the Native American mascot issue
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UNITED WAY PIE IN THE FACE EVENT IS WEDNESDAY
2/27 5:15 a.m. The 4th annual Pie in the Face for United Way Media Event is happening this afternoon. The fun begins at 3pm in front of the offices of Greater Douglas United Way on Jackson Street downtown.
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EARTH DAY AND ENERGY FAIR DATE ANNOUNCED
2/27 5:05 a.m. The Earth Day and Energy Fair Committee is announcing that the 2013 annual event will take place on Saturday April 20th.
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HANNA PUSHES FOR PERS REFORM
2/26 11:30 a.m. State Representative Bruce Hanna is pushing for changes in the state retirement system. The Roseburg area Republican was on our Morning Conversation
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TRIBE SPONSORS SEMINAR ON LAMPREY CONSERVATION
2/26 10:30 a.m. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indians are sponsoring a seminar titled, “Pacific Lamprey Conservation Efforts in the Pacific Northwest: An Agency and Tribal Perspective”.
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AFTERNOON TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTED
2/26 9:55 a.m. Roseburg Police report that two vehicles got tangled up on Monday afternoon.
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FIR GROVE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ENGINEERING
2/26 6:45 a.m. Third grade students at Fir Grove Elementary in Roseburg got to learn more about engineering on Monday. Brian Banta and Jered Carpenter from the Oregon Department of Transportation talked to the students and led a special activity
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL COVERS WIDE AGENDA
2/26 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg City Council covered a wide agenda during their meeting on Monday night.
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LOCAL LEGISLATORS TO HOLD TOWN HALLS
2/26 5:00 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse and State Representative Tim Freeman will have a series of Town Halls in the area later this week.
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WOMAN REPORTEDLY KICKS POLICE AFTER TRYING TO ELUDE
2/25 10:45 a.m. A Roseburg woman is in jail after police claim she tried to elude them during a chase in the downtown area on Sunday.
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TRANSIENT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY HAVING METH
2/25 10:30 a.m. A local transient was arrested on a drug charge over the weekend.
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LIONS CLUBS TO SELL EASTER CANDY
2/25 9:55 a.m. The Roseburg area Lions Clubs will be selling See’s Candy for Easter. Proceeds will benefit the Treva Hoffman Foundation and their work in helping breast cancer research and patience assistance.
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FOURTH CANDIDATE APPLIES FOR CITY COUNCIL
2/15 9:30 a.m. A fourth candidate has applied for the vacant Ward Four position on the Roseburg City Council. Ron Looman says he is a self-employed contractor who has two small businesses.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY NIGHT
2/25 6:40 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will meet tonight and it looks like it will be a busy meeting.
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GREATEST OF THE GRAPE HAPPENING ON SATURDAY
2/25 6:15 a.m. The local wine industry is getting ready for the Greatest of the Grape celebration. Rob Ikola from Whitetail Ridge Vineyard is part of the Umpqua Valley Wine Growers Association. He was on Inside Douglas County on Friday.
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TWO DOUGLAS COUNTY TEAMS ADVANCE IN BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
2/25 6:00 a.m. Two Douglas County teams are advancing to the statewide Battle of the Books. On Saturday 50 teams came to the regional event in Roseburg. Organizers say that 40 of those teams were from Douglas County.
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UNITED WAY "PIE IN THE FACE' SET FOR WEDNESDAY
2/25 5:45 a.m. Greater Douglas United Way will have their annual “Pie in the Face” fund raiser on Wednesday at 3pm.
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VFW WORKING ON VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL
2/22 11:20 a.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Roseburg is working on a Veterans Memorial Wall. Commander Michael Eakin was on our Morning Conversation on Friday
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SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES PUBLIC FORUM
2/22 10:35 a.m. The Roseburg School Board will have a Public Forum to get input on the school closure issue. That event will be held next Wednesday February 27th at 6:30pm in the multipurpose room at Jo Lane Middle School.
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HEALTH OFFICIALS LOOKING FOR DOG FROM BITING INCIDENT
2/22 10:20 a.m. The Douglas County Environmental Health Department is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident.
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WARMING CENTER TO OPEN ON SATURDAY
2/22 9:30 a.m. The Douglas County Housing and Homeless Coalition will have their Warming Centers open on Saturday Night.
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SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS WORK SESSION ON CLOSURE PROCESS
2/22 5:45 a.m. The process of deciding which elementary school to close in the Roseburg School District continued on Thursday night.
