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: 64° F
• Humidity: 74%
• Wind: 2 MPH NE
• Current Conditions: Clear
• Air Quality Index: 29
• Today's Forecast: High 90 | Low 60 | Sunny
• Sunrise: 6:33 AM | Sunset: 7:56 PM

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
546 AM PDT Wed Aug 27 2025

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING

.DISCUSSION...Warm temperatures continue through the week. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected over northern California and east of the Cascades this afternoon and evening. A stray thunderstorm is possible over Jackson County. Drier air and smoke may limit development. Besides lightning, gusty outflow and locally heavy rainfall may be possible. Warm and dry conditions are expected to end the week.

Fire Danger

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

ROSEBURG JUST MISSES RECORD HIGH, MORE ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AHEAD

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg just missed a record high temperature for the date on Tuesday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury reached 98 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport. The record high for August 26th is 99 degrees, set in 2016.

After several days of high temperatures hovering around the century mark, The Umpqua Valley should see a reprieve starting Wednesday, with highs of 90 or slightly above for the next few days. Forecasters said a broad upper ridge of high pressure is keeping temperatures above normal until the weekend, when highs are forecast to drop to the mid-80s.

FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDING TO NEW LIGHTNING-CAUSED FIRES

KQEN News Radio

Firefighting resources are responding to new lightning caused fires on the Umpqua National Forest.

A UNF update said aerial and ground reconnaissance is ongoing for new additional new starts.

A new fire is the Waldo Fire. It is estimated at a quarter of an acre, located southwest of Grasshopper Mountain on the Tiller Ranger District. One engine and one hand crew are on site. The fire is 100 percent lined.

The Sugar Loaf Fire is estimated at 35 acres, just east of Sugarloaf Mountain on the Cottage Grove Ranger District. One engine, one individual resource and a dozer are on scene. Air resources are supporting this fire. Complex Incident Management Team 13 has assumed command of the Sugar Loaf Fire as of Tuesday evening.

The forest remains on high fire danger.

Get updates on fires on the Umpqua National Forest at: https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest

CREWS WORKING TOWARDS FULL SUPPRESSION OF 32 LIGHTNING CAUSED FIRES

KQEN News Radio

Firefighters on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest are working towards full suppression on 32 active lightning-caused fires.

An RRSNF update said most of these fires are in the High Cascades Ranger District, with some on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. 16 of these fires have now been fully contained or controlled. There are still 12 outstanding smoke reports that are unconfirmed. The forest received nearly 200 new lightning strikes on Tuesday afternoon, with more anticipated.

Aerial and ground reconnaissance are continuing to locate and respond to any new fire starts. Hand crews, engines, heavy equipment, falling modules, water tenders and a variety of fixed and rotor win aircraft are working toward full suppression on all active fire incidents.

Complete information on fires on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is available at: https://www.facebook.com/R6RRSNF

DFPA TO DECREASE FIRE DANGER LEVEL ON THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

With predicted decreases in temperatures, increases in relative humidity, and better overnight moisture recovery, the Douglas Forest Protective Association will lower the fire danger level from Extreme to High on lands protected by DFPA effective on Thursday.

Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said this applies to all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. Pope said these restrictions are in place to prevent wildfires.

For the public, this means the non-industrial use of power saws, metal cutting, grinding or welding, and cutting, trimming, or mowing dried, cured grass, as well as the use of power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property will only be permitted before 10:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.

The Industrial Fire Precaution Level will remain at Level 3, district wide.

Pope said DFPA is still in fire season and fire danger remains. Residents are urged to recreate responsibly this Labor Day weekend.

Complete fire season information is available at: www.dfpa.net

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT REPAVING ROCK CREEK ROAD

KQEN News Radio

The Bureau of Land Management is repaving sections of Rock Creek Road and East Fork Rock Creek Road, from mile post 3 to 18.

A BLM release said while the Lone Pine Group Campground will remain open, drivers should expect short delays, heavy equipment, and dump trucks on Rock Creek Road during the construction.

Swiftwater Field Manager Mike Korn said, “There are culvert crossings that need to be patched as well as several sections of the road that must be repaired”. Korn said, “Public safety is our top priority, and these improvements will make roadways safer and easier to use”.

The release said this will be a rolling construction site operation, with work conducted Mondays through Thursdays. Signs will be posted, and flaggers will be present.

For more information about the BLM Roseburg District, go to: https://www.blm.gov/office/roseburg-district-office

ROSEBURG CITY BUILDINGS TO CLOSE FOR LABOR DAY

KQEN News Radio

City of Roseburg buildings will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

That means that Roseburg City Hall, the Public Safety Center, Roseburg Public Library and other city buildings will not be open to the public. Police and firefighters will continue to provide public safety throughout the holiday.

Roseburg parks, the Fir Grove Park Splash Pad, and the Stewart Park Golf course will be open to the public throughout the holiday weekend. The Splash Pad will close for the season at dusk on Monday.

