Good morning Douglas County! Happy Wednesday! 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: 44°F
• Humidity: 93%
• Wind: 1 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 12
• Today's Forecast: High 52 | Low 38 | Light Rain
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (April 1st): Gauge at airport malfunctioning
• April's Monthly Rainfall: N/A

Roseburg Area Morning News

HOUSE GOP LEADER SUPPORTS REPEAL OF WILDFIRE HAZARD MAPS

KQEN News Radio

On Tuesday, Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan released a statement in response to Senate Bill 83, which makes changes to building code standards for a wildfire mitigation that House Republicans proposed in House Bill 3944.

A release from Drazan said a public hearing on the Senate bill was held on Tuesday.

Drazan said, “Oregonians desperately need relief from the wildfire hazard maps that have created chaos and fear across rural Oregon. This bill closely mirrors legislation that House Republicans have introduced that will fully repeal the disastrous wildfire hazard map and all costly mandates”. Drazan said, “This legislation provides needed relief to rural homeowners that have paid the price of costly mandates, and we appreciate the members of this committee that have chosen to stand with us, rise above partisanship and make this right”.

CRATER LAKE TO CLOSE POPULAR TRAIL/LAKE SHORE ACCESS FOR THREE YEARS

KQEN News Radio

In a move that will impact tourism at one of Oregon’s most popular landmarks. Crater Lake National Park will close the Cleetwood Cove Trail starting in 2026, for an extensive construction project which is expected to take three years.

That means this summer will be the last opportunity for visitors to swim or take a boat tour at Crater Lake for quite some time.

Information from the National Parks Service said the trail is the most heavily used trail in the park, and the only permitted access to the shore of Crater Lake. Every year, thousands of park visitors hike the trail to get to the lakeshore. The Cleetwood Cove Marina is the launch point for the concession-provided boat tours of Crater Lake and the park’s boats. A giant project will rehabilitate the trail and related infrastructure to ensure safe access to the lake, provide visitor services, and protect the lake.

Work will include:

• Rehabilitation of the entire 1.1-mile trail including improvements to trail tread and retaining walls
• Rockfall scaling and mitigation along identified high risk zones
• Removal and replacement of the failed bullhead/dock with a structurally stable marina
• Replacing the outdated and undersized composting toilets located near the marina

Due to the extent of the work to be completed and short construction seasons, trail closures will be required and are expected during the duration of the 2027 and 2028 summer seasons. During this time, no boat tours will be provided, and the trail will be closed due to construction and rockfall hazards. If construction goes as planned, the renovated trail will reopen in the summer of 2029.

At 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It is located approximately two hours southeast of Roseburg. The national park borders the Umpqua National Forest.

DOUGLAS COUNTY EMPLOYERS ADD 20 JOBS IN FEBRUARY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted payroll employment increased by 20 jobs in February after gains of 10 in January and 130 in December.

A State of Oregon Employment Department release said in the not seasonally adjusted private-sector industries in February, there were relatively large gains of 70 jobs in leisure and hospitality and 40 jobs in construction. There was a relatively large loss of 30 jobs in retail trade.

Regional Economist Brian Rooney said government added 80 jobs in February, due to gains of 70 jobs in local education and 20 jobs in noneducation local government. Rooney said these gains were countered by a loss of 10 in the federal government category.

OED said when comparing February 2025 with February 2024, total nonfarm employment decreased by 70 jobs or 0.2 percent. Private-sector over-the-year gains of 50 jobs were seen in private education and health services. That was followed by gains of 40 each in transportation, warehousing and utilities, and leisure and hospitality. There were relatively large losses of 170 in retail trade, of 110 in professional and business services, and of 60 in mining and logging.

Rooney said government added 210 jobs over-the-year from gains of 90 in noneducation local government, 80 in local education, 30 in Indian tribal, and 10 in the federal government category.

Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 5.4 percent in February compared with a revised 5.2 percent in January. The rate is up from 5.1 percent in February 2024. The Oregon seasonally adjusted February rate was 4.5 percent while the U.S. rate is 4.1 percent.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS ELECTION DAY IS MAY 20TH

KQEN News Radio

Special Districts Election Day is May 20th.

Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis said Special Districts are a form of government created to fill a specific community need. Loomis said that it can include fire protection, education, water, sewer, parks & recreation, transportation, library and more.

Loomis has a list of dates voters should be aware of:

• April 4th: Military and overseas ballots will be mailed
• April 7th: Ballots will be available at the Clerk’s Office for voters leaving the area before the election
• April 21st: Ballots to those currently out of state will be mailed
• April 29th: Last day for voters in Special Districts to register to vote
• April 30th: Bulk mailing of the ballots
• May 20th: The Clerk’s Office will be open for Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Filing forms are hyperlinked to the names of filed candidates on the County Elections webpage at: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/178/Elections

For more information, contact the specific Special District for details about their work.

