Good morning Douglas County! Happy Monday! 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: 39°F
• Humidity: 92%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 30
• Today's Forecast: High 62 | Low 39
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (March 6th): 0.00 Inches
• March's Monthly Rainfall: 0.48 inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

STATE PENITENTIARY REPORTS DOUGLAS COUNTY MAN IN-CUSTODY DEATH

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon Department of Corrections has reported that an adult in custody, 63-year-old Shannon Wade Spencer died on the evening of March 7th.

Spencer was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem and passed away at a local hospital. He entered DOC custody on February 12th, 2019, from Douglas County with a projected release date of May 10th, 2027.

DOC is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. Spencer’s next of kin was notified.

ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL WITH VARIED AGENDA MONDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council has a varied agenda for its meeting Monday night.

Councilors will vote on authorizing the city manager to sign the twenty-first extension of the Inmate Housing Intergovernmental Agreement with Douglas County. This would extend the current agreement to June 30th, 2026, and reflects a 4 percent increase from the previous fiscal year. It would change the monthly payment the city makes to the county for housing inmates to $27,040 per month and raises the daily rate for more than 16 inmates by just over $4 per person.

Councilors will consider authorizing the city manager to enter into an IGA with the county for communications services for just over $641,532. The current agreement expires June 30th.

The council will vote on authorizing the use of $50,000 from the general fund to provide cash flow assistance for the off-street parking fund. The vote is also to direct staff to bring back proposals for a 75/25 revenue funding split and obtain bids for changes needed to covert from free to paid parking in downtown.

Mayor Larry Rich will proclaim March Red Cross Month.

An Executive Session, not open to the public, has been scheduled regarding records exempt from public disclosure.

Other items are on the agenda as well. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. It can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page or seen later at www.cityofroseburg.org.

GOODS FROM THE WOODS FORESTRY TOUR MARCH 21ST

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State University Extension Forestry and Natural Resources program and local partners will hold a walking tour, called “Goods from the Woods” on March 21st.

The event will take place at the Glide Educational Forest from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is a celebration of the International Day of Forests. Participants will discover the uses of native plants, guided by a variety of experts. During the walk, attendees will learn about the hidden treasures of the forest and discover the value of non-timber forest products within our native ecosystems. Organizers said the surroundings are peaceful and will enrich people’s understanding of the plants that are often overlooked.

The event is presented by OSU Extension, Douglas Small Woodlands Association, Umpqua Oak Partnership, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Umpqua Native Plant Partnership, Umpqua Native Plant Society and Douglas County. The event sponsors are AG West and the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.

While the event is free, pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, go to: http://beav.es/GHc

SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT, FUTURE FIRST CITIZEN AWARD

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg High School Foundation will have its scholarship night featuring the Future First Citizen Award on Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. in the RHS Student Center.

Foundation President Brian Prawitz said the award recognizes five top seniors as future leaders, volunteers, supporters and role models who will make a difference in their community.

Prawitz said the Future First Citizen recognition and scholarship award was initiated for Roseburg High School seniors in 1996. It was originally designed and financially supported by a combination of local businesses and individuals, many of whom are supporting the return of the award.

Future First Citizen finalists are Annan Kolberg, Sylvia Eckman, Grace Harris, Nilisha Patel and Owen Miller.

The students will share $26,000 in scholarship money with the winner earning $10,000 toward tuition at the college of their choice. The remaining four finalists will each receive $4,000 scholarships.

The scholarship night event is open to the public.

For more information about the Roseburg High School Foundation, go to: https://www.roseburghighschoolfoundation.org/

OREGON STATE PARKS TO HIRE MORE THAN 200 SEASONAL RANGERS

KQEN News Radio

Oregon State Parks will hire more than 200 seasonal rangers and ranger assistants for positions across the state in the 2025 season.

A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said hiring starts as soon as this month and runs through June with new positions listed on a rolling basis on: Work with Us – Oregon State Parks. The positions last anywhere from four to nine months. Most seasonal staff work April through September, but some start as early as this month or work as late as December.

OPRD said seasonal staff help visitors access world-class experiences and ensure clean and safe park areas for everyone to enjoy. Duties include janitorial work, landscape maintenance, visitor education and visitor services.

Salaries start at $19.78 per hour for seasonal assistants and $23.21 for seasonal rangers. Both positions include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans for employees and qualified family members. The positions also include paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Student workers, ages 16 and older, start at $19.77 or more per hour depending on experience.

For more information about current openings, visit: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

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Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• "subject: A show about humans, interactions, bodies, relation, and memory" @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 17 - March 14 | 4 - 7 PM | Link

Monday, March 10th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM

Tuesday, March 11th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Glide and Idleyld Winter Market | (Every Tuesday) @ 10AM - 1PM | Glide Community Center Annex
• 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
• "subject: A show about humans, interactions, bodies, relation, and memory" @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 17 - March 14 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Lamplighter Cafe & Lounge | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Christine Elise LIVE at Serendipity Roseburg | 6:30 - 8 PM | Link

Wednesday, March 12th

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
• 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.
• 4th Annual Music at the Courthouse | 10 AM - 1 PM | Link
• All Abilities Karaoke at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 1:30 - 4 PM | Link
• Using AI for Marketing Ethically Masterclass | 10 - 11:30 AM | Link

Thursday, March 13th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Local Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Oran Mor | 5:30 PM | Link
• RHS Bands Concert | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link

Friday, March 14th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 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.
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | Every Friday | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• Tyler Henry @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 8 - 9:30 PM | Link
• PADDY O'FURNITURE - IRISH MUSIC at Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link

Saturday, March 15th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | Link
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• 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
• Leprechaun Treasure Hunt @ Historic Oakland | 12 PM | Link
• Paint & Sip w/ GreenHill Creations @ JosephJane Winery | 11 AM | Link
• Shamrock Quest @ Stewart Park | 12 - 3 PM | Link
• FunkShui LIVE at North Forty Beer Co. - Roseburg (Pub Crawl) | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• St. Patrick's Day Party with Kevin Jeffries | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Rockwork Orange LIVE at Scoreboard Sports Bar - Saint Patricks Weekend | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• Discount Pet Vaccine Clinic @ Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge | 10 AM - 2 PM
• Benefit Car Show @ The Douglas County Fairgrounds | March 15th & 16th | Link

Sunday, March 16th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Third Thursday BLUEGRASS Jam in Sutherlin (hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Association) | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Benefit Car Show @ The Douglas County Fairgrounds | March 15th & 16th | Link
• Microchip and Vaccine Clinic @ Myrtle Creek Tractor Supply | 11 AM - 1 PM

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team