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: 54° F
• Humidity: 68%
• Wind: 1 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 17
• Today's Forecast: High 59 | Low 53 | Light Rain
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (June 19th): 0.00
• June'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
233 AM PDT Fri Jun 20 2025

An upper trough moves into the region today and Saturday with widespread rain showers, much higher humidities, breezy winds, and much cooler temperatures. Isolated thunderstorms are possible today and into this evening from the southern Oregon Cascades west and into northern Klamath County. A warming and drying trend returns Sunday into next week. Temperatures will rise above normal early next week.

Fire Danger

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

LOW PRESSURE BRINGING COOLER WEATHER AND SHOWERS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

A big change to weather conditions in the Umpqua Valley is expected on Friday and Saturday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that low pressure coming down from the Gulf of Alaska will lead to much cooler afternoon high temperatures and showers over the 48-hour period. Forecasters said there is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the forecast for Friday. Highs will be in the upper 50s to low 60s. Showers should increase on Saturday bringing a wet start to the first full day of summer.

Sunday near normal high temperatures and sunshine is slated to return. By Monday, high pressure will be coming in with highs in the mid 80’s expected. Tuesday could hit or top 90 degrees.

FIREFIGHTERS COMPLETE 95 PERCENT OF UPPER APPLEGATE FIRE LINE

KQEN News Radio

Resources assigned to the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County nearly reached their goal of lining the entire perimeter of the incident by the end of Thursday’s dayshift, completing 95 percent of the fire line.

An update from the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District said the portion that is remaining on the north side of the fire has a high amount of conifer mortality. Public Information Officer Natalie Weber said tree fallers have been removing dead trees, fire-weakened trees, and snags throughout this area, and are continuing this work to allow firefighters to complete the line safely.

Weber said resources are also focused on bolstering the lines created around the fire and beginning mop operations to add depth to the perimeter.

A total of 224 firefighters are assigned to the fire, including eight 20-person crews, 10 engines, six bulldozers and seven water tenders. Aircraft flew throughout the day on Thursday.

Get complete updates on the Upper Applegate Fire on the ODF Southwest Oregon Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest

STATE MARINE BOARD MEETING JUNE 26TH IN ROSEBURG

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State Marine Board will hold its quarterly meeting next Thursday, June 26th in Roseburg.

Board members will gather in the Ford Room of the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard beginning at 8:30 a.m.

A release from the OSMB said the focus of the meeting is to discuss the Boating Facilities Program’s Cycle One boating facility grant requests for the 2025-2027 biennium. Twenty-six applications were received, with $11.6 million in project needs and applicants requesting $6.05 million for competitive funding.

Public comments for this meeting will be accepted in writing or by attending the public comment portion at the beginning of this hybrid meeting. Pre-register to speak no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 23rd by emailing: Jennifer.cooper@boat.oregon.gov.

ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Forest Products has announced that company veterans Matt Holt and Alexandre Ouellette will assume new, expanded manufacturing leadership roles with the departure of Chief Operations Officer Tony Hamill.

Roseburg President and CEO Stuart Gray said, “Promoting Matt and Alexandre acknowledges their expanding influence directing a manufacturing transformation underway at Roseburg that is generating performance and product quality gains benefitting our business and our customers”. Gray said, “Matt and Alexandre embody both the values and expertise that power our winning performance culture across North America”.

A company release said as Vice President of Manufacturing and Services, Holt will now be responsible for Roseburg’s structural operations, veneer, and wood fiber procurement, and manufacturing services. Since joining Roseburg in 2020, Holt has served in multiple plant and division leadership roles across the company’s manufacturing business. He most recently served as Senior Director of Manufacturing.

Ouellette, in his new role as Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, will oversee Roseburg’s composite operations, power generation operations and engineering. Quellette joined Roseburg as plant manager for Pembroke MDF in Ontario, Canada in 2018. The release said he has played key roles in driving improved collaboration across Roseburg’s composite mills and overseeing the startup of Dillard Components.

Hamill, who has served as Chief Operations Officer since September 2024, is leaving Roseburg for a new opportunity.

Gray said, “I thank Tony for his many contributions, including advancing Roseburg’s manufacturing structure, adding operational efficiencies and mentoring leaders who will extend the positive momentum here that he helped engineer”. Gray said, “We wish him well and continued success in the next chapter of his career”.

Roseburg Forest Products was founded in 1936 and has its headquarters in Springfield.

GLIDE SASQUATCH FESTIVAL IS HAPPENING SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The 2025 Glide Sasquatch Festival is happening this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Hosted by the non-profit Glide Revitalization, the event aims to be even bigger this year, with live music, more food trucks, more vendors, more carnival games, more prizes and – more Sasquatch.

Speakers include Mike Miller of Ohio Night Stalkers, Todd Neiss of American Primate Conservatory, and Biko Wright from the Discovery Channel Expedition Bigfoot.

