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: 59° F
• Humidity: 73%
• Wind: 2 MPH N
• Current Conditions: Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 10
• Today's Forecast: High 85 | Low 58 | Sunny
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (July 1st): 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
541 AM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284, 285, 624, AND 625

Another round of thunderstorms will hit the region this afternoon. Some storms will be dry with gusty outflows. The best chance for storms will be in Siskiyou and Klamath Counties. Yet another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, mainly east of the Cascades and in the Mount Shasta area. Temperatures trend cooler this afternoon and those trends continue into Wednesday and Thursday with breezy northwest winds. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are possible east of the Cascades for the rest of the week and potentially into the weekend.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 2

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

FIREFIGHTERS DEAL WITH BRUSH FIRE ALONG FREEWAY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING

KQEN News Radio

Crews with the Roseburg Fire Department dealt with a brush fire along Interstate 5 early Tuesday morning.

RFD Staff Assistant Amy Rice said just after 3:50 a.m. the fire was reported near the Northwest Edenbower Boulevard overpass. Rice said firefighters arrived on the scene and located a fire moving up the slopeside of the hill. Firefighters determined the best access was going to be off Edenbower Boulevard. The fire was approximately 100 feet by 100 feet in size and had spread into some trees. Rice said the fire occurred on property that is currently under construction.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

FIREFIGHTERS CATCH 10 FIRES FOLLOWING THUNDERSTORMS-JACKSON COUNTY

KQEN News Radio

Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District responded to 15 reports of fire on Tuesday following thunderstorms through the region that began on Monday night.

Public Information Officer Natalie Weber said ODF fire fighters found and confirmed 10 fires from the 15 reported. Weber said ODF resources worked with federal partners at the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and Bureau of Land Management in response to these fires, and as a result, all fires are either completely extinguished or are fully lined and holding in their current footprint. The largest fire was caught at 12 acres.

High fire danger is now in effect on ODF-protected land in Jackson and Josephine counties. For more information on ODF Southwest Oregon District, go to: www.swofire.com.

LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $300,000 FOR ROSEBURG AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS

KQEN News Radio

Federal lawmakers have announced $300,000 in a federal grant to help with improvements at the Roseburg Regional Airport.

A release from Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Val Hoyle said its part of $9.7 million combined in federal grants for infrastructure improvements to taxiways, fencing, aircraft storage and more at airports throughout Oregon.

City Manager Nikki Messenger said, “We so appreciate our federal delegation and the FAA’s ongoing support of improvements at the Roseburg Regional Airport”.

Information from City of Roseburg staff said the money will be used for a security/fencing project at the Roseburg Regional Airport. The project will go out for bid in late July, so the funding is considered a “placeholder grant”. The funds provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will fund 95 percent of the project.

Messenger said, “The project will improve security at the airport – increasing safety for airport users by helping prevent unlawful incursions into active aviation areas”. Messenger said, “The Roseburg Regional Airport is a critical link in the region’s transportation system for business, commerce, tourism, health and safety, firefighting and many other purposes”.

The city secured a matching grant through the Oregon Department of Aviation which will cover about 90 percent of the necessary match. That means the city will need to fund half a percent of the total cost. That is likely to be around $1,500.

The city will know the total cost after the bids are received, which is scheduled in August. At that time, the grant application will be formalized and then the grant agreement will be finalized. It must be approved by the city council.

Other federal grants are going to airports in Redmond, Creswell, Mulino, Ashland and Condon.

PARKS OPEN, CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR JULY 4TH

KQEN News Radio

City of Roseburg buildings will be closed this Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

A city release said that means that City Hall, the Roseburg Public Safety Center, Roseburg Public Library and other city buildings will not be open to the public. The library will also be closed on Saturday, July 5th.

City parks remain open from dawn to dusk. Quintus Parks, on West Susan Street, has a StoryWalk, which can be viewed from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily through Saturday.

Most parks, including Beulah, Eastwood, Parrot Creek, Quintus, Stewart and Sunshine, have playgrounds. The Riverfront Disc Golf Course and Roseburg Skate Park near the duck pond will be open. Free concrete games including ping pong and cornhole are available at Eagles Park downtown, but players must bring their own equipment.

Free “Yoga in the Park” starts at 10:00 a.m. Saturday east of the band shell in Stewart Park. Stewart Park Golf Course will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Stewart Park’s outdoor tennis and pickleball courts are closed for renovation. The Umpqua Valley Tennis Center will not be open on Friday.

Police and firefighters will continue to provide public safety throughout the holiday.

For more information on the City of Roseburg, go to: www.cityofroseburg.org

FREE POPSICLES TO CELEBRATE PARKS

KQEN News Radio

Kids can enjoy a cool, sweet treat on Wednesdays this month to celebrate National Park and Recreation month.

A City of Roseburg release said Parks and Recreation staff will give out free popsicles to kids near the Fir Grove Splash Pad from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. every Wednesday.

The frozen confections are being given away to honor the 40th anniversary of National Park and Recreation Month, whose “Build Together, Play together” theme this year recognizes more than 160,000 park and recreation professionals working full-time to maintain parks throughout the country – along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers.

Parks and Recreation Coordinator Tracy David said, “All the kids who are in the area can get a popsicle”. David said. “We just want to thank the kids and community for enjoying our parks”.

