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: 60° F
• Humidity: 79%
• Wind: 1 MPH NW
• Current Conditions: Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 27
• Today's Forecast: High 89 | Low 59 | Sunny

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
451 AM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR OREGON FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621, 623, 624, 625 AND CALIFORNIA ZONES 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, and 285

DISCUSSION: Conditions trend warmer and drier today, with near normal temperatures and generally moderate to good recoveries for the remainder of the week. Isolated thunderstorms are possible today, mainly east of the Cascades and across northern California. Low pressure off the northern California coast will produce scattered thunderstorms over much of the region Thursday and Friday, including west of the Cascades on Thursday.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

GOVERNOR KOTEK CALLS FOR SPECIAL SESSION TO ADDRESS ODOT FUNDING

KQEN News Radio

On Tuesday, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature to begin on Friday, August 29th.

A release said the session will be for lawmakers to take up legislation to pay for basic road maintenance and operations at the Oregon Department of Transportation, as well as address funding needs for local governments and transits districts.

Kotek said, “In the weeks since the adjournment of the legislative session, my team and I have worked every day with legislators, local partners, and key stakeholders to zero in on a solution and a timeline for the legislature to come back together and address the state’s most immediate transportation needs. Oregonians rely on these basic services, brush cleaning to prevent wildfires to snow plowing in winter weather, and they are counting on their elected representatives to deliver adequate and stable funding”.

Kotek said she has directed ODOT to postpone the start of layoffs for an additional 45 days, allowing impacted staff to make contingency plans for their livelihoods and their families.

Kotek said, “The special session will be focused on critical near-term solutions to stabilize basic functions at ODOT and local governments”. Kotek continued, “This is just the first step of many that need to be taken to meet our state’s long-term transportation needs”.

Governor Kotek’s full statement is posted here.

REPUBLICAN LEADERS RESPOND TO SPECIAL SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

KQEN News Radio

Republican leaders are responding to Governor Tina Kotek’s announcement of a special legislative session to address funding issues with the Oregon Department of Transportation.

House Republican Leader Chistine Drazan said, “This could have been prevented if Democrats had come to the table and considered House Republican’s alternative plan to fund ODOT by refocusing existing revenue instead of adding billions of dollars in new taxes on struggling Oregonians”.

Drazan said the situation could still be prevented now without a special session, if Democrats made the decision to use existing revenue from the emergency board.

Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham said, “Just weeks after the Legislature rejected the largest tax increase in Oregon history, the Governor is calling us back to Salem to try again, this time with less notice and less transparency”. Bonham said, “Republicans offered a common-sense plan to get ODOT focused back on its core mission, protect critical maintenance jobs, restore accountability, and avoid raising costs on hardworking Oregonians. Democrats didn’t even give it a glance”

Bonham said, “Oregonians deserve roads that work, bridges that last, and a government that puts them first, not more status quo policies and backroom deals to reward special interests”.

DOUGLAS COUNTY EMPLOYERS ADD 40 JOBS IN JUNE

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted payroll employment increased by 40 jobs in June after an increase of 60 in May and a loss of 160 in April.

A State of Oregon Employment Department release said in the not seasonally adjusted private-sector industries in June, there were relatively large gains of 110 in leisure and hospitality, of 30 in professional and business services, and of 20 each in construction, retail trade and the “other services” category. There was a relatively large loss of 90 in private education and health services.

Regional Economist Brian Rooney said government held steady in the month of June.

Rooney said when comparing June 2025 with June 2024, total nonfarm employment decreased by 240 jobs, or 0.6 percent. Private sector over-the-year gains were seen in private education and health services and other services, of 290 and 30 respectively. There were relatively large losses of 160 in manufacturing, of 150 each in retail trade and leisure and hospitality, and of 60 in professional and business services.

OED said government added 160 jobs over the year in June due to gains of 140 in local education and of 20 in federal government.

Rooney said Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 5.9 percent in June compared with a revised 5.7 percent in May. The rate is up significantly from 5.3 percent in June 2024. Douglas County’s record low unemployment rate was set in November 2019 at 4.4 percent. The Oregon seasonally adjusted June rate was 4.9 percent, and the U.S. rate was 4.1 percent.

GARDEN VALLEY BOULEVARD/STEWART PARKWAY ROADWORK TO START

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg drivers should expect delays or use alternate routes when roadwork and sidewalk ramp replacements begin on a key stretch of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard on Monday, July 28th, and then continue to Northwest Stewart Parkway.

A city release said heavy daytime traffic and delays are expected on weekdays during a month-long project to replace sidewalk ramps and later repave the roadway on a three-block section of Garden Valley Boulevard from Northwest Mulholland Drive to Northwest Fairmont Street.

Just east of Interstate 5, eastbound traffic will be funneled into one lane from June 28th through August 16th and westbound from Augus 18th through August 28th. While road crews are expected to work from 6:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, one lane will be shut down 24-7 first in one direction and then in the other.

The center lane will remain open for turning. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to watch for lane-closure signs and use caution when traveling through work zones. Sidewalks will be closed when the ramps are being replaced. Pedestrians will need to use alternate routes and follow temporary signage.

The release said in late August, moderate delays and increased traffic are expected when the project moves to Stewart Parkway between Garden Valley Boulevard and Renann Street. Sidewalk ramp replacements and paving will be done from August 28th through October 20th.

Paving on both sections of roadway will take place overnight in mid to late October. Businesses on Garden Valley Boulevard and Stewart Parkway will remain accessible and their driveways will stay open throughout the project.

