Good morning Douglas County! Happy Friday! 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: 42°F
• Humidity: 77%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 37
• Today's Forecast: High 76 | Low 42
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (April 17th): 0.00 Inches
• April's Monthly Rainfall: 0.75 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

ONE MORE DAY IN THE 70S BEFORE COOLING INTO THE 60S

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley will enjoy one more day with afternoon high temperatures in the mid 70s before cooling into the 60s beginning on Saturday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury reached 74 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport on Thursday. That was well below the record high for April 17th, which is 89 degrees, set in 2016.

Generally dry conditions are expected in the Roseburg area through the end of April.

COUNTY SHIFTING INTO NEXT STAGE OF LONG-TERM RECOVERY FROM FLOOD EVENT

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County is shifting into the next stage of long-term recovery from the March 2025 flood event.

A county release said the board of commissioners and the Douglas County Emergency Management Department would like to thank the community for their continued resilience and collaboration as residents move forward.

Actions 4, 5 and 6 will provide critical tools for cleanup, repair and rebuilding:

Action #4 – Clean Up Safely & Prevent Mold:

Mold can cause serious health issues after a flood. Learn how to clean hard surfaces properly, identify unsalvageable materials, and find trusted local restoration services.

Action #5 – Explore Cash Incentives & Rebates:

Those who are replacing HVAC, insulation or water heaters may qualify for cash rebates through the Energy Trust of Oregon to offset the cost of energy-efficient upgrades after flood damage.

Action #6 – Need Insurance or Legal Help? Advocacy is available:

Residents who are struggling with a denied claim or legal questions can receive free legal aid and insurance advocacy to help them navigate their recovery with confidence.

Those seeking flood recovery related resources should contact Glide Revitalization at: www.gliderevialization.com

For links to information on the March 2025 Flood Event, go to a tab on the county government website: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/

COUNTY LEGISLATORS HOLDING TOWN HALL FRIDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

Lawmakers in the Oregon State Legislature that represent citizens in Douglas County will hold a mid-session Legislative Town Hall on Friday night.

Representatives Virgle Osborne, Alek Skarlatos, and Court Boice along with State Senator David Brock Smith will have the event from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Roseburg City Council Chambers on Southeast Douglas Avenue.

Each lawmaker will share their thoughts about legislation being considered in Salem. They will take comments from members of the public as well.

STARBUCKS COMING TO SOUTH DOUGLAS COUNTY THIS SUMMER

KQEN News Radio

Starbucks is coming to south Douglas County this summer.

A company spokesperson told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the new location is near the intersection of Pruner Road and Interstate 5. That’s in the Tri-City area. The new building is over 2,400 square feet and will employ approximately 15 partners.

The store joins the company’s locations in Roseburg and Sutherlin. There are two additional Starbucks outlets in Roseburg – at Fred Meyer and at Safeway, which operate separately.

TABBITHA LAYMAN NAMED FEMALE FIRST CITIZEN FOR 2024

KQEN News Radio

Earlier this week the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce named Tabbitha Layman as the Female First Citizen for 2024.

Layman was honored as part of the chamber’s monthly luncheon event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Monday.

Chamber Board Chair Jami Seal said Layman clearly possesses the characteristics of what it means to be a First Citizen, “…Commitment to Roseburg and Douglas County through volunteerism and active involvement, and the generous giving of her time and talents to make our community better”. Seal said, “She has been doing just that for nearly 20 years”.

Information from the chamber said that Layman’s volunteer involvement has included being a chamber board member, Project Leadership graduate and presenter, serving on the board of Roseburg Rotary Festival of Lights Committee and now chairing the event as well, along with being on the board of directors of Greater Douglas United Way, a CASA advocate, and on the board for the Music Off Central concert series in Sutherlin.

