December 30, 2025

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

• Current Temp: 35° F
• Humidity: 98%
• Wind: 1 MPH SW
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 26-34
• Today's Forecast: High 48 | Low 35 | Sunny
• Sunrise: 7:46 AM | Sunset: 4:47 PM

AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

An Air Stagnation Advisory remains in effect until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon for central Douglas County and its eastern foothills, along with much of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said air quality is likely to worsen due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. The Advisory area incudes valley locations west of the Cascades in Douglas, Josephine and Jackson counties and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties.

Forecasters told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the stagnant air means it is unlikely that the forecast high temperature will be reached. A system moving up from the south late Wednesday will bring light rain which should help stir up the atmosphere and lead to clearing skies. Increased rain is expected for the upcoming weekend.

Poor air quality will cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Those with respiratory illness should follow their physician’s advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air.

The high temperature Monday at the Roseburg Regional Airport was 40 degrees. 48 degrees is the normal temperature for this part of December. No precipitation was recorded.

REFERENDUM SECURES A QUARTER MILLION SIGNATURES AS OF MONDAY

Monday afternoon, the chief petitioners to the gas tax referendum turned in additional signatures to State Elections officials, bringing their total count to 250,900 Oregon voters who have signed the petition.

A release from the Right to Vote on the Gas Tax PAC campaign said this is triple the 78,116 valid signatures needed to qualify, making it the largest and quickest volunteer referendum drive in Oregon history.

State Senator Bruce Starr, one of the chief petitioners for the effort said, “Oregonians from every corner of the state spent their holiday season gathering signatures”. Starr said, “Because of their hard work, the will of Oregon voters will not be ignored. The credit for this success goes to the tireless volunteers across this great state – they are nothing short of amazing”.

Fellow chief petitioner State Representative Ed Diehl said, “the people of Oregon have spoke lout and clear. They expected ODOT to be accountable for the money it already has, and they expect road safety and maintenance to be the highest priority – not an afterthought”.

The Right to Vote on the Gas Tax PAC campaign had previously turned in over 190,000 signatures to the State Elections Office for early verification on December 15th which is allowed for petition drives that cross the legal threshold to qualify. As State Elections has been reviewing those signatures, the campaign has continued to gather signatures until their deadline this week.

WATERMAIN BREAK CLEANUP CONTINUES ALONG WEST HARVARD AVENUE

The City of Roseburg is continuing to clean up and make repairs following a watermain break at the intersection of West Harvard Avenue and West Umpqua Street on Saturday night, December 20th.

Public Works Director Ryan Herinckx told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the water line was repaired on Tuesday, December 23rd by around 6:00 p.m. but has remained shut off from the system and customers. Herinckx said on Wednesday, December 24th, the line was filled with water, and the disinfection process began.

Due to the size of the break, the disinfection process requires that crews fill the water line with water that has a minimum of 25 parts per million of chlorine. The water is required to stay in place in the pipe for a minimum of 24 hours before flushing.

Herinckx said that due to the Christmas holiday, the flushing took place on Monday. Samples are being taken to Umpqua Research in Myrtle Creek for testing. If the first set of samples are negative for coliforms, a second set will be taken a minimum of 24 hours after the first set and sent to the lab for testing. Herinckx said once negative test results are received from the lab, crews can bring the watermain on Harvard Avenue from West Umpqua Street to West Bellows Street back online. He expects that this will take place on Wednesday.

Herinckx said the process would normally have been quicker but was slowed due to the holiday closures with contractors and Umpqua Research.

On Monday, the contractor completed repair work to the storm pipe and sanitary sewer pipe that had to be temporarily moved to repair the water pipe. The contractor plans to pave the damaged area on Tuesday.

ENROLLED WOMEN VETERANS: GYNECOLOGY APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT REFERRAL

Information from the Roseburg VA Medical Center said enrolled women veterans can now schedule gynecology appointments without needing a referral from their primary care physician.

Patients can still choose to continue receiving routine women’s health care, screening and services from their regular women’s health and primary care teams. Patients may be charged copays for VA gynecology care for conditions not related to their military service, depending on their service-connected disability rating and income.

The VA offers care for women veterans who are pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant. Routine prenatal care, labor and delivery and immediate postpartum care are provided to veterans through care in the community. Veterans are connected to this care through their primary care team, who are critical partners in their health during pregnancy and postpartum. Veterans who are pregnant are encouraged to contact the VA maternity care coordinator at the Roseburg VACHS MCC at 670-2458.

For more information call the Women’s Veteran Program Manager at 440-1000 extension 41326.

UMPQUA FISHERY ENHANCEMENT DERBY WITH 34TH ANNUAL EVENT

The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby has its 34th annual event in late January.

