January 5, 2026

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

• Current Temp: 43° F
• Humidity: 96%
• Wind: 0
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 10-14
• Today's Forecast: High 47 | Low 38 | Light Rain
• Sunrise: 7:46 AM | Sunset: 4:53 PM

WINTER STORM WATCH FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. through Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for the eastern Douglas County foothills.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said heavy snow is possible above 3,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, except up to 18 inches above 4,000 feet.

The Watch area also includes Highway 138E east of Steamboat and especially from Toketee Falls eastward.

Forecasters said travel may be very difficult to impossible.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY/STORM WATCH FOR MOUNTAIN AREAS

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 4:00 p.m. Monday for areas above 5,000 feet in the Southern Oregon Cascades including Crater Lake, Diamond, and Crescent Lake along with highways 138, 230 and 62.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected with winds gusting as high as 35 miles per hour over high and exposed terrain.

A Winter Storm Watch is in place from Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. for the same locations. Heavy snow is possible with between 1 and 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 miles per hour.

Forecasters said travel may be very difficult to impossible. Motorists should slow down and use caution. Call 511 or visit www.tripcheck.com for current road information.

WINSTON CITY COUNCIL WITH MONDAY NIGHT MEETING

Winston City Council will have a meeting on Monday night at 7:00 p.m.

A light agenda will include the 6th extension of a leachate agreement with Douglas County and two new business license requests. City department heads will present their reports.

The meeting will be held in the city council chambers on Northwest Douglas Boulevard.

For more information on the City of Winston, go to: https://winstoncity.org/

ROSEBURG SCHOOLS SEEKING MEMBERS FOR FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Roseburg Schools is still seeking community members to be part of its new Community Facilities Advisory Committee.

A district release said the committee will help the district assess the condition of its aging school buildings and consider options for meeting long-term facility needs.

Committee members will take a close look at needs such as aging infrastructure, safety and security, student privacy and accessibility, improved air quality and building systems to support student wellness and learning space updates that reflect today’s instructional needs.

Committee members will meet from February through June of this year. Meetings will take place at school sites across the district to provide participants with a firsthand look at both the strengths and challenges of Roseburg’s schools. The group will engage with data on building conditions, safety and accessibility, and student learning needs, all with the goal of developing recommendations to share with the superintendent.

The committee will look at a variety of possible approaches to address facility needs, which may include additional grant opportunities, phased maintenance plans or a potential bond measure.

Meetings will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with potential facility tours scheduled at a later date. Meetings will take place on:

• February 10th
• March 10th
• April 7th
• May 12th
• June 9th

Applications will be accepted through January 17th at:  https://forms.gle/ujRnn3g5qiZTaVPd7.

EXTENSION SERVICE/UMPQUA SOIL & WATER WITH PRUNING WORKSHOP

The Oregon State University Extension Service in Douglas County in partnership with Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District are offering a fruit tree pruning workshop on Saturday, January 17th.

It will be held at the Elkton Community Education Center on Highway 38 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will cover proper techniques to improve tree health, boost fruit production, and shape trees for long-term success.

Topics will include:

• When and why to prune in Winston
• Tool and safety
• Pruning strategies for apples, pears, cherries and plums

There will be live demonstrations along with a question-and-answer time. The workshop is for beginners and experienced growers alike.

The event is free, but registration is needed. To sign up, go to: https://beav.es/ZkU

Call OSU Extension Agent Logan Bennett at 541-236-3015 for more information.

Three-Day Cleanup Restores Daly Property After Nuisance Notice

Less than a week after a nuisance notice drew community attention to conditions on a hillside property near NE Stephens Street, the area has now been largely cleaned up through a coordinated, multi-day effort involving local volunteers, residents from managed camps, and property managers.

Cleanup activity followed a December 29 article by The Roseburg Receiver detailing a nuisance notice issued to 79-year-old homeowner Linda Daly, who said the conditions were not of her making. According to those involved, the cleanup began Friday afternoon, January 2, and continued through Sunday, January 4.

Coordinated Cleanup Effort

The effort was led by Elk Island Trading Group, LLC in coordination with Our Alternative Living Solutions, Inc., and included assistance from residents of sanctioned, managed tent camps as well as local volunteers.

“We were out here for three days,” said Bernie Woodard of Elk Island Trading Group. “We started Friday afternoon with some initial cleanup, worked a full day Saturday, and finished up on Sunday.”

Woodard said the work included participation from Richard Weber, along with volunteer Blake Delaney, who assisted with hauling debris.

Woodard documented the cleanup in a video recorded on site Sunday, describing the scope of the work and conditions left behind following the removal of illegal encampments.

“Two weeks ago there were illegal camps all over this hill,” Woodard said in the video. “Over 18 people were removed last week. After that, they left junk everywhere.”

Scope of the Work

According to Woodard, cleanup crews removed large quantities of trash, including needles, syringes, bottles, tents, pallets, and other debris, some of it piled several feet deep in places.

“You have to move slowly through areas like this,” Woodard said. “There are sharp objects, biohazards, and thick blackberry bushes. You can’t just rush in.”

He said one section of the hillside contained debris deep enough to completely bury a cast-iron bathtub. Other areas included remnants of a former structure known locally as the “haunted house,” which Woodard said was destroyed years ago, reportedly after fires originating from camps below the hillside spread upward.

The cleanup also focused on footpaths used as informal corridors between unmanaged camps near Deer Creek Park and surrounding residential and commercial properties.

“This is private property, not city property,” Woodard said. “The encampments weren’t confined to one parcel, they crossed into multiple adjacent properties.”

Community Involvement

In addition to residents from managed camps, Woodard credited local volunteers who arrived with trucks and trailers to help load and haul debris, making multiple trips offsite.

“As of Sunday afternoon, there was still a little paint dumping and minor debris left,” Woodard said. “But the vast majority of the area has been cleared.”

He said additional cleanup, securing access points, and longer-term management strategies are being considered to prevent unauthorized access and future dumping.

Background

The cleanup follows a nuisance notice issued by the City of Roseburg to Daly, warning of potential enforcement if alleged camping and debris conditions were not abated. Daly has said she did not create the conditions and lacks the physical and financial ability to address them on her own.

After receiving the notice, Daly sought assistance from Elk Island Trading Group, which entered into an agreement to manage and maintain the property.

Looking Ahead

As of Sunday evening, those involved said the Daly property was largely restored and no longer overrun by debris or active encampments.

“We’re hoping continued management and some improvements will stop this from becoming a cut-through again,” Woodard said.

The situation continues to raise broader questions about how cities address encampments that affect private property, and how responsibility is assigned when conditions extend beyond a homeowner’s control.

Volunteering

Those interested in volunteering for similar cleanup efforts may contact Bernie Woodard via Facebook or by email at BernieWoodard58@gmail.com.

View the video and images by going to The Roseburg Receiver article here.

Monday, January 5th

• 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
• Open Mic Night at Little Brothers Pub, hosted by Benjammin' | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Tuesday, January 6th

• 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

Wednesday, January 7th

• 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, January 8th

• 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
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 - 8 PM
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Link

Friday, January 9th

• 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

Saturday, January 10th

• 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
• MJ Live @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart @Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link

Sunday, January 11th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Open-Mic Night @ The Rosebud Theatre | 4 - 8 PM | Link

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team