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: 48° F
• Humidity: 83%
• Wind: 2 MPH SE
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 19
• Today's Forecast: High 62 | Low 45 | Cloudy
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (May 13th): 0.02
• May's Monthly Rainfall: 0.51 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

NEARLY 7 PERCENT OF BALLOTS IN FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS ELECTION

KQEN News Radio

Nearly 7 percent of ballots are in for 2025 Douglas County May Special Districts Election as of late Tuesday afternoon.

County Clerk Daniel Loomis said 6.76 percent, or 5.929 ballots have been received. Loomis said that lags 3.65 percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the last special districts election in 2023.

It is now six days until Election Day. Registered voters who have not received their ballot should contact or visit the County Elections Office.

There are 15 Douglas County ballot drop sites, including eight drive-up locations. Voters should make sure they have completed both sides of the ballot and have signed their ballot return envelope.

Complete county elections information is available at: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/178/Elections

HALF-SHELL ANNOUNCES 2025 CONCERT LINEUP

KQEN News Radio

Music on the Half Shell has announced its summer concert lineup for 2025.

MOTHS was founded in 1992 and has grown to become one of the premier summer music events in the Pacific Northwest. The series is on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the Nichols Band Shell in Roseburg’s Stewart Park. For the first time ever, nine concerts will be held this year. The lineup includes:

• June 17 – The Revelers playing all styles of Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp, Pop and Americana
• June 24 – Special EFX Allstars -a Grammy nominated contemporary jazz supergroup
• July 1 – The Motet – With a seamless blend of funk, soul, rock and jazz
• July 8 – ZZ Ward makes her fourth visit to Half Shell in her hometown as she plays the blues
• July 15 – Seth Mulder & Midnight Run is a traditional bluegrass band with a high energy live show
• July 22 – Matt Schofield – Known as a distinctive and innovative British blues guitarist
• July 29 – Breabach – With an evening of world music and Celtic music
• August 5 – Jimetta Rose and the Voices of Creation – Hip strains of gospel with layers of jazz, soul and funk
• August 12 – SinKane – A Sudanese American musician who blends krautrock, progressive rock, electronica, and free jazz with Sudanese pop

For complete information on Music on the Half Shell, go to: https://www.halfshell.org/

OSP FISH AND WILDLIFE SEEKS HELP – UNLAWFUL TAKE OF WILD STEELHEAD

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person involved in the unlawful take and waste of a wild steelhead on the North Umpqua River at Amacher Park just north of Roseburg in the Winchester area.

An OSP release said wild steelhead retention is prohibited on the Umpqua system.

On Thursday, May 8th, a father and son were contacted in the parking lot at Amacher Park. A wild steelhead was later found stashed in the bushes where one of the individuals had been fishing. The individuals were not positively identified during the contact and fled the scene before the steelhead was found.

They were driving a gray or silver SUV, similar to a Toyota Highlander. They may be from the Springfield area and sometimes fish in the Dollar Hole on the Main Umpqua.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIP hotline at 800-452-7888. Senior Trooper Kyle Bachmeier can also be contacted through OSP’s Southern Command Center at 800-442-2068. Callers can remain anonymous.

ODOT HOSTING EXIT 124/125 OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon Department of Transportation and the City of Roseburg are working together to plan for community travel needs.

Open House events are being held to share information about the Exit 124/125 Interchange Area Management Plan and Garden Valley Corridor Plan.

For Interstate 5 exits 124 and 125, the IAMP will outline a 20-year vision for access and roadway improvements to protect the function and operations of the interchanges. The Garden Valley Corridor Plan will identify strategies for the city to improve safety, mobility, and connectivity so the corridor better serves the community’s needs now and into the future.

Together these plans will develop a set of transportation solutions and land use policy actions needed to prepare for, balance and manage transportation and land use needs over time. The planning process is expected to continue through 2025. While this plan will help guide future transportation investments in the area, no funding has been identified yet for construction.

An in-person Community Open House will take place Tuesday, June 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Ford Room of the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Attendees can meet with staff to review the plan and provide their thoughts on draft concepts for the project areas.

An online open house will begin on May 22nd. The link will be posted on the project webpage: I-5 Exit 124/125 IAMP, Garden Valley Corridor Plan

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS SUBSTANCE USE, GAMBLING AND SUICIDE PREVENTION

KQEN News Radio

Adapt Integrated Health Care’s Prevention and Education team invites the community to attend its annual Art of Prevention Art Show on Wednesday night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The free event will take place at the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. It showcases the creativity and voices of local youth through original artwork focused on substance use prevention, problem gambling prevention and suicide prevention.

An Adapt release said the Art of Prevention contest provides middle and high school students across Douglas County with a platform to express positive prevention messages through visual art. Each entry reflects how young people understand and communicate issues that directly affect their peers and communities.

Adapt Prevention and Education Program Manager Sidnee Hedrick said, “This event is a powerful reminder of the creativity and compassion of our youth to bring important community conversations”. Hedrick said, “Their artwork reflects real hope, awareness, and a commitment to making a difference”.

Attendees will be able to view all contest entries, meet the student artists and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Light refreshments will be provided. All ages are welcome to attend the Art of Prevention Art Show.

SOURCE ONE SERENITY HOSTING EVENTS FOR 77TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEGISLATION

KQEN News Radio

In recognition of the 77th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, Source One Serenity is hosting two events in Douglas County next month, to honor the service, strength and resilience of women veterans.

The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, signed into law on June 12th, 1948, marked a historic moment by granting women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. armed forces. This landmark legislation laid the foundation for generations of women to serve and lead in all branches of the military.

To celebrate this legacy and the continued contributions of women veterans in the community, Source One Serenity invites women veterans to participate in these events:

*Women Veterans Hike on Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 a.m. Meet in the parking lot of the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Attendees will enjoy a scenic group hike to waterfalls in the Umpqua National Forest, offering time to connect with nature and fellow veterans.

*Brunch for Women Veterans: Saturday, June 28th in the Ford Room of the Roseburg Public Library. The celebratory brunch will be held in a warm atmosphere of gratitude and connection.

For more information and to RSVP, go to: www.sourceoneserenity.org

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
• Live Music: Ty Curtis Trio @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 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
• Trevor Hanks & the Blackburn Rebels w/ Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 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
• Live Music: Katie Jane Band @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Bad Reputation @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM

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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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We are now at 14,882 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• The Roseburg Receiver Live YouTube stream will transition to a single, continuous livestream starting June 1st.
  Currently, a new live feed is created every 12 hours, which can be confusing for viewers. Our goal is to provide one consistent link for uninterrupted access. Since radio transmissions are already archived separately, recording each YouTube segment is unnecessary and creates redundant files.

How to Contribute

We welcome all volunteers to share local events and incidents through our Facebook group. Whether you've witnessed something directly or received credible information, your contributions help keep our community informed and aware.

We encourage you to share relevant details and photos when appropriate. However, please note two important guidelines:

1. Maintain privacy by excluding any personal or identifying information
2. Ensure your own safety first - never attempt to post while driving

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