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: 62° F
• Humidity: 67%
• Wind: 1 MPH N
• Current Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 15
• Today's Forecast: High 89 | Low 62 | Sunny

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
546 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025

RED FLAG WARNING FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 617, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 280, 281, 284 AND 285...

ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE ANTICIPATED LATER TONIGHT...

FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, 625, 280, 281, 284 AND 285...

DISCUSSION: Scattered thunderstorms will develop across the majority of the forecast area this afternoon and evening. Storms will build northwards into the evening and overnight hours. Isolated thunderstorms are likely overnight. Another round of thunderstorms will probably form Thursday afternoon and evening. Storms become more isolated Friday and Saturday with a notable cool down on Sunday.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

RED FLAG WARNING FOR PARTS OF SOUTHERN OREGON STARTS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

KQEN News Radio

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Wednesday for a wide area of southern Oregon including the Southern Oregon Cascades, parts of the Rogue Valley, the Umpqua National Forest and surrounding areas, for abundant lightning on dry fuels.

An Urgent Fire Weather Message from the National Weather Service said this will result in the potential for new fire starts. Outflow winds are expected to gust 35 to 50 miles per hour and could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.

A Red Flag Warning means forecasters have identified weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening.

CITY LAUNCHES ONLINE PORTAL AUGUST 1ST

KQEN News Radio

Builders, business owners, and residents will soon have access to an online portal providing a one-stop shop for City of Roseburg services connected to planning and zoning, business registrations and code enforcement.

A city release said partnering with OpenGov.com, Roseburg is launching the “City of Roseburg Online Portal” on Friday, August first.

The new applicant portal to OpenGov.com’s public service platform was designed for Roseburg to give local businesses, builders, homeowners and other residents an online place to apply for and track:

• Site plan reviews
• Land-use reviews
• Pre-application meetings
• Business registrations
• Municipal Code enforcement

Community Development Director Stuart Cowie said, “We are making the change to OpenGov to help make the permitting process more efficient, both internally and for our customers”. Cowie said, “Customers will be able to utilize an online permitting portal, which will enable them to submit plans online directly to our department. It will save them from having to come into our office”.

Builders, residents and business owners can sign up now for this new online service, which will save time compared to submitting applications in person and also speed up tracking a project by eliminating the need for phone calls.

Anyone who experiences challenges using the new portal once it opens, can come in for help or call Community Development at 492-6750.

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR BEGINS IN ONE WEEK

KQEN News Radio

The 2025 Douglas County Fair begins in one week.

“Sew it, Grow it, & Show it” is the theme for this year’s fair, which will be held August 6th through 9th at the fairgrounds.

Concerts will include Lit and Fuel on Thursday, Colt Ford on Friday and Sir Mix-A-Lot on Saturday. All concerts are free with fair admission. Bull riding will begin the week on Wednesday.

Carnival wristbands for unlimited rides are on sale at the reduced price of $30 through Tuesday. Once the fair begins, they will cost $45.

Seniors will get into the fair for free on Wednesday. Kids aged 12 and under are admitted for free all day every day. Armed Forces and First Responders are free on Thursday, until 5:00 p.m.  Adult admission to the fair will be $10. A week pass will be $40.

Buses to the fair will be free. They can be picked up at Roseburg High School and the First Student bus lot in Green.

Complete information on the Douglas County Fair is available at: www.douglasfairgrounds.com

SENATE BILL 95 BRINGS A NEW JUDGE TO DOUGLAS COUNTY

KQEN News Radio

On July 24th, Governor Kotek signed Senate Bill 95 into law. The legislation creates new judicial positions for Douglas, Lane and Clackamas counties.

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said the number of elected judges in Douglas County has not been increased in at least four decades. A request that Douglas County receive a new judge has been included in proposed legislation consistently since 2017.

Presiding Judge Kathleen Johnson said at the time Senate Bill 95 was proposed, Oregon Judicial Branch’s Judicial Workload Study showed that Douglas County needed three additional judges in order to properly adjudicate the number of cases being filed.

