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: 56° F
• Humidity: 84%
• Wind: 3 MPH N
• Current Conditions: Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 34
• Today's Forecast: High 78 | Low 56 | Cloudy
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (June 23rd): 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
602 AM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

An upper level disturbance will move into the area this evening with a low chance of rain along the coast. Seasonal temperatures will trend higher with humidities moving lower into this weekend. A closed low off the California coast will bring thunderstorm activity to Oregon and California on Monday.

Fire Danger

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING EXERCISES CONTINUE WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

KQEN News Radio

Wildland fire training exercises continue Wednesday and Friday on Reservoir Hill near downtown Roseburg.

Information from the Roseburg Fire Department said their agency along with Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and Cow Creek Tribal Fire Management are taking part in the training.

The training exercises are happening on property owned by the City of Roseburg, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and private landowners. The public is asked to stay clear of the designation training burn site.

SEASONAL HIGH TEMPERATURES WITH MORE CLOUDS THROUGH THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley should see seasonal high temperatures with more clouds in the mix on Wednesday and Thursday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that highs should be just under 80 degrees for the next two days. Conditions will gradually begin to warm starting Friday with high pressure arriving Sunday. That will push the high temperatures to around 90 degrees for a few days.

The high temperature on Tuesday was 88 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport.

HOUSE PASSES BILL REPEALING WILDFIRE MAPS

KQEN News Radio

On Tuesday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 83, which will repeal the Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map.

A release from the House Republican Caucus said this will lift costly and burdensome regulations imposed on communities.

House Republican Leader Christine Drazan said, “Oregonians desperately need relief from the wildfire hazard maps that have created chaos and fear across rural Oregon”. Drazan said, “Despite an incredibly frustrating political process, we appreciate the members who have chosen to do the right thing in repealing these maps”.

State Representative Court Boice of Gold Beach said, “Today’s vote represents a victory for rural Oregonians by allowing them to protect their homes without the threat of government interference”.

State Representative Virgle Osborne of Roseburg said, “This bill provides financial relief to threatened homeowners and ensures that taxpayer dollars are spent where they have the most impact – supporting local efforts like defensible space, forest thinning, and wildfire readiness programs”.

Senate Bill 83 passed overwhelmingly with a bipartisan vote of 50 to 1. It now heads to the Governor’s desk.

ROSEBURG SCHOOL BOARD WITH PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY EVENING

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg School Board will have a public hearing as part of its meeting Wednesday night.

Superintendent Jared Cordon said Phoenix Charter School has appealed the board’s unanimous decision not to renew its sponsorship. Cordon said the charter school appeal process is outlined in Oregon Revised Statutes. The board will have another public hearing, followed by a vote regarding its sponsorship at the meeting.

A number of other items are on the agenda as well.

The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room on Northwest Valley View Drive.

DOUGLAS COUNTY EMPLOYERS ADD 50 JOBS IN MAY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted payroll employment increased by 50 jobs in April after a loss of 160 in April and a gain of 100 in March.

A State of Oregon Employment Department release said in the not seasonally adjusted private-sector industries in May, there were relatively large seasonal gains of 90 in leisure and hospitality and 40 in construction. There were additional gains of 60 in private education and health services, 50 in professional and business services and 20 in retail trade.

Regional Economist Bryan Rooney said the government added 80 jobs in May from gains of 50 in local education, 20 in non-educational local government, and 10 in federal government.

Rooney said when comparing May 2025 with May 2024, total nonfarm employment decreased by 400 jobs, or 1.0 percent. Private sector over-the-year gains of 280 were seen in private education and health services and of 20 in the other services category. There were relatively large losses of 200 in retail trade, 160 in both manufacturing and leisure and hospitality, and 130 in professional and business services.

OED said government added 150 jobs over the year in May due to gains of 100 in local education and 50 in federal government.

The release said Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is essentially unchanged in May at 5.7 percent compared with a revised 5.6 percent in April. The rate is up significantly from 5.2 percent in May 2024. Douglas County’s record low unemployment rate was set in November 2019 at 4.4 percent. The Oregon seasonally adjusted May rate was 4.8 percent, and the U.S. rate was 4.2 percent.

DOUGLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO CLOSE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress, and Chris Boice would like to remind citizens that county government offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th for Independence Day.

A county release said offices at the courthouse, Justice Building, County Annex in Reedsport, fairgrounds office, landfill and transfer sites, and all external government offices will not be open to the public.

Even when county offices are closed, many officials and public employees are still working on special, routine, or emergency projects. That includes the commissioners, Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Department, Public Works Department, Emergency Management Department, Parks Department and Salmon Harbor Marina. In addition, some county departments may have limited hours or be lightly staffed on July 3rd.

Douglas County Senior Services, Bistro Sixty Senior Dining Sites and Meals on Wheels programs will be closed on July 4th. Meals on Wheels delivery customers are asked to request additional meals on their July 3rd deliveries. Senior Dining Sites and Meals on Wheels programs will resume service on Tuesday, July 8th.

