February 4, 2026

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

• Current Temp: 38° F
• Humidity: 98%
• Wind: 3 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 71
• Today's Forecast: High 60 | Low 37 | Sunny
• Sunrise: 7:26 AM | Sunset: 5:30 PM

For the fifth consecutive year, Sunrise Enterprises has been voted Best Secondhand Store in Douglas County for the Readers' Choice Awards, a recognition that reflects far more than retail success.

The recognition is shared with the community that makes the work possible. Every purchase, donation, volunteer hour, and partnership helps support a mission that has been changing lives for more than five decades.

Founded in 1969, Sunrise Enterprises has long served as a place of opportunity and belonging, providing meaningful employment and support for individuals of all abilities. The organization is committed to helping people build independence, confidence, and fulfilling lives through work that matters.

While many in the community know Sunrise for its secondhand stores, the organization’s impact extends well beyond retail. Through wood products, janitorial services, and community employment partnerships, Sunrise Enterprises works directly with local businesses to create real job opportunities and pathways to long-term success.

Those partnerships are a critical part of the mission. Local employers have stepped forward to provide inclusive employment opportunities, while others support the organization by utilizing Sunrise’s services. Together, they form a network built on trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility.

This fifth consecutive Best Secondhand Store award stands as a reminder of what is possible when a community rallies around a purpose. Sunrise Enterprises is not just a store. It is a mission in motion, powered by Douglas County.

Community members interested in supporting or partnering with Sunrise Enterprises are encouraged to get involved and learn more about how they can be part of the organization’s life-changing work.

Roseburg had a near record high temperature for the date on Tuesday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury reached 63 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport. The record high for February 3rd is 64 degrees, set in 2018.

With a front allowing temperatures to stay well above seasonal norms this week, forecasters said the Umpqua Valley could again approach near record high temperatures for the date, with the most likely day being on Thursday when the record high is 67 degrees, set in 1941. The forecast is calling for the high that day to be around 65 degrees.

A pretty good chance of rain is expected by Saturday night, leading to a wet Sunday, with the potential for Roseburg to receive up to two thirds of an inch of rain over the weekend.

Ingram Content Group has announced a major investment in its Roseburg distribution center through the addition of a state-of-the-art co-located printing facility.

An Ingram release said this investment expands the number of titles Ingram has available from Roseburg by millions and reduces delivery times for customers west of the Rockies. Publishers, booksellers, and librarians will all benefit from the added speed, scale and flexibility.

The Roseburg expansion joins similar Ingram facilities in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, the UK and Australia. The addition to the Ingram network represents the next strategic step in expanding capacity, increasing speeds to market and enhancing service for customers everywhere.

Ingram Content Group CEO Shawn Morin said, “As demand for our print, wholesale, and distribution services grows, extending our unique solution to our Roseburg facility allows us to serve our publishers and channel partners with greater efficiency, immediacy, and flexibility”.  Morin said, “Through expanding our print on demand programs like print to order and guaranteed availability, in Roseburg, we’re strengthening our ability to more quickly connect western U.S. readers with the books they want”.

Construction on the Roseburg expansion begins immediately, with first book printings anticipated by the end of the third quarter.

The release said once complete, the enhanced Roseburg facility will significantly increase the availability of millions of titles in this market, enabling faster delivery for retail and library customers. For publishers, the expansion provides a sustainable, integrated solution that improves availability, reduces waste and accelerates speed to the market.

Ingram opened its distribution warehouse in Roseburg in October of 1994.

Officials with the City of Sutherlin have provided information regarding the decision to change the time of city council meetings.

Mayor Michelle Sumner said the change comes after hearing from residents that evening meetings are not always conducive to broad participation. Sumner said a morning meeting offers several benefits to the community. That includes:

• Greater accessibility for students: Student leadership classes will now be able to attend and observe local government in action
• Improved safety and comfort: Residents who prefer not to drive at night will now have the opportunity to participate.
• Reduced hardship for working families: Many families have shared that attending a meeting after a full workday – often staying out until 8:30 p.m. can be difficult.
• Potential for increased turnout: Current attendance is low, and the hope is that the new time will encourage more residents to engage with their local government.

The next Sutherlin City Council meeting will be on February 9th at 10:00 a.m. with the Urban Renewal Agency meeting at 9:45 a.m.

For more information about the City of Sutherlin, go to: https://www.sutherlinoregon.gov/

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate-phase participant is giving back to the community through the Food for Hope Community Project this weekend.

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said it will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of the Roseburg Grocery Outlet in the 700 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard.

Elizabeth Weist-Gray will be onsite with a table and donation barrel, along with a list of most-needed items, inviting community members to help replenish the Fish Food Pantry, following the high-demand holiday season. All donated food and supplies will go directly to support local individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

The Fish Food Pantry has served Douglas County for decades, providing emergency food assistance to residents in need. As one of the areas’ key hunger-relief organizations, FISH supports thousands of households each year, including seniors on fixed incomes, families with children, veterans, and individuals facing temporary hardship. Demand for food assistance in Douglas County remains consistently high, particularly during the winter months.

