Good morning Douglas County! Happy Tuesday! 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: 54° F
• Humidity: 85%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 16
• Today's Forecast: High 84 | Low 54 | Sunny

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
220 PM PDT Mon Aug 18 2025

Discussion: A warming and drying trend will begin today as high pressure nudges into the region. Seasonable conditions are expected through Wednesday, then hot and dry conditions are expected through the rest of the week. Typical diurnal winds are forecast throughout the week, with periods of weak east flow over peaks and ridgelines possible by the end of the week.

Fire Danger

Current Active Douglas County Fire Updates

• Scholfied Ridge Fire: 4600 Block of SCHOFIELD ROAD REEDSPORT
  • Location: 43.639783, -124.091117
  • Acres Burned: 51.7
  • Containment: 57%
  • Latest Update: The Scholfield Ridge Fire saw firefighters continuing aggressive mop up and griding the fires perimeter for heat. Firefighters continued to utilize wet ground conditions to aid this process. The fires perimeter showed no growth holding at 50 acres with containment rising to 57%. This will be the last daily update for the Scholfield Ridge Fire. Firefighters will continue to be in the area daily working toward 100% containment.
  • 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: 49
  • Containment: 85%
  • Latest Update: The Scenic Fire (#280) is now 85% contained. All containment lines held overnight. Cooler temperatures and some precipitation in the area have aided crews in mop up efforts. Hazard tree removal is ongoing and mop up is completed 150 feet into the interior of the fire. Smoke will be visible in the area as heavy timber in the interior continues to smolder. Please use caution when traveling through the area and watch for crews. Smoke may impact visibility and air quality.
  • Watch Duty Link: https://app.watchduty.org/i/59787

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

UMPQUA, SMITH, NORTH FORK SMITH RIVERS FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED

KQEN News Radio

Fishing for Chinook salmon, both hatchery and wild, has closed on the Umpqua, Smith and North Fork Smith rivers because the quota of 500 wild fall Chinook has been reached.

An update from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said with forecasted low returns of wild fall Chinook salmon in the rivers, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted this limited fishery at their June meeting.

Umpqua District Fish Biologist Evan Leonetti said the Chinook fishery began slowly with just 30 percent of the quota harvested in July.

Leonetti said, “We typically see low catch rates in July as fall Chinook are beginning to move into the bay. Angler harvest increased in August, and the quota was met on August 16. Although limited, we were pleased to be able to provide some opportunity for harvest this year”.

The update said many wild fall Chinook spawn in the South Umpqua River and a large portion spawn in the Smith, North Fork Smith rivers and other tributaries. Low returns in the Umpqua Basin in 2024 was a catalyst for the Commission to adopt a cautious, quota-based approach to this season’s wild fall Chinook fishery. ODFW will be closely monitoring this year’s return to the spawning grounds to ensure healthy future runs and sustainable fisheries.

SCHOLFIELD FIRE MOP UP CONTINUES

KQEN News Radio

On Monday, the Schofield Fire, burning near Reedsport, saw firefighters continuing aggressive mop up and grinding the fires perimeter for heat. An update from the Coos Forest Protective Association said firefighters continued to utilize wet ground conditions to aid this process. The fires perimeter showed no growth, holding at 50 acres with containment rising to 57 percent. Crews will continue to be in the area daily working towards 100 percent containment.

Fire danger remains moderate on land protected by the CFPA. Get fire season updates at: https://www.coosfpa.net/

HOYLE CONDEMNS PRESIDENT’S PUSH TO ELIMINATE MAIL-IN VOTING

KQEN News Radio

In response to President Trump’s recent promise to eliminate mail-in voting, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle issued a statement:

Hoyle said, “Oregon was the first state to enact full vote by mail, an effort led by both Democratic and Republican Secretaries of State. In Oregon, we’ve proven for nearly 30 years that vote-by-mail is safe, secure, cost-effective and trusted by Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike. There is a paper copy of every ballot, every signature is verified, and the system works. That’s why Oregon consistently has some of the highest voter participation in the country”.

Hoyle said, “President Trump’s pledge to end mail-in voting is voter suppression. From pushing for mid-decade partisan redistricting, working to purge swing state voter rolls and now this, Republicans are actively working to make it harder for Americans to vote in 2026 because they don’t want to run on their record. The Constitution is clear: the responsibility of overseeing federal elections, including the Times, Place, and Manner of holding them belongs to the state and Congress. His actions are federal overreach designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026”.

Hoyle and Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Vote at Home Act earlier this year. Information on that legislation can be found here.

UCC BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON WELCOME CENTER/MEDICAL CAREERS HUB

KQEN News Radio

Last week, Umpqua Community College officially launched construction of its new Welcome Center and Medical Careers Hub, with the demolition of the Del Blanchard Administration Building and a celebration ceremony.

A UCC release said the $21.5 million project will serve as both a new front door to campus and a vital hub for healthcare workforce training in Douglas County. The facility is scheduled for completion in December 2026, with a grand opening in early 2027.

UCC President Dr. Rachel Pokrandt said, “This is so much more than a building project – it’s a commitment to student success and to meeting critical workforce needs in Douglas County”. Pokrandt said, “When completed, the Welcome Center and Medical Careers Hub will open doors – literally and figuratively – for generations to come”.

The building’s first floor will house UCC’s new Welcome Center, a one-stop resource for prospective and incoming students. This welcoming “front door” will streamline enrollment, advising and support services.

