Good morning Douglas County! Happy Tuesday! 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: 49° F
• Humidity: 91%
• Wind: 2 MPH SE
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 10
• Today's Forecast: High 65 | Low 44 | Mostly Cloudy
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (May 19th): 0.04
• May's Monthly Rainfall: 0.57 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

TWO WEEKS WITH MOSTLY SUNNY CONDITIONS FOR THE UMPQUA VALLEY

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley is slated to experience mostly sunny conditions for the next two weeks.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that not much active weather is expected in the near future. Forecasters said there may be occasional periods of cloud cover but little chance for precipitation.

Tuesday’s high is forecast to be below normal, with the next few days near the normal high temperature for this week in May, which is 72 degrees. Conditions will warm up by the weekend, with highs at or near 80 degrees for Saturday through Memorial Day on Monday.

The high temperature on Monday was 69 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport.

LESS THAN 12 PERCENT OF BALLOTS IN WITH TUESDAY BEING ELECTION DAY

KQEN News Radio

Less than 12 percent of ballots have come in for the 2025 Douglas County May Special Districts Election.

County Clerk Daniel Loomis said 11.54 percent, or 10,105 ballots, have been received as of Monday afternoon. Loomis said that lags 5.34 percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the last special districts election in 2023.

Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. is the Election deadline. Those who take their ballot to the Post Office need to ask staff to stamp their envelope with a hand cancellation stamp. A ballot with a postmark after May 20, will not be counted. Voters can use one of the 15 official ballot drop sites until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night and be assured that their ballot will be received and counted.

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

ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL ADJUSTS FEES

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg city fees for drinking water, storm drainage service and other services will increase on Tuesday, July 1^st to reflect increased costs to provide those services.

A city release said the Roseburg City Council recently approved a yearly update to general fees and water-related fees and established a new $100 appeal fee for decisions made by the Roseburg Public Library director or staff. Annual fee adjustments are typically made in May.

Notable fee increases will raise the charge to reconnect water service from $20 to $40 and to rent library meeting rooms for everyone but veteran organizations, Douglas Education Service District or Friends of the Roseburg Public Library.

Library rentals will increase from $25 to $50 per use for the Deer Creek, South Umpqua and Ford Family rooms when the library or Douglas ESD is open to the public. Renting the Ford Family Room when the library and ESD are closed will increase from $75 to $150 per use. Renting multipurpose rooms #1 or #2 remains $25. A study room can be used for two hours at no charge on a drop-in basis.

The release said while many fees stayed the same, certain fees will increase 1.85 percent to 2.2 percent based on the March Construction Cost Index or CPI-U West index to reflect the increased costs to provide those services.

For more information contact the City of Roseburg Administration Department at 492-6866 or: info@roseburg.gov

REEDSPORT ANNOUNCES MAIN STREET TRADITION

KQEN News Radio

The City of Reedsport has announced that Main Street Director Rosa Solano is leaving the program.

A release said Solano’s last day with the program is May 30th, but she will continue to work for the city on a part-time basis with tourism-related projects.

Solano said, “I would like to thank our Board, volunteers, and community for their support throughout my time with Main Street. Their time and commitment are truly appreciated, and we could not have accomplished as much as we did, without them”.

The Reedsport Main Street Program is a volunteer-driven program managed by the City of Reedsport through the Urban Renewal District. The program receives training and technical assistance from Oregon Main Street. The Reedsport Main Street focuses on downtown revitalization by assisting with grant opportunities to commercial property owners, coordinating events and projects to help increase community and visitor participation along with fundraising to help support the projects.

Solano said the program has received over $640,000 in Main Street Revitalization Grant dollars which has helped property owners with 18 projects to help preserve historic properties in downtown Reedsport since 2017. The grant reimburses up to 70 percent of the cost of the project while the property owner covers 30 percent.

The Urban Renewal District funds the Business Improvement Grant which provides commercial property owners with a 50/50 grant match up to $2,500. The district was expanded in July of 2024 by the City of Reedsport and the grant is now available to commercial property owners in the downtown, midtown and uptown areas. From 2015 through 2025, the program assisted with over $115,000 in business improvements.