While honorees are normally named during the chamber’s annual awards dinner, Layman was out of the country when this year’s event took place last month. She didn’t know she had won until her name was announced at the luncheon. Layman joins longtime media professional Dan Bain in being one of this year’s two first citizens. Bain received the Male First Citizen of 2024 award in March.

The chamber has been giving out first citizen awards since 1954.

ROSEBURG EASTER EGG DROP HAPPENING SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The City of Roseburg’s First Easter Egg Drop is Saturday.

A city release said 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.

RFD personnel will drop 4,000 colorful empty plastic Easter eggs from a ladder truck in the field, which is 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.

The release said with any luck, the Easter Bunny might arrive aboard RFD’s 1934 antique Chevrolet fire engine in time to pose for photos with kids.

For more information, contact Roseburg Parks & Recreation at 492-6899 or via email at: parks@roseburgor.gov

ROSEBURG LIBRARY OFFERS RARE INSTRUMENTS CONCERT

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Library invites the community to “Celtic Harps, Rare Instruments and Wonderous Stories”.

A city release said it will be an evening of traditional and original music at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1st.

The free hour-long concert will feature Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, a multi-instrumentalist duo from Oregon. They will share stories, humor and music on the Celtic harp, Swedish nyckelharpa, Ukrainian bandura and more.

The duo tour extensively and have successful recording and performing careers built from years of street performing and a background as rock musicians. They have played with some of the biggest names in folk and acoustic music and sold more than a million albums combined.

Information about the duo and a sample of their music is available at www.lisalynne.com

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 14th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM

Tuesday, April 15th

• 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
• Trivia with Amy @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Brian Dean LIVE at Serendipity | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Wednesday, April 16th

• 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
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Thursday, April 17th

• 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
• Celtic Jam Night @ Oran Mor | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Guitar-aoke @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @ Trella | 6:30 PM | Link
• Umpqua Celtic Jam - Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: TOB (That Other Band) @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link

Friday, April 18th

• 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
• The Southern Son LIVE at Sutherlin Eagles | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Jet Black Pearl LIVE at Little Brothers Pub - All Ages | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: SevidemiC w/ Chophouse @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link

Saturday, April 19th

• 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
• Live Music: Forever Seger @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 PM | Link
• Leo Moon LIVE at North Forty - Roseburg | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Rick Miller Band LIVE at Sutherlin Eagles | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Acoustic Blend LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Battle at the Blendz - Judicial Homicide + Asylum Tribe | 6:30 - 11 PM | Link
• Escape From The Zoo and Hans Gruber and the Die Hards LIVE at THE ANNEX (Scoreboard) | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night - The Offyce | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Live Music Sat Nights!! with Rock Bottom - Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• "Hello Spring!" Team | Washington School in Oakland | Reservations Only
• Easter Egg Hunt | West Intermediate School in Sutherlin | Ages 12 and Under | 1 PM
• Easter Egg Hunt | Winston Community Park | Ages birth to 5th grade | 11:30 AM
• Riddle Fire District 75th Annual Easter Egg Hunt | Riddle Junior/Senior Football Field | 1 PM
• Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast | Westside Christian Church - 2712 W Harvard Ave | 7 AM
• Easter Egg Hunt after 2nd Service | Westside Christian Church - 2712 W Harvard Ave | 12 PM
• Live Music: Point of Grace @​ The Chapel | 4 PM - Dinner @ 6PM | Link
• All Ages Punk Show w/ Generic & Something on the Wing @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Adult Easter Egg Hunt @​ Backside Brewing Co. | 12 PM
• Live Music: Back Track by: Bill Lee @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Seed Swap & Plant Sale @​ Rainbow Kitchen | 10 AM - 1 PM | Link
• Winston-Dillard Festival Association Corndog Sale | 10 AM - 3 PM | Winston Grocery Outlet

Sunday, April 20th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Third Thursday BLUEGRASS Jam in Sutherlin (hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Association) | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Acoustic Sundays presented by Rogue Entertainment | 6 - 8 PM | Link

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