Some county government services will be open:

*The Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History in Roseburg and the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open to visitors during normal business hours.

*All county operated parks, campgrounds and boat ramps will be open and accessible to the public.

*Salmon Harbor Marina and the Winchester Bay RV Park will be open.

Even though the Sheriff’s Office lobby will be closed on July 4th, deputies, 911 communications and other DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement protection and emergency assistance for residents.

For more information on county government, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/

SUTHERLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERNG SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS

KQEN News Radio

Sutherlin School District is offering summer meals for kids.

Meals are available Mondays through Thursdays at West Intermediate School on North Comstock Avenue in Sutherlin. Meals are for community kids ages 18 and under. Breakfast is available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with lunch available from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

COW CREEK FOUNDATION AWARDS OVER $103,000 TO COUNTY NON-PROFITS ON TUESDAY

KQEN News Radio

On Tuesday, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $103,130 to eleven non-profit organizations in Douglas County.

A release said eighty-four non-profits in southwestern Oregon from Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane counties and several organizations that serve multiple counties were awarded a total of $759,230 in the most recent round of the foundation’s semi-annual giving.

Organizations in Douglas County that received assistance included the Chadwick Clubhouse, Elkton Community Education Center, Family Relief Nursery, Glide Helping Hands, Peace at Home Advocacy Center, Roseburg Senior Center, St. Francis Community Kitchen, Sutherlin Oakland Emergency Food Pantry, the Friendly Kitchen/Meals on Wheels Roseburg, Umpqua Valley Disabilities Network and the United Community Action Network.

The Martha Young Award of $15,000 was given to The Friendly Kitchen/Meals on Wheels Roseburg to support the organizations Meals-on-Wheels home delivery and home visiting program.

The Buss Rondeau Award was given to Shift Community Cycles of Lane County. The $12,500 award will assist in providing refurbished bicycles and “bike kits” to 500 low-income youth.

CCUIF was founded in 1997 and began its philanthropic efforts in 1998. To date, the foundation has awarded over $26.4 million to non-profits in seven southwestern Oregon counties from which it accepts grants.

Foundation Director Carma Mornarich will talk about the organization and the latest grant awards on Inside Douglas County Thursday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. on News Radio 93/9 FM and 1240 KQEN.

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
• 56th Annual Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival | June 27, 28, 29 | 10 AM - 9 PM | Link
• Riddle Sawdust Jubilee | June 27, 28, & 29 | Link

Monday, June 23rd

• 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 24th

• 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
• Qigong for Health & Healing @ Body Balance Yoga Center | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, June 25th

• 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: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 PM | Link
• WineDown Wednesday @​ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM

Thursday, June 26th

• 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
• Pelican Brewing Company TAP TAKEOVER with Live Much from TOB (That Other Band) | 5 :30 - 8 PM | Link
• Cascadian Annihilation Tour: No Living Witness and Infernal Realm | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Nathaniel Greene Presents: Comedy w/ Luke Miller & Angie Bloomfield @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM

Friday, June 27th

• 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
• Mic Drop Comedy Club @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• 56th Annual Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival | June 27, 28, 29 | 10 AM - 9 PM | Link
• Dave Bock LIVE at Music in the Courtyard - Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• FunkShui LIVE at Kelly's Cozy Corner | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Riddle Sawdust Jubilee | June 27, 28, & 29 | Link
• Live Music: Mr. Vale's Math Class @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Saturday, June 28th

• 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
• 56th Annual Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival | June 27, 28, 29 | 10 AM - 9 PM | Link
• Seven Feathers’ Wine Fest of the Umpqua Valley | 11 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Takelma Gravel Grinder Ride | 8 AM | Link
• Oldtime Fiddlers Meeting and Jam (fourth Saturdays) | 12 - 3 PM | Link
• Dave Bock LIVE at Music in the Courtyard - Seven Feathers Casino | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Love Notes LIVE at COHO Pizza | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Groove Syndicate LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Open Jam Night at The Wild Rose | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• Riddle Sawdust Jubilee | June 27, 28, & 29 | Link
• Yoncalla City-wide Yard Sale
• Koi Pond Tour | 472 W Berdine St, Roseburg
• Live Music: Aces Wild @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM
• Live Music: Bobcat @​ North Forty Beer Company | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Hank Shreve Band @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

Sunday, June 29th

• 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
• 56th Annual Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival | June 27, 28, 29 | 10 AM - 9 PM | Link
• 5K Vineyard Run @ Abacela | 9 AM - 12 PM | Link
• Summer Music on the Deck @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Concerts for Clients - Oregon Life Homes Client Appreciation Event | 1 - 5 PM | Link
• Daniel Leisher LIVE at Oran Mor - Roseburg | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Not Penny's Boat LIVE at Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 4 - 6 PM | Link
• Riddle Sawdust Jubilee | June 27, 28, & 29 | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 15,290 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. 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

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1. Maintain privacy by excluding any personal or identifying information
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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