December 17, 2025

Good morning Douglas County! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

• Current Temp: 49° F
• Humidity: 76%
• Wind: 6 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 6
• Today's Forecast: High 51 | Low 44 | Cloudy
• Sunrise: 7:40 AM | Sunset: 4:40 PM

Douglas Electric deals with early-morning outage

KQEN News Radio

Over 3,300 Douglas Electric Cooperative members lost power early Wednesday morning, but the utility has managed to get power restored to more than half of its customers.

Phil Bigler with Douglas Electric said that a wide-scale outage was reported around 2:30 a.m. affecting all customers in Drain, Elkton and Scottsburg, with a large number of members in Lookingglass and Melrose areas also affected. A small number of Co-op member were also without power in the Tenmile Lake, Lower Smith River and Camas Valley areas.

Crews were able to restore power to the Lookingglass and Melrose areas by 5:15 a.m. and the Drain substation was re-energized around 5:20 a.m.

Bigler reports that more than 1,400 customers were still without power as of 5:30 a.m.

As of this report on the Morning Scoop, there are 820 total outages in Douglas county (121 Pacific Power, 682 Douglas Electric, & 17 Central Lincoln)

Heavy Rain This Week Could Raise Rivers, Cause Nuisance Flooding Across Southern Oregon

The Roseburg Receiver

The National Weather Service in Medford is warning of multiple rounds of heavy rain expected this week across Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Josephine counties, with the potential for high water on creeks, streams, and rivers.

According to a Hydrologic Outlook issued Tuesday afternoon, the first round of rain is expected tonight into early Wednesday. Forecasts call for 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across much of Douglas, Coos, Curry, and Josephine counties, with up to 3 inches possible in the coastal mountains of Curry County.

A second and stronger system, an atmospheric river, is expected to arrive early Thursday and persist through Friday afternoon. This system could bring an additional 3 to 6 inches of rain, with the highest totals again expected in Curry County.

Forecasters say small streams and creeks are likely to run high, which may lead to nuisance flooding, localized ponding of water on roadways, and drainage issues during periods of heavier rainfall. Drivers are urged to use caution, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Significant rises on mainstem rivers are expected, including rivers in the Umpqua Basin, though the National Weather Service says the overall risk of widespread river flooding remains low at this time. Officials cite relatively dry conditions leading into the storm and minimal snowpack as factors limiting larger flood concerns.

Meteorologists will continue monitoring river levels, particularly in the Coquille and Umpqua basins, as rainfall totals become clearer. The National Weather Service notes that flooding scenarios could change, and flood watches or warnings may be issued if conditions worsen.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, monitor forecasts, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions later this week.

Downed Trees Reported on Roadways After Overnight Storm

The Roseburg Receiver

Overnight rain and strong winds caused trees to come down near the Hauser Scale area in Coos County. The impacts were reported during the late night and early morning hours.

Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling, as hazardous conditions may persist. Landslides, falling rocks, and additional downed trees are possible along roadways and near hillsides due to saturated ground and ongoing weather conditions.

Motorists should slow down, watch for debris, and be prepared for changing conditions, especially in rural and hillside areas.

Limited Time Events

• Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights 2025 | November 23 - January 1st | 5:30 PM | Link
• Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest | Nov 28 - Dec 15 | Reedsport
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• UACT - CRAZY Little Christmas | December 4 - 21 (Selected Dates) | Link
• Holiday Village, Thu-Sun and Christmas Eve | December 5 - 22 | River Forks Park | Link
• Holiday Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | Dec 3 - 21 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) | Link

Monday, December 15th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM

Tuesday, December 16th

• 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
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM
• Tuesdays! Free Line Dancing Lessons at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Winter Band Concert: RHS Bands | 7 - 9:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, December 17th

• 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.
• Holiday Mixology Class @ Better Together | 6:30 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: A John Prine Christmas w/ Jenner Fox Band @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• 2025 Christmas Bird Count w/UV Audubon Society | 5:30 PM | Link
• A John Prine Christmas with Jenner Fox Band | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Thursday, December 18th

• 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
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | 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
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Stand-Up Comedy w/ Geoff Tate, James Hartenfeld, Nathaniel Greene @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9 PM

Friday, December 19th

• 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
• 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.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• The Ghosts of Christmas Past @ The Parrott House | Dec 19 & 20 | 5 PM | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Live Music Friday Nights: Timberwolf | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• BrandonLee Cierley, Tommy Whiteside Septet DOUBLE ALBUM RELEASE SHOW @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM

Saturday, December 20th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market - Outside Winter Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until December 20th)
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• 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, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• The Ghosts of Christmas Past @ The Parrott House | Dec 19 & 20 | 5 PM | Link
• Gingerbread House Decorating | Drain Civic Center | 1 - 3 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Duo at 1892 Social Club | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Soul Shock LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 - 11 PM | Link
• Reedsport Light Parade | Staging at 6, Parade at 7 | Reedsport Comm Charter School to Old Town
• Sutherlin Timber Town Toyland Electric Light Parade | 7 PM | Starts on Comstock
• Holiday Celebration Tea | 1 - 3 PM | Oakland City Hall
• Live Music: Insomniac Folklore, Fairweather Friend @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM
• Live Music: Acoustic Blend @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Live Music: The Southern Son @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 PM

Sunday, December 21st

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Singalong & A Christmas Carol with John Breen @ Oran Mor | 4 - 8 PM | Link
• Winter Solstice Luminary Walk @ Fir Grove Park | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Third Sunday BLUEGRASS Jam from 1 – 4 pm at Sutherlin Senior Center | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Roseburg Folklore Society "Christmas Singalong " | 5 - 7 PM | Link
• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @​ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Partners with The Roseburg Plug.

The Roseburg Receiver is excited to share that we’re partnering with The Roseburg Plug to bring an expanded level of real, local coverage to the people of Douglas County.For nearly two years, the Receiver has focused on timely information: scanner traffic, emergencies, outages, weather, community updates, and everything that helps keep people aware and connected.
Now, we’re adding something new: professional, on-the-ground video storytelling, created in partnership with The Roseburg Plug.This collaboration will bring:

• Exclusive field reports filmed directly in our community
• Small-business features with real local impact
• Coverage from the places where things are actually happening
• Stories that add context, depth, and real faces to the moments you see unfolding

The Roseburg Plug will be producing video features specifically for the Receiver, giving our audience a closer look at the people, businesses, and events shaping Douglas County - while we continue to provide the real-time awareness we’re known for. Our mission stays the same.
Our reach, and the way we tell the stories of this community, is about to get even stronger. More to come.

We welcome all volunteers to share local events and incidents through our Facebook group. Whether you've witnessed something directly or received credible information, your contributions help keep our community informed and aware.

We encourage you to share relevant details and photos when appropriate. However, please note two important guidelines:

1. Maintain privacy by excluding any personal or identifying information
2. Ensure your own safety first - never attempt to post while driving

Your participation strengthens our community network, and your adherence to these guidelines helps keep everyone safe. Thank you for being part of our volunteer reporting team. If you have questions or want to participate as an author for our roseburgscanner.com website, please email community@roseburgscanner.com.

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team