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September. First celebrated in the 1880’s Labor Day is a federal holiday recognizing American workers’ contributions to the country’s prosperity and social and economic strength. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day. It became a federal holiday in 1894.

REEDSPORT PRESENTS LIFE SAVING AWARD TO OFFICER MIKE SNYDER

KQEN News Radio

At Monday night’s city council meeting, Officer Mike Snyder was presented with the Lifesaving Award by Chief Bill Cutshall.

A city release said on August 16th, Officer Snyder responded to a call of a house on fire. Upon entering the home through the garage, Officer Snyder heard loud popping noises which he determined was reloading equipment exploding. Through heavy smoke and with flames circling around him, he entered the home. Officer Snyder was able to get 4 people out of the residence, one of which was in a wheelchair.

The release said Officer Snyder saved 4 lives that day and is well deserving of the award.

SAVING GRACE HOSTS “PAWS FOR A CAUSE, A MAGICAL EVENING”

KQEN News Radio

Saving Grace Humane Society will have their biggest event of the year: “Paws for a Cause, A Magical Evening” on Friday, September 19th.

The event will be at Melrose Vineyards where guests will enjoy an evening of delicious food, local wine and beer, exciting live and silent auctions, and adorable pets.

Tickets are $100 per person or a reserved table for 8 for $800.

Executive Director Jennifer Barta said, “We hope to see our incredible community of animal lovers join us for this special night”. Barta said, “Guests will hear heartwarming stories of the animals who have found safety and love through our doors, and your support ensures we can continue this lifesaving work while also sustaining our community programs that help pets and people alike”.

A release said Saving Grace continues to focus on compassionate care for every pet that passes through its doors, along with comprehensive vet care for in-house pets, community support through programs such as the pet-food bank, and low-cost spay and neuter services, along with finding loving homes for pets in its care.

Barta said this fundraiser is essential to build support for the shelter’s many programs and services that are provided to the community.

Purchase tickets to “Paws With a Cause, A Magical Evening” through a link at: Paws For A Cause – Saving Grace Humane Society

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Yoga in the Park @ Stewart Park | Stewart Park every Saturday | 10 - 11 AM | July 5 - August 30
• End of Summer Celebration @ Diamond Lake | August 29 - 31 | Link
• S.T.E.P Salmon Derby (Winchester Bay) | August 30 - Sept 1 | Link

Monday, August 25th

• 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
• Story & Song - Concert + Songwriting Workshop with Belle Shea & Sean Shea | 6 - 7:30 PM | Link

Tuesday, August 26th

• 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

Wednesday, August 27th

• 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
• Live Music: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Zumba in the Park @ Stewart Park | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Link

Thursday, August 28th

• 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
• Garden Happy Hour @ Rainbow Kitchen | 5 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Ladies' Night @ Tuck's Place | 4 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Bob Hall LIVE at Old Soul Pizza | 5:50 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Pendleton Highway LIVE at Myrtle Creek Music in the Park | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Adam Gabriel / Widespread Haze @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM | Link

Friday, August 29th

• 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
• Fifth Friday - Downtown Roseburg | 4:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Friday Night Music at JosephJane Winery - Brian Dean | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Seven Feathers Music in the Courtyard | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• The Winston VFW - Live Music Friday Nights with Coleen and Co | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Timberwolf LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company (Winchester Bay) | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• End of Summer Celebration @ Diamond Lake | August 29 - 31 | Link
• Live Music: Danger Kitty @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Saturday, August 30th

• 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
• Live Music: 512 Selena Experience @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 PM | Link
• Live Music: Wild at Heart @ North Forty Beer Company | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Yoga in the Park @ Stewart Park | 10 - 11 AM
• Elkton Rendezvous / Fort Umpqua Days – Bass Tournament, Echoes of the Umpqua Pageant, Pie Auction, Live Music by The Sunny Sky Boys | August 30 - 31 | 6 AM - 7 PM | Link
• Seven Feathers Music in the Courtyard | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Eddie Ross Band LIVE -AFTER HOURS- at Spire Mountain Cellars | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart LIVE at North Forty | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Aurora LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• End of Summer Celebration @ Diamond Lake | August 29 - 31 | Link
• S.T.E.P Salmon Derby (Winchester Bay) | August 30 - Sept 1 | Link
• Live Music: Kacie Corrine @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sunday, August 31st

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Vine Katz @ Joseph Jane Winery | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Elkton Rendezvous / Fort Umpqua Days – Bass Tournament, Echoes of the Umpqua Pageant, Pie Auction, Live Music by The Sunny Sky Boys | August 30 - 31 | 6 AM - 7 PM | Link
• Lucienne Franco LIVE at Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Quintet LIVE at JosephJane | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• End of Summer Celebration @ Diamond Lake | August 29 - 31 | Link
• S.T.E.P Salmon Derby (Winchester Bay) | August 30 - Sept 1 | Link

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team

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