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: 38°F
• Humidity: 84%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Clear
• Air Quality Index: 22
• Today's Forecast: High 68 | Low 38
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (April 3rd): Gauge at airport malfunctioning
• April's Monthly Rainfall: N/A

Roseburg Area Morning News

ABOVE NORMAL HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley will see sunshine and above normal high temperatures on Friday and Saturday before cooler conditions return beginning on Sunday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury should reach 71 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport on Friday and around 76 degrees on Saturday. The normal high temperature for this week in April is 63 degrees.

A front coming in on Sunday will bring showers and cooler weather with highs between 60 and the mid-60’s for a few days.

The high temperature at the airport was 61 degrees on Thursday.

GOP LEADERS SAY DEMOCRATIC PLAN SNUBS CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

KQEN News Radio

On Thursday, House Republicans released a statement in response to House and Senate Democrat’s draft proposal to make Oregonians pay billions more in taxes for what the GOP believes are the failures of the Oregon Department of Transportation.

House Republican Leader Christian Drazan said, “The Democrats tone-deaf proposal throws more money at a system that has repeatedly failed to recognize that its core mission is to provide safe and reliable roads and bridges”. Drazan said, “A dozen new taxes and fees is a slap in the face to all Oregonians that simply can’t afford to pay more for less”.

Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation Representative Shelly Boshart-Davis said, “Since the beginning of this session, House Republicans have pressed ODOT on budgeting errors, incomplete projects, and mishandling of tax dollars”. Boshart-Davis said, “It’s shocking that in spite of Oregonians resounding rejection of the tire tax proposal, Democrats are doubling down on this tax at a time when families are already struggling to make ends meet”.

A release said a recent poll commissioned by House Republicans found that 80 percent of Oregonians oppose increasing the Gas Tax while 79 percent favor cutting taxes to make Oregon more affordable. The same poll showed that Oregonians see the cost of living as the top issue they face with 56 percent of Oregonians saying that taxes are too high. The statewide poll was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between January 4th-7th of this year and surveyed 500 registered Oregon voters with a plus/minus 4.38 percent margin of error.

CARTER’S STORE NOW OPEN IN ROSEBURG MARKETPLACE

KQEN News Radio

On Thursday, Carter’s Inc., the leading apparel company for babies and young children, opened a new retail location at Roseburg Marketplace on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard.

Carter’s Public Relations Specialist Eleanor Cumiskey told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the five-thousand square foot store features a full range of on-trend, affordable baby and children’s clothing for preemie to size 14. Cumiskey said it also has gifts and accessories from Carter’s house of brands, including Carters, OshKosh B’gosh, Little Planet, and Skip Hop. Cumiskey said Carter’s is the most trusted kids brand for seven generations of parents.

Carters Senior Director of Go-To Market & Retail Marketing, Paul Rabaut, said, “We are thrilled to join the Roseburg, Oregon community”. Rabaut said, “With our signature quality, value and on-trend styles, we’re making it easier than ever for parents to find everything they need for their growing families – all in one place”.

Carter’s Roseburg Marketplace will host a grand opening giveaway event on Saturday, April 19th, during which the first 50 customers in line will receive a gift card worth up to $100. This sweepstakes is sponsored by the William Carter Company.

Carters store is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. Sunday hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The location has between 10 and 15 employees.

CITY SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR NEW PARKING COMMITTEE

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council has formed a new Downtown Parking Committee to improve the parking situation – and is seeking applicants.

A city release said applications are being taken from people who will review existing parking operations, develop new recommendations and serve as community ambassadors for an updated parking management program for downtown and the Laurelwood neighborhood. Applications are due by 5pm on Monday, April 21st

The committee will have 11 members who will include City Councilor Zack Weiss as chair, Community Development Department Director Stewart Cowie as staff liaison and an Umpqua Community College representative. It will also include eight others who understand the parking needs of customers, employees and/or residents, and demonstrate an ability to listen, collaborate, and consider different perspectives.

The additional seats will be filled by one downtown resident, a Laurelwood resident, a downtown nonprofit representative, a downtown retail store owner, a downtown restaurant owner, a downtown personal services owner, a downtown professional services representative, and a downtown business owner who needs short-term parking.

