Good morning Douglas County! Happy Wednesday! 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: 65° F
• Humidity: 69%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 32
• Today's Forecast: High 97 | Low 60 | Sunny
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (July 15th): 0.00
• July's Monthly Rainfall: 0.00 Inches

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
404 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025

Isolated thunderstorms Thursday afternoon/evening, especially in northern Klamath/Lake counties

Near critical southwest to west winds and low relative humidity Thursday afternoon and evening for southern Lake and Modoc counties

Hot, dry weather continues today. While there is a low chance (5-10%) of thunderstorms over the mountains, especially in NorCal this afternoon/evening, most areas will see nothing, except for cumulus buildups. Marine layer will remain present along the coast. Thunder potential increases Thursday, especially east of the Cascades. Gusty southwest to west winds could also coincide with near critical RH values in some areas. Slight cooling can be expected late this week into the weekend, though likely at the expense of breezy winds. Further cooling is anticipated into early next week.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

Project Skywatch: Roseburg’s New Eyes in the Sky for Wildfire Detection and Public Safety

The Roseburg Receiver

The Roseburg Receiver just announced Project Skywatch - a new effort to install a high-definition, 24/7 live camera and upgraded radio receivers at the top of Mount Nebo. This project will give the entire community real-time views across Douglas County, helping everyone spot wildfires, smoke, or other emergencies as soon as they start.

The goal is simple: give both residents and emergency responders instant, open access to the region’s skies and hills. In the future, the project will also feature AI-powered smoke detection to catch fires even faster. Plus, better radio equipment on the hill will mean clearer, more reliable emergency communications for everyone who depends on them.

To make this happen, The Roseburg Receiver is relying on support from local residents and businesses. Every dollar goes straight to equipment, installation, and ongoing service costs—no hidden fees, no profits. Full transparency is promised, with cost breakdowns and regular updates online.

If you want to help, donate or become a sponsor at roseburgscanner.com/project-skywatch, or follow updates at facebook.com/projectskywatchroseburgreceiver.

With your help, Project Skywatch will keep Roseburg safer, better informed, and more connected than ever.

NEAR RECORD HIGH TEMPERTURE FOR WEDNESDAY, THEN SOME COOLING

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg is expected to see a near record high temperature for the date on Wednesday, before some cooling begins to impact the Umpqua Valley.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the high is forecast to be 99 degrees. The record high for July 16th is 104 degrees, set in 1941.

Forecasters said a weakening ridge of high pressure will bring afternoon highs down to the low 90s for Thursday and Friday. A deeper trough will bring cooler temperatures starting Saturday with highs dropping to the mid to upper 80s. That is close to normal or slightly below normal temperatures.

The mercury reached 91 degrees on Tuesday at the Roseburg Regional Airport.

HEAT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 8:00 P.M.

KQEN News Radio

A Heat Advisory continues through Wednesday evening at 8:00p.m. for central Douglas County and its eastern foothills.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said high temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees are expected. Low temperatures will be mainly in the upper 50s to mid-60s.

The Advisory area includes the Umpqua Basin, Roseburg, Camas Valley, Elkton and Tiller.

Forecasters said an increased chance of heat related illness for those without access to cooling facilities is expected. Warm overnight temperatures will limit relief from hot daytime conditions.

Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

ROSEBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES MEAL DISTRIBUTION

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg School District continues distributing free meals to children and youth throughout summer break via the LunchBox Express and at several school cafeteria sites.

Meals are being offered through August 15th and are available to children ages 1 to 18. All children are welcome and do not need to be students or residents within the school district. Children must be present to participate. Each child will receive one breakfast and one lunch per day.

LunchBox Express meals are offered Mondays through Fridays. Breakfast and lunch will be a combined Grab-n-Go meal and do not need to be consumer on site.

• Faith Lutheran Church on West Kenwood Street from 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Green Elementary School on Southwest Carnes Road from 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Thompson Park on Southeast Thompson Street from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Eastwood Park on Southeast Douglas Avenue from 12:15 p.m. to 12:30 pm.
• Safeway on Northeast Stephens Street from 12:40 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
• Creekside Family Church on Newton Creek Road from 1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
• Saddle Butte Mobile Manor on Saddle Butte Lane from 1:30 pm. to 1:45 p.m.

