Good morning Douglas County! Happy Monday! 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: 72%
• Wind: 1 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 13
• Today's Forecast: High 80 | Low 53 | Partly Cloudy

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
611 AM PDT Mon Aug 4 2025

Other than a few isolated thunderstorms in portions of Fire zone 625 this morning, it will be dry with afternoon temperatures near seasonal norms for the interior. It will remain dry the rest of the week into next weekend. Afternoon temperatures will be near seasonal norms through Wednesday, then it will be hot for the interior Thursday through next weekend. Breezy east to northeast winds Friday into the weekend will result in moderate to locally poor overnight recoveries in southwest Oregon and western Siskiyou County.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

UMPQUA VALLEY TO SEE MORE DRY WEATHER, WARMING TREND STARTS THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley will see more dry weather, with a warming tend starting Thursday and the potential for triple digits by Sunday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that afternoon highs will remain around seasonal norms for the first part of the week. High start to ramp up on Thursday, increasing each day through early next week. Forecasters said it could hit 100 degrees on Sunday and the low 100’s next Monday.

Weekend high temperatures were 88 degrees on Saturday and 79 degrees on Sunday at the Roseburg Regional Airport.

ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL WITH SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council has a special meeting Monday night, as discussion continues regarding a proposal to turn a section of the Fir Grove Park soccer fields into two turfed fields.

The idea received a lengthy amount of debate at last week’s council meeting, but no decision was made. Staff are asking for authorization to seek grant funding to help pay for the project, which is estimated to cost $3 million. The plan is to ask for $1 million each from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and the Umpqua Health Alliance.

The idea of turf fields for soccer has been around for years, but this is the farthest a plan has gotten so far. Supporters have pointed to turf as being better for year-round play and leading to the potential of Roseburg being able to host tournaments that would bring in teams from around the region. Some opponents have cited possible environmental concerns with turf including its overall safety and the potential for the product to eventually break down. The proposed turf area would be adjacent to the South Umpqua River.

Councilors will begin their meeting at 6:00 p.m. with a brief tour of the current soccer fields. Next, the group will check out the turf field at Roseburg High School. The meeting will continue at 7:00 p.m. in the Umpqua Room of the Public Safety Center on Southeast Douglas Avenue.

The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page and can be seen later at www.cityofroseburg.org

REEDSPORT CITY COUNCIL WITH WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING

KQEN News Radio

The Reedsport City Council has a busy evening on its Monday night agenda.

Councilors will gather at 6:00 p.m. for a Work Session. They will receive an update on League of Oregon Cities priorities for 2025-26, review draft council rules, and more. At 7:00 p.m. the council will meet in its dual role as the Urban Renewal Agency.

The council session is set to begin at 7:15 p.m. Councilors will consider establishing new rates for garbage services, adding a technical fee that was inadvertently left off the current fee schedule, entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for a grant and increasing the residential water meter equipment purchase and registration fee.

Other items are on the agenda as well. The meeting will be held in the council chambers on Winchester Avenue.

UPTD SUSPENDS WEEKEND SERVICE DUE TO STATEWIDE FUNDING CRISIS

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Public Transit District recently announced the indefinite suspension of all its weekend transit service, beginning this Saturday, August 9th.

A UPTD release said the move is due to a statewide funding freeze and a breakdown in federal disbursements.

Despite maintaining full compliance with all state and federal requirements, the agency has not received its expected federal funding for the current quarter. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, districts like UP will not receive federal reimbursements until at least the middle of the first quarter of 2026.

UPTD CEO Ben Edtl said, “This crisis is the direct result of bureaucratic gridlock, both at the federal level with the Federal Transit Administration processing delays and at the state level with ODOT’s funding freeze”. Edtl said, “Every special district in Oregon is going to feel this pain”.

The release said UPTD must cut $200,000 in spending between now and early 2026 to keep weekday service in Douglas County. These cuts would be insurmountable if not for the district’s hard won $600,000 in biennial savings, that Edtl said were achieved through smarter route design and improved fleet management.