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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS IS SATURDAY
2/22 5:30 a.m. The Celebration of Literacy wraps up with the Battle of the Books on Saturday.
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SOUTH UMPQUA SCHOOL DISTRICT MUCH QUIETER TODAY
2/21 11:15 a.m. Things are a lot quieter today in the South Umpqua School District.
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ADDITIONAL CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST THREAT SUSPECT
2/21 10:20 a.m. Additional charges have been brought against the man accused of threatening to shoot people at Myrtle Creek schools and around the south Douglas County area.
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TWO PEOPLE HURT IN WRECK
2/21 10:15 a.m. Two Myrtle Creek teens were taken to Mercy Medical Center following an accident last night.
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DEFAZIO SAYS OREGON COUNTIES BEING HIT FIRST WITH CUTS
2/21 5:50 a.m. Congressman Peter DeFazio says counties in rural Oregon are feeling the front end of the coming “sequestration” with the federal budget
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD TO CONTINUE SCHOOL CLOSURE DISCUSSION
2/21 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg School Board will continue the discussion regarding school closure during a work session being held tonight.
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FORMER DISTRICT STUDENT ARRESTED FOLLOWING ALLEGED THREAT
2/20 2:15 p.m. Myrtle Creek Police worked with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to find a former district student who allegedly made a threat against schools in the Myrtle Creek area.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT DEALS WITH "CREDIBLE THREAT"
2/20 2:15 pm The South Umpqua School District says they were ready when authorities notified school officials of a “credible threat” that a shooting might happen somewhere in the district.
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PAY INCREASE APPROVED FOR UNION MEMBERS IN DCSO
2/20 10:00 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners have approved a pay increase to union members of the Sheriff’s Office
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LEGISLATION IMPACTING MASCOT ISSUE BEING CONSIDERED
2/20 5:50 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse says a number of lawmakers are hoping to pass legislation that could stop state education officials from forcing schools to drop the use of Native American mascots in their team nicknames
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COMMISSIONERS TO CONSIDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
2/20 5:20 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners will meet this morning. Highlighting a short agenda, will be a vote on the collective bargaining agreement between county government and the Douglas County Law Enforcement Association.
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UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES MORE PUBLIC FORUMS
2/20 5:05 a.m. Umpqua Community College has scheduled two more public forums to get citizen input regarding the school.
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UCAN FOOD DRIVE A BIG SUCCESS
2/20 4:40 a.m. Last Thursday’s UCAN food drive at Dutch Bros coffee locations was a big success
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CELEBRATION OF LITERACY CONTINUES THIS WEEK
2/19 11:30 a.m. The Celebration of Literacy continues through Saturday. Maxine Durst is one of the organizers and was on our Morning Conversation on Tuesday
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EXCLUSION DAY IS WEDNESDAY
2/19 10:30 a.m. Wednesday is Exclusion Day in Oregon. That means students must be up-to-date on required immunizations or they will not be allowed to attend school or child care.
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TWO PEOPLE DETAINED ON DRUG CHARGES
2/19 10:05 a.m. Sunday night Roseburg Police took two people into custody on drug charges.
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WOMAN ARRESTED FOR TAMPERING WITH DRUG RECORDS
2/19 10:00 a.m. A Roseburg woman was arrested on Monday and charged with tampering with drugs records.
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ROSEBURG POLICE RELEASE FEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON FRIDAY NIGHT SHOOTING
2/19 9:20 a.m. Roseburg Police are releasing few additional details regarding a shooting in downtown Roseburg on Friday night.
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INTERSTATE FIVE NORTHBOUND BLOCKED BY ACCIDENTS
2/19 6:30 a.m. Traffic crashes on Interstate Five northbound have the road blocked north of Grants Pass.