Johnson said the judges of Douglas County Circuit Court extend their appreciation to those legislators who recognized the need for additional judicial resources in Douglas County and voted in favor of Senate Bill 95.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS HOST FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASHES FOR FAMILIES

KQEN News Radio

A group of community partners are presenting free Building Tomorrow Together – Back to School Bashes in August.

Hosted by Umpqua Health, in partnership with Thrive Umpqua, Douglas Education Service District, Roseburg Public Schools and the South Umpqua School District, organizers say the events will offer something for everyone. That includes family fun, free food and haircuts, cost-free youth vaccines, and sports physicals. There will also be school supplies giveaways, live performances, community resources and a lot of school spirit!

They will be held:

• Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Roseburg High School
• Thursday, August 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at South Umpqua High School

The events include games, raffle prizes, and activities for all ages including Thundering Water’s WOWTruck with a bike pump track, climbing wall, and Arrow Tag. There will also be interactive booths from over 30 organizations. Clubs, sports teams and student groups will showcase ways to get supported.

Umpqua Health Community Engagement Manager Vanessa Moser said, “Our goal is to bring the community together and ensure every student feels supported and excited heading into the new school year”. Moser said, “These events are about more than just kicking off the new school year – they’re about connection, celebration, and lifting up our families and youth together as a community”.

For more information visit: www.umpquahealth.com/back-to-school-bash.

PITCH NIGHT LINEUP IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH

KQEN News Radio

Six entrepreneurs have been selected for the next Pitch Night event, on September 4th at Backside Brewing in Roseburg.

An Umpqua Economic Development Partnership release said the six participants will compete for their share of a $2,000 prize fund and the final two spots in the first ever Pitch Night Grand Finale on October 23rd.

Partnership Executive Director Brian Prawitz said, “Successful small businesses stimulate the economy, create jobs, foster innovation, and enhance economic resilience”. Prawitz said “We are proud to support the growth and expansion of local small businesses”.

The six contestants that have been chosen for this round are: Desirae Cleary – Cattle Dogs Golf Center; Brooke Laurance – Revival Juice Company; Jime Amaro – Jime’s Hot Dogs; Kristi Rifenbark – Rosebud Theatre; Ellie Dantibo – Ellie’s Dance Studio; and Amanda Nash Shields – Public Spectacle.

Each participant will be given five minutes at the mic followed by five minutes of questions from a panel of judges in front of a live audience. The top three presenters will share $2,000 in prize funds to help their business grow. The top two pitchers will advance to the Pitch Night Finals – and a chance to compete for their share of $10,000 – on October 23rd.

Audience registration for the June 26th event is now open. Tickets are free, but attendees are asked to RSVP. For more information on how to apply, sponsor, or attend Umpqua Pitch Nights, go to: www.umpquagrowthtalks.com

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

Monday, July 28th

• 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 29th

• 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 30th

• 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: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Women's "Just for Fun" Summer Golf | 5 PM | Link
• Zumba in the Park | Stewart Park every Wednesday | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | June 11 - August 22

Thursday, July 31st

• 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
• Bob Hall LIVE at Old Soul Pizza | 5:50 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Mercy - The Band featuring Lynda Day LIVE at Myrtle Creek Music in the Park | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Kashus Culpepper LIVE at Music Off Central | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Nathaniel Greene Presents: Comedy w/ Carl Lee & Nic Lanier @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM

Friday, August 1st

• 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
• Jason Heald and Debra Kay LIVE at JosephJane Winery | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• The Winston VFW - Live Music Friday Nights with Eddy Ross Band | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• First Friday Pop-Up Vendor Market (Reedsport) | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Strange Birds @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Object Heavy @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10 PM

Saturday, August 2nd

• 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
• Live Music: Wild at Heart @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Wine In the Valley @ Melrose Vineyards | 11 AM | Link
• Rockin' the Rooftop at Brix Grill with WILD AT HEART | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• BLUES JAM w/ The Fabulous Del Montes @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM
• Live Music: Tower Electric @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sunday, August 3rd

• 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
• Winds of the Umpqua Flute Circle @ Oran Mor | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Quintet LIVE at Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

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That is the scoop for this Wednesday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team

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