August 11, 2026 3:20 a.m. Blocktober Fest presented by NeighborWorks Umpqua is now accepting applications from sales vendors, beer and wine vendors, community partners, non-profits, downtown […]

August 11, 2026 3:05 a.m.  H.O.P.E. Drug Court Participant Merrill Ball has launched the “Warm for the Winter – Helping Those in Need” community project. A H.O.P.E. Drug Court release said […]

August 11, 2026 2:50 a.m.  On Monday, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced that he will host a virtual health care field hearing on Sunday to hear from rural Oregonians about their concerns and […]

With the August Recess just underway, Second-District Congressman Cliff Bentz talks about the Oregon wildfires, the war with Iran, the Oregon Governor’s Race, and his legislative priorities.

August 10, 2026 11:45 a.m.  The Castle Fire is at 3,613 acres and 75 percent contained as of midday Monday. The fire is burning 23 miles northeast of Tiller. 477 personnel are assigned to the […]

August 10, 2026 10:50 a.m.  Three people were arrested following a reported burglary on Saturday night. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 9:15 p.m. a victim could see 3 males on his […]

The Douglas County Fair finished off a busy Wednesday-Saturday featuring entertainment, local youth agriculture competitions, displays and booths from local organizations and businesses, fair rides […]