Good morning Douglas County! Happy Monday! 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: 48°F
• Humidity: 80%
• Wind: 5 MPH NW
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 22
• Today's Forecast: High 65 | Low 40
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (April 20th): 0.00 Inches
• April's Monthly Rainfall: 0.75 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

ROSEBURG WEATHER QUIET THIS WEEK, AT OR ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES

KQEN News Radio

The weather in the Umpqua Valley this week should be quiet, with afternoon high temperatures at or slightly above normal for the next few days.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that Roseburg will see dry conditions, except for a chance of showers on Friday and Saturday. Wednesday is forecast to be the warmest day of the week, with a high temperature of just over 70 degrees.

The normal high for this week in April is 66 degrees. Forecasters said the high on Saturday was 72 degrees with the mercury reaching 65 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport on Sunday.

ROSEBURG HOMETOWN 4TH OF JULY GROUP SAYS NO 2025 FIREWORKS SHOW

KQEN News Radio

As things stand now, there will be no 4th of July fireworks show in Roseburg this year.

A social media post from the Roseburg Hometown 4th of July group said the non-profit organization is willing to meet with others who might want to take over the event, but an interview process and background checks will be involved.

While there is some money in the bank to help fund a show this year, organizers said the lack of volunteer help is the main issue. The organization has fizzled down to only two people who have been working to make a fireworks show happen. While a 2025 show does not seem feasible this year, the group said it has some good plans in place for a 2026 show, if more volunteers come forward.

Those interested in getting involved, or seeking more information, can reach out to the Roseburg Hometown 4th of July group via their Facebook page.

ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL WITH WORK STUDY SESSION MONDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council will have a Work Study Monday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the city council chambers on Southeast Douglas Avenue.

Councilors are scheduled to discuss:

• Time, Place, Manner regulations
• Tent camping rules and potential updates to Resolution No. 2022-21
• Other verbal updates

The meeting is open to the public though no audience participation is scheduled for the work study session.

The meeting can be seen on the city’s Facebook page or viewed later at www.cityofroseburg.org

ROSEBURG LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities.

A city release said it is an initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to help small and rural libraries better serve people with disabilities.

The competitive award from the American Library Association, in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, brings a $10,000 grant to help the library deliver services to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Roseburg library staff’s goals for their yearlong project include enhancing the library’s welcoming space for conversation and learning; providing programming opportunities; evaluating and updating the materials collection; and encouraging participants to develop lasting connections with the library and staff.

Roseburg Public Library Director Kris Wiley said, “As part of the grant, I will take an online course in how to lead conversations – a skill vital to library work today. I then will host conversations with adult patrons with disabilities about why they visit the library and how the library can serve them.”

The release said Wiley has scheduled community conversations to provide input on the grant-funded project at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 3rd and at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19th. Those interested in attending should contact Wiley at: kwiley@roseburgor.gov

TIMBER GROUP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

KQEN News Radio

Douglas Timber Operators is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, supporting students pursuing studies in natural resources.

Applicants must reside in Douglas, Coos, or Lane counties and plan to major in a natural resource related field. Scholarships are open to students attending any accredited public or private post-secondary institution, either in Oregon or out of state.

Applications and full eligibility details are available at www.dougtimber.org

The deadline to apply is Friday May 23rd at 5:00 p.m.

UCC VINTAGE SINGERS PERFORM SPRING CONCERT IN MAY

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts presents the Vintage Singers performing in their spring concert on May 9th at 7:00 p.m. and May 11th at 3:00 p.m. in the Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC campus.

The program will feature a range of songs including madrigals, folk songs, spirituals, contemporary American composers, and works in Zulu and French. The concert is directed by Donna Spicer and accompanied by Gwen Soderberg-Chase.

Admission is available at the door or in advance online at: www.umpqua.edu/community. $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, with students admitted for free. For more information, call 440-4691 or email: music@umpqua.edu.

Tragedy on OR 42: UCC Softball Team Involved in Fatal Crash

Oregon State Police Media Release

A tragic head-on crash on Oregon Route 42 has left two people dead and multiple members of the Umpqua Community College (UCC) softball team injured.

