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: 57° F
• Humidity: 81%
• Wind: 2 MPH N
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 10
• Today's Forecast: High 83 | Low 57 | Sunny
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (July 8th): 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
342 AM PDT Wed Jul 9 2025

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT TODAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625

For today, isolated dry storms are possible across eastern Klamath, Lake, and northern Modoc counties. A couple of these thunderstorms may have strong, gusty outflows, in addition to the lightning threat. Dry weather is expected Thursday, followed by hot and likely dry weather Friday through Tuesday.

Fire Danger

IFPL: 2

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

RIDDLE MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING HOUR-LONG STANDOFF

KQEN News Radio

A Riddle man was arrested following an approximately hour long standoff in Myrtle Creek on Tuesday night.

A release from the Myrtle Creek Police Department said at about 9:45 p.m. police were called to the area of First Avenue and Northeast Oak Street for a reported disorderly subject. Detective Kevin Taggart said numerous callers were saying the male was hitting vehicles with a crowbar, yelling and screaming. Taggart said officers arrived to find a man they recognized as 42-year-old Shawn Patzer sitting in his van. Patzer had thrown numerous rocks into the roadway for about a block and a half radius.

Taggart said Patzer exited his vehicle with a crowbar, picked up a rock and started to approach an MCPD officer. After being challenged and commanded to drop everything and told that he was under arrest, Patzer then reportedly dropped the rock and headed back to his vehicle, even after being told he was under arrest several times.

Taggart said Patzer got back into his vehicle and refused to come out with his hands up. Numerous Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies, including a crisis negotiator, arrived to assist at the scene along with A DCSO K-9. Patzer eventually exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without further incident. No one was injured.

Patzer was taken to the Douglas County Jail and charged with second-degree disorderly conduct and third-degree escape. He is detained on $8,750 bail. Taggart said more charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.

Taggart said MCPD is asking anyone who saw Patzer in that area prior to the standoff to contact police at 440-4471. Anyone who had vehicle damage caused during the incident should contact MCPD as well.

The Cow Creek Tribal Police also assisted with the incident.

This was the second police stand off in Myrtle Creek in a two-day period.

AGGRESSIVE INITIAL ATTACK CONTINUES ON LIGHTNING-CAUSED FIRES IN SOUTHWEST OREGON

KQEN News Radio

Firefighters are continuing an aggressive initial attack on numerous fires caused by thunderstorms Monday night in the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.

Public Information Officer Natalie Weber said significant progress has been made on the largest fires initially identified. Weber said crews are also responding to multiple new reports of fires which came in on Tuesday across Jackson and Josephine counties. 72 fires on ODF-protected land have been confirmed by reconnaissance flights, detection cameras and firefighters.

Weber said due to the sheer volume of incidents, the potential for additional holdover fires and more predicted dry thunderstorms in Jackson County, the district has ordered ODF Complex Incident Management Team 3, which will mobilize from ODF Districts across Oregon on Wednesday. With direction from the district, the team will take command of a portion of the fires to free up local resources, bring in additional expertise and personnel, as well as give local firefighters a short reprieve before returning to initial attack readiness.

The Douglas Forest Protective Association is among the agencies assisting in Southwest Oregon. Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said DFPA is sufficiently staffed within the district to responded to any events that may occur locally.

High fire danger is in effect on ODF-protected land in Jackson and Josephine counties. Get the latest information on fires in the Southwest Oregon District at: https://swofire.com/ or follow the agency on social media.

GRAFFITI WEEKEND HAPPENING THROUGH SUNDAY

KQEN News Radio

Graffiti Weekend 2025 is underway through Sunday in the Umpqua Valley.

The annual series of events began with a cruise on West Harvard Avenue in Roseburg 43 years ago, with a show-n-shine added the next year. The cruise was moved to the downtown Roseburg area in 1985.

Graffiti Weekend has grown over the years to attract classic vehicle enthusiasts from all over the western U.S., and sometimes even further away. More events continue to be added, including 4 more this year.

Wednesday there are two events:

*Street Memories Kick Off Car Show from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Roseburg VA Medical Center. Entry begins at 9:00 a.m. with the cost to display a vehicle $10. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Canned food donations will be accepted for the United Community Action Network’s Food Bank.

*Dance Kickoff Social & Benefit will be at Oran Mor Artisan Meadery at the corner of Garden Valley Road and Melrose Road. It takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with 50’s music from Borrowed Time. Bring a 16-ounce FISH Food Pantry donation and receive $1 off food or drink.