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PROZANSKI DISCUSSES GUN ISSUES
2/19 5:30 a.m. State Senator Floyd Prozanski is a long time gun owner. The Eugene Democrat is also a prosecuting attorney. On Inside Douglas County on Monday, Prozanski called for seeing all sides of the issue when it comes to gun laws
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COW CREEK TRIBE SAYS MASCOT DECISION IS "NOT OUR ISSUE"
2/18 11:25 a.m. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indians would like to stay out of the discussion regarding the future of Native American mascots in schools in Oregon. Wayne Shammel is the legal counsel for the tribe
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COW CREEK LEGAL COUNSEL RESPONDS TO COQUILLE PROPOSAL
2/18 10:30 a.m. The legal counsel for the Cow Creek Umpqua Indians is responding to a proposal by the Coquille Tribe to build a casino on land in Medford. Wayne Shamel was on our Morning Conversation on Monday:
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MAN HOSPITALIZED IN PORTLAND AFTER APPARENT SELF INFLICTED SHOOTING
2/18 6:00 a.m. A Douglas County man spent the weekend in a Portland hospital after apparently shooting himself during a traffic stop in downtown Roseburg Friday night.
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PRESIDENT'S DAY BRINGS CLOSURES
2/18 5:50 a.m. Today is President’s Day. That means federal, state, county and city government offices are all closed.
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WYDEN PLEDGES TO EXTEND SAFETY NET FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR
2/18 5:45 a.m. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden pledged on Friday to extend the Secure Rural Schools program for at least another year.
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PAUL TAMM DIES OVER THE WEEKEND
2/18 5:40 a.m. Former Oakland Mayor Paul Tamm has died. The death of the 68 year old came early Saturday morning, only five days after Oakland named the pavilion in the city’s park for Tamm.
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POLICE SAY MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF DURING TRAFFIC STOP
2/15 10:15 p.m. Roseburg Police say a man shot himself during a traffic stop in downtown Roseburg tonight. The incident happened at about 9:20pm near the corner of Oak and Stephens.
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NEWS BROADCAST PROMPTS CANDIDATE TO FILE FOR OFFICE
2/13 4:15 p.m. Sometimes listening to the news has an extra benefit. Former Roseburg City Councilor Mike Baker told city officials he thought he had applied for the Ward 4 council seat vacated by Melissa Smith.
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WYDEN RESPONDS TO REQUEST FOR HEARINGS
2/15 10:30 a.m. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has issued a response to a request from three Oregon Congressmen that hearings be held regarding the management of the O & C lands in the state.
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TWO APPLICANTS FOR COUNCIL POSITION
2/15 10:30 a.m. The City of Roseburg has received two applications for an open seat on the City Council. Josh Tibbetts and Lew Marks have both applied for the Ward Four seat vacated by Melissa Smith who resigned.
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NO ONE INJURED IN WRECK
2/15 10:20 a.m. Roseburg Police say no one was injured in a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon. The wreck happened just before 3:30 on West Harvard.
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SPORTSMEN'S AND OUTDOOR RECREATION SHOW IS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS
2/15 6:30 a.m. The 2013 Cascade Community Credit Union Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Recreation Show is happening this weekend at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
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DEFAZIO CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS
2/14 11:30 a.m. Congressman Peter DeFazio is one of three members of the Oregon Congressional Delegation that is calling for hearings on long-term solutions for the O&C lands.
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WOLF CREEK MAN JAILED
2/13 10:30 a.m. A Wolf Creek man is in the Douglas County Jail after an incident Wednesday afternoon in the Glendale Area.
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UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD THIRD PUBLIC FORUM
2/14 10:30 a.m. Umpqua Community College will have its third public open forum on Thursday February 21. The event will be in the Lang Center on the school’s campus. An
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COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE HAS MOVED
2/14 10:30 a.m. The Douglas County Clerk’s Office has moved. Patti Hitt says they are now on the first floor of the Courthouse in Room 124.
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MYRTLE CREEK CHAMBER HAS AWARDS BANQUET
2/14 10:20 a.m. The Myrtle Creek Chamber of Commerce is having their Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet.
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UNITED WAY PIE IN THE FACE EVENT IS COMING
2/14 10:20 a.m. Greater Douglas United Way will have their annual “Pie in the Face for United Way Media Event”, on Wednesday February 27.
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SCHOOL BOARD NARROWS LIST OF WHICH SCHOOL TO CLOSE
2/14 5:30 a.m. Green, Rose, Melrose, and Fir Grove School all remain on the list of elementary schools being considered for closure in next school year, by the Roseburg School Board. The board had a work session last night to talk more about which school to shutter, due to declining revenue in the district.
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SUTHERLIN OPERATOR LIKELY TO OVERSEE ROSEBURG COURSE
2/13 11:15 a.m. A local company that already operates a golf course in Sutherlin may soon be running one in Roseburg as well.
