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: 65° F
• Humidity: 77%
• Wind: 5 MPH N
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 13
• Today's Forecast: High 83 | Low 64 | Sunny

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

No Report this morning

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

Current Active Douglas County Fire Updates

• Scholfied Ridge Fire: 4600 Block of SCHOFIELD ROAD REEDSPORT
  • Location: 43.639783, -124.091117
  • Acres Burned: 50
  • Latest Update: Firefighters have been building and holding lines around the fire despite hot, steep terrain. With the help of additional retardant drops yesterday, firefighters have been able to solidify the line around 50% of the fire’s perimeter. Today, firefighters will continue to work on holding and improving existing fire lines and building into them with a goal of completing as much of the perimeter as possible. The fire is still estimated to be 50 acres.
  • Watch Duty Link: https://app.watchduty.org/i/59771
• Scenic Fire: .7 mile N/NE Hwy 230 & Forest Rd 6530 Days Creek
  • Location: 43.0017, -122.3734
  • Acres Burned: 75
  • Latest Update: The update from the U.S. Forest Service last night at 7:30 PM says that the fire remains within a 75-acre footprint at this time and is 40% contained.
    Hand line and hose lays have been completed on the north flank of the fire from the Rogue River to Wizard Creek. On the south flank, line has been constructed, and hose lays are installed from the Rogue River to the 6535 road. A one-acre spot fire east of Wizard Creek had aviation resources performing bucket drops to support crews installing line on the ground earlier today. Resources will be in place to continue working throughout the night. Crews will be focused on containing the spot fire and completing hand line from the 6535 Road to Wizard Creek overnight. Heavy equipment, hand crews and engines are working in challenging terrain with heavy timber and dense understory. Resources on scene include 15 engines; seven hand crews, including one Hot Shot Crew; three dozers, two falling modules, and multiple fixed and rotor wing aircraft.
    Expect travel delays and smoke impacts along HWY 230 (Diamond Lake HWY) and watch for fire crews working in the area.
  • Watch Duty Link: https://app.watchduty.org/i/59787?tab=info

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

DOLE KNOB FIRE LIMITED TO 2.63 ACRES

KQEN News Radio

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association dealt with the Dole Knob Fire on Wednesday afternoon.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said the fire was called in at around 1:30 p.m. South Umpqua Fire Department, Myrtle Creek Fire, and the Cow Creek Tribal Police also responded to an estimated 1-acre fire near the 500 block of Northeast Dole Road in Myrtle Creek.

Pope said upon arriving at the scene, crews discovered a grass fire spreading rapidly uphill. All responding firefighters took immediate action, including DFPA’s air attack, one type 2 helicopter, three type 6 engines, two type 3 engines, a dozer and overhead command. Pope said the coordinated effort by everyone involved quickly contained the fire, limiting its growth to 2.63 acres.

The Dole Knob Fire posed no threat to homes or structures. It has been identified as human-caused but is still under investigation.

Pope said the fire danger is currently extreme throughout the Douglas District. Information on fire restrictions is available at www.dfpa.net

SCHOLFIELD RIDGE FIRE REMAINS AT 50 ACRES

KQEN News Radio

Crews with the Coos Forest Protection Association and other agencies have kept the Scholfield Ridge Fire at approximately 50 acres.

The fire is 4.5 miles southeast of Reedsport. Firefighters have been building and holding lines around the fire, despite hot, steep terrain. With the help of additional retardant drops on Wednesday, firefighters have been able to solidify the line around 50 percent of the fire’s perimeter. Firefighters are working on holding and improving existing lines and building into them with a goal of completing as much of the perimeter as possible.

The cause of the Scholfield Ridge Fire remains under investigation.

SCENIC FIRE NEAR NATIONAL CREEK REMAINS WITHIN 75-ACRE FOOTPRINT

KQEN News Radio

The Scenic Fire near National Creek remains within a 75-acre footprint and is 40 percent contained as of Wednesday evening.

An update from the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest said the size of the fire was reduced due to more accurate mapping on Wednesday.

Hand line and hose lays have been completed on the north flank of the fire from the Rogue River to Wizard Creek. On the south flank, line has been constructed, and hose lays are installed from the Rogue River to the 6535 road. Heavy equipment, hand crews, and engines are working in challenging terrain with heavy timber and dense understory. Resources on the scene include 15 engines, seven hand crews, including one Hot Shot crew, three dozers, two falling modules, and multiple fixed and rotor wing aircraft.

