December 30, 2024
The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

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: 41°F
- Humidity: 94%
- Wind: 3 MPH from the south
- Current Conditions: Light Showers
- Air Quality Index: 20
- Today's Forecast: High 48 | Low 32
- Yesterday's Rain Levels (December 29th): 0.73 Inches
- December's Current Monthly Rainfall: 8.35 inches
Roseburg Area Morning News
STORMS BRING HEAVY RAIN, RISING RIVERS, POWER OUTAGES
KQEN News Radio

Storms that started Thursday bringing heavy rain, rising rivers, power outages, and more to southern Oregon, have subsided.
Data from the National Weather Service showed 3.08 inches of rain recorded at the Roseburg Regional Airport between Thursday morning and Sunday evening. Forecasters told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that river levels are on their way back down after peaking Sunday afternoon or evening. The South Umpqua River near Winston peaked at 22.24 feet Sunday afternoon. That was slightly in the action stage.
The gauge for the river at Roseburg is under maintenance and not reporting data. Tamara Howell of the Douglas County Commissioners Office said that gauge is antiquated, and the county is awaiting new modern replacement equipment, which is currently on back order.
The North Umpqua River at Winchester topped out at 17.7 feet, slightly under the action stage. Deer Creek at Roseburg peaked at 9.8 feet, nearly two feet above the action stage, but under the level considered to show minor flooding.
Thousands were without power beginning early Thursday as intense thunderstorms pounded the region. While many outages were quickly restored, some lingered for a day or more in rural areas.
The National Weather Service told KQEN that weaker fronts are ahead for most of this week, with a stronger system coming in late in the week.
WYDEN REACTS TO PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER
KQEN News Radio

Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is reacting to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday.
Wyden said, “President Carter embodied what it means to be a public servant in both elected office and in his personal life by working to make our country and world a more peaceful, humane and democratic place”. Wyden said, “May he now rest in peace with our gratitude for his service”.
Carter was elected in 1976 as the 39th president of the United States. He died at his home in Plains, Georgia at age 100. Carter entered hospice care in February of 2023.
ADAPT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CLOSURE FOR NEW YEARS DAY
KQEN News Radio

Adapt Integrated Health Care will be closed for all non-crisis, non-residential services and sites in Douglas, Coos, Curry and Josephine counties on Wednesday January 1st for New Year’s Day.
This will be a full-day closure with services resuming on Thursday January 2nd.
24/7 Crisis Support Services will continue operations as normal and may be reached in Douglas County at 800-866-9780.
For more information about services provided by Adapt Integrated Health Care, go to: https://adaptoregon.org/
MYRTLE CREEK ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR JANUARY
KQEN News Radio

The City of Myrtle Creek has announced its public meetings for January:
- The city council will meet January 7th and January 21st at 5:30 p.m.
- The code review board meets January 13th and January 27th at 5:00 p.m.
- The park commission will meet January 14th at 5:30 p.m.
- The urban renewal agency meets January 21st at 5:15 p.m.
- The planning commission will meet on January 29th at 5:30 p.m.
All meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers on Northwest Pleasant Street.
For more information about the City of Myrtle Creek, go to: https://www.cityofmyrtlecreek.com/
ROSEBURG DISPOSAL COLLECTING CHRISTMAS TREES
KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Disposal is collecting Christmas trees for free with dumpsters located around the Roseburg area.
Only real trees will be accepted. No artificial trees, lights, ornaments, flocking, tinsel, trash or tree stands should be dropped off. Trees will be turned into clean mulch.
Collection dumpsters are located at:
- Legion Field on Northwest Stewart Parkway
- Northwest Kline Street in front of Hucrest Elementary School
- Corner of Northwest Calkins Road and Northwest Cherry Street
- Former Safeway store property on Southeast Rose Street\
- Bobalou Billiards on Northeast Stephens Street
- Northeast Fulton Street by the City of Roseburg shop
- Sherm’s Thunderbird parking lot on Northwest Stewart Parkway
- Redeemer’s Fellowship in the former theater parking lot on West Harvard Avenue
- Totem Market on Northeast Stephens Street in Winchester
There is a $15 charge for trees that are picked up at homes or offices. Those trees must be cut to 4 feet or shorter lengths for pickup and are not recycled.
Tree collection will continue through January 6th.
For more information, contact Roseburg Disposal at 673-7122.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights continues through Wednesday evening.
Presented by the Roseburg Rotary Club, the 32nd annual event features over 500,000 lights and 90 displays at River Forks Park, northwest of Roseburg.
This year, there were a number of upgrades including a new 20-foot replica of the Umpqua Lighthouse and restoration work on Woody Wintergaard, the world’s largest nutcracker.
Proceeds will support Rotary scholarships and other Rotary-supported programs.
The festival is open nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per vehicle. They can be purchased at the park or in advance at: https://www.uvfestivaloflights.com/
BLM CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
KQEN News Radio

