Good morning Douglas County! Happy Wednesday! We hope you had a great weekend! 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: 22°F
• Humidity: 90%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Clear (and darn cold!)
• Air Quality Index: 56
• Today's Forecast: High 49 | Low 22
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (February 11th): 0.00 Inches
• February's Monthly Rainfall: 0.61 inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY

KQEN News Radio

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through 9:00 a.m. Wednesday for much of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said very cold temperatures with morning lows around 12 degrees to 23 degrees are forecast. At higher elevations in mountain areas, low temperatures around 10 degrees to minus 10 degrees will be common.

The Advisory area includes central and eastern Douglas County, Josephine County and eastern Curry County along with the southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, Klamath Basin, parts of Lake County and surrounding areas.

Forecasters said very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM EARLY THURSDAY TO EARLY FRIDAY

KQEN News Radio

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 1:00 a.m. Thursday to 1:00 a.m. Friday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of between 6 and 12 inches are forecast. Winds will gust as high as 55 miles per hour.

The Advisory area includes the southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to areas from Lake of the Woods northward and higher portions of the Siskiyou Mountains west of Interstate 5, including the Mt. Ashland ski road, and portions of highways 230, 62 and 140.

Forecasters said travel could be difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake, especially Thursday morning and again Thursday evening through Friday morning.

Drivers should slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.tripcheck.com for road information.

SOUTH UMPQUA HIGH SCHOOL TEMPORARY CLOSURE

KQEN News Radio

Due to a fast-moving illness running through the community, officials with the South Umpqua School District have closed South Umpqua High School for the rest of the week.

Information on the district website said this week over 50 percent of SUHS students are out with similar flu-like symptoms. After consulting with the Douglas Public Health Network, the decision to close the school was made.

The closure will allow the many students who are ill to recover, as well as limit the spread of the illness. Staff will also be able to do a deep cleaning of the facility to further limit the spread of this illness. High school students will return to school next Tuesday, February 18th, following the President’s Day holiday.

The district said the closure does not impact extra-curricular activities, including athletics. Students participating will not be present if they are showing any sign of illness.

The closeure impacts South Umpqua High School only. All other schools in the district are operating on a normal schedule. Families are asked to take universal precautions to avoid illness, including frequent hand washing. Children who are ill should be kept at home.

SKARLATOS CALLS FOR END TO DEMOCRAT’S SANCTUARY POLICY

KQEN News Radio

On Monday, 4th District State Representative Alek Skarlatos announced the introduction of House Bill 3551, which would allow state and local law enforcement to work with federal immigration authorities to identify and remove illegal immigrants convicted of a violent felony or sexual assault.

Skarlatos said, “Our communities should not be sanctuaries for murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals”. Skarlatos said, “This bill is common sense policy that protects Oregonians by holding the most violent criminals accountable by providing a partial fix to our state’s sanctuary state law”.

House Minority Leader State Representative Christine Drazan, a sponsor of the bill, said, “Oregon’s Sanctuary State law is extreme and out of touch with the vast majority of Oregonians who want to live in safe neighborhoods”.

A release from the House Republican Caucus said a statewide poll commissioned by House Republicans ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session revealed that 69 percent of Oregonians support deporting undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of a crime while in the United States.  Only 19 percent of Oregonians support Oregon House Democrats’ position that no new immigration policies are needed to keep community’s safe. The statewide poll was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between January 4th and 7th of this year and surveyed 500 registered Oregon voters with a plus or minus margin of error of 4.38 percent.

The release said Governor Tina Kotek has pledged to “uphold Oregon’s sanctuary promise laws” and Attorney General Dan Rayfield has added resources towards the “Sanctuary Toolkit and Guidance” to shield undocumented immigrants from federal law enforcement, even those who have committed violent crimes.

ROSEBURG CITY BUILDINGS TO CLOSE FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY/WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY

KQEN News Radio

City of Roseburg buildings will close next Monday, February 17th, for President’s Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday.