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VA CAMPUS NOW ON NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER
2/13 11:10 a.m. The campus of the VA Roseburg Healthcare System is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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POLICE ARREST PORTLAND MAN FOR ROSEBURG THEFTS
2/13 11:10 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a Portland man yesterday and charged him with committing a string of thefts in the city that date as far back as 2011.
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LEGISLATURE CONSIDERS BIG FINE INCREASE FOR HANDHELD PHONE USE
2/13 5:50 a.m. The Oregon State Legislature is considering a big increase for the fines given out when a motorist is caught using a handheld cell phone while driving. State Senator Jeff Kruse is on the Senate Judiciary Committee where one proposal was debated on Tuesday
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SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS SCHOOL CLOSURE ISSUE
2/13 5:30 a.m. A discussion about the school closure issue is part of the Roseburg School Board meeting tonight. A work session at 5pm is on the agenda.
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BARBERSHOP QUARTET TO OFFER SINGING VALENTINES
2/13 5:20 a.m. For those looking for a unique gift for Valentine's Day, the Vintage Harmony Barbershop Quartet will be available throughout Thursday to offer a “singing valentine”.
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EXTENSION SERVICE TO OFFER GARDEN SEMINARS
2/13 5:00 a.m. Douglas County’s OSU Extension Service Horticulture Program will offer a full day of garden seminars called “Spring into Gardening”.
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TWO MEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
2/12 2:30 p.m. Two men are in the Douglas County Jail on multiple charges following an investigation into a burglary that happened last summer in Roseburg.
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WOMEN UNITED FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY EXPLAIN THEIR MISSION
2/12 10:55 a.m. A group of local women are hoping to make a difference in their community. Cindy Kremser was on our Morning Conversation today.
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STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS TO AIR TONIGHT
2/12 10:15 a.m. President Barack Obama will give the annual State of the Union address to Congress tonight. Join News Radio 1240 KQEN for live coverage from Capitol Hill.
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TRANSIENT HELD ON DRUG CHARGES
2/12 9:55 a.m. A transient is in the Douglas County Jail charged with drug possession.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FUNDS TO HELP PAY FOR STUDY
2/13 5:50 a.m. The Roseburg City Council has approved contributing $30,000 to help pay for a feasibility study to see if a private nonprofit medical training facility might be a good fit for the Roseburg area.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL RE-CAP
2/12 5:40 a.m. Last night the Roseburg City Council approved asking city staff to bring back a resolution authorizing that storm drainage fees be increased starting in July.
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DEATH PENALTY DISCUSSION TO BE HELD TONIGHT
2/12 5:30 a.m. An event to discuss the death penalty will be held tonight in Roseburg. “Dialogue on the Death Penalty” will be at First United Methodist Church on West Harvard.
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CELEBRATION OF LITERACY CONTINUES
2/12 5:20 a.m. The Celebration of Literacy continues in Douglas County. The month long series of events are being held throughout the county.
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STATE LEGISLATOR PROVIDES UPDATE ON WORK IN SALEM
2/11 11:40 a.m. State Representative Tim Freeman says he is already busy as the 2013 session of the Oregon State Legislature enters its second week.
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DETAILS EMERGE AFTER MOTORCYCLIST ELUDES POLICE AT OVER 180 MPH
2/11 10:55 a.m. More details are coming out after a Grants Pass man eluded Oregon State Police on a motorcycle on Sunday.
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TRANSIENT CHARGED WITH DRUG POSSESSION
2/11 10:20 a.m. Roseburg Police have jailed a 45-year-old man on drug charges. This morning just before 1 a.m., police contacted Bobby Davis during a traffic stop near the corner of Walnut and Chestnut.
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ROSEBURG MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY SPEEDING INTO A PARKING LOT
2/11 10:20 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a 42 year old man last night after authorities say he sped into the parking lot at Gaddis Park, after apparently thinking that it was a road that went through the park.
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ROSEBURG MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
2/11 10:20 a.m. A Roseburg man was taken to the Douglas County Jail, charged with an assault that allegedly happened early on Saturday morning.
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POLICE SAY MAN KILLED HIMSELF DURING STANDOFF
2/11 7:00 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a man found inside a home on Willis Creek Road near Winston eventually shot and killed himself.
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GRANTS PASS MAN IN JAIL AFTER TRYING TO ELUDE POLICE
2/11 6:50 a.m. A Grants Pass man is in the Douglas County Jail after a chase that covered parts of two counties and lasted for over sixty miles on Sunday.
