Good morning Douglas County! Happy Thursday! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

Today's Current Conditions

As of 6:30AM in Roseburg, Oregon

• Current Temp: 47°F
• Humidity: 93%
• Wind: 3 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 20
• Today's Forecast: High 69 | Low 47
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (April 9th): 0.00 Inches
• April's Monthly Rainfall: 0.73 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

ROSEBURG HIGH NEARLY 10 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL ON WEDNESDAY

KQEN News Radio

The high temperature in Roseburg was nearly 10 degrees above normal on Wednesday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury reached 71 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport. The normal high temperature for April 9th is 62 degrees. The sunny conditions were still well below the record high for the date. That was 83 degrees, set in 1959.

The Umpqua Valley will see another day of above normal temperatures Thursday when a high of 72 degrees is expected.

FLOOD DAMAGE SOLID WASTE VOUCHER PROGRAM WINDING DOWN

KQEN News Radio

In the wake of the March 2025 flood emergency, the Douglas County Solid Waste Department in partnership with the Douglas County Emergency Management Department launched a Flood Damage Solid Waste Voucher Program to assist residents in the disposal of flood-related debris and refuse.

A county release said the goal was to provide immediate, short-term relief to individuals affected by the flood, while ensuring the county remains in compliance with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality permits and preserves eligibility for potential state and federal disaster funding. Resources were adjusted to increase the number of days and hours the transfer sites were open in the most heavily impacted areas.

As the county moves from the emergency response phase to the recovery stage, this initiative will be winding down. Residents who plan to utilize the voucher offered are encouraged to seek approval by April 23rd and dispose of flood-related waste before May 31st. The voucher is linked: Flood-Damage-Voucher-Request-Form-PDF

All transfer sites and the landfill will return to normal operating hours on April 23rd. Submit request forms to the Solid Waste Department in room 308 at the courthouse, or via email: soldwasteweb@douglascountyor.gov. Vouchers must be approved and signed by the Solid Waste Director before use.

Flood-related wood waste may be dropped off at any transfer site free of charge, provided it is reasonably clean and for individual use only.

COMMITTEE MOVES FORWARD WITH REPEALING OREGON’S WILDFIRE MAPS

KQEN News Radio

State senators David Brock Smith and Noah Robinson, along with Senate and House Republican leadership legislative colleagues, David Hunnicutt of Oregon Property Owners Association, and others have successfully advanced legislation to repeal wildfire maps and associated mandates imposed on rural property owners by SB 762, which passed four years ago.

Robinson said, “The repeal of wildfire maps and associated regulations is an urgent matter”. Robinson said, “Many Oregonians fear they will not be able to afford to continue living in their homes with these fire maps and regulations. I am delighted with this first step and look forward to supporting SB 83 on the Senate floor”.

A joint release said both senators have been working with legislative colleagues, stakeholders, and others on this urgent issue for many months. Brock Smith drafted competing legislation against SB 762 during the 2021 Legislative Session that would have repealed the wildfire maps created by SB 762, however Senate Natural Resource and Wildfire Committee Chair Jeff Golden refused to hold a hearing and move the bill, so it died in his committee.

Brock Smith said, “Today is a good day for rural Oregonians”. Brock Smith said, “With SB 83 passing out of committee, we are one step closer to reversing the devastating impacts of SB 762’s wildfire maps that we have been trying to overturn for years”. Brock Smith said he is grateful to the thousands of residents that brought the pressure needed to move this forward and to his colleagues for their support of these efforts for rural residents.

House and Senate Republicans have also put forward wildfire maps repeal legislation in HB 3944.

For in-depth information on the issue, go to: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/3db30c6

BLM ANNOUNCES OPEN DATES FOR THE 2025 CAMPING SEASON

KQEN News Radio

The Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District has announced the opening dates for the 2025 camping season.

• Susan Creek: April 14th to November 16th
• Eagleview Group Site: May 2nd to October 19th
• Cavitt Creek and Scaredman: May 16th to November 16th
• Tyee: Sites 1-10 are open all year. Sites 11 to 15 will be open May16th to October 19th

Day use activity is permitted at those locations.

The Lone Pine Group, Rock Creek and Millpond campgrounds will remain closed for camping in 2025. The BLM continues to work on repairs to infrastructure at these fire-impacted sites.

Campgrounds continue to be managed under a reservation only system through www.recreation.gov.

Campsites at the Eagleview Group, Susan Creek, Cavitt Creek, and the pavilion at the Tyee Campground must be reserved online at least 24 hours in advance of the stay. Tyee campsites may be booked up to the point of arrival.

The Scaredman campground must be reserved online at least 5 days in advance of the stay.

Campers wishing to stay at an unreserved campsite should go to www.recreation.gov or call the reservation line at 877-444-6777. The reservation line is available every day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Due to the 2020 Archie Creek Fire, Susan Creek Campground has had ongoing recovery work to remove hazard trees and reduce fuel loading that can pose ongoing fire risk to the campground.

