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: 48° F
• Humidity: 92%
• Wind: 2 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 7
• Today's Forecast: High 57 | Low 48
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (May 11th): 0.00
• May's Monthly Rainfall: 0.02 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL CEREMONY TO BE HELD THIS THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating every May 15th as Peace Officer Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will host a local Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony on the front lawn of the courthouse on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. to pay tribute to the six Douglas County law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

They are:

• Officer Donald DeSues – Roseburg Police Department – End of Watch on August 7, 1959
• Special Deputy Ronald H. Terwilleger – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – End of Watch on July 23, 1985
• Corporal Virgle Knight Jr. -Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – End of Watch on July 23, 1985
• Sergeant Gerald G. Chirrick – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – End of Watch on July 23, 1985
• Deputy Morris L. Taylor – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – End of Watch on September 14, 2002
• Deputy S. Allen Burdic – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – End of Watch on March 11, 2021

The ceremony is open to members of the community who wish to pay remembrance to the fallen and their families. The tribute will include a proclamation reading by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, a police honor guard, wreath laying ceremony, bagpipes, 21-gun salute and a county-wide radio broadcast.

CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE PROHIBITING NEEDLE DISTRIBUTION

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council will consider an ordinance prohibiting the distribution of hypodermic needles on city property, including parks and public ways, at its meeting on Monday night.

The council and staff had a discussion about hypodermic needles at its April 21st meeting. Park employees regularly inspect spaces for needles during their morning rounds but cannot cover the entirety of the park’s acreage every day. Staff have been encountering an increasing number of hypodermic needles while performing their regular duties and during camp cleanups. In the last year, four workers have been poked by hypodermic needles during camp cleanups.

The HIV Alliance has been the primary entity running a needle exchange program serving unhoused residents within city parks as part of their harm reduction strategy. They have indicated that they would cease running the program within park properties.

Also – Councilors will consider awarding the contract for destination marketing organization services to Anvil Northwest for the next five years starting at $700,000 per year.

Other items are on the agenda as well.

The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. It can be seen on the city’s Facebook page or viewed later at www.cityofroseburg.org

AIRPORT TAXIWAY EXPANSION IS UNDERWAY

KQEN News Radio

A $2.5 million project to extend a key taxiway at the Roseburg Regional Airport is underway.

A city release said the work is making a dream of airport expansion and safety improvement a reality.

The useable part of the runway is temporarily shortened with a “reduced declared distance” and will return to its normal useable length when the project is completed.

About 300 feet of sidewalk and bike lanes along Northwest Aviation Drive are temporarily closed, but both roadway lanes will remain open throughout the project, except for brief intermittent closures during concrete pouring.

The project will reconfigure Taxiway A and extend the taxiway north about 400 feet to match the length of a runway that was extended in 2012 and to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards so planes no longer need to “back-taxi” on the runway.

Public Works Director Ryan Herinckx said, “This extension was designed with the runway extension in 2011, but because of lack of funding, it was not constructed at that time”. Herinckx said, “This will eliminate a major safety issue with planes back-taxiing on the runway”.

The release said the city won nearly $2.3 million in FAA grants and a Connect Oregon grant for just over $172,000 from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The city contributed over $82,000 in matching funds from the Airport Capital Improvement Fund.

The project will include the construction of an extended taxiway connector A-1; removal of existing taxiway connector A-2; renaming five taxiway connectors; construction of a retaining wall and jet-blast fence; pavement underdrain installation; markings and taxiway lighting and signage. A small amount of fencing will be replaced as part of this project.

Contractor Knife River Materials began work on April 14th. The airport project is expected to be completed by Sunday, July 27th.

TIMBER GROUP TO HEAR PRESENTATION ON FIRE SEASON OUTLOOK

KQEN News Radio

The Douglas Timber Operators will receive information about the upcoming fire season at their next meeting. It will be held on Thursday May 22nd in the loft of the Del Rey Café on Northeast Stephens Street in Winchester.

Douglas Forest Protective Association District Manager Pat Skrip will have a presentation titled, “2025 Fire Season Outlook”.

The no host breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m. Those planning to attend should RSVP their attendance. Call DTO at 672-0757 or email: tina@dougtimber.org.

UCC’S CONCERT BAND PERFORMS “STATE OF MIND”

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts presents UCC’s Concert Band performing in “State of Mind” on June 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Jacoby Auditorium on the UCC campus.

This concert will feature music that explores the depths of human emotion and thought. Each piece provides a glimpse into a distinct state of mind, inviting the audience to experience the rich tapestry of our inner worlds. To enhance this journey, the concert will also include visual art and video projections, creating an immersive experience.

Admission is available at the door or at https://umpqua.edu/community//. $15 for adults, $10 for seniors with students admitted for free. For more information call 440-4691 or email: music@umpqua.edu.

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• "Midwife a Life" + Add'l Exhibits @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday | March 21st - May 30th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link

Monday, May 12th

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

Tuesday, May 13th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• 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
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• "Midwife a Life" + Add'l Exhibits @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday | March 21st - May 30th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• 2025 Music on the Half Shell Lineup Announcement - livestream | 10 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, May 14th

• 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)
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link
• All Abilities Karaoke at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 1:30 - 4 PM | Link

Thursday, May 15th

• 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
• Umpqua Celtic Jam - Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Friday, May 16th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Sutherlin Farmers Market | 2 - 6 PM | April - October | 1305 W Central Ave
• 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
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• English/Scottish Country Dancing | 6:15 - 8:30 PM | Link

Saturday, May 17th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | Link
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Myrtle Creek Outdoor Farmers and Craft Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | April - October | 106 S Main St (Elks Lodge Parking Lot)
• Melrose Farmers Market @ Oran Mor Meadery | 10 AM - 2 PM | May - October | 305 Melrose Rd
• 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
• Live Music: Bim Jeam & The Sadness @ North Forty Beer Company | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• All Ages: Punk/Indie/Emo & Pizza w/OLD CROSS (PDX) | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Country Night - Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 11 PM | Link
• Acoustic Blend LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Anchored Down LIVE at The Wild Rose | 8 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Oakland City Wide Garage Sale
• 2nd Annual Fly-In Pig BBQ Competition | May 17 - 18th | Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport | Link

Sunday, May 18th

• 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
• Angelic Noise LIVE at Oran Mor Artisan Meadery | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Jonathan Foster LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• 2nd Annual Fly-In Pig BBQ Competition | May 17 - 18th | Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport | Link
• K9s Unleashed - FREE Event | Douglas County Speedway - Roseburg | Link

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