The committee is expected to meet four times, every other week, on Thursdays starting in May.

The release said the committee will consider different parking management strategies and determine the best way to balance the Off-Street Parking Fund. Community members will need to consider the unique and diverse needs of residents, businesses and visitors when developing recommendations.

Request an application for the committee by sending an email to: cdd@roseburgor.gov

For more information contact the Community Development Department at 492-6750.

H.O.P.E. DRUG COURT 109TH GRADUATION MAY 13TH

KQEN News Radio

H.O.P.E. Drug Court will have its 109th graduation on May 13th at 5;15 p.m.

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said H.O.P.E. Drug Court significantly reduces criminal recidivism and substance use, improves psychosocial functioning of the persons involved, and produces positive cash benefits for taxpayers. The program promotes life changes and helps participants acquire better inside on how to achieve acceptance while providing necessary tools to build a support network, attend therapy sessions, develop coping mechanisms, re-establish family connections if applicable and more.

The specialized team approach within the Douglas County Court structure is resource-intensive and designed to look beyond the criminal act to consider the larger context of their life and future. The Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson shares many insights to help participants in their recovery journey during court appearances. One recent statement was, “You need to identify the objective truth because intentionality matters. You are not perfect, but you are not your mistakes.”

Since the beginning of Drug Court in 1996, there have been 647 graduates. In 2024, the program saved the state over $4.5 million by having a local option for deterrence from prison. Graduation projects will be displayed in the lobby and will be discussed by graduates during the ceremony.

For this graduation, community projects benefited the Douglas County Jail, Family Development Center Relief Nursery, Oxford House, Peact at Home/FARA, Roseburg Dream Center and Safe Haven Maternity Home.

To learn more about the H.O.P.E. Drug Court program, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court

SOUTHERN OREGON WILDFIRE SCHOOL BRINGS REAL-LIFE TRAINING

KQEN News Radio

The Rogue Interagency Training Association has opened registration for the Southern Oregon Wildfire School and is now accepting applications.

A release from the Rogue Interagency Training Association said the training, which will take place June 20th and 21st and is open to structural firefighters in southern Oregon who are looking to gain skills in wildland firefighting.

The two-day course is field based and features air operations, communications and a- live fire suppression training. Firefighters will learn how to effectively communicate with pilots and direct helicopter water buckets drops, as well as learn tactics to help wildland firefighters utilizing small, controlled fires. This training opportunity allows local structural firefighters to gain firsthand experience in wildland firefighting in a controlled environment.

This is the fourth year of SOWS, which will be held in the Ashland area this year. Registration information is available at: https://www.orrita.com/classes

Additional details are available at: https://www.facebook.com/orrita.oregon.

WYDEN SPONSORS RESOLUTION UNDERSCORING ROLE OF LOCAL NEWS

KQEN News Radio

On Thursday, Senator Ron Wyden announced that he is co-sponsoring a resolution designating April 2025 as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month”.

A release said this is to highlight local journalism’s vital role in U.S. democracy. Wyden said news outlets are facing mounting threats and intimidation from the Trump administration.

Wyden said, “The cornerstone of democracy is a free and fair press. Among this administration’s blatant threats, exclusions and intimidation, it’s more important than ever to protect these vital local information outlets in Oregon and nationwide”. Wyden said, “Trump has made it painfully clear he thrives best in dark, deceitful places, which is why I’ll keep spotlighting our First Amendment rights whenever they are threatened by authoritarian wannabes”. Wyden said, “As the son of a journalist and an elected official who knows full well the need for reliable local news, I’ll always fight for a free press and the crucial service it provides in maintaining healthy and vibrant communities”.

In addition to Wyden, the resolution was by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii and is co-sponsored by 14 other Democratic senators.

The full text of the resolution is linked: https://www.schatz.senate.gov/download/local-news-month

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

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
• Live Music: James and the Lost Dogs @​ Little Brothers Pub | 7 - 9 PM

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
• Winds of the Umpqua Flute Circle @​ Oran Mor | 1 - 4 PM

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