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OAKLAND NAMES CITY PAVILION FOR PAUL TAMM
2/11 6:40 a.m. The City of Oakland honored former Mayor Paul Tamm on Sunday as they named the pavilion in the city’s park after him.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL TO MEET
2/11 6:30 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will meet tonight. The council will consider making appointments to the Budget Committee.
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CAUSE OF POWER OUTAGE NOT YET RELEASED
2/8 4:25 p.m. Pacific Power has not yet released information about what caused a power outage that impacted parts of Roseburg starting at 10:30 this morning.
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WINSTON POLICE INVESTIGATING ARMED ROBBERY
2/8 1:00 p.m. The Winston Police Department is on the lookout for a man wanted for the armed robbery of a gas station Thursday night.
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POWER OUTAGE IMPACTS THOUSANDS AROUND ROSEBURG
2/8 11:45 a.m. Pacific Power is dealing with a big outage that is impacting thousands of customers around the Roseburg area.
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DOWNTOWN ROSEBURG ASSOCIATION FEATURES SATURDAY EVENT
2/8 11:30 a.m. Downtown merchants in Roseburg sound excited about the potential for having a plaza that could one day host special activities to bring people to the center of the city.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE EXCITED TO HAVE THE LEGISLATURE BACK IN SESSION
2/8 11:10 a.m. State Representative Bruce Hanna is excited to have the Oregon State Legislature back in session.
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MAN CITED FOR DISCHARGING FIREARM
2/8 9:15 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a man following an incident on SE Leland last night.
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UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST CLOSER TO A DECISION ON TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
2/8 5:30 a.m. The Umpqua National Forest is closer to a decision on a travel management plan. Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton was Inside Douglas County on Friday explaining how the process began
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DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS HOST PLAZA EVENT
2/8 5:30 a.m. The Downtown Roseburg Association is having a special event on Saturday. “Flash Plaza” will take place from 10-4, on the corner of Washington and Rose Streets.
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TRANSIENT CHARGED WITH THEFT
2/7 10:30 a.m. A 33-year-old transient was arrested last night by Roseburg Police.
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TRANSIENT CHARGED WITH BURGLARY
2/7 10:15 a.m. Roseburg Police have arrested a 29-year-old transient and charged her with breaking into the residence of an ex-boyfriend.
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ROSEBURG MAN CHARGED WITH RAPING TEENAGER
2/7 10:05 a.m. A Roseburg man is in the Douglas County Jail charged with raping a teenage girl last year.
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CAR STOLEN IN ROSEBURG
2/7 9:25 a.m. Another stolen car has been reported in Roseburg. Police say a resident of SE Pine Street said he 1996 Nissan Sentra was taken from in front of his residence sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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INTEREST IN DOWNTOWN PLAZA GROWING
2/7 5:50 a.m. City of Roseburg and local business officials say there is growing interest in having a plaza in the downtown area.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANQUET TO BE HELD IN WINSTON
2/7 5:40 a.m. The Winston Dillard Chamber of Commerce will have their 35th annual First Citizens Banquet on Monday February 25th.
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DOUGLAS TIMBER OPERATORS TO MEET
2/7 5:30 a.m. Douglas Timber Operators will have their next breakfast meeting on Thursday February 14 at 7 a.m.
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MAN DETAINED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO ELUDE POLICE
2/6 10:00 a.m. An Oakland man is in the Douglas County Jail after authorities say he led them on a chase early this morning.
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TRANSIENT ARRESTED AFTER BEING FOUND INSIDE AN OFFICE
2/6 9:55 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 30-year-old transient Tuesday morning after he was allegedly found inside an office of the Swanson Superior Mill in Glide.
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MAN CHARGED WITH RESISTING ARREST
2/6 9:50 a.m. A local transient was arrested late last night by Roseburg Police.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE AGENDA ITEMS
2/6 9:45 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners got through a lengthy agenda in just over a half hour this morning.
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MEETING ON PLAZA IDEA SET FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT
2/6 5:15 a.m. A meeting for Roseburg residents to weigh in with their thoughts about having a public plaza in downtown Roseburg is set for tonight.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE LENGTHY AGENDA
2/6 5:05 a.m. A lengthy agenda awaits Douglas County Commissioners as they prepare for their regular weekly meeting this morning.
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MAN CHARGED WITH DRUGS AND THEFT
2/5 11:20 a.m. A 35 year old man was taken to the Douglas County Jail last night.
