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: 38°F
• Humidity: 89%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 21
• Today's Forecast: High 62 | Low 35
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (March 6th): 0.00 Inches
• March's Monthly Rainfall: 0.48 inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

WARM WEEKEND AHEAD, BUT NOT NEAR RECORDS

KQEN News Radio

A warm weekend is ahead for the Umpqua Valley, but high temperatures will remain well below record highs for the dates.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that highs on Saturday and Sunday are forecast to be in the mid 60’s. The record high temperature for Roseburg on March 8th is 75 degrees, set in 1953. Sunday’s record high is 77 degrees, which was reached in 1977. The high temperatures will be about 8 degrees above the normal afternoon highs for this week.

The chance of rain begins on Monday, with precipitation expected for most of next week.

4TH ANNUAL MUSIC AT THE COURTHOUSE CONCERT IS MARCH 12TH

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County Commissioners will celebrate National Music in our Schools Month with the 4th annual Music at the Courthouse Concert next Wednesday, March 12th.

A county release said the event will feature local schools and their music programs. Performances will be on the third-floor landing of the Justice Building, and the second- floor lobby of the courthouse beginning at 10:15 a.m.

Commissioners will issue a proclamation at 10:00 a.m. just prior to the first music performance. Certificates will be given to each group before their concert time. Performances will be in approximately15 minute segments.

Musical groups performing include: Glide High School Concert Band, North Douglas High School Band, Fremont Middle School Choir, Fremont Middle School Chamber Ensemble, Riddle Middle School, Riddle High School Band, Oakland’s Lincoln Middle School, Glide High School Concert Choir, and the Sutherlin High School Choir.

Each performance will be recorded and photographed and featured on the county government Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment

See the complete schedule for the performances:

ROCK CREEK HATCHERY PROPOSAL TOPIC OF MEETING HOSTED BY ODFW

KQEN News Radio

The public is invited to learn about a proposal to maintain hatchery production in the Umpqua Basin by making investments at Rock Creek Hatchery and in the South Umpqua.

An Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife release said the proposal is based on information gathered over the past year from ODFW’s review of the state hatchery system, including Rock Creek Hatchery, as well as feedback from stakeholder groups and the public, conversation with local groups and consultation with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

Under this draft proposal, ODFW would:

• Invest some of the insurance funds from the Archie Creek Fire at Rock Creek Fish Hatchery to maintain the existing spring Chinook program
• ODFW would also partner with CCBUTI to invest remaining insurance funding and, potentially, Federal Emergency Management Agency funding at a facility in the South Umpqua to rear the winter steelhead and coho programs
• The fall Chinook program would continue to be reared at the Gardiner-Reedsport STEP facility and Elk River Hatchery

ODFW is hosting a March 11th town hall to share the concept for this state-Tribal partnership and will be joined by CCBUTI to answer questions and get feedback. The meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Conference Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Since 2020, wildfires that damaged Rock Creek Hatchery and other facilities, ODFW has maintained Umpqua Basin production by raising hatchery fish at both Cole Rivers and Elk River hatcheries and returning them to the Umpqua Basin for acclimation before release. The proposed partnership would return production to the basin.

ODFW will also discuss key findings from the state’s hatchery assessment, the challenges of Rock Creek after the fire and how this partnership could present a unique opportunity for the entire southwest fishery system.

H.O.P.E. DRUG COURT HOPE & PEACE PROJECT

KQEN News Radio

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court is preparing for their 109th graduation on May 13th at 5:15 p.m. in the Cascade Hall building at the fairgrounds.

Graduate hopeful Jesse Dewbre is seeking assistance for his project to obtain items for Peace at Home Advocacy Center.

Peace at Home’s largest current need was for hygiene items that include: soap, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, feminine products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and more. The program, partnered with Family, Faith, and Relationship Advocates, is working to open new programs on their campus on Southeast Douglas Avenue for a youth shelter and young adult transitional housing. FARA will be opening Dome Spe, homes of hope, where they will not only provide overnight shelter for 11-17-year-old youth in crisis but also provide a variety of drop-in services as well.

Dewbre said, “Some people need help and having options for hygiene when they start over or need it most can make a difference”. Dewbre has placed donation boxes at Peace at Home’s office at 1202 Southeast Douglas Avenue and the FARA office at 505 Southeast Main Street.

For more information about Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court

ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FINAL WEEKEND OF MAMMI MIA

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg High School Theatre is presenting its spring musical for one more weekend.

Mamma Mia! Is the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. With a large cast of actors plus musicians and production technicians, several dozen students and others are involved in the production.

The shows are on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for those ages 13 and under and $5 for students with ID. They are available at the door.

ROSEBURG HIGH BANDS HAVE SPRING CONCERT

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg High School bands will have their spring concert next Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m. It will be held in the Rose Theater on the RHS campus. The evening will include performances by the wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert band, AM jazz band and the jazz band.

Admission to the evening is free.

For more information about Roseburg High School events, go to: https://rhs.roseburg.k12.or.us/

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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 3rd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 PM | Link
• Love Notes LIVE at The Offyce | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, March 4th

• 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
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM | Link
• 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
• "FAB FEB" Mat Pilates @ Body Balance Yoga Center | February 4th - 25th on Tuesdays | 12 - 1 PM | Link
• "subject: A show about humans, interactions, bodies, relation, and memory" @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 17 - March 14 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Lamplighter Cafe & Lounge | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Wednesday, March 5th

• 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.

Thursday, March 6th

• 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
• 15th Annual Explore UCC | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• The Return of the FROGLEG Free Show | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Umpqua Growth Talks - Pitch Night for Start-Ups @ Backside Brewing | Link
• Live Music: Tevis Hodge Jr. @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meeting @ Roseburg Country Club | There will be socializing, guest speakers, raffle prizes and fun! | 5:30 PM | Link

Friday, March 7th

• 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.
• Live Music: Mother Smuckers @ Little Brothers Pub | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Stand-Up Comedy: Rio Hillman @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | 5 PM | Link
• Two For The Show - The World's Premier Bon Jovi & Journey Tributes @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers LIVE at Little Brothers Pub | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Snake Father | Cultist | Cold Hearts | Oddities LIVE at Urban Blendz | 7 - 11:30 PM | Link

Saturday, March 8th

• 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
• Spring Into Gardening Conference @ Umpqua Community College | 8 AM - 4 PM | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 8:30 AM | Link
• Vine Katz LIVE at North Forty Beer Co - Roseburg | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Lance Michael Cornwell @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Tennis Center Open House | 10 AM - 2 PM | Link
• Artisan Indoor Market | Myrtle Creek Grange Hall
• Live Music: Dylan James @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM

Sunday, March 9th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• SPRING AHEAD! DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
• Hops For K9 Cops @ Backside Brewing | Link
• Live Music: Bendre the Giant @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

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