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: 45°F
• Humidity: 80%
• Wind: 1 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 32
• Today's Forecast: High 71 | Low 45 | Scattered Showers Expected
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (April 23rd): 0.00 Inches
• April's Monthly Rainfall: 0.75 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

SHORT-TERM SHIFT TO SHOWERS FOR THE UMPQUA VALLEY

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley will see a short-term shift to wet conditions late Thursday, continuing through Saturday night or perhaps early on Sunday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that a chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected for Thursday night. Friday should have more showers, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Rain continues Saturday but should start to diminish by the evening. A few showers may linger into early Sunday, but then it’s several days with a generally dry weather pattern and highs back into the 70s.

MERKLEY, PINGREE DEMAND HALT TO INTERIOR DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION

KQEN News Radio

This week, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Maine U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, issued a statement on the Trump Administration’s move to significantly reorganize the Department of the Interior.

The lawmakers wrote, “It is unacceptable for the Administration to unilaterally overhaul agency structure and funding through a hasty, mid-year shuffle – especially when the fiscal year 2025 Appropriations bill clearly maintains the Department’s longstanding operations and organization”.

Merkley and Pingree said, “The services it seeks to move from each individual bureau to the department level – like hiring seasonal park rangers, engaging with communities around specific public lands, conducting fair and cost-effective bidding for major construction projects, and overseeing grants tied to program-specific eligibilities – form the operational backbone of each bureau and reflect their distinct missions and authorities. Making such broad-sweeping changes without conducting detailed organizational research, evaluating consequences, planning a transition, or consulting Congress is reckless”.

The statement concluded said, “We demand that the Department of the Interior halt implementation of this large-scale reorganization and propose such changes in the President’s budget request for full examination and final determination by Congress”.

WYDEN ON TOWN HALL SWING DURING EASTER RECESS

KQEN News Radio

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is on a Town Hall swing during the Easter Recess for Congress.

Prior to this week’s event, Wyden has already held 1,110 open-to-all town halls in keeping with his promise to have at least one town hall each year in all of Oregon’s 36 counties.

Wyden will be in Douglas County on Saturday. At 3:00 p.m. for a meeting in the Jacoby Auditorium of Umpqua Community College. Doors will open one hour before the town hall. Backpacks and large bags will not be allowed inside.

Prior to Douglas County, Wyden will be in six other counties for town hall events.

Senator Wyden talked about current issues and the town hall meetings on the Morning Conversation on Wednesday on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN. That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com

TUESDAY LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION

KQEN News Radio

Tuesday, April 29th is the last day residents can register to vote in next month’s Special Districts Election.

A release from the Douglas County Clerk’s Office said Special Districts are a form of government created to fill a specific community need. That can include districts to address fire protection, education, water, sewer, parks and recreation, transportation, libraries and more. These are non-paid positions.

Get complete information on how to register to vote from the Clerk’s Office website: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/201/Register-to-Vote

The bulk mailing of ballots will take place on Wednesday, April 30th.

The Special Districts Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20th. The Election Office in the courthouse will be open that day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Complete information from the Clerk’s Office is linked: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/178/Elections

2025 MASTER GARDENER PLANT & GARDEN EXPO ON MAY 3RD

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State University Extension Service 2025 Douglas County Master Gardener Plant & Garden Expo is happening on Saturday May 3rd.

The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. It will feature thousands of annuals, perennials, grasses, trees, native and pollinator plants, and more – all grown by Master Gardener volunteers – and offered at great prices. The expo is a fundraiser for the Douglas County Master Gardener Association and supports its community education programs.

Over 60 vendors will offer horticultural products including plants, garden art, tools and more. Admission is $3 with children under age 12 getting in for free.

Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted but not all vendors may accept all forms of payment.

For more information about the OSU Extension Service in Douglas County, go to: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas

GLIDE REVITALIZATION WITH HERON’S FLIGHT EVENT ON SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

Glide Revitalization has its Heron’s Flight event on Saturday.

The 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place at the Glide Athletic Fields from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees can explore local health services in the Wellness Zone, connect with vital family resources in the Community Zone, and enjoy a day of fun, food and encouragement.

Day of registration from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. The run/walk will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. The event is a benefit for the Carmen Bernal Compassionate Nursing Scholarship.

More information about Glide Revitalization is available at: https://gliderev.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
• 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
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Nathaniel Greene Presents: Comedy Night w/ Brent Lowrey & Imani Denae @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9 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
• Live Music: Hillfolk Noir @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 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
• Paint & Sip w/ GreenHill Creations @ JosephJane Winery | 11 AM | Link
• Dance Party @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM | Link
• Live Music: Debra Kay & Jason Heald @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Uncle Luc’s BIRTHDAY MAYHEM w/ Patient 17, Human Too, Duality, DJ SMRK @ The Rosebud Theatre | 8 PM - 12 AM | 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
• Seafood Paella Event w/ Cheeky Cooks @​ JosephJane Winery | 12 PM | Link

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