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VA NATIONAL CEMETERY HAS FIRST INTERNMENT
2/5 11:10 a.m. The VA National Cemetery Annex had its first internment today.
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CELEBRATION OF LITERACY IS HAPPENING THIS MONTH
2/4 11:10 a.m. The annual Celebration of Literacy is underway this month in Douglas County. Shirley Northcraft was on our Morning Conversation
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POLICE CHARGE WOMAN FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING CAR
2/4 10:35 a.m. A 23-year-old transient was cited on multiple charges after Roseburg Police say she allegedly stole a vehicle early Sunday morning.
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO FIGHT
2/4 10:30 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a man after he allegedly tried to start a number of fights outside a downtown tavern late Friday night.
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RELAY FOR LIFE HAS KICK OFF THIS WEEK
2/4 10:30 a.m. Relay for Life in Douglas County is already preparing for the 2013 relay.
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VOCAL FUSION OFFERS SINGING VALENTINES
2/4 10:30 a.m. The Roseburg High School “Vocal Fusion” group will offer singing valentines on February 14th.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINS FOR "ACTIVE SHOOTER" SITUATIONS
2/4 5:50 a.m. It was an intense time at Oakland Elementary School on Saturday. It wasn’t an act of violence, but rather a training session to help prepare for one.
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CITY MANAGER GETTING SETTLED IN NEW JOB
2/4 5:30 a.m. Roseburg City Manager Lance Colley is getting settled into his new job
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STATE SENATOR PREPARING FOR LEGISLATIVE SESSION
2/1 11:10 a.m. The Oregon State Legislature goes back into session on Monday. State Senator Floyd Prozanski was on our Morning Conversation today and talked about the committees that he will be serving on
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY GIVING FALSE INFORMATION
2/1 10:30 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 37 year old man yesterday morning after accusing him of providing false information to authorities.
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FIGHT STARTS IN SOUP KITCHEN, TWO ARRESTED
2/1 9:40 a.m .A fight that started in a soup kitchen, led to the arrest of two people last night in Roseburg. Police say that 24 year old Christian Delacruz and 27 year old Tamara Gutierrez were involved in an altercation that started in the Saint Joseph soup kitchen.
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PRIVATE COLLEGE COULD "SHIFT THE NEEDLE" IN THE ROSEBURG AREA
2/1 5:50 a.m. A private college could make a big difference in the future of the Roseburg area. That is one of the hopes of a group working on a feasibility study to see if having a Roseburg College of Health Sciences could be a viable option for the area.
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TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING FIGHT
2/1 5:40 a.m. Two people were arrested following a fight last night near Harvard Avenue.
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OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED TO LOOK AT PLAZA IDEA
2/1 5:30 a.m. An open house to discuss the possibility of a plaza-type development in downtown Roseburg is coming up next week.
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CONGRESSMAN HOPEFUL THAT FUNDS CAN BE FOUND FOR DREDGING
1/31 11:15 a.m Congressman Peter DeFazio is hopeful that funds can be found to be for dredging at ports along the south Oregon coast.
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MAN CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT
1/31 10:10 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 36-year-old man Wednesday after an argument he was allegedly involved in caused enough alarm that area residents started calling police.
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GLIDE HIGH SENIOR CHOSEN FOR MUSIC EVENT
1/31 10:10 a.m. A senior from Glide High School will join over a thousand outstanding student musicians at a regional conference next month.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE TALKS ABOUT UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION
1/31 5:40 a.m. State Representative Wayne Krieger is getting set for this year’s session of the Oregon State Legislature. On Inside Douglas County on Wednesday, Krieger talked about his committee assignments.
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CITY OF ROSEBURG ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL
1/31 5:30.a.m. The City of Roseburg has begun to accept applications for an open seat on the City Council.
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GLIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR SUPERINTENDENT
1/31 5:30 a.m. The Glide School Board may be getting closer to selecting a new superintendent.
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ROSEBURG CHAMBER BUSY WITH UPCOMING EVENTS
1/31 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce is busy with some upcoming events.
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MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
1/30 11:05 a.m. A 32-year-old man is in the Douglas County Jail following his arrest last night.
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TRANSIENT CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT
1/30 11:05 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 36-year-old transient Tuesday morning.
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MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
1/30 11:05 a.m. Roseburg Police arrested a 43-year-old man following a traffic stop early this morning.