For complete details on everything happening during Graffiti Weekend, go to: https://www.graffitiweekend.com/

GOVERNMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING SBA TEAM ASSIGNED TO COUNTY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County Commissioners along with the County Emergency Management Department, the federally assigned Long-Term Recovery Group Glide Revitalization and local impacted cities are helping to support the local United States Small Business Administration team that is assigned to the county for the next several weeks.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management recently announced that the United States SBA approved Oregon’s request for SBA Administrative Declarations following a gubernatorial declaration of disaster from severe storms, flooding, and mudslides that occurred in several Oregon counties in March and April of this year.

A county release said there is currently a Disaster Loan Outreach Center open in the Salmon Conference Room on the top floor of the Roseburg Public Safety Center on Southeast Douglas Avenue. SBA customer service representatives are on hand to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointments are necessary, and walk-ins are welcome. The center is open on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The SBA is having Community Information Nights for small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by the weather event.

• Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Myrtle Creek Community Center
• Tuesday, June 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Drain Civic Center

Residents can get more information and apply online for assistance at: https://lending.sba.gov

SUTHERLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER MEALS CONCLUDING THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Sutherlin School District’s Summer Meals for Kids program is wrapping up on Thursday. Breakfast is served at West Intermedia School from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with lunch available from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Food is available for kids ages 18 and under.

For more information on the Sutherlin School District, go to: https://www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/

SUTHERLIN STAMPEDE HAPPENING SATURDAY IN SUTHERLIN

KQEN News Radio

The Sutherlin Stampede is happening on Saturday in Sutherlin.

The day kicks off with a community parade at 10:00 a.m. traveling down West Central Avenue from South Comstock Road to Central Park. The rodeo grounds open at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of mutton busting for the kids and the annual queen competition and crowning. This year’s bull riding event will showcase the top rodeo talent from across the Northwest, offering an adrenaline filled evening for rodeo fans of all ages.

Guests can enjoy a variety of food trucks, craft vendors and a beer garden. Bull riding action begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available now at DC Precision Lube & Tune in Sutherlin or at: https://cctbullriding.com/. Advance tickets are $15 with the cost at the gate being $20. Kids ages 5 and under are free with a parent. Early ticket purchases are encouraged as seating is limited.

For more information, visit: www.sutherlinstampeded.org

SIPPIN’ SAFARI HAPPENING JULY 19TH AT WILDLIFE SAFARI

KQEN News Radio

Wildlife Safari will have its “Sippin’ Safari” on Saturday, July 19th.

The evening will be held in the Safari Village from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will feature wine tastings from favorite local wineries along with beer tastings, live music, animal encounters and local artisan booths, all for the price of a $50 ticket.

Also available for purchase will be wine and beer by-the-glass and bottles of wine. Create and Sip will have a painting experience as well.

I.D.’s will be checked at the gate before entrance. The evening is sponsored by D.A. Davidson. Get ticket information at: https://wildlifesafari.net/pages/upcoming-events

MERKLEY, HOYLE FIGHT TRUMP FUNDING CUTS WITH RENEWED EFFORT TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK

KQEN News Radio

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Val Hoyle have teamed up to introduce the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act in Congress.

A joint release said the legislation would provide dedicated federal support to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in Oregon and across the West, while also empowering communities to prepare for wildfires.

Merkley said, “You can’t get ready after the fire starts”. Merkley said, “Our bill would ensure communities can seize every moment to prepare for and mitigate wildfires by supercharging investments in critical hazardous fuels projects”. Merkley said, “Increasingly extreme wildfire seasons fueled by climate chaos are not cooling down anytime soon, and we need a considerable increase in federal resources – not cuts – to make our forests, timber economies, and communities healthier and more resilient”.

Hoyle said, “I’m proud to join Senator Merkley in introducing this bill to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen forest dependent communities”. Hoyle said, “Year after year, wildfires have devastated our towns, economies and forests. This legislation invests in prevention, resilience, and local jobs – because protecting our communities shouldn’t stop at putting out fires” Hoyle said, “It starts with smart, proactive stewardship, and that’s’ exactly what this bill delivers”.

The release said the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act would double down on essential efforts to boost wildfire preparedness by creating a $30 billion fund to allow the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and other land management agencies to increase catastrophic wildfire reduction projects, reauthorize and triple funding up to $3 billion for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program, permanently reauthorizes the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, which the lawmakers believe is critical for the five collaboratives in Oregon, and create a County Stewardship Fund that would provide payments to counties for stewardship contracts on federal land.