These school cafeteria sites will offer meals Mondays through Thursdays through July 30th:

• Sunnyslope, Hucrest, Fir Grove and Winchester elementary schools for breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Meals must be consumed on site.
• Josephine Lane Middle School and Roseburg High School for breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Grab-n-Go meals do not need to be consumed on site.

For more information, call the Roseburg School District at 677-4221.

ROSEBURG LIBRARY HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL HARRY POTTER DAY

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg Public Library is preparing to host its fifth annual “Harry Potter Day” next Saturday, July 26th.

A city release said the event is a celebration of Hogwarts, magic and the power of imagination.

The community is invited to dress up and join staff for activities, trivia and prizes. Parking is available at the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard, with overflow parking directly south of the library at the Douglas County Courthouse complex.

“Harry Potter Day” will transform the library into a fantasy world with a variety of hands-on activities. They will range in difficulty, with some taking more patience than others.

At 11:00 a.m., Wildlife Safari staff will offer a live animal demonstration with some critters featured in the “Harry Potter” series, like snakes and rats.

Once visitors enter the library, they can head directly to an activity room or stop by a trivia station and test their Harry Potter knowledge for prizes. Participants will receive a ticket for each correct answer, and prize drawings will occur every half-hour. Prizes will include Harry Potter themed mugs, puzzles, books and other goodies. Winners must be present at the time of each drawing.

The release said “Harry Potter Day” is the library’s biggest event of the year.

For more information about the event and other things happening at the Roseburg Public Library, go to: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/library

ZUMBA CLASSES CONTINUE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS THROUGH LATE AUGUST

KQEN News Radio

“Zumba in the Park” continues Wednesday evenings through August 27th.

A city release said Roseburg Parks and Recreation and the YMCA of Douglas County are teaming up to offer free Zumba sessions at 6:30 p.m. in Stewart Park. Y instructors are teaching the family friendly, high-energy cardio dance fitness classes that mix low and high intensity moves to upbeat music. Classes are held in the grass, just west of the large pavilion.

No registration is needed for the classes, but participants should arrive a few minutes early to sign in. Wear comfortable workout clothing and bring water.

For more information call the YMCA at 440-9622 or Parks and Recreation at 492-6899.

CITY OF WINSTON UPDATES MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JULY

KQEN News Radio

The City of Winston has updated its public meeting schedule for July.,

City Recorder Cindy Sarti said the Winston City Council will not meet again in July. The next meeting will be a workshop on August 4th at 5:30 p.m. followed by a regular council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Winston Community Center on Southeast Grape Avenue. The workshop discussion will be with the owners and tenants of RV parks located in the floodplain.

The Winston Urban Renewal will not meet in July. Their next scheduled meeting will be on August 21st.

For more information on the City of Winston, go to www.winstoncity.org

WYDEN, MERKLEY, COLLEAGUES PRESS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ON IMMIGRATION HEARINGS

KQEN News Radio

On Tuesday, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and said they have joined a group of 21 Senate Democrats in pressing the Trump administration on its recent initiatives they claim are weaponizing immigration court hearings by terminating those cases and deporting people without due process.

In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons, the senators these actions as an affront to constitutionally mandated due process. The lawmakers wrote: “We are extremely concerned by reports of a recent initiative to arrest and detain noncitizens at their immigration court hearings, and in many cases, dismiss their immigration cases without advance notice and while hiding the government’s intent to arrest them”.

The letter concluded, “This manipulation of existing laws to enact this Administration’s mass deportation agenda is creating chaos in our immigration system while doing nothing to make our communities safer”.

In addition to Wyden and Merkley, the letter was signed by 23 other Democratic Senators.