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UMPQUA FISHERY ENHANCEMENT DERBY STARTS TODAY
1/30 5:50 a.m. The 21st annual Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby begins today. Audrey Barnes of the Douglas Timber Operators is one of the organizers and was part of a group on Inside Douglas County on Tuesday.
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OFFICIALS TO MEET REGARDING PORT DREDGING
1/30 5:40 a.m. Congressman Peter DeFazio is leading a group of federal, state, county and local officials meeting this afternoon in Brookings.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL SHUT OFF TONIGHT
1/30 5:30 a.m. Motorists along NW Edenbower Boulevard should be prepared for work going on tonight at the intersection with Aviation Drive.
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GRANTS PASS MAN JAILED
1/29 10:10 a.m. A Grants Pass man is in the Douglas County Jail following an incident on Monday morning.
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ROSEBURG POLICE DEAL WITH TWO ACCIDENTS ON MONDAY
1/29 10:10 a.m: Roseburg Police dealt with two multi vehicle car accidents in a ninety minute period on Monday.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL DELAYS VOTE ON MONEY FOR STUDY
1/29 5:30 a.m. The Roseburg City Council appears to be very interested in a feasibility study to see if the proposed Roseburg College of Health Sciences would be a good move for the local economy.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL SEEKS NEW MEMBER
1/29 5:20 a.m. The Roseburg City Council is looking for a new member
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FEMALE GIRAFFE JOINS WILDLIFE SAFARI
1/28 11:30 a.m. A new giraffe has joined Wildlife Safari. This morning the media was able to meet Miya, only the second female giraffe to ever live at the park.
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ROSEBURG WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES
1/28 9:35 a.m. A Roseburg woman was arrested on drug charges Saturday morning.
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TRAFFIC STOP TURNS INTO DRUG ARREST
1/28 9:30 a.m. A routine traffic stop turned into a drug arrest for a Roseburg man on Saturday morning.
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SUTHERLIN MAN JAILED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
1/28 5:50 a.m. A Sutherlin man is in the Douglas County Jail on multiple charges following his arrest on Sunday.
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ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD TONIGHT
1/28 5:40 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will meet tonight. The council is expected to accept the resignation of councilor Melissa Smith.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO BE SHUT DOWN
1/28 5:30 a.m. As part of intersection improvements to Edenbower Boulevard at Aviation Drive, the current traffic signal will be shut down Tuesday night to allow for the switchover and change out of equipment.
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HOMELESS COUNT IS COMING WEDNESDAY
1/28 5:30 a.m. The Douglas County Housing and Homeless Coalition will help the United Community Action Network with the annual homeless count on Wednesday.
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EAT TO KEEP THE BEAT RESUMES TODAY
1/28 5:30 a.m. Riverbend Live is resuming their Eat to Keep the Beat fundraising series.
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SUTHERLIN MUNICPAL COURT OFFERS DEBT FORGIVENESS
1/26 1:00 p.m. The Sutherlin Municipal Court is offering an amnesty period to individuals with outstanding court fines accrued from 2007 and before.
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LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER HEADING TO NATION'S CAPITOL
1/25 11:05 a.m. A local school board member is heading to the nation’s capitol. Sam Lee has been on the Winston Dillard School Board for nearly ten years.
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WOMAN JAILED ON METH CHARGE
1/25 10:00 a.m. A 24-year-old woman is in the Douglas County Jail following a stop by the Roseburg Police early Friday morning.
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MYRTLE CREEK POLICE ARREST JUVENILE
1/25 9:55 a.m. Myrtle Creek Police arrested a male juvenile Thursday night.
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FIRST CITIZENS HONORED AT CHAMBER EVENT
1/25 5:45 a.m. The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce named their 2012 First Citizens on Thursday night.
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FUTURE FIRST CITIZEN SELECTED
1/25 5:40 a.m. A Roseburg High senior who wants to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering was picked as the Future First Citizen during Thursday night’s 59th annual meeting of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
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MUSEUM OPENS PHOTO EXHIBIT
1/25 5:30 a.m. The Douglas County Museum is opening a new exhibit titled, “Local Roots, World View”.
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CITY COUNCILOR ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION
1/24 1:30p.m. A member of the Roseburg City Council has announced their immediate resignation.