For more information about the BLM, Roseburg District, go to: www.blm.gov/off/roseburg-district-office

CENTRAL DOUGLAS FIRE & RESCUE HYDRANT FLUSHING/TESTING

KQEN News Radio

Starting Monday, May 5th, staff with Central Douglas Fire & Rescue will be flushing and maintaining fire hydrants in their service.

Division Chief and Fire Marshal Josh Waechter said this includes the communities of Dixonville, Green, Melrose, Winchester, Wilbur, Winston, Garden Valley, Umpqua and unincorporated areas near the City of Roseburg. Waechter said the testing will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fridays.

During this process, water discoloration is possible depending on how bad the sediment on the water mains is, but water is still safe to drink. Residents who experience issues with their water during this time should allow water to run through the faucet until it clears.

Those who have any questions or want more information about fire hydrant flushing and testing, should contact Central Douglas Fire & Rescue at 673-5503.

EASTER EGG DROP HAPPENING APRIL 19TH

KQEN News Radio

The City of Roseburg’s first annual Easter Egg Drop will take place on Saturday April 19th, the morning before Easter.

Roseburg Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Roseburg Fire Department to offer this free, family-friendly event at 9:00 a.m. at the Stewart Park softball field on Northwest Stewart Parkway.

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. Roseburg fire personnel will drop 4,000 colorful empty-plastic Easter eggs from a ladder truck located between the YMCA of Douglas County and Champion Car Wash Field.

Kids will be challenged to collect one egg of each color to exchange for a prize or candy provided by Roseburg Parks, Roseburg Fire, Roseburg Public Library, and local community partners such as the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley, Cascade Community Credit Union, Umpqua Health Alliance and the YMCA.

For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 492-6899 or email: parks@rsoeburgor.gov

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Dance Potpourri @​ UMAC Studio | Every Wednesday | March 5 - April 30th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• "Midwife a Life" + Add'l Exhibits @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday | March 21st - May 30th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link
• UACT Play - Little Women, The Musical | April 3 - 20 | Link

Monday, April 7th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Zumba with Svitlana - at the Vortex | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Erik Schnautz at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• LOVE NOTES - Live Music at The Offyce Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link

Tuesday, April 8th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 8:30 - 8:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, April 9th

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
• Open Mic at Brix | Every Wednesday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 PM
• Trivia Night @​ Little Brothers Pub | 6 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Dance Potpourri @​ UMAC Studio | Every Wednesday | March 5 - April 30th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link
• All Abilities Karaoke at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 1:30 - 4 PM | Link
• Zumba with Svitlana - at the Vortex | 5 - 6 PM | Link
• Fat Chance BELLYDANCE w/Moon - at the Vortex | 6 - 7 PM | Link
• Positive! Open Mic in Roseburg | 6:30 - 8 PM | Link
• Bellydance-Beginner/Intermediate w/ Raven - at the Vortex | 7 - 8 PM | Link

Thursday, April 10th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Local Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Oran Mor | 5:30 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Mr. Vale's Math Class - A Night of Funk @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Oran Mor Artisan Mead monthly open mic night (2nd Thursday of every month) | 5:30 - 9 PM | Link

Friday, April 11th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | Every Friday | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• Karaoke Contest @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• Live Music: Ross Cooper & Neil Gregory Johnson @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Mediterranean Themed Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Silver Creek - Country, Folk, Classics LIVE at The Winston VFW | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• English/Scottish Social Dancing - at the Vortex | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Battle at the Blendz - No Soap Radio + Danger Kitty | 6:30 - 11 PM | Link
• COMA PHASE + ANCHORED DOWN Live at The Annex (Scoreboard) | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link

Saturday, April 12th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | Link
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• The Confluence Art Show & Sale | 12th & 13th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Men's Beginner Ballet - at the Vortex | 9 - 10 AM | Link
• Ballet with Svitlana - at the Vortex | 10 - 11 AM | Link
• Record Store Day at Reverie Record Shop | 11 AM - 10 PM | Link
• David Rogers LIVE at North Forty - Roseburg | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Spring Fling at Lookingglass Brewery with Captain Blue | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• COUNTRY LINE DANCE Workshop at Kellogg Grange Hall | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Learn to Swing Dance Workshop & Dance | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Live Music Sat Nights!! with The Roadsters - Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• Live Music: Joe Ross @​ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 PM
• Live Music: Cover Culture @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Live Music: Southtowne Lanes & fairweatherfriend @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM | Link
• Live Music: Moanin' Frogs @​ The Chapel | 6 PM |

Sunday, April 13th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• The Confluence Art Show & Sale | 12th & 13th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• "Back Track" with Bill Lee LIVE at JosephJane Winery - Sunday Afternoon Music | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Roseburg Folklore Society Singalong | 6 - 8 PM | Link

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Employment

• Assistant Community Manager @ Guardian Management (Sunshine Park Apartments) | Link
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That is the scoop for this Thursday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team