Good morning Douglas County! Happy Thursday! 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: 62° F
• Humidity: 66%
• Wind: 2 MPH NE
• Current Conditions: Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 25
• Today's Forecast: High 89 | Low 55 | Sunny
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (July 16th): 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
Issued by National Weather Service Eureka CA
317 AM PDT Thu Jul 17 2025

Isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, especially in northern Klamath and Lake counties

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

There is a low chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, although smoke could inhibit that potential. Dry and gusty conditions are anticipated in south central Oregon and north eastern California this afternoon. Gusty west and southwest winds and dry conditions are expected again Friday afternoon - mostly along and east of the Cascades. Temperatures will trend lower and humidity higher toward the latter portion of the weekend into early next week and fire weather conditions are forecast to improve.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

ROSEBURG HAS THIRD HOTTEST DAY OF 2025 ON WEDNESDAY

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg had the third hottest day of 2025 on Wednesday, with cooler temperatures expected for the foreseeable future.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury reached 99 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport. The hottest day of the year was June 9th when the high was 101 degrees. On June 8th it got to 100 degrees.

Highs in the low 90s are forecast for Thursday and Friday. Temperatures drop to the 80s beginning on Saturday and they are expected to stay there for the next week.

OREGON’S NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT DROPS BY 4,300 IN JUNE

KQEN News Radio

In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted non-farm payroll employment declined by 4,300 jobs, following a revised loss of 2,100 jobs in May.

A State of Oregon Employment Department release said June’s losses were largest in the other services category, manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services and retail trade. Those categories lost 1,400, 1,200, 1,000 and 700 jobs respectively. Gains were largest in health care and social assistance, which added 900 jobs.

State Employment Economist Gail Krumenauer said manufacturing cut 1,200 jobs in June, continuing its decline of the past three years. Since June 2024, manufacturing has lost 7,700 jobs or 4.1 percent. Krumenauer said durable goods manufacturing lost 5,500 jobs or 4.2 percent while nondurable goods lost 2,200 jobs or 3.9 percent – all substantial cuts.

OED said construction dropped 400 jobs in June, following a revised loss of 2,000 in May. After averaging close to 117,000 jobs in 2022 through 2024, construction employed 111,600 as of June 2025. Losses during the past 12 months were concentrated in specialty trade contractors which lost 2,600 jobs or 3.5 percent, and construction of buildings, which lost 1,800 jobs or 5.5 percent.

Krumenauer said retail trade continued its slow jobs decline. After averaging 210,600 jobs in 2022, the industry steadily declined to 201,600 jobs as of June 2025. That’s a drop of 9,000 jobs or 4.5 percent. Nearly every retail subsector dropped jobs during that time. The primary exception was food and beverage retailers, which, at 47,400 jobs in June 2025, added 200 jobs since June 2022.

The release said health care and social assistance added 900 jobs in June and 1,600 jobs, as revised, in May. In the past 12 months, it gained by far the most jobs of the major industries – adding 15,800 jobs or 5.3 percent. During that time, its two fastest growing components were social assistance – which went up 6,500 jobs or 8.4 percent, and nursing and residential health care facilities – which added 3,300 jobs r 5.8 percent.

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in June and 4.8 percent in May, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1 percent in June 2024. Oregon’s 4.9 percent unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points higher than the recent low of 3.6 percent during spring 2023. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in May and 4.1 percent in June.

SOUTH UMPQUA SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS BOARD VACANCY

KQEN News Radio

The South Umpqua School District has a vacancy on its board.

The Zone 1, Position 2 seat is unfilled after no one ran for the position in the recent Special Districts Election. The term of former board member Randy Richardson ended on June 30th. The individual appointed will serve through June 30th, 2027.

To be eligible to apply, people must:

• Be a legally registered voter
• Have a Canyonville address
• Have resided within the district for at least one year prior to selection
• Not be employed by the district, including as a substitute

To apply, interested community members are invited to submit a letter of interest before August 4th. The board will review letters of interest at its regular board session on August 6th.

Letters should be submitted to: South Umpqua School District, Attn: Tabitha Roberts, at 558 Southwest Chadwick Lane in Myrtle Creek, 97457. They can be emailed to Tabitha.roberts@susd.k12.or.us

For more information contact the Superintendent’s Office at 863-3115.

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN HAS ROSEBURG LOCATION SET FOR 2025 SEASON

KQEN News Radio

While Halloween is over three months away, Spirit Halloween has its Roseburg location set for its 2025 season. Spirit Halloween spokesperson Marisa Simonson told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the seasonal pop-up will be in the Roseburg Marketplace, on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. The retailer will operate in the former location of Joann Fabrics, which recently closed.

Spirit Halloween is the largest Halloween retailer in North America, known for its stores that appear in vacant retail spaces every fall. The company has been in business for nearly four decades and has over 1,450 locations.

Simonson said information about hours of operation for the Roseburg store and other details will be available in mid-August,

MUSIC OFF CENTRAL HAS YACHTY BY NATURE THURSDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

Music off Central has Yachty by Nature on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.

The Southern California group has been around since 2016. The 6-piece group plays groovy soft rock tunes from the late 70s and early 80s. It includes songs from artists like Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross and more.

Music Off Central is held at downtown Sutherlin Central Park, on the Grand Central Stage. The event includes a beer garden, vendors and multiple food trucks. The family-friendly atmosphere offers a splash pad and plenty of shade.

Concerts continue weekly through August 7th. For more information on Music Off Central, go to: https://musicoffcentral.org/

MUSIC IN THE PARK CONTINUES IN MYRTLE CREEK

KQEN News Radio

Music in the Park in Myrtle Creek continues its summer concert series on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Douglas County’s longest running free summer concert series is celebrating its 38th year.

Joe’s Garage Band will play classic rock hits from the 60’s and 70’s. The group includes Gary Perdigo on lead vocals, Joe Kurtz on guitar, Glennis Peterson on bass, and Mark Robertson on drums, and is guaranteed to rock!

Performances are being held at Mill Site Park with ample parking available. Attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. Food vendors are both on site, and nearby. Dogs are allowed is kept under control and cleaned up after.

The series is coordinated by the Myrtle Creek-Tri City Area Chamber of Commerce and is 100 percent supported by donations, grants and gifts. Call 860-2037 for more information.

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team

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