Projects like Food for Hope help ensure that local food pantries can continue meeting community needs when shelves are often at their lowest.

The program also reflects the mission of the H.O.P.E. Drug Court, which emphasizes accountability, recovery and community engagement. By giving back through service, participants strengthen their connection to the community while supporting organizations that improve the quality of life across Douglas County.

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is preparing to celebrate its 112th graduation on Tuesday, March 31st at 5:15 p.m. in the Cascade Hall Building at the fairgrounds.

For more information on the H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court

A free public screening of the documentary HERE. IS. BETTER. will take place on Saturday, March 21st starting at 12:00 p.m. at the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.

A release said the event is presented by the Returning Veterans Project, with local support from The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and Source One Serenity.

HERE.IS.BETTER is a full-length documentary that intimately follows four veterans from diverse backgrounds as they engage in evidence-based trauma psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder. The film offers rare access to veterans’ personal healing journeys, including the often overlook voices of women veterans and those living with trauma for decades.

Following the screening, a panel discussion will be moderated by Amy Almond-Schmid, executive director of the Returning Veterans Project. The discussion will focus on access to care, community support, and evidence-based treatment options for veterans and their families.

The free event is open to veterans, family members, service providers, and community members.

For more information, click here.

In the first round of FY2026 Career Opportunity Program grant awards, the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation have awarded $92,278 to 29 writers and curators of visual arts through a partnership with The Ford Family Foundation’s Visual Arts Program. Individual grants range from $363 to $8,000.

Arts Commissioner Jenny Stadler, who led one of two review panels said, “The Career Opportunity Grant provides unique experiences that can truly propel an artist’s career – offering chances for learning, connection and personal growth”. Stadler said, “It’s always inspiring to see the incredible work of artists from across the state”.

The Ford Family Foundation funds are available to established Oregon visual artists who are producing new work in the fields of contemporary art and craft.

The Ford Family Foundation President and CEO Kara Carlisle said, “Artists are anchors of Oregon towns and cities”. Carlisle said, “By investing in artists’ research, training, dedicated work time and new exhibition opportunities, we’re not just amplifying their careers, we’re reinforcing the cultural fabric of our communities. We’re proud to join the Arts Commission in this shared commitment to impact”.

One Douglas County resident is receiving assistance through the program. Emily Wilson of Gardiner will get $3,000 to support attending and exhibiting at the 2026 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference in Detroit, where Wilson will mentor artists, sustain professional relationships and expand gallery representation.

More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available at: www.oregonartscommission.org

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• "Shifting Landscapes" + Add'l Exhibits @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 9 - March 6 | Every week Tuesday - Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Sweeney Todd @ Umpqua Actors Community Theatre (UACT) | Jan 30 - 31, Feb 1, 5-8, 12-15 | 7 PM | Link
• “The Power of Place,” Photography Exhibit @ Roseburg Public Library | Jan 15 - Feb 19 | Tuesday - Saturday
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link

Monday, February 2nd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, February 3rd

• 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
• All Ages Jazz Jam @ North Forty Beer Company | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, February 4th

• 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.

Thursday, February 5th

• 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
• JAM NIGHT: Steve Amari’s Birthday Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meeting | Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 PM | Socializing, Guest speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!

Friday, February 6th

• 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
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link
• Live Music: The Brothers Reed @ North Forty Beer Company | 8 - 10 PM | Link
• Traditional Lion Dancers @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 5 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Jay Si Proof, The Mother Smuckers @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link

Saturday, February 7th

• 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
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link
• Discover Roseburg 15 - Land of Umpqua Geocache Kickoff Event | 9 AM - 2 PM | Link
• Live Music: The Fabulous Del Montes @ North Forty Beer Co. | 6 PM | Link
• Wine & Caramel Pairing @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 12 - 5 PM | Link
• Live Music: Natsukashii Soul @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music: Captain Blue @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM | Link

Sunday, February 8th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link
• Live Music: Cover Culture @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Super Party @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 2 - 7 PM | Link
• Open-Mic Night @ The Rosebud Theatre | 4 - 8 PM | Link

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• There is now an opportunity to advertise your local business with The Roseburg Receiver! If your company is interested, please email info@theroseburgreceiver.com. Your ad will be featured in The Roseburg Scoop emails, videos, website, and much more.
• Project Skywatch is still underway to get deployed in the Spring; however, more funding is still required. To donate, become a business sponsor, or read more information of Project Skywatch, visit https://www.theroseburgreceiver.com/project-skywatch/
• The Roseburg Receiver will be moving its primary website and tools back from roseburgscanner.com to theroseburgreceiver.com in the next few weeks. This change reflects our continued growth beyond scanner traffic into a broader local information and storytelling platform. All content, tools, and updates will continue uninterrupted during the transition. The roseburgscanner.com domain will continue to function and will redirect to the primary domain after the cutover.
• NEW! The Roseburg Receiver and The Roseburg Plug have opened a downtown office and production space at 537 SE Main Street, marking the growth of a community-driven information network focused on emergency communications, unbiased local news, storytelling, and long-term service to Douglas County.

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That is the scoop for this Wednesday morning. Enjoy your day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team