Motorists should expect travel delays and smoke impacts along Highway 230, also known as the Diamond Lake Highway.

OREGON’S NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT DROPS BY 2,700 IN JULY

KQEN News Radio

In July, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 2,700 jobs, following a revised loss of 6,800 jobs in June.

An Oregon Employment Department release said July’s losses were largest in financial activities, professional and business services, and health care and social assistance, which lost 2,700, 1,400, and 1,100 jobs respectively. Gains were largest in construction and transportation, warehousing and utilities, which added 2,900 and 800 jobs respectively.

State Employment Economist Gail Krumemauer said construction employed 112,700 in July, rebounding from its relatively weak prior two months, but landing well below its average level of 117,500 jobs during the prior two years.

OED said professional and business services have been on a declining trend since early 2023. Accounting for 254,100 jobs in July, it is down 14,800 jobs or 5.5 percent, since its peak employment in March 2023. Each of the three component industries dropped by a similar percentage during that period.

Newly revised numbers for this year show lower employment levels than previously estimated for most industries. Since July 2024, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment dropped 24,600 jobs or 1.2 percent. Manufacturing lost 9,400 jobs or 5.0 percent. Information, private education, wholesale trade, financial activities, and construction each cut between 3 and 4 percent. In that time, only two major industries expanded: health care and social assistance added 9,800 jobs or 3.2 percent, and leisure and hospitality gained 2,000 jobs or 1.0 percent.

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in July and 4.9 percent in June, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.2 percent in July of 2024. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points higher than the recent low of 3.6 percent during the spring of 2023. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in June and 4.2 percent in July.

LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE OVER $500,000 FOR SUTHERLIN FIRE TRAINING CENTER

KQEN News Radio

Two local legislators have announced over a half-million dollars to support critical improvements to the Sutherlin Fire Training Center.

A release from State Representative Virgle Osborne and State Senator David Brock Smith said the Sutherlin Fire Department will receive $504,000. The funding will help modernize training infrastructure, enhance firefighter readiness and strengthen emergency response capabilities for Sutherlin and surrounding communities.

Representative Virgle Osborne said, “This funding is about making sure our local firefighters have the tools and training they need to respond effectively in times of crisis”. Osborne said, “The Sutherlin Fire Training Center” plays a vital role in preparing our first responders, and these improvements will ensure they’re equipped to protect our communities safely and efficiently”.

Senator Brock Smith said, “I’m proud to support this investment in our local fire service”. Brock Smith said, “Well-trained emergency personnel are the backbone of rural public safety, and this funding will go a long way in supporting both current firefighters and the next generation of first responders”.

SUMMERTIME ROAD MAINTENANCE RESURFACING POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER

KQEN News Radio

Maintenance to extend the life of about 2.6 miles of Roseburg streets has been postponed from late August until September, due to weather issues.

A city release said the contractor hired to perform slurry seals on streets this month contacted staff on Wednesday to postpone the work after rain delays on other, unrelated projects forced them to push back start dates.

Slurry seals in southeastern Roseburg that had been scheduled for late this month, are now postponed until sometime after Labor Day, according to Public Works Director Ryan Herinckx.

Road maintenance is always weather-dependent. New dates have not been determined yet.

Slurry seals combine a thin layer of gravel or aggregate with an asphalt emulsifier, and that is applied to a paved surface to help preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure and provide a new driving surface.

For more information contact the Public Works Department at 492-6730 or email: pwd@roseburgor.gov

BACK TO SCHOOL BASHES HAPPENING AUGUST 16TH AND 21ST

KQEN News Radio

Families across Douglas County are invited to kick off the school year at two Building Tomorrow Together – Back to School Bashes.

The events are hosted by Umpqua Health in partnership with Thrive Umpqua, Douglas Education Service District, Roseburg Public Schools and the South Umpqua School District.  They will take place:

• This Saturday, August 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Roseburg High School
• Next Thursday, August 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at South Umpqua High School

The community celebrations will feature free food and haircuts, low-cost vaccines and sports physicals, school supply giveaways, live performances, community resources, school spirit and more. There will also be games, Thundering Water’s WOWTruck with a bike pump track along with a climbing wall and Arrow Tag.

