PASTURE BURNING BRINGS BIG SMOKE
9/3 12:35 P.M.: Pasture burning is part of the cause for thick smoke yesterday afternoon around the Roseburg area. Tom Fields of the Douglas Forests Protective Association explains what happened.
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SMOKE IN AREA FROM OAK FLAT FIRE
9/3 12:25 P.M.: Officials from the Umpqua National Forest say some of the smoke from yesterday and today is from the Oak Flat Fire further to the south.
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OSP GEARING UP FOR LABOR DAY TRAVEL
9/3 12:10 P.M.: Oregon State Police and other law enforcement agencies are set for the Labor Day Weekend. Sgt Dave Randall of OSP in Roseburg says it is important to do all you can to drive safely.
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ROSEBURG POLICE 9-3
9/3 11:45 A.M.: Two situations involving Oxycodone were part of yesterday’s work for the Roseburg Police Department. At 4pm, two subjects were contacted at a Motel just off of Harvard.
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Music in the Vines: Syrius Jones
Syrius Jones was the music act at Music in the Vines on Thursday night at Melrose Vineyards. Here is a look at the event, the guests and the band. PHOTO GALLERY | "A MILLION LITTLE THINGS"
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SUTHERLIN SCHOOLS ADJUSTING TO NEW BUDGET
9/3 7:25 A.M.: Every school district in the state is finding its own way to deal with financial shortcomings in 2010.
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND MEANS MORE TRAFFIC
9/3 7:20 A.M.: A three day weekend is almost upon us. The unofficial end to summer means a spike in traffic on Interstate 5 and other roads in the region.
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FIRE SAFETY URGED
9/3 7:15 A.M.: With the last holiday weekend of the summer here, and outdoor adventurers preparing for fall hunting, a lot of activity is expected in the woods.
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SMOKE FROM BURNS FILL AREA
9/3 7:15 A.M.: Douglas Forest Protective Association says all the smoke around Roseburg late yesterday afternoon was from pasture burns along North Bank Road, the Metz Hill area, and the Willis Creek area of Dillard.
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LOCAL RELAY FOR LIFE BEATS THEIR GOAL
9/3 7:10 A.M.: Relay for Life in Douglas County has gotten national recognition for the second year in a row.
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UNITED WAY REVEALS CAMPAIGN GOAL AT BREAKFAST
9/2 12:40 P.M. Greater Douglas United Way had their kickoff breakfast for the 2010 campaign this morning. Over 200 people gathered in the student center at Umpqua Community College to hear about the fundraising effort.
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HELGERSON TO BE ARRAIGNED
9/2 12:25 P.M.: The man accused in Wednesday’s robbery of Premiere West Bank in Glide is set to be arraigned this afternoon.
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SUTHERLIN MAN INJURED IN ROLLOVER ACCIDENT
9/2 12:20 P.M.: A Sutherlin man was injured in a single vehicle accident last night. The Douglas County Sheriff’s office said Roy Hampton, 34, was driving on Nonpareil road heading towards Sutherlin just after 8:30pm.
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FOREST FIRES HAVE IMPROVED
9/2 12:20 P.M.: The Oregon Department of Forestry says no new fires 10 acres or larger have been reported in Oregon in the past 24 hours.
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RFP LAYING OFF 70 EMPLOYEES
9/2 12:15 P.M.: Roseburg Forest Products is in the process of laying off 70 workers and eliminating the graveyard shift at the Dillard sawmill.
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SOUTH UMPQUA SUPERINTENDENT SAYS STAFF REMAINING FOCUSED
9/2 7:10 A.M.: Like other school districts in Oregon, the South Umpqua School District enters the year with financial challenges and declining enrollment.
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VA CENTER HOSTING STAND DOWN
9/2 7:05 A.M.: The Roseburg VA Medical Center is hosting the 2010 Southern Oregon Stand Down later this month, giving veterans the chance to receive services they may not have taken advantage of.
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DON'T DRINK THE RIVER WATER!
9/2 6:35 A.M.: Those who live in south Douglas County, are being advised to avoid the South Umpqua River near Canyonville.
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CYCLISTS MEET WITH POLICE CHIEF
9/2 6:30 A.M.: A group of area bicyclists met with Roseburg Police Chief Jim Burge last night. Burge spoke to the monthly meeting of the Umpqua Velo Club.
