Good morning Douglas County! Happy Friday! 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: 58° F
• Humidity: 77%
• Wind: 2 MPH NE
• Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 13
• Today's Forecast: High 84 | Low 58 | Partly Cloudy

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
531 AM PDT Fri Jul 25 2025

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625

DISCUSSION: Low pressure to our south will produce scattered thunderstorms over the region today. The majority of the lightning will occur in northern California. Storms will be slow-moving and produce rain, but the amount of lightning is expected to exceed critical thresholds. Isolated storms are possible on Saturday east of the Cascades. Temperatures will be near normal through the weekend. There is potential for more thunderstorms next week from Tuesday through Thursday.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION RELEASES FUNDS FOR DOUGLAS, NEARBY COUNTIES

KQEN News Radio

This week, President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for public assistance for the counties of Coos, Curry, and Douglas to support recovery efforts from the flood event that struck the region in March.

Governor Tina Kotek said, in a release issued Thursday, that, “FEMA Public Assistance funding will now be available to the State of Oregon, tribal and eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties”.

A county release said following the declared emergency flood event, Douglas County Emergency Management compiled and submitted a combined public entity request for over $11 million, but FEMA will evaluate and verify all actual costs eligible for reimbursement. The public entities included cities, county departments, fire districts, and a number of others.

County Commissioner Tim Freeman said, “Our staff, public entities, and local communities dedicated countless hours to compiling damage assessments, coordinating with local jurisdictions, and carefully documenting every detail”. Freeman said, “We will now shift our focus to fighting to secure funding to support individual assistance for homeowners, landowners and businesses”.

Congressman Cliff Bentz said Oregon Emergency Management, the Governor, and Commissioner Freeman are all to be commended for their work in gathering the facts and taking the actions necessary to support the request for assistance.

County Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the flood event on Sunday March 16th. Governor Kotek declared a state of emergency due to flooding and landslides in southern Oregon on March 18th. In May, Governor Kotek formally requested Presidential Disaster Declarations to provide federal support for flood recovery in communities devastated by the 2025 floods.

RIVERBEND LIVE! WITH YOUTH THEATER PRODUCTION FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

Riverbend Live! will have its annual youth theater production on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Winston’s Riverbend Park

“Seussical Jr.” is a contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss, which weaves together many of his most famous stories and characters in unexpected ways. A large cast of nearly 20 young people is directed by Umpqua Community College Assistant Theater Professor Bart McHenry with assistance from several others involved in UCC theater productions.

Attendees can bring a chair or blanket, along with dinner. A food vendor will be on site as well. Smoking and pets are not allowed at the venue.

Riverbend Live! continues with Good Co. on August 1st. A bonus concert with Chris O’Leary has been added for August 22nd.

Take Interstate 5 to exit 119 and follow the signs to Riverbend Live!

For more information about the series, go to: www.riverbendlive.org

“HARRY POTTER DAY” AT ROSEBURG LIBRARY ON SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

Harry Potter fans are invited to the Roseburg Public Library on Saturday.

The fifth-annual “Harry Potter Day” will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A city release said it’s a celebration of Hogwarts, magic and the power of imagination.

Attendees are invited to dress up and join the library staff for activities, trivia and prizes. The library will be transformed into a fantasy world with a variety of hands-on activities which will vary in difficulty, with some taking more patience than others.

At 11:00 a.m. Wildlife Safari staff will offer a live demonstration with animals featured in the Harry Potter series like snakes and rats.

Everyone aged 18 and under who visits the event before 12;00 p.m. will be welcomed in the lobby and given a ticket for the Harry Potter-themed quilt drawing. This year’s prize is a quilt designed and created by quilter Ashley Oberg. The quilt will be given away at 12:00 p.m. and the winner must be present.

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.

Overflow parking Saturday will be available directly to the south of the library, at the Douglas County Courthouse complex.

For more information about the Roseburg Public Library, go to: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/library

MERCY HEALTH – MERCY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANTS TO NON-PROFITS

KQEN News Radio

CHI Mercy Health – Mercy Foundation is inviting local non-profit organizations to consider applying for grants that support the delivery of services vital to improving health and well-being and improving equity.

A release said these grants reflect the commitment of Mercy and CommonSpirit Health to work with community partners to improve the health and wellbeing of Douglas County residents. This opportunity is part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvements Grant program. CHI Mercy Health is part of CommonSpirit, which was created in 2019 when Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health came together to create a national health system.

The application period runs through September 12th at 11:55 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. Applicants will be notified in mid-January of 2026.

Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000 and capital projects are not eligible.

Proposed projects should align with Mercy’s Community Health Needs Assessment priorities which include:

• Adolescent and Youth Health, Early Childhood Development and Engagement
• Access to Affordable, Quality and Equitable Healthcare Services
• Maternal, Fetal, Infant and Children’s Health
• Substance Use and Alcohol Use Disorder

For additional information, a full application and instructions, go to: Community grants | CommonSpirit Health.

REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR YOUTH ORCHESTRA 2025/2026 SEASON

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra continues registration for the 2025/2026 season.

UVYO is made up of strings, consisting of violin, cello and bass. The orchestra performs 2 concerts per year, with smaller outreach concerts in the area. Students will learn and perform classical, baroque, romantic, 20/21st century, as well as original and pop selections. Students aged 6 and older are welcome to participate. New students with no previous experience are welcome as well.

UVYO has 5 class levels. Students with previous experience will need to contact Director Kristin Parks to arrange for class placement. UVYO rehearses on Thursday afternoons during the school year at the Roseburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard.

The orchestra has instruments to rent for a low as $5 per month on a first-come basis. Registration fees are $95 per student or $250 for a family of 3 or more.

Registration forms can be printed off the organization’s website: https://www.umpquavalleyyo.org/ and mailed to UVYO, P.O. Box 549 in Roseburg, 97470. For questions or more information, call 643-5035.

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
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 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 | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• 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
• Live Music: Neil Gregory Johnson @​ North Forty Beer Company | 6 - 8 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
• Live Music: Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

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That is the scoop for this Friday morning. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!

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