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Zumba in the Park | Stewart Park every Wednesday | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | June 11 - August 22
• Music on the Half Shell 2025 | 7 PM | Every Tuesday until August 12th | Link
• Sutherlin Throwdown in Central Park | July 18 - 20 | Link

Monday, July 14th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Pouring Generosity | Every day Until August 31st | 8 AM - 5:30 PM | Link

Tuesday, July 15th

• 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
• Glide Farmers Market | June 3 - Oct 7th | 10 AM - 1 PM | Glide Community Center
• 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
• Music on the Half Shell 2025 | Seth Mulder & Midnight Run LIVE | 7 PM | Every Tuesday until August 12th | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Wednesday, July 16th

• 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 Winston VFW | 5 - 9 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.
• Canyonville Farmers Market | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Seven Feathers Casino Resort Parking Lot (May - October)
• WineDown Wednesday @​ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Women's "Just for Fun" Summer Golf | 5 PM | Link

Thursday, July 17th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• Lookingglass Grange 927 Farmers Market | 2:30 - 5:30 PM | April - October
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Joe's Garage Band LIVE at Myrtle Creek Music in the Park | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Umpqua Celtic Jam - Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Yachty By Nature LIVE at Music Off Central | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Live Music: Gill Brothers Band w/ Graham Farrow Knibb @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Friday, July 18th

• 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
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Sutherlin Farmers Market | 2 - 6 PM | April - October | 1305 W Central Ave
• Elkton Farmers Market | June 6th - October 1st | 10 AM - 3 PM | Elkton Community Education Center
• 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.
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | Every Friday | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• Food Truck Friday presents: Munchies, Music, and Motors @ Lookingglass Brewery | 12 PM | Link
• Live Music: Banda Maguey @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 8 PM | Link
• Riverbend Live! 2025 Concert Series | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• The Homemade Jam Duo LIVE at JosephJane Winery | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Hank & Dave LIVE at Music in the Courtyard at Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• The Winston VFW - Live Music Friday Nights with Love Notes | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Neil Gregory Johnson & Dawn Day @​ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM
• Live Music: Matt Heckler w/ Joe’s Truck Stop @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Saturday, July 19th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• Myrtle Creek Outdoor Farmers and Craft Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | April - October | 106 S Main St (Elks Lodge Parking Lot)
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night - Shamrocks Cocktail Bar | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Nick Powell @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• River Appreciation Day @ River Forks Park | 12 - 6 PM | Link
• Sippin' Safari @ Wildlife Safari | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Smash the Trash River Float & Cleanup | 12 AM - 5 PM | Link
• 39th Annual River Appreciation Day w/ Live Music by Ken Carloni, Melissa Ruth and the Likely Stories, James and the Lost Dogs | 12 - 6 PM | Link
• Inoke LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Hank & Dave LIVE at Music in the Courtyard at Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Jason Heald and Debra Kay LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Rockwork Orange LIVE at Kelly's Cozy Corner | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Midsummer's Night Enchanted Sea | Capricorn Manor - Drain | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music: Yaad and Abroad Soundsystem @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM
• Live Music: Soul Shock @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM

Sunday, July 20th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• The Homemade Jam Duo LIVE at Cooper Ridge Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Third Thursday BLUEGRASS Jam in Sutherlin (hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Association) | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Coleen and Gary LIVE at JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Clyde McGee LIVE at The Annex | 7 - 11 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 15,473 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• There is now an opportunity to advertise your local business with The Roseburg Receiver! If your company is interested, please email advertising@roseburgscanner.com. Your ads will be featured in The Roseburg Scoop emails, videos, website, and much more.
• Project Skywatch - Roseburg's Eyes in the Sky is now seeking funding through donations and sponsors. For information about Project Skywatch, visit https://www.roseburgscanner.com/project-skywatch

How to Contribute

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We encourage you to share relevant details and photos when appropriate. However, please note two important guidelines:

1. Maintain privacy by excluding any personal or identifying information
2. Ensure your own safety first - never attempt to post while driving

Your participation strengthens our community network, and your adherence to these guidelines helps keep everyone safe. Thank you for being part of our volunteer reporting team. If you have questions or want to participate as an author for our roseburgscanner.com website, please email community@roseburgscanner.com.

That is the scoop for this Wednesday morning. Have a great day! Stay cool out there.

- The Roseburg Receiver Team

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