A city release said that means 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.

Lobbies at city hall and the Public Safety Center, both on Southeast Douglas Avenue, are normally open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library’s regular hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6;00 p.m. Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 am. to 2:00 p.m. The library is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.

For more information on the City of Roseburg, go to: www.cityofroseburg.org

LDS CHURCH DONATES SEMI-TRUCK LOAD OF FOOD TO FEEDING UMPQUA

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently delivered a truckload of food to the United Community Action Network’s Feeding Umpqua regional food bank to support Douglas County’s emergency food network.

A UCAN release said the church’s donation was nearly 30,000 pounds, including pallets of canned goods with nutrient-dense items such as fruit, vegetables and beans.

The food will be distributed to families in need through Feeding Umpqua’s network of 16 food pantries, 5 kitchens/shelters and nearly 30 community organizations. Together these agencies help to fight hunger throughout Douglas County.

UCAN’s Director of Health and Wellness Colleen May-Weir said, “This contribution comes at a critical time to support UCAN’s efforts to decrease hunger in Douglas County, as we are presently seeing declining rates of government support for emergency food acquisition”. May-Weir said, “As hunger is a major contributor to poor health, the donation also helps address an array of nutrition-related conditions, such as diabetes and chronic heart disease”.  The 30,000 pounds of food, combined with other perishable items, will help feed 1,050 families for around five days.

The release said UCAN is deeply grateful for the generosity of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the impact this donation will have on families across the county.

Those interested in having a food drive at their workplace, school or church can find more information at: https://www.ucancap.org/food-donation/

SPRING INTO GARDENING 2025 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State University Extension Service and Douglas County Master Gardener Association have announced that Spring into Gardening 2025, a Day of Horticultural Learning, will take place on Saturday March 8th, 2025.

The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Umpqua Community College. It will feature OSU Faculty horticultural experts, and Master Gardener volunteers speaking on 17 subjects over the course of four 1-hour sessions.

The day will open with registration check-in at 8:00 a.m. followed by a keynote address by OSU Extension Service Douglas County Small Farms Coordinator Logan Bennett. He will speak on, “The Principles of Integrated Pest Management”. Following that, participants will attend four sessions of their choice, choosing from 4-5 topics offered during each session. Topics include sustainable gardening, pollinators, native plants, apple grafting, flowers and more. The full catalog is available online: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ or at the Extension office on Southeast Douglas Avenue, next to the courthouse.

Attendance is $40 per person and includes all the sessions. Attendees should bring their own lunch, but snacks and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required by March 3rd.

To register for Spring into Gardening 2025, go to: http://beave.es.Gsw or call the extension office at 672-4461.

WYDEN INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT BEACHES IN OREGON

KQEN News Radio

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden introduced bipartisan legislation that he said would preserve coastal beaches in Oregon and nationwide by providing funding for state, local, and tribal governments to test, monitor, and identity recreational waters that are contaminated.

Wyden said, “The Oregon Coast offers unmatched opportunities for visitors to make fond memories and for residents of one of America’s most iconic coastlines to live and work in and next to the Pacific Ocean”. Wyden said, “But the ongoing threat of pollution piling up on our coastal beaches every year demands commonsense solutions to help protect this treasure and keep Oregonians healthy”. This bill accomplishes those goals by protecting, preserving, and improving our beaches in every corner of Oregon and America for generations to come”.

Wyden’s release said currently there’s dedicated federal funding for monitoring and notifying beachgoers of contaminated coastal waters – but there is no money allocated towards identifying contaminated sites. Wyden’s new bill, the BEACH Act, would reauthorize this $30 million program over the next four years to allocate funding for identifying contaminated beaches and trace the source of the contamination.

Wyden’s bill would also expand testing locations to include shallow recreational waters near the beaches, where children and seniors often play and swim, who are more at risk of experiencing health issues from contamination.

The legislation is endorsed by Environment America, Surfrider, the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association and the Coastal States Organization.

