Good morning Douglas County! Happy Friday! 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: 43°F
• Humidity: 93%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Light Showers
• Air Quality Index: 42
• Today's Forecast: High 47 | Low 34 | Rain Expected
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (February 13th): 0.09 Inches
• February's Monthly Rainfall: 0.70 inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THORUGH 9:00 A.M. FRIDAY FOR MOUNTAIN AREAS

KQEN News Radio

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9:00 a.m. Friday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said additional snow accumulations of between 1 and 6 inches are expected.

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 Mount Ashland ski road and parts of highways 230, 62 and 140.

Forecasters said drivers should plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake.

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

PHOENIX CHARTER SCHOOL CLOSED FRIDAY DUE TO ILLNESS/STAFF SHORTAGE

KQEN News Radio

Phoenix Charter School of Roseburg has announced that it is closed on Friday, due to increased illness and a shortage of staff.

In a social media post, Principal Corrie Bernard said the Valentines Dance will be rescheduled for next Friday, February 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A field trip scheduled by one class for Friday will be rescheduled, with the date yet to be determined. The school will remain closed on Monday due to the President’s Day holiday.

Bernard said students and staff should stay home at least 48 hours after symptoms of illness have been resolved. She said no one should be at school with a fever, diarrhea or vomiting. Bernard said deep cleaning will take place before the school re-opens on Tuesday, February 18th.

ONE PERSON TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND DRIVER CITED FOLLOWING CRASH ON HIGHWAY 38

KQEN News Radio

One person was taken to the hospital, and the driver was cited following a single-vehicle crash on Thursday morning.

An Oregon State Police report said shortly after 6:30 a.m. the accident took place on Highway 38 near milepost 45 in the Drain area. The operator of a sedan lost control of the vehicle due to icy conditions. The sedan exited the right-hand shoulder of the highway, rolled multiple times and came to an uncontrolled stop on its top.

One of the four passengers was transported by ambulance to CHI Mercy Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The operator of the vehicle, a Cottage Grove man, was later identified and cited for having no operator’s license, driving uninsured and failure to drive within a lane. The sedan was towed from the scene.

CITY OF ROSEBURG SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR OPEN COUNCIL POSITION

KQEN News Radio

The City of Roseburg is seeking applicants for an open position on the city council.

The Ward 1 Position 1 seat was recently vacated following the resignation of Kylee Rummel. Ward 1 encompasses northeast Roseburg.

City council meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. In addition to regularly scheduled meetings, council members generally spend time reviewing material in preparation for the meetings. They attend additional meetings as well as spending time talking with and corresponding with residents of their ward. As the elected legislative body of the City of Roseburg, the council has overall responsibility for the scope, direction and financing of city services. This position will be filled by the appointment of the council. The person selected will serve through the end of 2026.

To get more information about the role of the council and to apply, go to: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/your-government/mayor-council/current-council-vacancies

Applications are due by March 25th.

CHI MERCY HEALTH AWARDS $195,000 TO AREA NONPROFITS

KQEN News Radio

CHI Mercy Health has announced that it will award more than $175,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the county from the Community Health Improvement Grant program.

A Mercy release said the organization has dedicated funds to support community health organizations in addressing some of the county’s most pressing health needs like cancer support services and access to youth education opportunities in dental care and reading.

CHI Mercy Health Market President Russell Wooley said, “At CHI Mercy Health, we’re deeply committed to the well-being of our communities, and our Community Health Improvement Grants are one of the ways we demonstrate that commitment”.

CHI Mercy Health Mercy Foundation President Lisa Platt said, “This investment reflects our mission to improve health and advance social justice, directly supporting the incredible work these organizations do to strengthen families in our community”.

This year the Community Health Improvement Grant program received over $518,000 in requests, and four organizations were selected based on their alignment with Mercy’s Community Health Needs Assessments.

2025 awardees include:

• Aviva Health
• Douglas County Cancer Services
• Explore Enrage Enjoy
• HIV Alliance

Specific amounts going to each organization will be announced soon.

For complete information on CHI Mercy Health, go to: https://chimercyhealth.com/

CELEBRATION OF LITERACY DIVE INTO BOOKS EVENT SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

Celebration of Literacy has its signature event on Saturday at Wildlife Safari.

Dive into Books will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Safari Village. The game park opens at 9:00 a.m. All vehicles with Douglas County children will be given free entry to the drive through.

Families can visit the village to get free books, exchange a book, enjoy face painting, and more. The village dome will house booths from many organizations including the Japanese Sister City, SMART, the Canyonville Library and more. There will be a fishing pond as well.

The winners of the poster contest and the One County, One Book program will be on display near the Cheryl Ford Room. Winners of the OCOB program will be announced and presented with awards at 2:00 p.m. near the display.

Celebration of Literacy continues throughout February. It’s presented by the Altrusa Club of Roseburg and the Umpqua Reading Council. For complete information, go to: http://www.celebrationofliteracy.com/

FREE FISHING DAYS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering free fishing days in Oregon this weekend, in honor of President’s Day on Monday.

No license will be required to fish, clam or crab this weekend. Area closures, bag limits and all other regulations will still apply. ODFW encourages those participating to check permanent and seasonal regulations before going out.

Other free fishing days will be offered this year in June and November.

For more information on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, go to: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/

UCAN BEGINS NEW NURSE HOME VISITING SERVICE

KQEN News Radio

The United Community Action Network has begun a new nurse home visiting service, available to all Douglas County newborns.

A UCAN release said the non-profit is increasing its capacity to improve health outcomes for families with newborns by launching Family Connects Oregon. It is a free voluntary, evidence-based program which has no eligibility requirements.

Through Family Connects, UCAN nurses will identify what supports each family desires and provide an individualized pathway to connect with appropriate resources and services. Referrals may be made to established home visiting programs that have eligibility requirements.

Health and social supports available to people accessing UCAN’s Family Connects Program include connecting families to obstetricians and primary care providers, pediatricians, and family practice physicians, as well as mental health services, housing agencies and lactation and feeding support organizations.

The release said services are intended to improve outcomes in one or more of these areas: child health, child development and school readiness, family economic self-sufficiency, maternal health, positing parenting while reducing child mistreatment, juvenile delinquency, family violence and crime.

Family Connects Oregon does not replace any home visiting programs that already operate in Douglas County, not any postpartum doctor visits. Instead, the program is designed to enhance current home visiting programs and will contribute to aligning a home visiting service system that connects families with services and supports of their choice.

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
• Valentine's Couples Dinner @​ Backside Brewing Co. | 5 - 10 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 Friday morning. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team