The second floor will feature the Medical Careers Hub, expanding UCC’s medical training programs with state-of-the-art simulation labs, skills training rooms, and technology-rich classrooms. The release said this space will address the region’s shortage of trained healthcare professionals and create pathways to family-thriving wage careers. Equipment for the Medical Careers Hub is funded through Congressionally directed spending championed by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley.

This investment is made possible through the generosity of lead donors and partners whose donations helped secure an $8 million matching grant from the Oregon Legislature, bringing fundraiser to more than $18 million. Fundraising efforts continue.

MYRTLE CREEK CITY COUNCIL WITH MEETING ON TUESDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

The Myrtle Creek City Council will have a meeting Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m.

The regular agenda includes items regarding the City Administrator Pro Tem, A FEMA Public Assistance Program, a police department Seismic Rehabilitation Grant, a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of Myrtle Creek Library Learning Garden and more.

Department reports will be given as well. Other items are on the agenda.

The meeting will be held in the council chambers on Northwest Pleasant Street.

For more information on the City of Myrtle Creek, go to: https://www.cityofmyrtlecreek.com/

STATE REPRESENTATIVE OSBORNE WITH ON-LINE TOWN HALL TUESDAY EVENING

KQEN News Radio

State Representative Virgle Osborne has an on-line Town Hall on Tuesday evening.

It is a Facebook Live event which will be recorded and published as a podcast after it concludes.

Osborne will be joined by House Republican Leader Christine Drazan, Deputy Leader Lucetta Elmer, Representative Shelley Boshart Davis, Oregon Freedom Coalition Chair Nick Stark, as well as local Republican party chairman Trent Drake. The focus will be on the proposed funding package for the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The event will be on the On the Virg Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578118934126

OPERATION HOME FRONT – BACK TO SCHOOL PRODUCTS FOR STUDENTS OF MILITARY

KQEN News Radio

Operation Home Front has been collecting back to school items for students of active military and veterans.

Products will be available on Wednesday and Thursday for those who have military identification, so they can come and shop for their children. This will take place at the National Guard Armory, on General Avenue, just north of Roseburg, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Those who come to the event should bring their own sacks and bags.

For more information, call Carol Hunt from the Family Readiness Group at 503-504-8198.

UCC ART GALLERY PRESENTS “TURNING THE/INTO TOOLS

KQEN News Radio

The Art Gallery at Umpqua Community College presents a series of assemblage art pieces by Ralf Huber about the atrocities of child labor, past and present, in “Turning the/into Tools”.

The show will be on display at the Whipple Fine Arts Center at UCC from September 15^th through October 15th. Gallery hours are weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A reception and artist talk will take place on September 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Huber was born in Laufenburg, Switzerland and lived in Germany until he moved to the United States in 2003.

His mixed media assemblage art draws heavily from the time of the industrial revolution of the 19th century into the early 20th century and addresses the issue of industry using children as human capital.

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Zumba in the Park | Stewart Park every Wednesday | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | June 11 - August 22
• Yoga in the Park @ Stewart Park | Stewart Park every Saturday | 10 - 11 AM | July 5 - August 30
• 2025 DCCS Highland Games & Clan Gathering @ Melrose Vineyard | August 23 - 24 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days 2025 | August 21 - 24 | Link
• North Douglas County Fair | 241 S 1st St. - Drain | August 22 - 23 | Link

Monday, August 18th

• 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 19th

• 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
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Trivia with Amy @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, August 20th

• 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
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Neil Gregory Johnson LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Olem & Company LIVE at Reustle Vineyard | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link

Thursday, August 21st

• 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
• Celtic Jam Night @ Oran Mor | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days 2025 | August 21 - 24 | Link
• Eddy Ross Band LIVE at Myrtle Creek Music in the Park | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Friday, August 22nd

• 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
• Live Music: Chris O'Leary @ Riverbend Live! | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days 2025 | August 21 - 24 | Link
• Friday Night Music at JosephJane Winery - Carol and Guy | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Seven Feathers Music in the Courtyard | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Bob Hall LIVE at COHO Pizza | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Dales Dirty Secret LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company (Winchester Bay) | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• The Winston VFW - Live Music Friday Nights with Strange Birdz | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Chris O'leary LIVE | Riverbend Park | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• North Douglas County Fair | 241 S 1st St. - Drain | August 22 - 23 | Link

Saturday, August 23rd

• 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
• 2025 DCCS Highland Games & Clan Gathering @ Melrose Vineyard | August 23 - 24 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Boxing: Clash At The Casino II @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days 2025 | August 21 - 24 | Link
• Outlaw Shine Country Band LIVE at North Douglas County Fair | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Vintage Street Fair in Historic Oakland, Or. – Live Music with The Sunny Sky Boys and More | 10 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Cover Culture LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Seven Feathers Music in the Courtyard | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• NW Women of Rhythm & Blues LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company (Winchester Bay) | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers at Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• HOT AUGUST NIGHTS - Rockwork Orange LIVE at Lookingglass Brewery | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Rodney Douglas Norman LIVE at The Annex | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• DJ Dance Party w/Marc Eazy at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• North Douglas County Fair | 241 S 1st St. - Drain | August 22 - 23 | Link
• Kool Coastal Nights Car Show | Winchester Bay | Link

Sunday, August 24th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• 2025 DCCS Highland Games & Clan Gathering @ Melrose Vineyard | August 23 - 24 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Pig Roast w/ Cheeky Cooks @ JosephJane Winery | 2 PM | Link
• Canyonville Pioneer Days 2025 | August 21 - 24 | Link
• Scott Austin LIVE at Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Chrysalis Sisters LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 3:30 - 6:30 PM | Link

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