Roseburg Public Works hired local contractor Guido Construction to replace 25 sidewalk or “curb” ramps and then repave and restripe the roadway. New striping on Stewart Parkway will allow for a wider bike lane.

As part of the roadway improvements, the project will make the ramps compliant with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 492-6730 or email: pwd@roseburgor.gov

ZUMBA IN THE PARK CONTINUES WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

KQEN News Radio

“Zumba in the Park” continues Wednesday nights in Roseburg’s Stewart Park.

A city release said Roseburg Parks and Recreation and the YMCA of Douglas County are teaming up to offer Zumba sessions at 6:30 p.m. each week through August 27th. Instructors will teach the family friendly, high-energy cardio dance fitness classes that mix low and high intensity moves to upbeat music. Classes are held on 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.

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

CHI MERCY HEALTH/SHERMS WITH SAFETY DAY FOR KIDS

KQEN News Radio

CHI Mercy Health’s ER and Trauma Department and Sherm’s Thunderbird Market have joined together with local community partners to present the 10th annual Safety Day for Kids.

The event will be held this Saturday in the parking lot of Sherm’s in the 2500 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg. The goal of the event is to feature safety tips from area organizations that can benefit local children.

Safety Day for Kids will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is free and open to the community.

Participating partners include:

• Adapt Integrated Health Care
• Aviva Health
• CHI Mercy Health
• Centennial Orthopedics & Podiatry
• City of Roseburg Fire Department
• DFPA
• Douglas County 911
• Douglas County Emergency Management
• Douglas County Search & Rescue
• Douglas Public Health Network
• Dynamic Martial Arts
• Evergreen Family Medicine & Women’s Health
• FEATT Family Network
• Gun Safety Group of Douglas County
• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Oregon Department of Human Services

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
• Anastasia @ Jacoby Auditorium - UCC | July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, August 1, 2, 3 | Link
• 40th Annual Myrtle Creek Lions Summer Festival | July 24 - 27th | Link
• 52nd Annual Square Dance Festival | Diamond Lake | July 23 - 26 | Link
• Myrtle Creek Summer Festival at Millsite Park | July 24 - 26 | Link

Monday, July 21st

• 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 22nd

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

Wednesday, July 23rd

• 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
• Violins In the Vineyard @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• MAL | Eyeheart | Moot Point LIVE at The Annex | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• 52nd Annual Square Dance Festival | Diamond Lake | July 23 - 26 | Link

Thursday, July 24th

• 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
• Anastasia @ Jacoby Auditorium - UCC | July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, August 1, 2, 3 | Link
• 40th Annual Myrtle Creek Lions Summer Festival | July 24 - 27th | Link
• Timberwolf LIVE at Riverfront Rhythms at Umpqua Discovery Center | 6 - 7:30 PM | Link
• The Heart of Rock & Roll LIVE at Music Off Central | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• 52nd Annual Square Dance Festival | Diamond Lake | July 23 - 26 | Link
• Myrtle Creek Summer Festival at Millsite Park | July 24 - 26 | Link
• Live Music: Tommy Whiteside Combo @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Friday, July 25th

• 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
• Riverbend Live! 2025 Concert Series | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Anastasia @ Jacoby Auditorium - UCC | July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, August 1, 2, 3 | Link
• An Evening of Hope – Fundraiser Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM | Link
• 40th Annual Myrtle Creek Lions Summer Festival | July 24 - 27th | Link
• Friday Night Music at JosephJane Winery - Brian Dean | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Chad Freeman LIVE at Music in the Courtyard at Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Bob Hall LIVE at COHO Pizza | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Name That Tune / Myrtle Creek Summer Festival | 6:30 - 9 PM | 231 Volunteer Way - Myrtle Creek | Link
• Youth Theatre Presents... Seussical Jr. LIVE at Riverbend Live! | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• 52nd Annual Square Dance Festival | Diamond Lake | July 23 - 26 | Link
• Myrtle Creek Summer Festival at Millsite Park | July 24 - 26 | Link
• Live Music: The West Coast Blues Doctors @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Saturday, July 26th

• 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
• Anastasia @ Jacoby Auditorium - UCC | July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, August 1, 2, 3 | Link
• Blind Wine Throwdown - Cabernet Franc @ The Wine Destination | 3 - 4:30 PM | Link
• Humvee Vineyard Excursion @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 11 AM - 1 PM | Link
• Lavender Wreath Workshop @ JosephJane Winery | 5 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• 40th Annual Myrtle Creek Lions Summer Festival | July 24 - 27th | Link
• Urban Blendz Summer Festival Edition Open Stage at Millsite Park in Myrtle Creek | 11 AN - 8 PM | Link
• The Homemade Jam Duo LIVE at Lehne's Farm Stand | 12 - 3 PM | Link
• Chad Freeman LIVE at Music in the Courtyard at Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• The Barn Shakers LIVE at Sutherlin Eagles | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• LIVE Music Sat Nights!! with Groove Syndicate | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• 52nd Annual Square Dance Festival | Diamond Lake | July 23 - 26 | Link
• Myrtle Creek Summer Festival at Millsite Park | July 24 - 26 | Link
• Live Music: Hotqua Band @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Live Music: Local Suspects @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM
• Live Music: Left on Tenth @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 9 PM

Sunday, July 27th

• 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
• Anastasia @ Jacoby Auditorium - UCC | July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, August 1, 2, 3 | Link
• Live Music: Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• 40th Annual Myrtle Creek Lions Summer Festival | July 24 - 27th | Link
• Rudolf Korv LIVE at Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• David Knebel Band LIVE at JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM | Link

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