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: 61° F
• Humidity: 77%
• Wind: 2 MPH NW
• Current Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 14
• Today's Forecast: High 86 | Low 60 | Mostly Cloudy

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
616 AM PDT Thu Jul 31 2025

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, 625, 280, 281, 284 AND 285

DISCUSSION: Scattered thunderstorms will develop east of the Cascades and in northern California this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms will become more isolated into Friday and Saturday with less lightning activity. An upper level disturbance will move in on Sunday with some showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will trend cooler during Sunday. Conditions will dry out next week.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 3

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

RED FLAG WARNING RESUMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR MOUNTAIN AREAS

KQEN News Radio

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the Southern Oregon Cascades and surrounding areas from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday for abundant lightning on dry fuels.

An Urgent Fire Message from the National Weather Service said this will result in the potential for new fire starts.

Forecasters said scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening are expected. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and a cause for concern.

Wind gusts of 35 to 50 miles per hour could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.

Residents should follow all fire restrictions.

THUNDERSTORMS LEAD TO NEW FIRES ON THE UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

KQEN News Radio

Thunderstorms on Wednesday have led to new fires over the Cascade Range on the Umpqua National Forest.

A UNF post said firefighters are responding to:

• Tolo (#256) on the Diamond Lake District – This fire is estimated at 0.3 acres and is located just south of Tolo Mountain, in the Mount Thielsen Wilderness. The fire is staffed with rappellers.
• Horn (#253) on the Diamond Lake District – Fire is estimated at 0.5 acres and is located just east of Forked Horn Creek and National Forest Road #2734. The fire is staffed by smokejumpers.
• Thirsty (#250) on the Diamond Lake District – Fire is estimated at 0.3 acres and is located just north of Red Cinder Butte, out of Mount Thielsen Wilderness. The fire is staffed with rappellers.

Two other fires are already 100 percent contained.

The forest is in HIGH Fire Danger with Public Use Restrictions at Level 2 and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level also at Level 2.

More details will be released as they become available.

OVERNIGHT HARVARD AVENUE STORMWATER PROJECT STARTS NEXT WEEK

KQEN News Radio

An overnight stormwater improvement project designed to increase capacity will start on a four-block stretch of West Harvard Avenue beginning on Monday, August 4th.

A City of Roseburg release said traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays on West Harvard between West Ballf Street and West Umpqua Street. Storm pipe installation will take place in the evening and overnight and will not have an impact on daytime traffic.

Detours will be set up to route vehicles around the nighttime work zone until the project is completed in October, according to the Roseburg Public Works Department.

Storm drainage pipes are being replaced with about 1,050 linear feet of 30-inch-diameter storm pipe and 300 feet of 12-inch-diameter storm pipe so the system can handle more stormwater. The work will also install four new storm manholes and replace six storm drain inlets and two sidewalk ramps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The release said the 2011 Roseburg Storm Water Master Plan identified the area west of Interstate 5 and east of West Keady Court as a problem area where the storm water system is under capacity.

The city has been upgrading that part of the system in phases since 2014.

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

BLM TIMBER SALES IN OREGON BRING IN NEARLY $13.5 MILLION

KQEN News Radio

July Bureau of Land Management timber sales in Oregon brought in nearly $13.5 million, supporting local jobs, local economies and sustainable forest management.

A BLM release said the agency sold 47.7 million board feet of timber across 1,673 public acres for over $13.49 million in revenue. These timber sales will feed local mills and are enough timber to build roughly 3,000 homes.

Acting BLM Director Bill Groffy said, “Timber from BLM-managed forests is fueling jobs, industry, and economic growth across western Oregon”. Groffy said, “These sales reflect our commitment to managing public lands in a way that strengthens rural communities, supports working forests and ensures the responsible use of America’s natural resources”.

The release said the timber sales align with the Trump administration’s emphasis on maximizing the use of domestic resources, supporting rural economies and promoting American energy and materials independence. By accelerating active forest management and increasing access to public lands for responsible resource development, the BLM is helping meet national goals for job creation, reduced regulatory burdens and stronger supply chains for critical industries like homebuilding and timber production.

The Roseburg District offered two sales near Oakland:

The Mean Mustard timber sale was 2.2 million board feet in 132 public acres, It was sold to Diamond J Timber Services of Drain for $333,176.

*The Sternbreaker timber sale was 6.9 million board feet in 247 public acres. It was sold to Rosboro Company LLC of Springfield for $1,725,397.

Sales also took place in the Northwest Oregon District, the Medford District and the Coos Bay District.

In western Oregon, the BLM manages 2.4 million acres of public forest.

COUNTRY CROONER KASHUS CULPEPPER AT MUSIC OFF CENTRAL

KQEN News Radio

Music Off Central has Alabama-born country crooner Kashus Culpepper in concert on Thursday night.

Culpepper is described as encompassing the sound of the South. He is known as a student and reverent purveyor of Southern music – country, soul, blues, folk and rock. Culpeper started playing music during the 2020 global pandemic, learning to play cover songs during his deployment to Spain with the U.S. Navy. He has just released his first three career singles.

Music Off Central shows begin at 7:00 p.m. at Central Park in downtown Sutherlin, on the Grand Central Stage. Along with the music, the venue features a beer garden, vendors and multiple food trucks plus offers a splash pad for families and plenty of shade.

Music Off Central will conclude next Thursday with 90’s country favorites Little Texas.

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

MUSIC IN THE PARK IN MYRTLE CREEK CONTINUES SUMMER SERIES

KQEN News Radio

Music in the Park in Myrtle Creek continues its series of summer concerts on Thursday night.

Mercy – The Band featuring Lynda Day, specializes in rock, soul and blues and performs original compositions and covers. The group is based in Medford.

Concerts are held at Millsite Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Celebrating its 38th year, Music in the Park is Douglas County’s longest running free to the public concert series. Attendees should bring their own blanket or chair. Food vendors are both on site and nearby. Dogs are allowed, if kept under control and cleaned up after.

Music in the Park is coordinated by the Myrtle Creek-Tri City Area Chamber of Commerce and is supported 100 percent by donations, grants and gifts. For more information, call 860-2037.

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
• Winds of the Umpqua Flute Circle @​ Oran Mor | 1 - 4 PM

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team

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