Good morning Douglas County! Happy Thursday! 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: 34°F
• Humidity: 84%
• Wind: 1 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 39
• Today's Forecast: High 54 | Low 34 | Showers Expected
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (February 12th): 0.00 Inches
• February's Monthly Rainfall: 0.61 inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY EARLY THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 8:00 a.m. Thursday for central Douglas County.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said a wintry mix is expected, with areas of light freezing rain.

The Advisory area includes portions of the county from Sutherlin northward to the Douglas/Lane County line. It applies to Interstate 5, and highways 38 and 138 along with the communities of Sutherlin, Drain and Elkton.

Forecasters said the hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Observers reported freezing rain in Sutherlin early Thursday morning. Based on surface temperatures ranging from 30 to 32 degrees, areas of light freezing rain are expected through sunrise. Snow levels will rise and warmer air on the surface should arrive around sunrise.

RECORD LOW TEMPERATURE FOR THE DATE EARLY WEDNESDAY

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg set a record low temperature for the date early Wednesday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said the mercury reached 21 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport. The previous record low for February 12th was 26 degrees, set in 1959. The low temperature was over 15 degrees below the normal low for the date, which is 37 degrees.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH 1:00 A.M. FRIDAY FOR MOUNTAIN AREAS

KQEN News Radio

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

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

The Advisory area includes the south central and 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, portions of highways 230, 62 and 140, along with Howard Prairie, the Siskiyou Summit, Crescent Lake, Crater Lake and Diamond Lake.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact commute times. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Drivers should slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.tripcheck.com for road information.

COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ELECTION SET FOR MAY 20TH

KQEN News Radio

The filing period has opened for the 2025 Douglas County Special Districts Election which will take place on May 20th.

A county release said the deadline to file for special district candidacy is March 20th. There are currently 223 positions open for filing.

Elections for Special Districts in Oregon are held every two years, in the odd years. Generally, a Special District board position is a four-year term. This includes park and recreation districts, road districts, sanitary districts, school districts, water districts and more. Individuals who file as a candidate must submit their forms and a $10 fee to the Douglas County Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 20th.

For more information about available vacancies, go to the County Elections website at: https://douglascountyor.gov/202/Special-District-Election-Information.

In addition, the deadline to register to vote in this upcoming election is April 29th. Citizens who have a valid Oregon driver’s license, permit or DMV issued ID card, can register at the Oregon Secretary of States’s website. https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/registration.aspx?lang=en

For local election questions, call the county elections office at 440-4252.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress and Chris Boice would like to remind citizens that county government offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day.

A county release said that includes the courthouse, Justice Building, courthouse annex in Reedsport, landfill and transfer stations, fairgrounds and all external government offices.

Both the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History in Roseburg and the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open on Monday for normal business hours.

All county operated parks, campgrounds, and boat ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public. Salmon Harbor Marina and the Winchester Bay RV Park will be open as well.

Even though the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office lobby entrance will be closed, deputies, 911 communications staff and other DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement and emergency assistance to residents. Those with an emergency can still call 911. To reach dispatch for a non-emergency situation, call 440-4471.

For more information about DCSO, go to: https://www.dcso.com/

DEL TACO HOPES TO OPEN NEW STORE IN APRIL

KQEN News Radio

Del Taco is hoping to open its new store around the beginning of April.

The Roseburg location on Northwest Stewart Parkway was destroyed in a fire in July of 2022. Last October, Cactus Enterprises Director of Operations Eric Marsh said he was excited to get back to business soon. Cactus Enterprises also operates 6 other Del Taco stores in Oregon: Salem, Albany, two in Medford, Klamath Falls and Bend.

Marsh told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that things are progressing with the new building. Marsh said the stucco on the outside has been delayed a little by the weather but should be going on soon. Interior work is moving along pretty well, according to Marsh. He hopes to get the keys from the contactor by the middle of March. Marsh said the new store will have a very updated look.

Marsh said a restaurant manager was hired a few weeks ago and is currently training in Albany. Interviews for an assistant manager and shift managers are underway. Around 50 employees are expected to be hired for the new store. People who are interested can apply at: www.deltaco.com.

CON-VEY EXPANDS OPERATIONS WITH NEW FACILITY NEAR ROSEBURG

KQEN News Radio

Con-Vey has announced the expansion of its operations with the acquisition of approximately 15 additional acres, including 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space. A company release said strategically located with highway and freeway access, this new facility strengthens Con-Vey’s commitment to long-term growth in Roseburg.

Con-Vey CEO & President Dave Larecy said, “We’re excited about the opportunity that this acquisition gives us for growth and diversification”. Larecy said, “This expansion allows us to continue building on our legacy of innovation while increasing our manufacturing capacity”.

The facility, formerly occupied by Orenco Composites, was officially acquired in January. The release said the company appreciates the collaboration with the previous owners to ensure a seamless transition. Located just 6.3 miles from Con-Vey’s headquarters near downtown Roseburg, this space will provide the company with increased flexibility and operational capacity.

Over the coming months, Con-Vey will begin relocating select personnel into the office and manufacturing spaces, ramping up operations to accommodate increased demand. Initially, the facility will focus on the assembly and testing of automated equipment, with plans to further expand manufacturing capacities in the future.

As part of this expansion, Con-Vey is planning to grow its workforce by hiring additional employees at the new facility. The release said this investment underscores the company’s dedication to strengthening its presence in Roseburg and supporting the local economy.

STRIKES & SPARES FUNDRAISER FOR DOUGLAS C.A.R.E.S.

KQEN News Radio

The Strikes & Spares fundraiser for Douglas C.A.R.E.S is coming soon.

It will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 11th at Ten Down Bowling on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard in Roseburg.

This year’s goal is to raise $10,000 for the non-profit organization.

Teams of 6 bowlers will spend the evening using either the cosmic blacklight or regular lanes at the facility. The first 10 teams to sign up will get to bowl on the blacklight lanes.

Registration for each team is $600. Extra team members pay $20. The cost includes bowling, shoes, plus endless pizza and Pepsi products for each team member.

To sign up or get more information email Douglas C.A.R.E.S at: amanda@douglascares.org

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
• RHS Jazz Band Fundraiser @​ Splitz Family Grill | 6 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 Thursday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team