Good morning Douglas County! Happy Wednesday! 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: 58° F
• Humidity: 81%
• Wind: 1 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Clear
• Air Quality Index: 15
• Today's Forecast: High 87 | Low 58 | Sunny

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
522 AM PDT Wed Aug 20 2025

Discussion: Slightly warmer but still seasonable conditions are expected today, then hot and dry conditions are expected for the rest of the week and through the weekend. Typical diurnal winds are forecast throughout the week, with periods of weak east flow over peaks and ridgelines possible. Monsoonal moisture may produce chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms beginning Saturday.

Fire Danger

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES COMING, NEAR RECORD HIGHS POSSIBLE

KQEN News Radio

Almost a week of above normal temperatures are coming to the Umpqua Valley, with the potential for near record highs starting later in the week.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that conditions will heat up beginning on Thursday with highs in the lower 90s. A big ridge of high pressure means that Friday through at least Monday, highs will be in the mid to upper 90s, with new record high temperatures for the date possible on Saturday. The normal high temperature for this week in August is 86 degrees. Forecasters said temperatures won’t begin to cool much until next Wednesday or Thursday.

An Extreme Heat Watch is already in place for inland areas in western Oregon north of Cottage Grove. It will take effect late Friday morning and remain through early Monday. To the south, the Rogue Valley is forecast to see highs in or near the triple digits from Thursday through next Tuesday.

DOUGLAS COUNTY EMPLOYERS DROP 230 JOBS IN JULY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted payroll employment decreased by 230 jobs in July after an increase of 160 in June and 90 in May.

An update from the Oregon State Employment Department said that in the not seasonally adjusted private-sector industries in July, there were relatively large gains of 80 in private education and health services and 50 in leisure and hospitality.

Regional Economist Brian Rooney said government dropped by 760 in the month of July due to a seasonal loss of 780 in local education from summer break that was countered by an increase of 20 in Indian Tribal.

Rooney said when comparing July 2025 with July 2024, seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased by 280 jobs or 0.7 percent. A private-sector over-the-year gain of 480 was seen in private education and health services. There were relatively large losses of 160 in retail trade and of 60 in manufacturing.

OED said government dropped 20 jobs over the year in July, due to a drop of 30 in federal government that was counted by an increase of 10 in state government.

Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 5.9 percent in July compared with a revised 5.8 percent in June. The rate is up significantly from 5.3 percent in July 2024. Douglas County’s record low unemployment rate was set in November 2019 at 4.4 percent. The Oregon seasonally adjusted July rate was 5.0 percent, and the U.S. rate was 4.2 percent.

REPRESENTATIVE HOYLE HOLDING TOWN HALL IN EUGENE

KQEN News Radio

4th District U.S. Representative Val Hoyle will hold a town hall in Eugene Wednesday.

It will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at South Eugene High School on East 19th Avenue. Representative Hoyle will provide updates about her work in Congress and take questions from attendees.

In order to respect the rules of the venue, these items will not be permitted inside:

• Food
• Drinks, other than water
• Glass of any kind
• Weapons of any kind
• Signs with sticks and
• Large bags and backpacks of any kind

Those who cannot make it to the town hall, but her want to share their priorities, can reach outline, by phone at 202-225-6416 or in person at one of her offices.

SALMON BAG LIMIT HAS INCREASED IN COOS BASIN

KQEN News Radio

The salmon bag limit has increased in the Coos Basin, effective Tuesday.

An update from the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department said it has gone from two to three fish in aggregate, one of which must be hatchery salmon.

Anyone can harvest wild Chinook, hatchery Chinook, and hatchery coho. Wild coho cannot be retained until September 13th, when only one wild coho will be allowed per day, and up to three per season. The limit increase applies to areas currently open to salmon fishing in the Coos Basin.

The update said that with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists expecting good returns of fall hatchery fish, anglers can now take home another salmon. This increase applies through the season which ends on December 31st. All other permanent rules apply.

FRIENDS OF ROSEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE COMING SOON

KQEN News Radio

The Friends of the Roseburg Public Library has their Fall Book Sale coming soon:

It will be held Thursday through Saturday, September 4th through 6th.

Sale hours are Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This will be a bargain book sale with gently used books, including antique books and library withdrawals. Most books will be priced at 50 cents and on Saturday books will be offered for free. Music CDs, books on CD and DVD movies are 50 cents. Used books and mass market paperbacks are 25 cents each. Colorful handcrafted book bags are available for $5.

After the book sale, the free clearance vent will continue inside the library at the Friends Book Store.

Anyone wishing to help with the book sale can email: friendsroseburglibrary@gmail.com

Book donations are welcome.

For more information about the Roseburg Public Library, go to: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/library

NORTH DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR IN DRAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The North Douglas County Fair is taking place in Drain this Friday and Saturday.

Events take place on West A Avenue, directly behind the Mildred Whipple Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.

Friday activities include a comedy magic show, pet parade, live music and more. There will be a vendor market, bounce house, relay races, games, dunk tank and other activities. On Saturday, there is a parade at 10:00 a.m. diaper derby, cornhole tournament, duck race, family movie night and lots more.

For complete details on the North Douglas County Fair, see the events Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthDouglasCountyFair/

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
• Live Music: Rhinestones & Rust @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

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
• Live Music: Wild at Heart @​ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM
• Live Music: Alcyon Massive feat. Matty Narmis @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

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
• Stand-Up Comedy: Rodney Norman, Seth Milstein & Nathaniel Greene @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM
• End of Summer Dance Party @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM

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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