Parks staff encourage local residents to spend the entire month enjoying Roseburg’s parks. Each day in July staff will post a new idea to get people into a park – 31 ideas in all.  Check the Parks and Recreation page for details: https://www.facebook.com/roseburgparks

SUTHERLIN STAMPEDE RETURNS SATURDAY JULY 12TH

KQEN News Radio

The Sutherlin Stampede is back, bringing rodeo action and a full day of family fun to the Sutherlin Rodeo Grounds, next Saturday, July 12th.

A release said the day kicks off with a community parade at 10:00 a.m. traveling down Central Avenue from South Comstock Road to Central Park. Rodeo grounds gates open at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of bull riding, mutton busting for the kids, and the annual queen competition and crowning. Organizers said this year’s bull riding event will showcase top rodeo talent from across the Northwest, offering an adrenaline-filled evening for rodeo fans of all ages.

Sutherlin Stampede President Terry Brock said, “This event is about community, tradition, and giving families a place to gather and celebrate our western heritage”. Brock said, “We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for a day of fun and unforgettable moments”.

Attendees can enjoy a variety of food trucks, craft vendors, and a beer garden. Bull riding action will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at DC Precision Lube & Tune in Sutherlin or online at www.sutherlinstampede.org. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Kids ages 5 and under are free with a parent. Early ticket purchases are encouraged as seating is limited.

For more information on the Sutherlin Stampede, go to. www.sutherlinstampede.org

UMPQUA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2025-2026 SERIES

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Symphony Association has announced its 2025-2026 concert season.

• Akropolis Reed Quintet on October 26th
• Fandango! On March 26th, 2025
• Delgani on May 31st

All concerts will be held on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at the Whipple Fine Arts Center at Umpqua Community College.

Season tickets are $65 for adults, and $50 for students ages 16 and under. Purchase tickets online at: https://dcyomusic.org/concerts-and-events/, or send checks to P.O. Box 241 in Roseburg, 97470.

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
• Summer Melodrama in the Park - Free Event | June 20, 21, 27, 28 - 7 PM | June 22, 29 - 2 PM | July 5th @ 7 PM, July 6th @ 2 PM | Link
• Adventure Expo | Demo rides, Vendors, Games, Live Music, Fireworks & Camping | Winchester Bay | July 3 - 5 | Link
• Diamond Lake 4th of July Celebration | Fireworks over Lake at 10 PM | July 3 - 5 | Link

Monday, June 30th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Business License Workshop | 3 - 5 PM | Civic Auditorium in Sutherlin | Link
• Pouring Generosity | Every day Until August 31st | 8 AM - 5:30 PM | Link

Tuesday, July 1st

• 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 | 7 PM | Every Tuesday until August 12th | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, July 2nd

• 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
• Women's "Just for Fun" Summer Golf | 5 PM | Link

Thursday, July 3rd

• 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
• Bob Hall LIVE at Old Soul Pizza | 5:50 - 7:30 PM | Link
• All Age Karaoke Night at Urban NY Pizza | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Nashville’s Hit Songwriter Anthony Smith – Up Close & Unplugged LIVE at The Rosebud | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Diamond Lake 4th of July Celebration | Fireworks over Lake at 10 PM | July 3 - 5 | Link
• Live Music: Anthony Smith, w/ Dawn Day @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Friday, July 4th

• 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
• Barre in the Vines @ JosephJane Winery | 10 AM | Link
• Winston-Dillard Parade and Fireworks Celebration (All Day) | Parade at 11 AM, fireworks between 9:30 & 10 PM | Activities all Day at Riverbend Park | Link
• 16th EAGLEVIEW PICKOUT hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Assn - Let's Pick (Roseburg Chapter) | July 4 - 6th | Link
• The Winston VFW - Live Music Friday Nights with Eddy Ross Band | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Diamond Lake 4th of July Celebration | Fireworks over Lake at 10 PM | July 3 - 5 | Link
• First Friday Vendor Market | 10 AM - 4 PM | Reedsport | Link
• Oakland Parade and Picnic | 11 AM - 3 PM | Link
• Yoncalla All Day Celebration | Yoncalla High School | Parade 11 AM / Fireworks 10 PM | Link
• Yoncalla Rodeo | July 4 & 5 | Link
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM

Saturday, July 5th

• 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
• 16th EAGLEVIEW PICKOUT hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Assn - Let's Pick (Roseburg Chapter) | July 4 - 6th | Link
• FLASHBAK Rockin' Delfino Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• The Pandora Band LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers LIVE at The Annex | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Winds of Umpqua Flute Circle - Oran Mor | 1 - 3 PM | Link
• Diamond Lake 4th of July Celebration | Fireworks over Lake at 10 PM | July 3 - 5 | Link
• Yoncalla Rodeo | July 4 & 5 | Link
• Live Music: Borrowed Time @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM
• Live Music: No Soap, Radio @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM
• Live Music: Soul Shock @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sunday, July 6th

• 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
• 16th EAGLEVIEW PICKOUT hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Assn - Let's Pick (Roseburg Chapter) | July 4 - 6th | Link
• Jesse Mead LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• The Homemade Jam Duo LIVE at Spire Mountain Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Quintet LIVE at JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Live Music: Acoustic Blend @​ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 15,355 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• There is now a website available that has river information such as temperature, gage height, and discharge. It can be accessed by going to https://river.roseburgscanner.com.

• There is now a site that displays utility outages in Douglas County. We hope to add other utilities other than power in the near future. It can be accessed by going to https://outages.roseburgscanner.com.

How to Contribute

We welcome all volunteers to share local events and incidents through our Facebook group. Whether you've witnessed something directly or received credible information, your contributions help keep our community informed and aware.

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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!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team