Edtl said eliminating weekend service is not enough. Additional cuts are being planned. UPTD will publicly announce any additional cuts that affect service and ridership. Look for updates at: www.umpquatransit.org

UMPQUA VALLEY FARM TO SCHOOL WITH “GARDEN HAPPY HOUR”

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Valley Farm to School invites the community to its new “Garden Happy Hour” series.

The event began on July 10th and is continuing the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Umpqua Dairy Garden, located at 1240 Southeast Mill Street in Roseburg.

This free family-friendly gathering is designed to revitalize the garden as a welcoming hub for wellness, gardening and neighborhood connection. Everyone is welcome from avid gardeners to the garden-curious, regardless of age and abilities.

Attendees will enjoy:

• One complimentary beverage – either craft beer or kombucha
• Opportunities to rent a garden bed and learn how to grow your own food
• Hands-on activities in the garden – bring tools, seeds or starts

Garden Happy Hour aims to inspire residents to engage in agriculture, support local producers and contribute to a greener, healthier Roseburg.

For more information on Umpqua Valley Farm to School, go to: https://uvf2s.org/

FORT UMPQUA DAYS RETURNING TO ECEC FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

KQEN News Radio

Fort Umpqua Days returns to the Elkton Community Education Center, on Saturday and Sunday, August 30th and 31st.

The annual festival is designed to help attendees take a step back in time and celebrate the local heritage by bringing together history, family fun, food and community spirit at the unique historical site.

An ECEC release said visitors can enjoy living history demonstrations at the replica Fort Umpqua, tour the butterfly pavilion, orchards and garden market and explore booths by local artisans and vendors. Families will find hands-on activities for kids, including old-time games and crafts, while the Outpost Learning Café and a barbecue fundraiser lunch offer a way to refuel.

Admission is free. Festival hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, culminating with a pageant that starts at 5:00 p.m.

Complete information on Fort Umpqua Days can be found at: www.elktonbutterflies.com

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
• Douglas County Fair 2025 | August 6 - 9 | 7 AM - 11 PM | Link

Monday, August 4th

• 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
• Erik & Cristina Schnautz @ Two Shy | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, August 5th

• 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 | Jimetta Rose & the Voices of Creation | 7 PM | Every Tuesday until August 12th | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Dale Watson & His Lonestars LIVE at the Rosebud | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• National Night Out | Meet Community First Responders | Reedsport Police Dept | 5 - 7 PM | Link

Wednesday, August 6th

• 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
• Douglas County Fair 2025 | August 6 - 9 | 7 AM - 11 PM | Link
• Erik & Cristina @ Old Soul | 5:30 - 8 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, August 7th

• 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
• Douglas County Fair 2025 | August 6 - 9 | 7 AM - 11 PM | Link
• Border Patrol - Rockin' Country LIVE at Riverfront Rhythms at Umpqua Discovery Center | 6 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Captain Blue LIVE at Myrtle Creek Music in the Park | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• All Age Karaoke Night at Urban NY Pizza | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Little Texas LIVE at Music Off Central | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Riverfront Rhythms Concert | Reedsport | 6 PM | Link

Friday, August 8th

• 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
• Douglas County Fair 2025 | August 6 - 9 | 7 AM - 11 PM | Link
• Live Music: Wild at Heart @ JosephJane Winery | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Friday Night Music at JosephJane Winery - Love Notes | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Live Music Friday at JosephJane with Wild at Heart | 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
• FARM PARTY at The Atom Bistro & Coffee Bar, 19017 N. Umpqua Hwy, Glide | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• The Winston VFW - Live Music Friday Nights with TIMBERWOLF | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• FunkShui @ Kelly’s Cozy Corner | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Rush Auer LIVE at Douglas County Fair | 9:15 - 11 PM | Link

Saturday, August 9th

• 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
• Douglas County Fair 2025 | August 6 - 9 | 7 AM - 11 PM | Link
• Fiesta 2025 @ Abacela | 3 - 8 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 8:30 AM | Link
• Seven Feathers Music in the Courtyard | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Reustle Vineyard Live Music Sunset Series | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Sunday, August 10th

• 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

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team

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