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Quilts & Christmas Exhibit @ Douglas County Museum | December 3rd - February 28th @ 10AM - 5PM | Link
• Opening Reception: "subject: A show about humans, interactions, bodies, relation, and memory" @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 17 - March 14 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Outlaw Kart Racing @ The Douglas County Dirtrack | January 25, 26 & February 5, 6, 7, 8, & 15 | Link
• UACT - Rounding Third | February 6 - 23 | Link
• "FAB FEB" Mat Pilates @ Body Balance Yoga Center | February 4th - 25th on Tuesdays | 12 - 1 PM | Link
• Valentine's Weekend Wine Tasting @ Southern Oregon Wine Institute - UCC | Feb 14 & 15 | 3 - 7 PM | Link
• Gun & Knife Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 15 & 16 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Link

Monday, February 10th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Love Notes LIVE at The Offyce | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, February 11th

• 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
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM | 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
• Live Music: Neil Gregory Johnson @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• "FAB FEB" Mat Pilates @ Body Balance Yoga Center | February 4th - 25th on Tuesdays | 12 - 1 PM | Link
• Third Wheel Trivia with Amy @ THE HIVE | 6 - 8:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, February 12th

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
• 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.
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• All Abilities Karaoke at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 1:30 - 4 PM | Link
• UUUC presents Positive! Open Mic in Roseburg - Second Wed. of Each Month | 6:30 - 8 PM | Link

Thursday, February 13th

• 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 | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Galentine's Day Floral Jewelry Class @ The Apothecary | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Local Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Oran Mor | 5:30 PM | Link
• The Muddy Souls LIVE at The Rosebud | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link

Friday, February 14th (Valentine's Day)

• 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.
• Live Music: Virgil Robinson @ Bobalou Billiards | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Valentine's Day Dinner @ Abacela | 6 PM | Link
• Valentine's Day Special @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Valentine's Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Valentine's Weekend Wine Tasting @ Southern Oregon Wine Institute - UCC | Feb 14 & 15 | 3 - 7 PM | Link
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• Scott Head LIVE at The Parrott House Valentine's Dinner | 5 - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music with Inoke - Melrose Vineyards Sweet as Candy Valentine's Day Dinner | 5:30 - 9 PM | Link
• Sweetheart Dinner & Dance w/ Eddy Ross Band - Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge | 5:30 - 9 PM | Link
• Hecktic Week LIVE at Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Camas Valley Grange - Sweethearts Valentine's Dance with live music by The Jerry Ashford Trio | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Mike Frazier LIVE at the Rosebud | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• English/Scottish Country Dancing | 865 SE Court St in Roseburg | 6:15 - 8:30 PM | Link
• RUMORS - Cupid is Stupid w/ Uncle Luc | 9 PM - 2:30 AM | Link
• Live Music: The Southern Son @​ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Live Music: Mike Frazier @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Saturday, February 15th

• 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
• Valentine's Weekend Wine Tasting @ Southern Oregon Wine Institute - UCC | Feb 14 & 15 | 3 - 7 PM | Link
• Gun & Knife Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 15 & 16 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Rogue Snowmobilers - 3K Poker Run @ Diamond Lake Resort | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• A Night of Love with New Age Phonograph and Love Notes at Urban Blendz | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Rick Miller Band - Valentine Dance | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Ri$ky LIVE at the Rosebud, with Alacrity, T.O.G., and DJ Cruk | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• LIVE Music Sat Nights! w Brian James and The Revival! | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Live Music: Brian James & The Revival @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM

Sunday, February 16th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Trivia @ JosephJane Winery | 2 PM | Link
• Gun & Knife Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 15 & 16 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Third Thursday BLUEGRASS Jam in Sutherlin (hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Association) | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Live Music with Love Notes at Oran Mor | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Bingo Fundraiser @ Roseburg Senior Center - Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program | 50/50 Raffle, Deserts for Sale, Cash and Other Prizes | 1614 SE Stephens | 2 - 5 PM

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team