CRUNCH TIME FOR GETTING DEL TACO OPEN

KQEN News Radio

Its “crunch time” for getting Roseburg’s new Del Taco store open.

That is the word from Del Taco/Cactus Enterprises Director of Operations Erick Marsh.

Marsh told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that construction on the building on Northwest Stewart Parkway is coming along nicely. Marsh said there have been some delays with the project, mostly due to the weather, but it has made great progress in just the last few weeks. Marsh said the furniture package should be arriving later this week. He hopes that Del Taco will be open by the middle of May.

Marsh said a few of the new employees are in management training at other locations around the state. Cactus Enterprises is still looking for a few more shift managers and Marsh hopes that one of them will stand out and take the assistant store manager position.

The hiring of crew members will begin in the next couple of weeks. Crew members will start out at $14.25 per hour with a raise happening in July. Shift managers will start out at $16 with a raise once they go through a certification process. Candidates can apply at www.deltaco.com/careers.

The original Roseburg Del Taco, in the same location, was destroyed in a fire in July of 2022. The new building will be just over 2,300 square feet with seats for 48 people in the dining room, along with a drive-through. Cactus Enterprises also operates 6 other Del Taco stores in Oregon: Salem, Albany, two in Medford, Klamath Falls and Bend.

EASTER EGG DROP TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY APRIL 19TH

KQEN News Radio

Children ages 12 and under are invited to join Roseburg’s first Easter Egg Drop on the day before Easter and possibly catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny.

A City of Roseburg release said Roseburg Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Roseburg Fire Department to offer the free, family-friendly event at 9:00 a.m.  on Saturday, April 19th at the Stewart Park softball field on Northwest Stewart Parkway.

Roseburg Fire personnel will drop 4,000 colorful empty plastic Easter eggs from a ladder truck in the field between the YMCA of Douglas County and Champion Car Wash Field, formerly known as Legion 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.

Roseburg Recreation Coordinator Tracy David said, “We’re grateful for all of the donations and commitments from community organizations that make it possible to offer this event to kids for free”.

The Easter Bunny is expected to arrive aboard the Roseburg Fire Department’s 1934 Chevrolet antique fire engine to pose for photos with kids.

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

REPRESENTATIVE HOYLE RANKED AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE FRESHMEN IN CONGRESS

KQEN News Radio

Last week, 4th District Representative Val Hoyle was ranked as one of the most effective first-term lawmakers in the 118th congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

A release said Representative Hoyle was the second highest ranked Democratic freshman and the eighth ranked freshmen overall.

Hoyle said, “Since my time in the Oregon State House, I have prided myself on being an honest and effective broker who can bring people together from across the aisle to find solutions while still holding true to my values”. Hoyle said, “Effective lawmaking usually doesn’t make headlines, but it should always make life easier for working people and that is exactly what I came to Congress to do> Hoyle said,
“I am humbled to be recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking for meeting that mark last Congress, and I look forward to building on that work”.

The CEL also issued a statement alongside the award announcement: “Our analysis found that Representative Hoyle ranked as one of the most effective freshmen lawmakers in the entire House. We congratulate the Representative for her hard work and setting an example for promoting the importance of effective lawmaking”.

The release said the Center for Effective Lawmaking is a joint venture between the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University that seeks to understand and promote what effective lawmaking looks like.

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, March 31st

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

Tuesday, April 1st

• 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
• Masquerade Ball @ Serendipity | 7 - 9 PM | Link

Wednesday, April 2nd

• 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

Thursday, April 3rd

• 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
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meeting @ Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 PM | There will be socializing, guest speakers, raffle prizes and fun! This will be an ongoing event the first Thursday of every month through June
• Live Music: Eli Howard & The Greater Good @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link

Friday, April 4th

• 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
• Cooking w/ Wayne: Lamb Class @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• 1st Annual Karaoke Contest - Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11 PM | Link

Saturday, April 5th

• 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
• April in Paris - Fundraiser for DCYO @ The Chapel | 12 PM | Link
• Melissa Ruth & The Likely Stories LIVE at The Rosebud | 7 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Viognier Voyage Tasting Event @​ JosephJane Winery | 11:30 AM | Link
• Sip, Shop, & Sample @​ The Wine Destination | 12 - 3 PM | Link
• Live Music: Scott Austin @​ North Forty Beer Company | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Isaac Barrager @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM
• Live Music: Coleen & Co. @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sunday, April 6th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Vern Thompson LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Live Music: Dr. Jason Heald and Debra Kay @​ JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM | Link

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That is the scoop for this Wednesday morning. Have a great day!

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