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GROUNDBREAKING FOR LANG CENTER SET
9/2 6:30 A.M.: A groundbreaking date has been set as construction of the Danny Lang Teaching Learning and Event Center at Umpqua Community College is ready to begin.
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KICKOFF BREAKFAST IS TODAY
9/2 6:30 A.M.: The 2010 Kickoff Breakfast for the Greater Douglas United Way is this morning. The event starts at 7 at Umpqua Community College.
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CITIZEN PRAISED FOR HELPING SPOT SUSCPECT
Officials with the Douglas County Sheriff’s office are praising a citizen who spotted a suspected bank robber after this morning’s robbery of the Glide branch of Premiere West Bank. Dwes Hutson of DCSO talks about the situation.
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ALGAE CONFIRMED AT LAWSON BAR ON S. UMPQUA RIVER
9/1 2:25 P.M.: Oregon Public Health Officials have received confirmation of high algae toxins in the Lawson Bar area of the South Umpqua River, off of interstate five exit 102 at Canyonville.
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MAN ASSAULTS OFFICER WITH METAL CHAIR
9/1 12:40 P.M.: Last night Roseburg Police responded to a report of an out of control man in a housing complex on Elaine Street.
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OSP RESPONDS TO INJURY ACCIDENT ON HWY 42
9/1 12:35 P.M.: Oregon State Police say one man received minor injuries in a two vehicle accident on Highway 42 in Green Tuesday afternoon.
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TEENS CITED FOR SAFEWAY ROOFTOP VISIT
9/1 12:30 P.M.: Roseburg Police say three suspects were found trespassing on top of the old Safeway building last night.
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ROSEBURG COUPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY TREE STUMP
9/1 12:30 P.M.: An unusual situation caused the injury of two people last night in Roseburg. Sgt Aaron Dunbar of the Roseburg Police says they responded to a medical aid call on Chateau Street in West Roseburg just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
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BREAKING NEWS: Glide Premiere West Bank robbed
The Douglas County Sheriff’s office has confirmed that the Glide branch of Premiere West Bank was robbed just after 10 this morning. Details>>>
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ROSEBURG SCHOOLS DEALING WITH MAJOR BUDGET ISSUES
9/1 6:55 A.M.: Roseburg Schools Superintendent Larry Parsons has ridden a wild funding roller coaster this summer, and he’s still not exactly sure where it will end.
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POLICE CHIEF SPEAKING AT VELO CLUB
9/1 6:40 A.M.: Roseburg Police Chief Jim Burge will meet with members of the Umpqua Velo Club tonight.
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OSP LOOKING FOR DRIVER AFTER CHASE
9/1 6:35 A.M.: Oregon State Police are looking for a driver who ran during a traffic stop Monday night.
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UNITED WAY KICKOFF THURSDAY
9/1 6:40 A.M.: Greater Douglas United Way will have the kickoff breakfast for their new campaign tomorrow morning.
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DOUGLAS CO. COMMISSIONERS MEETING TODAY
9/1 6:30 A.M.: Douglas County Commissioners will have their regular weekly meeting Monday morning.
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DFPA SAYS WATCH FOR PASTURE BURNING
9/1 6:25 A.M.: The Douglas Forest Protective Association says pasture burning may be taking place this week.
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NAMED RELEASED IN ALAMEDA TRAILER FIRE
8/31 11:55 A.M.: Roseburg Police have released the name of the man who died in a travel trailer fire last Thursday night.
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POWER LOSS DETAILS EXPLAINED
8/31 11:45 A.M: Pacific Power says the failure of a lighting arrestor is the cause of a power hit that affected some homes and businesses along Harvard early yesterday morning.
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DUO TRIES TO ELUDE POLICE
8/31 11:40 A.M.: A passenger was jailed, and a driver ran from police after a traffic stop last night on Interstate 5.
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CAR STOLEN AND RECOVERED
8/31 11:35 A.M.: A car was stolen and later recovered yesterday in Roseburg. Sgt. Aaron Dunbar of the Roseburg Police explains.
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MAN VS. CAR DOESN'T END WELL
8/31 11:25 A.M.: An 18-year-old Roseburg man was cited for unsafe operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk, following an incident yesterday afternoon.
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DEFAZIO LEADING A FORESTRY TOUR
8/31 7:15 A.M.: Congressman Peter DeFazio led a tour of 50 officials on federal forest land outside of Roseburg on Friday, hoping to encourage dialogue on forest management issues.