The music line-up features the Second Chance Blues Band, Daniel Nickels Band, Bailey Heide, Buffalo Speedway, and Coffey Anderson.

Admission is free with parking $5. The Glide Sasquatch Festival is on the Strader Ranch property along Highway 138E, just east of Glide.

CHI MERCY HEALTH SELECTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR EXPANSION PROJECT

The News Review

CHI Mercy Health has selected Howard S. Wright Construction of Portland as the General Contractor for the upcoming Master Facility Project n campus.

This modernization and expansion project is scheduled to start this summer with a targeted completion date of 2028.

A Mercy release said the project will occur within the current footprint of Mercy’s campus and was approved by the parent company CommonSpirit Health for a $34 million investment to Mercy. The medical center’s goal is to better meet the growing needs for inpatient and outpatient care, keep pace with advances in medicine and strengthen the future viability of Douglas County healthcare services.

The release said Mercy’s existing 190,045 square-foot facility is often operating at capacity. As a result, patient convenience and staff efficiency have been challenged. The investment will deliver improved access to medical services and a wider complement of specialty physician services to Douglas County residents. Highlights of the project will include implementing upgrades to Mercy’s operating rooms, expanding the emergency department patient care area, adding another endoscopy lab and addressing other specific facility needs. A few of these renovations involve expanding and modernizing two operating rooms, increasing endoscopy capacity, and expanding the number of fast-track and observation rooms available in the emergency department.

CommonSpirit Health’s Northwest Region President Ketul Patel said, “This investment has been a long-term priority for Mercy and Commonspirit”. Patel said, “We are deeply committed to clinical excellence and providing the highest quality of care for patients and families in Douglas County, and this project helps us deliver on that promise”

The release said as part of the expansion project and investment strategy, Mercy will be recruiting healthcare providers to maintain critical areas of access to care in the community. Through charity care, philanthropic contributions and community outreach and education, Mercy makes a $25 million dollar investment in Douglas County every year.

CHI Mercy Health Market President Russell Wooley said, “We are thrilled to have this project kick off this summer and advance an important step in our mission to improve the health of the people we serve. It is critical to expand our operating rooms and fast-track patients care rooms as our community needs grow. We are so grateful for the support of our wonderful community and CommonSpirit Health”.

Follow the construction process at: at: Expansion Plan – CHI Mercy Health – Mercy Medical Center

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link
• 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 | Link

Monday, June 16th

• 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

Tuesday, June 17th

• 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

Wednesday, June 18th

• 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.
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link
• Canyonville Farmers Market | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Seven Feathers Casino Resort Parking Lot (May - October)
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Women's "Just for Fun" Summer Golf | 5 PM | Link
• Diamond N Vets | Diamond Lake | Link

Thursday, June 19th

• 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
• Celtic Jam Night @ Oran Mor | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Cascade Lakes Relay Race at Diamond Lake Resort | June 19 & 20 | Link
• Live Music: Baroque Betty @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM

Friday, June 20th

• 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
• Movies in the Park 2025 @ Stewart Park | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Chad Freeman LIVE at Music in the Courtyard - Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Playing With Giants | John Dough Boys | Suckerpunch LIVE AT THE ANNEX | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Cascade Lakes Relay Race at Diamond Lake Resort | June 19 & 20 | Link
• Canyonville Street Party | Downtown Main St | 5 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Billy and The Box Kid @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Saturday, June 21st

• 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
• Glide Sasquatch Festival 2025 | 10 AM - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music: Aaron Lewis @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 PM | Link
• Jersey Shore with DJ Jason Hink | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Roseburg's Vinyl Record Round-Up | 12 - 5:30 PM | Link
• Melrose Vineyards RIBFEST with Live Music by INOKE | 2 - 6 PM | Link
• Chad Freeman LIVE at Music in the Courtyard - Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Soul Shock LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Carol & Guy LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Rockwork Orange LIVE at Kelly's Cozy Corner | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Blackbird $5k Fishing Derby at Diamond Lake Resort | Link
• Myrtle Creek City Wide Yard Sale
• Umpqua Woofstock Festival for Dogs & People | Central Park, Sutherlin | Link
• 12th Annual Salmon Bake @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Ribfest @​ Melrose Vineyards | 2 PM | Link
• Live Music: Shine Sweet Moon @​ North Forty Beer Company | 5 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Rudolf Korv @​ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM
• Live Music: Joe's Garage Band @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM
• Widespread Haze "Black Coffee & Marmalade" EP Release Party @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Sunday, June 22nd

• 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
• Pride Parade - Downtown Roseburg | 1 PM | Link
• Solstice Sound Bath at The Vortex Center | 4 - 5:15 PM | Link
• Live Music: Flashbak @​ JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 15,265 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.

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team