January 2, 2025
The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

Good morning Douglas County! Happy Thursday and Happy New Year! 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: 45°F
- Humidity: 96%
- Wind: 0 MPH
- Current Conditions: Light Showers
- Air Quality Index: 50
- Today's Forecast: High 52 | Low 45
- Yesterday's Rain Levels (January 1st): 0.16 Inches
- January's Monthly Rainfall: 0.16 inches
Roseburg Area Morning News
2024 WAS MUCH WETTER THAN NORMAL FOR ROSEBURG
KQEN News Radio

2024 was a much wetter year than normal in Roseburg.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the Roseburg Regional Airport measured 39.63 inches of rain for the year. That’s nearly 25 percent above the normal amount, which is 32.07 inches.
Roseburg’s all-time wettest year was 1950, when Roseburg received 46.44 inches of precipitation. That was even more than 1964 when a Christmas flood devastated the Umpqua Valley. The rainfall total for that year was 43.12 inches.
December was the wettest month of 2024. The airport measured 8.61 inches of rain, well above the normal monthly amount of 6.05 inches.
While it was significantly wetter in 2024, it wasn’t much warmer. The average high temperature for the year was 68.6 degrees. The normal average high for Roseburg is 66.2 degrees.
The hottest day of the year was July 8th when the mercury reached 108 degrees at the airport.
ROSEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH WINTER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS/TEENS
KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Library has a full slate of programs for children and teens beginning this month.
A City of Roseburg release said Youth Services Librarian Aurora Ropp will offer “Storytime” at 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday through April 17th.
Other programs include:
- ”Lap-Sit Storytime” for the youngest learners is scheduled at 10:15 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month through April 15th. This program features 20 minutes of interactive rhymes and songs, props and books for babies from 6 months to 2 years old and their caregivers. The structure is flexible, and participants are welcome to attend as long as the babies are willing.
- Young adults from 13 through 18 years old are invited to “Teen Drop-In Hangout” from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8th and the first Wednesday of the month from February through April. Based on feedback from teens, they will paint miniature canvases, create origami and make baskets. Teens can also play games and use the library’s virtual reality headsets.
- Teen volunteer hours are scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd, and the third Wednesdays from February through April. Under supervision from a library staff member, volunteers will perform activities that may include packaging craft kits, scanning book barcodes into a computer and alphabetizing books. This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours needed for school or to gain experience for a first job application. Teens under age 18 must have a permission slip and liability waiver signed by a parent of guardian before beginning service.
- From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first Thursdays of the month through April, Ropp will lead an artist exploration program that includes a story about a portion of an artist’s life, visuals of their art, and a project to make a piece in their style. All supplies are provided. This is for kindergarteners and elementary-age children to explore different ways of making art.
- From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the third Thursdays of each month through April, elementary-age youth are invited to drop in for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math program. All materials will be provided.
Other activities are planned as well. For a full list of events, visit the library’s website: www.roseburgpubliclibrary.org.
LUNCHBOX EXPRESS DELIVERING FREE MEALS THROUGH FRIDAY
KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Schools is continuing to deliver free meals to children and youth as Winter Break is about to conclude.
Meals are being distributed Thursday and Friday. The meals are available to all children up to 18 years of age. Each sack contains breakfast and lunch. Children must be present to participate.
LunchBox Express delivery sites and times are:
- Sunnyslope Elementary from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Thompson Park from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Eastwood Park from 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Creekside Family Church from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Saddle Butte Mobile Manor from 1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Faith Lutheran Church from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
For more information, call 677-4221.
UCC PRESENTS VINTAGE SINGERS: TWELTH NIGHT CONCERTS
KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Community College Performing & Visual Arts presents: The Vintage Singers: Twelfth Night concerts this Friday at 7:00 pm. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on Southeast Lane Avenue in downtown Roseburg.
The music performance is directed by Donna Spicer and accompanied by Tammy Finch-Johnson and Gwen Soderberg-Chase. The concert will feature Mozart’s “Magnificat in C, O Come, Emmanuel, Joy to the World, and arrangements of other familiar carols.
Additional performers include Jeff Prummer on trombone, Izzy Trinkle on violin, and Janet Meacham on cello.
Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, with students admitted free. Advance tickets are available here.
UCC ART GALLERY PRESENTS “WAITING FOR THE SUN”
KQEN News Radio

The Art Gallery at Umpqua Community College presents a mixed media exhibit of hand cut-fiber panels and paintings in “Waiting for the Sun” by Sarah Nguyen.
A college release said the show will open in the Whipple Fine Arts Center on Monday and continue through February 5th.
Sarah Nguyen is a mixed-media artist who works primarily with paper. Storytelling is central to her hand-cut-fiber panels and paintings. Her work has appeared in numerous national and international solo and group exhibitions and publications. Nguyen has taken part in numerous artist residencies from around the world as a visiting artist and teacher including Serbia, Bulgaria, Japan, France and around the United States.
Gallery hours are weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with admission free. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more information about the Art Gallery at UCC, go to: https://umpqua.edu/about/our-campus/campus-facilities/art-gallery/
Roseburg Area Upcoming Events
Ongoing Events
- All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch @ The Parrott House | June 23rd - December 29th every Sunday @ 10AM - 2PM | 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
- Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights | November 24th - January 2nd - Every day @ 5:30PM | Link
- Quilts & Christmas Exhibit @ Douglas County Museum | December 3rd - February 28th @ 10AM - 5PM | Link
Monday, December 30th
- DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
- Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
Tuesday, December 31st
- 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
- 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
- Gatsby Gathering New Year's Eve @ The Parrott House | 8PM - 1AM | Link
- Happy Hogmanay – New Year’s Eve Celtic Jam @ Oran Mor | 6 - 10PM | Link
- Live Music: Rockwork Orange @ The Place in Roseburg | 9AM - 12AM | Link
- New Year's Eve w/ Bump In The Road @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8PM - 12AM
- New Year's Eve w/Melrose Vineyards and Bar Run Golf & RV Resort | 5 - 9:30PM | Link
- Paradise NYE Bash @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9PM - 12AM | Link
- NYE Party @ Lookingglass Brewery in Winston | 5 - 9PM
Wednesday, January 1st (HAPPY NEW YEAR!)
- DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
- Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 - 12:30 PM
- 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.
- All RC Hobbies Swap Meet and Race @ Twisted Metal RC Hobby Shop | Link
Thursday, January 2nd
- 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
Friday, January 3rd
- 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.
Saturday, January 4th
- 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
- North Bank Habitat Hike | 8 AM @ DC Courthouse Parking Lot
- High School Cross Country Skiing @ Diamond Lake Resort | Link
Sunday, January 5th
- Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
- All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch @ The Parrott House | 10AM - 2PM
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The Roseburg Receiver Updates
- We are now at 11,700 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
- We are launching our new site, roseburgscanner.com soon! It is up and running, but still undergoing some configurations. We hope to be fully live soon!
- The online direct video stream can now be located at https://live.roseburgscanner.com
- The news feed from various online sources can now be found at https://news.roseburgscanner.com
- The direct feeds can now be found at https://listen.roseburgscanner.com (please go here to learn how to listen)
- Businesses are now able to sign up to sponsor us! Get your logo seen on our website! Contact us for more details!
- Volunteers, volunteers, volunteers!! Everyone is welcome to post in our Facebook group about things that are happening in the area - whether it's something you heard or something you are witnessing. Feel free to post and even send a pic! The only thing we ask is that you do not post any personal information and don't text and drive. Your safety is important too.
That is the scoop for this Thursday morning. Have a great day!
- The Roseburg Receiver Team
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