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: 57° F
• Humidity: 81%
• Wind: 3 MPH N
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 9
• Today's Forecast: High 82 | Low 55 | Mostly Cloudy
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (July 2nd): 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
527 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
PDT THIS EVENING

Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected this afternoon and evening, mainly across central and northern Klamath and Lake counties. Nocturnal thunderstorms are also expected across Lake and Klamath counties early Friday morning. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are possible again Friday east of the Cascades. Near to slightly above normal temperatures continue through Saturday, then a warming trend begins early next week.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 2

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

ROSEBURG WITH SEASONAL NORMS THROUGH SATURDAY, HIGH PRESSURE COMING

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley should see afternoon high temperatures in the seasonally normal range through Saturday, but warming will begin Sunday after high pressure begins to develop.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the high pressure will lead to highs near 90 degrees on Sunday, heating up to the mid 90’s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Conditions should remain stable next week with highs in the 90s through at least Saturday.

The mercury hit 86 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport on Wednesday.

REP. HOYLE FILES FOUR AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL

KQEN News Radio

On Wednesday, in the House Committee on Rules, Representative Val Hoyle filed four amendments to the Senate Republicans partisan version of the budget reconciliation bill that she claims are aimed to protect families and rural communities from the worst impacts of the legislation.

Her proposals include:

• Striking the Medicaid provider tax changes in the bill which she believes will otherwise push rural hospitals closer to the brink of closure
• Doubling the Pell Grant which will otherwise be significantly reduced
• Striking the language on timber revenue sharing which will otherwise cut counties out of their share of timber receipts and,
• Inserting language from the Wall Street Tax Act which provides an alternative way to fund government programs through enacting a 0.1 percent transaction tax on risky trades done by speculators on Wall Street.

Representative Hoyle’s full testimony to the committee can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6kY9Xw3AQE

ALL ODF DISTRICTS NOW IN FIRE SEASON

KQEN News Radio

As of this week, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts are in fire season.

An ODF release said this means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where residents live or plan to visit or recreate.

ODF Fire Protection Division Chief Michael Curran said, “We have already experienced several large fires in the state this year and anticipate fire behavior to be progressively more volatile”. Curran said, “Right now is the time to practice fire prevention and preparedness”.

As the Fourth of July and the holiday weekend approaches, the release said residents should remember that forests and fireworks do not mix. Private use of fireworks is not allowed on forest land, which includes all private lands protected by ODF and all other state and federal forest lands in Oregon.

To brush up on wildfire prevention knowledge ODF tips include:

• Know before you go. Campfires may be banned or only allowed in approved campgrounds. Make sure fires are cool to the touch before going to sleep or leaving a site
• Backyard debris burning either requires a burn permit during fire season or is prohibited altogether. Those who burned debris in the spring should check their burn site to make sure nothing reignites due to heat
• Don’t park vehicles or idle them over dried grass
• Don’t drag towing chains
• Check local restrictions and fire danger levels

For more information on how to prevent wildfires, go to: www.keeporegongreen.org

PACIFIC POWER TAKING WILDFIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

KQEN News Radio

Due to elevated wildfire risk in parts of its service area, Pacific Power is taking additional safety precautions.

The utility has turned on enhanced safety settings and protective devices that will automatically de-energize power lines when debris, wildfire or strong winds contact the lines. Customers should expect more frequent and longer duration outages while these settings are in place.

According to Pacific Power, these measures will prevent wildfires from starting so customers’ patience is appreciated. To be prepared customers should:

• Plan ahead and be prepared year-round
• Create a plan with medical providers for appropriate backup power
• Review contact information and sign up for alerts
• Sign up for outage alerts by texting OUT to 722797

For more information about Pacific Power’s enhanced safety settings, go to: https://www.pacificpower.net/

WINSTON OFFERING COFFEE WITH MAYOR ON SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The City of Winston will have it’s Mayor Christie Knutson at city hall this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for open conversation and coffee.

Those who would like to meet with the mayor and have a discussion are invited to attend the event. Mayor Knutson said she is anxious to hear from the citizens that she serves. A second Coffee with Christie event will be held on August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as well.

For more information on things happening in the City of Winston, go to: www.winstoncity.org

MUSIC OFF CENTRAL SERIES BEGINS THURSDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

Music Off Central begins its summer concert series on Thursday night.

Held in Central Park in downtown Sutherlin, on the Grand Central Stage, shows are being presented for 6 weeks. The evenings include live music, a beer garden, vendors, and multiple food trucks. The family-friendly atmosphere offers a splash pad and plenty of shade.

The series begins with The Vandoliers. Billed as a unique Texas band, their musical identity has a raucous, breakneck vibe that’s all their own. The six-piece group is self- described as “rollicking country punks”

Music Off Central continues through August 7th with a variety of genres including rock, country and more. All shows begin at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, go to: www.musicoffcentral.org.

RIVERBEND LIVE! TO BEGIN 29TH SEASON ON FRIDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

Riverbend Live! will begin its 29th season on Friday night.

Entertainment is presented at Winston’s Riverbend Park beginning at 7:00 p.m. each week through August 1st. The lineup this year spans blues, Americana, cowboy poetry and western music, electro swing and a full-scale youth theater production.

The series begins with Grammy-nominated Memphis based family band Southern Avenue. The group plays original Memphis blues, modern soul and gospel infused roots music. Southern Avenue is back at Riverbend Live! after performing there in 2019.

Attendees can bring blankets or lawn chairs. Outside food and picnic baskets are welcome. Food vendors will be available at all concerts. The Humble Lush will offer adult beverages at all concerts, but not during the youth theater presentations. Pets and smoking are not allowed at the venue.

Take Interstate 5 to exit 119 and follow the signs to Riverbend Live! For more information, go to: www.riverbendlive.org

OAKLAND COMMUNITY THEATER HAS “BY HOOK OR BY CROOK”

KQEN News Radio

Oakland Community Theater has extended its production of “By Hook or by Crook” and will have two shows this weekend. Oakland Mayor Bette Keehley said the shows got rained out on their first weekend last month,

The play will be on stage on Saturday at 7:00 pm. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Oakland City Park. Performances are free but donations are welcome. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket. Cheering and booing is required. Dogs are not allowed.

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 15,361 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. This map includes power outages, ODOT incidents, ODOT traffic cameras, and ODOT message signs. 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.

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 Thursday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team