The full text of the legislation can be found here.

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
• Graffiti Weekend 2025 | July 9 - 13th | Link
• 8th Annual Lavender Festival & Farm Tour | July 11, 12, 13 | Link

Monday, July 7th

• 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
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, July 8th

• 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
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Wednesday, July 9th

• 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
• Dance Kickoff Social & Benefit - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Street Memories Kick Off Car Show - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 9 AM - 3 PM | Link
• Graffiti Weekend 2025 | July 9 - 13th | Link
• Live Music: ALL AGES! A Love Electric @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM

Thursday, July 10th

• 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
• Graffiti Weekend 2025 | July 9 - 13th | Link
• Backside Brewery Burnout Competition - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 4:30 PM | Link
• Cascade Community Credit Union Ice Cream Social - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Link
• Cattle Dogs Golf Center - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 5 - 10 PM | Link
• Cruizin' and Viewin' - Graffiti Weekend 2025 @ Ten Down Bowling | 4 - 9 PM | Link
• Graffiti Cruise-In - Graffiti Weekend 2025 @ Pete's Drive-In | 8 - 10 PM | Link
• Retirement & Rest Home Tour - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 12:30 - 4 PM | Link
• Rocky's Auto Repair Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 4 - 10 PM | Link
• The Blade Axe House - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 2 - 10 PM | Link
• Oran Mor Artisan Mead monthly open mic night (2nd Thursday of every month) | 5:30 - 9 PM | Link
• The Lack Family LIVE at Myrtle Creek Music in the Park | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Riverfront Rythms Concert | Reedsport | Umpqua Discovery Center | 6 PM
• Live Music: Nina and the Rebel Rockers @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Friday, July 11th

• 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
• Graffiti Weekend 2025 | July 9 - 13th | Link
• 10th Annual Rat Rod Round-Up - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 3 - 10 PM | Link
• 8th Annual Lavender Festival & Farm Tour | July 11, 12, 13 | Link
• Lithia's Graffiti & Douglas County Race Track Show N Shine 2025 - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Revisiting Creedence @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 8 PM | Link
• Pete's Cruise-In - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Wine Tasting 101 @ Trella Tasting Room | 7 PM | Link
• Friday Night Music at JosephJane Winery - Erik and Cristina Schnautz | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Mike Harrison 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
• Cloverdayle Comes to Roseburg Country Club | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• The Winston VFW - Live Music Friday Nights with Strange Birdz | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Eilen Jewell LIVE at Riverbend Live! | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Live Music: ALL AGES! Jazz w/ J.E.T. Trio @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM

Saturday, July 12th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | CANCELLED THIS WEEK
• 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
• Graffiti Weekend 2025 | July 9 - 13th | Link
• 8th Annual Lavender Festival & Farm Tour | July 11, 12, 13 | Link
• 42nd Annual Stray Angels Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 8 AM - 4 PM | Link
• 43rd Annual Umpqua Flatheads Roseburg Graffiti Night Cruise - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Corvette City Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 9 AM - 3 PM | Link
• Elk's Motorcycle Show-N-Shine - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 8:30 - 3 PM | Link
• Live Music: Rockwork Orange @ The Place | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Rock N' Rollin' Pancake Breakfast - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 8 - 11:30 AM | Link
• Rockwork Orange LIVE at The Place during Graffiti Cruise | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Mike Harrison LIVE at Music in the Courtyard at Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Riff Raff Live at The Annex | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Winston Summer Nite Cruise | Civic Wayside Park in Winston

Sunday, July 13th

• 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
• Graffiti Weekend 2025 | July 9 - 13th | Link
• 8th Annual Lavender Festival & Farm Tour | July 11, 12, 13 | Link
• Graffiti Weeks-End 1st Poker Run - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 9 AM | Link
• Roseburg Senior Center Car Show & Bingo - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 10 AM | Link
• The Takelma Run Seven Feathers Cars 'N Coffee - Graffiti Weekend 2025 | 9 AM - 1 PM | Link
• Oregon Tempranillo Alliance Summer Tasting 2025! Live Music with Vine Katz | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Vine Katz LIVE at Abacela Tempranillo Alliance Ticketed Private Event | 4 - 7 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 15,411 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• 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 Wednesday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team