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STATE POLICE BOMB SQUAD CALLED TO ROSEBURG HOME
1/24 10:20 a.m. The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad was called to a Roseburg home on Wednesday. Just after 12 noon, the new owner of a residence on Mary Ann Lane located two grenades in a detached garden shed.
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UNEMPLOYMENT DROPS SLIGHTLY IN DOUGLAS COUNTY
1/24 10:00 a.m. Unemployment has dropped slightly in Douglas County. New data out from the Oregon Employment Department shows the county with an unemployment rate of 11.4% for the month of December.
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COLLEGE SCHEDULES MORE PUBLIC FORUMS
1/24 9:45 a.m. Umpqua Community College will have another public forum next week, designed to give community members an opportunity to share their perspectives and priorities.
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TURKEY MAY HAVE CAUSED POWER OUTAGE
1/24 9:30 a.m. A turkey may have been responsible for a power outage in the Melrose area early this morning.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD SUSPENDS POTENTIAL LEGAL CHALLENGE
1/24 5:35 a.m. The Roseburg School Board has decided to suspend dedicating resources to a legal challenge of the decision to ban schools from using Native American themed mascots.
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CONVICTED MURDERER BACK FOR NEW TRIAL
1/23 11:00 a.m. A man convicted of committing murder in 2003 is back in the Douglas County Jail as he awaits a new trial.
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FISHERY ENHANCEMENT DERBY SET FOR NEXT WEEK
1/23 11:00 a.m. The 21st annual Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby is happening next week.
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CITY OF OAKLAND HAS COMMISSION VACANCIES
1/23 9:40 a.m. The City of Oakland has openings on three of its commissions.
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ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET
1/23 5:40 a.m. The Roseburg School Board will meet tonight.
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SENATOR KRUSE PREPARES FOR NEW SESSION OF LEGISLATURE
1/23 5:30 a.m. State Senator Jeff Kruse is spending part of the week in Salem as the Oregon State Legislature prepares to go into their regular session in February.
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ROBERTSON DISCUSSES WORK OF TASK FORCE
1/22 11:00 a.m. Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson is part of a Task Force put together by Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber to look at the management of the O and C lands in the state. Robertson was on our Morning Conversation today to talk about the group
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WOMAN HELD FOR METH
1/22 9:50 a.m A Roseburg woman was arrested for allegedly having drugs early Monday morning.
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TRANSIENT CHARGED WITH TRESPASS
1/22 9:45 a.m. A local transient is in the Douglas County Jail following an incident on Monday morning.
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WATER SHUT OFF TODAY IN PARTS OF WINCHESTER
1/22 5:40 a.m. Some residents of Winchester will be without water today.
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UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS PUBLIC FORUM
1/22 5:40 a.m. Umpqua Community College will have the first of several public forums tonight at the Winston Community Center.
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LEGISLATIVE TOWN HALL COMING WEDNESDAY NIGHT
1/22 5:30 a.m.State Senator Floyd Prozanski and State Representative Bruce Hanna will have a joint legislative Town Hall on Wednesday night at Umpqua Community College.
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TIM FREEMAN TALKS ABOUT 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
1/22 5:30 a.m. State Representative Tim Freeman is already busy after the start of the 2013 session of the Oregon State Legislature last week.
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LOCAL PASTOR REFLECTS ON MLK DAY
1/21 10:35 a.m. Howard Johnson says it is important that American’s remember that this is Martin Luther King Junior day. The local pastor was on our Morning Conversation
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MORE ICY ROADS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY
1/21 10:30 a.m. Douglas County started the day with icy roads again.
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CLOSURES NOTED FOR HOLIDAY
1/21 5:30 a.m. This is the Martin Luther King Junior holiday. Federal, state, county and city offices are closed around Douglas County.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE HELD TODAY
1/21 5:20 a.m. The American Red Cross is having a blood drive today during the holiday. You can donate from 12:30-6:30 at the Roseburg Blood Donation Center on NW Garden Valley Blvd.
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SAVING GRACE YOUTH HOLDING SUPPLY DRIVE
1/21 5:15 a.m. Saving Grace Junior Volunteers are holding a supply drive today at DC Farmers Co-Op on NE Stephens in Roseburg.
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CONTINUED COLD NIGHTS LEAD TO WARMING CENTER OPENING
1/21 5:00 a.m. With another cold night expected this evening, the Douglas County Housing and Homeless Coalition will have their Warming Centers in Roseburg and Sutherlin open for the homeless.
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