According to the Oregon State Police, the collision occurred when a westbound Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Johnathan James Dowdy, 32, of Coos Bay, crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound Chevrolet Express van head-on. The van, operated by Jami Lea Strinz, 46, of Roseburg, was carrying 10 members of the UCC softball team.

Dowdy suffered serious injuries and was transported to an emergency medical center.

Strinz was transported with critical injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

One passenger in the van, Kiley Nevaeh Jones, 19, of Nampa, Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The remaining eight occupants of the Chevrolet Express suffered moderate to serious injuries and were treated by emergency medical personnel. Their identities have not been released at this time.

The highway was closed for approximately five hours while the crash scene was investigated. Authorities believe impaired driving was a primary factor in the crash.

Due to the ongoing criminal investigation, additional details are not being released at this time.

The Oregon State Police were assisted at the scene by the Myrtle Point Police Department, Coquille Police Department, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Myrtle Point Fire, Coquille Fire, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Update:

A mother of one of the softball players has posted this on social media:

Praise report for all who have been praying — Haven’s good friend Torrin who is an amazing Pitcher from Douglas High was life flighted from Coos Bay to OHSU is HOME.

Ella our shortstop is doing much better too who was also life flighted up to Riverbend Hospital.. It was said she will be coming out of ICU & into trauma unit. And Coach Steve is doing much better & is up at Riverbend recovering.

Haven got to go with some of her team today who were not on the bus Fri night up to visit @ Riverbend & reported Steve & Ella looked much better!

It’s a Miracle any of these young women & Coach Steve are alive. If you knew all the stories.. the details.. & saw the photos of the Bus.. It was horrific.. I am fighting for these girls however I can & believing for God to turn this evil act around & use it for His GOOD.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR THIS TEAM!!!!

Posted by Audrey Frable of Roseburg

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
• Umpqua Valley Quilters' Guild 40th Annual Quilt Show | April 25 - 27th | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Link
• Glide Wildflower Show 60th Anniversary | April 26 - 27th | Link

Monday, April 21st

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Garry Allyn Kendrick LIVE at The Offyce Sports Bar & Grill | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, April 22nd - EARTH DAY!

• 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

Wednesday, April 23rd

• 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
• Jen Howard LIVE at The Rosebud, with Russell Johnston | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link

Thursday, April 24th

• 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
• Celtic Jam Night @ Oran Mor | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link

Friday, April 25th

• 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
• Umpqua Valley Quilters' Guild 40th Annual Quilt Show | April 25 - 27th | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Link
• TIMBERWOLF - Rock, Pop, Country LIVE at The Winston VFW | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Bob Hall LIVE at Little Brothers Pub | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Battle at the Blendz - RMS McConnell + Adam Gabriel and the Cavaliers | 6:30 - 11 PM | Link

Saturday, April 26th

• 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
• Umpqua Valley Quilters' Guild 40th Annual Quilt Show | April 25 - 27th | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Link
• 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Day @ River Forks Park | 9 AM - 1 PM | Link
• Glide Wildflower Show 60th Anniversary | April 26 - 27th | Link
• Oldtime Fiddlers Meeting and Jam (fourth Saturdays) | 12 - 3 PM | Link
• Silver Creek Band LIVE at North Forty - Roseburg | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• The Southern Son LIVE at The Offyce Sports Bar & Grill | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Backside Brewing & Eric Yo present Adult Prom Night | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• A Night at the Races | "Betting" on Horse Races, Food, and Fun | Stockyard Social Hall - Oakland | 7 - 9 PM | Link

Sunday, April 27th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Quilters' Guild 40th Annual Quilt Show | April 25 - 27th | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Link
• Glide Wildflower Show 60th Anniversary | April 26 - 27th | Link
• Dan Leisher LIVE at JosephJane Winery - Sunday Afternoon Music | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Jen Howard LIVE at Oran Mor | 3 - 5 PM | Link

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

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