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RAIN IS A GOOD THING FOR DFPA
8/31 7:10 A.M.: The first measurable rain since June has produced a drop in fire precaution levels and overall fire danger.
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DCIPA ANNOUNCES INTERIM CEO
8/31 6:30 A.M.: DCIPA, the Physicians of Douglas County, have named Dr. Robert Dannenhoffer as interim chief executive officer.
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UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST DROPS IFPL
8/30 2:30 P.M.: Along with the action taken by DFPA this morning, this afternoon the Umpqua National Forest announced that they will move to Industrial Fire Precaution Level One as well.
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COUGAR SPOTTED IN WINSTON
8/30 2:30 P.M.: Winston Police say a cougar was sighted three times in the past week in the undeveloped portion of Safari Estates.
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EDDY STREET FIRE DEEMED SUSPICIOUS
8/30 2:05 P.M.: Roseburg Fire Officials say a blaze yesterday morning at a home on Eddy Street is being considered suspicious in nature.
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DFPA FIRE RESTRICTIONS EASING
8/30 2:00 P.M.: Today’s rain and cooler weather have triggered a drop to the Industrial Fire Precaution Level on DFPA lands. DFPA has moved to IFPL level one.
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LOCAL POLICE OFFICER HONORED
8/30 1:55 P.M.: A Roseburg Police officer was one of those honored during the annual Optimist Respect for Law Banquet Friday night at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
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RAIN WELCOMES STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL
8/30 1:50 P.M.: It’s the first day of school for many students. Whether its on the way to work in the morning, or after school, Roseburg Police Chief Jim Burge had a message for drivers today.
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77 YEAR OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR DUII
8/30 1:45 P.M. Oregon State Police say a wrong way driver on Interstate 5 was cited early Sunday morning.
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DEER TO BLAME IN MOTORCYCLE WRECK
8/30 1:45 P.M.: A White City man was hurt Sunday afternoon following a motorcycle accident on the Tiller Trail Highway.
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CAR HITS TREE, WOMAN INJURED
8/30 1:20 P.M.: A Coos Bay woman was life flighted to Eugene following a single car accident Friday night on Highway 38 near Elkton.
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FIRST HOMES FOR HEROES PROJECT IS COMPLETE
The Rebuilding Homes for Heroes group wrapped up their first project this weekend. Ted and Georgia Paillette were welcomed to their re-done home. STORY | PHOTO GALLERY
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NEARLY $100,000 RAISED IN DUCK RACE
Close to $100,000 was raised for several local agencies that fight child abuse at the 12th annual Rotary Duck Race at River Forks Park on Saturday. STORY | PHOTO GALLERY.
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MONDAY IS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
8/30 8:30 A.M.: It’s the first day of school for many students in Douglas County. In the Roseburg School District, all elementary students along with incoming 6th graders and freshman start their school year.
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DFPA BATTLE PARKER CREEK FIRE ON FRIDAY
8/30 8:30 A.M.: Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association and North Douglas Fire and EMS battled a fire late Friday afternoon.
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UCAN HOUSING PROJECT RECEIVE BIG GRANT
8/30 8:25 A.M.: UCAN’s latest low-income housing project will receive a grant from the C. Giles Hunt Foundation.
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12th Annual Rotary Duck Race
The 12th Annual Rotary Duck Race was a big success on Saturday. Nearly $100,000 was raised in the event. Here's a snapshot of the day's events.
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Homes for Heroes
The Homes for Heroes unveiled their latest project over the weekend for Ted Paillette, a Korean War veteran. See the pictures from the celebration.
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UMPQUA DAIRY REOPENS PROCESSING FACILITY
8/25 11:55 A.M.: Umpqua Dairy has reopened its Roseburg processing facility.
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PROSPECTORS GROUP SEES EASY ROUTE TO CLAIM PUBLIC LAND FOR MINING
8/13 7:35 A.M.: An unlikely group of prospectors has filed a mining claim in southwestern Oregon, in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
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BIG DRUG BUSTS IN DOUGLAS CO.
8/10 7:30 A.M.: Oregon State Police made two traffic stops in the past few days that ended up netting more than a mere ticket for motorists.
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Graffiti Weekend Photo Gallery
It may go down in the record books as an overwhelming success for the 29th Annual Roseburg Graffiti Weekend activities. Here is a look at the cars from the events around town. PHOTOS
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