Interactive booths from over 30 local organizations will be included along with clubs, sports teams, and student groups.

For more information and to RSVP, go to: www.umpquahealth.com/back-to-school-bash.

$225,000 GRANT FUELS INNOVATION AND BUSINESS GROWTH IN SOUTHWESTERN OREGON

KQEN News Radio

The South Coast Development Council has been awarded a $225,000 state grant for 2025-2027 to continue the Southwest Oregon Innovation Hub.

A release said the funding comes through Business Oregon’s Regional Innovation Hub -Launch Track program, with support from the Oregon Innovation Council.

SOIH is one of eight Innovation Hubs across Oregon receiving a combined total of $3.77 million in funding. Innovation Hubs are part of Oregon’s 10-Year Innovation Plan and play a key role in strengthening the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting innovators with the resources they need to launch and grow their business.

With this funding, SOIH plans to support 50 unique companies through direct assistance, helping them with the resources, mentorship, and connections they need to grow.

SCDC serves as the lead organization, fostering collaboration among partners to ensure seamless delivery of entrepreneurial support services. Partners include the Small Business Development Centers at Umpqua Community College and Southwestern Oregon Community College, the Umpqua Economic Development, Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend and several other organizations.

For more information about the Southwestern Oregon Innovation Hub, go to: https://scdcinc.org/

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Zumba in the Park | Stewart Park every Wednesday | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | June 11 - August 22
• Music on the Half Shell 2025 | 7 PM | Every Tuesday until August 12th | Link
• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2025 | Aug 15 - 17 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Link

Monday, August 11th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Pouring Generosity | Every day Until August 31st | 8 AM - 5:30 PM | Link

Tuesday, August 12th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 6 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Glide Farmers Market | June 3 - Oct 7th | 10 AM - 1 PM | Glide Community Center
• 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
• Music on the Half Shell 2025 | Sinkane LIVE at Music on the Half Shell | 7 PM | Every Tuesday until August 12th | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link
• LevelUp 11-year Anniversary | 12 - 5 PM | Link

Wednesday, August 13th

• 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.
• Canyonville Farmers Market | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Seven Feathers Casino Resort Parking Lot (May - October)
• WineDown Wednesday @​ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM
• Zumba in the Park | Stewart Park every Wednesday | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | June 11 - August 22
• Women's "Just for Fun" Summer Golf | 5 PM | Link

Thursday, August 14th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• Lookingglass Grange 927 Farmers Market | 2:30 - 5:30 PM | April - October
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Oran Mor Artisan Mead monthly open mic night (2nd Thursday of every month) | 5:30 - 9 PM | Link
• Flashbak LIVE at Myrtle Creek Music in the Park | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Herway to Hell: All-Female AC/DC Tribute @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM
• "The Office" Trivia Night @​ Trella | 7 PM

Friday, August 15th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Sutherlin Farmers Market | 2 - 6 PM | April - October | 1305 W Central Ave
• Elkton Farmers Market | June 6th - October 1st | 10 AM - 3 PM | Elkton Community Education Center
• 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
• Movies in the Park - Moana 2 @ Stewart Park | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2025 | Aug 15 - 17 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Friday Night Music at JosephJane Winery - Neil Gregory Johnson | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Seven Feathers Music in the Courtyard | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Pandora LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• The Brothers Reed - House Concert at the Zeliff Abode | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Live Music: Moon Music @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Saturday, August 16th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• Myrtle Creek Outdoor Farmers and Craft Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | April - October | 106 S Main St (Elks Lodge Parking Lot)
• 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
• Karaoke Night - Shamrocks Cocktail Bar | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2025 | Aug 15 - 17 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Live Music: Bekkah McCalvage @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Acoustic Blend LIVE at Delfino Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Second Chance Band LIVE-AFTER HOURS at Spire Mountain Cellars | 5:30 PM | Link
• Mckayla Marie LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Rockwork Orange LIVE at Kelly's Cozy Corner (Blackberry Festival) | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Toyz LIVE at Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Charley Thompson LIVE at Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Third Thursday BLUEGRASS Jam in Sutherlin (hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Association) | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Salmon Harbor Fishing Derby | Winchester Bay | Link
• Live Music: Sweet N' Juicy & The Mother Smuckers @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Sunday, August 17th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2025 | Aug 15 - 17 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Sunday Music on the Deck @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Live Music: Flashbak @​ JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM

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

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