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a call for applications for its Artist-in- Residence program at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
The selected artist receives a one-to two-week residency at CSNM in the month of June.
Selected artists will create work while immersed in a beautiful environment and share their art with the public. Applications are welcome from all artists, regardless of style or medium.
Assistant Monument Manager Joel Brumm said, “Artists offer a unique perspective on these remarkable landscapes”. Brumm said, “Their work provides a captivating lens through which we can explore our connection to public lands”.
Now in its ninth year, the Artist-in-Residence program has allowed numerous artists to transform the monument’s natural and cultural resources into visual art, objects and performances.
During their residency, the artist will share their experience and artistic vision in a public presentation. Following the residency, artists are asked to donate an original artwork piece, which they will retain the rights to.
One artist and one alternate will be selected based on: entry materials, residency proposal, professionalism, and create vision.
Interested artists can learn more information and get an application at the Artist-in-Residence website: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/artist-in-residence/air-sites/cascade-siskiyou
Learn more about the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/national-monuments/oregon-washington/cascade-siskiyou
Roseburg Area Upcoming Events
Ongoing Events
- All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch @ The Parrott House | June 23rd - December 29th every Sunday @ 10AM - 2PM | Link
- 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
- Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights | November 24th - January 2nd - Every day @ 5:30PM | Link
- Quilts & Christmas Exhibit @ Douglas County Museum | December 3rd - February 28th @ 10AM - 5PM | Link
Monday, December 30th
- DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
- Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
Tuesday, December 31st
- Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
- DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
- Glide and Idleyld Winter Market | (Every Tuesday) @ 10AM - 1PM | Glide Community Center Annex
- 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
- Gatsby Gathering New Year's Eve @ The Parrott House | 8PM - 1AM | Link
- Happy Hogmanay – New Year’s Eve Celtic Jam @ Oran Mor | 6 - 10PM | Link
- Live Music: Rockwork Orange @ The Place in Roseburg | 9AM - 12AM | Link
- New Year's Eve w/ Bump In The Road @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8PM - 12AM
- New Year's Eve w/Melrose Vineyards and Bar Run Golf & RV Resort | 5 - 9:30PM | Link
- Paradise NYE Bash @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9PM - 12AM | Link
- NYE Party @ Lookingglass Brewery in Winston | 5 - 9PM
Wednesday, January 1st (HAPPY NEW YEAR!)
- DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
- Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 - 12:30 PM
- 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.
- All RC Hobbies Swap Meet and Race @ Twisted Metal RC Hobby Shop | Link
Thursday, January 2nd
- DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
- Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
- DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9PM
Friday, January 3rd
- Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
- Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
- 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.
Saturday, January 4th
- Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | Link
- Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
- Karaoke Night @ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
- Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
- North Bank Habitat Hike | 8 AM @ DC Courthouse Parking Lot
- High School Cross Country Skiing @ Diamond Lake Resort | Link
Sunday, January 5th
- Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
- All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch @ The Parrott House | 10AM - 2PM
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The Roseburg Receiver Updates
- We are now at 11,600 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
- We are launching our new site, roseburgscanner.com soon! It is up and running, but still undergoing some configurations. We hope to be fully live soon!
- The online direct video stream can now be located at https://live.roseburgscanner.com
- The news feed from various online sources can now be found at https://news.roseburgscanner.com
- The direct feeds can now be found at https://listen.roseburgscanner.com (please go here to learn how to listen)
- Businesses are now able to sign up to sponsor us! Get your logo seen on our website! Contact us for more details!
- Volunteers, volunteers, volunteers!! Everyone is welcome to post in our Facebook group about things that are happening in the area - whether it's something you heard or something you are witnessing. Feel free to post and even send a pic! The only thing we ask is that you do not post any personal information and don't text and drive. Your safety is important too.
That is the scoop for this Monday morning. Have a great day!
- The Roseburg Receiver Team
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