It is held to support restoration, enhancement, and education projects in the Umpqua Basin and will take place January 28th through the 31st.

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is the Platinum Presenting Sponsor again this year.

Events include:

• Student Day is Wednesday, January 28th. Local high school students will take part in hands-on natural resource education in the Rock Creek watershed, exploring habitat restoration, forestry, fish species, law enforcement, and career pathways.
• Kid’s Day is Thursday, January 29th. 75 fifth-grade students from Eastwood Elementary School will fish with professional guides at Cooper Creek Reservoir and enjoy a jet boat ride. Students then receive a life jacket from North River Boats and a fishing pole from Rogue Credit Union.
• The Catch-and-Release Derby January 30th and 31st will feature 40 teams and 42 guides fishing the North, South and mainstem Umpqua River in the tournament which showcases local guides and sponsors.
• The Derby Dinner and Auction is Friday night January 30th beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Auction items will include a Willie Boat, guided trips, firearms, four-wheeler, African safari, Diamond Lake family package, golf packages and more. There will be a raffle, and silent auctions with dozens of items to bid on. Tickets for the evening are $75. Purchase them by calling Tina Roy at 672-0757 or online at: https://ufed.ejoinme.org/2026

Since its founding, the Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby has contributed $2.1 million to local fishery enhancement, watershed restoration and education projects.

Find out more about the events at: https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaDerby/

ROSEBURG ELKS LODGE WITH 129TH BIRTHDAY BASH

Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 will have its 129th birthday bash next month.

The event will be on Saturday, January 10th at the Elks on Southeast Jackson Street in downtown Roseburg. The evening includes no host cocktails in the lounge starting at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. Dancing with live music from Flashbak kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Camp Millennium will conduct a 50/50 drawing and will have auction items to raise money for their cause.

Tickets for dinner and dancing are $40 per person. There is a $10 cover charge for watching the band only. They are available in advance by calling the Elks Lodge at 672-4455. Tickets will also be on sale at the door. For more information email the Elks Lodge at: 326secretary@cmspan.net

DRIVER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING SEMI-TRUCK CRASH ON SATURDAY

The driver was taken to the hospital following a semi-truck crash on Saturday.

An Oregon State Police report said just before 3:00 p.m. troopers were dispatched to the wreck on Interstate 5 southbound near the Riddle/Tri City Exit 103. Medical personnel on scene advised that the driver and sole occupant likely had a medical emergency prior to the crash, and they believed that is what led to the vehicle crashing off the freeway.

The driver, a 55-year-old man from Washington State, was transported to CHI Mercy Medical Center with what were believed to be minor injuries. The driver was contacted at the hospital and had no memory of the crash. Witnesses and coworkers stated there was no bad driving prior to the crash. The driver showed no signs of impairment.

The Oregon Department of Transportation, Canyonville Fire South Umpqua Fire Department and Tri City Rural Fire Protection District all assisted with the crash scene.

Limited Time Events

• Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights 2025 | November 23 - January 1st | 5:30 PM | Link

Monday, December 29th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Open Mic Night at Little Brothers Pub, hosted by Benjammin' | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Tuesday, December 30th

• 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

Wednesday, December 31st

• 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 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.
• 2026 Midnight Premiere - NYE @ The Rosebud Theatre | 8 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Last Bash New Year’s Eve Party @ Oran Mor | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• New Year's Eve Black & White Ball w/ Velvet Whiskey @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 5 PM | Link
• New Year's Eve Party w/ Flashbak @ Melrose Vineyards | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• NYE Bubbles Bash @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Party Through The Decades NYE Party @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• White Out NYE Bash @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 PM | Link
• Grand Buffet and Adult New Year's Eve Party with Live Music | Diamond Lake Resort
• Parrott House NYE Party | 9 PM - 1 AM | Call for reservations
• Stand-Up Comedy: Juan Denmark, Lucas Copp @​ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM
• Live Music: Kacie Corrine @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM

Thursday, January 1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

• 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
• Hangover New Year's Day Brunch Buffet @ Melrose Vineyards | 12 - 3 PM | Link
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | Postponed to January 8th | 5:30 - 8 PM

Friday, January 2nd

• 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
• 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
• ALL AGES Jam Night @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM

Saturday, January 3rd

• 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)
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Live Music: Moon Mountain String Band @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• High School Cross Country Ski Races | Diamond Lake Resort
• Live Music: T.O.B. (That Other Band) @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Live Music: Cody Ponder @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM

Sunday, January 4th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Open-Mic Night @ The Rosebud Theatre | 4 - 8 PM | Link
• Winds of Umpqua Flute Circle - Oran Mor | 1 - 3 PM | Link
• Jackpot Bingo @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 11 AM - 1 PM

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