For more information regarding the Reedsport Main Street Program, call 541-671-3603 or email: mainstreet@cityofreeedsport.org

MERCY OUTPATIENT IMAGING WITH PET SCANNER OPEN HOUSE

KQEN News Radio

Mercy Outpatient Imaging, in partnership with Heritage Imaging, will have an open house Thursday to showcase its state-of-the-art PET/CT scanner, which is one of only two fully digital scanners in Oregon.

PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. Mercy staff said PET is a test that uses special imaging cameras and a radioactive type of sugar to produce pictures of the function and metabolism of cells in the body.

The open house will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mercy Outpatient Imaging, located at West Harvard Avenue in Roseburg.

The free event offers the public an opportunity to learn about the advancements in medical imaging and how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare in Douglas County. Attendees will have the chance to:

• Witness the power of AI in PET/CT imaging.
• Tour the facility and see the PET/CT scanner in action
• Meet with expert staff to learn about the benefits of PET/CT imaging
• Learn about the role of PET/CET in patient care.

Mercy Outpatient Imaging Manager Tim Smith said, “Mercy Outpatient Imaging is proud to bring this advanced technology to Douglas County”, Smith said, “This open house is a chance for the public to learn about the benefits of this technology from our expert staff and see firsthand how it is revolutionizing medical imaging”.

UMPQUA VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT TUESDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra will perform their Spring Concert Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. in the Jacoby Auditorium of Umpqua Community College.

Musical selections will include Rey’s Theme from Star Wars, the Rite of Spring from Stravinsky, a Swedish Melody, Adagio for Strings by Barber and Allegro Moderato from Symphony No.3 by Saint-Saens. The evening will feature a world premiere performance of “Stars” Symphonic Fantasy #2 by local piano teacher and composer, Jared Cannon.

Students from Douglas County have been rehearsing for the past 9 months to prepare for this evening. The concert is free with donations being accepted. UVYO has 5 class levels from pre-beginning up to advanced students.

For more information about the Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra, go to: https://www.umpquavalleyyo.org/

WYDEN ANNOUNCES TOWN HALLS IN COOS, CURRY AND JACKSON COUNTIES

KQEN News Radio

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has announced town halls in Coos, Curry and Jackson counties over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

A release said that the Saturday town halls will include 4th District Congresswoman Val Hoyle and will be held:

• In Coos County at North Bend Middle School at 2:30 p.m.
• In Curry County at Driftwood Elementary School Gym at 6:00 p.m.

Wyden’s Sunday Town Hall in Jackson County will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the Medford Armory.

Doors will open one hour before the start times for attendees. For security, backpacks and large bags will not be allowed at the town halls.

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
• Pairing Pass Weekend | May 23 - May 26th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link

Monday, May 19th

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

Tuesday, May 20th

• 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
• "Midwife a Life" + Add'l Exhibits @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday | March 21st - May 30th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Trivia with Amy @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Jason Heald and Debra Kay LIVE MUSIC | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Douglas County Youth Orchestra - Spring Concert | 7 - 9:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, May 21st

• 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
• Dylan James LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Line Dancing Lessons at Canyon Creek Tavern | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Phoenix at The Atom Bistro and Coffee Bar | 6 - 8:30 PM | Link

Thursday, May 22nd

• 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
• Sugar Pine LIVE at The Rosebud | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link

Friday, May 23rd

• 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
• Pairing Pass Weekend | May 23 - May 26th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Timberwolf LIVE at The Winston VFW | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• English/Scottish Country Dancing | 6:15 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Jeff Miller and The Congregation LIVE at The Rosebud | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Love Craft Collective Presents: Break Their Back Tour – Diseased and Depraved / Oddities / Mirror Fear / Live Evil | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Saturday, May 24th

• 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
• Pairing Pass Weekend | May 23 - May 26th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Abacela's 30th Anniversary Celebration | May 24th and 25th | 11 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Live Music: The Little River Band @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Oldtime Fiddlers Meeting and Jam (fourth Saturdays) | 12 - 3 PM | Link
• Colin Trio LIVE at North Forty Beer Co. - Roseburg | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• The Southern Son LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Joanne Broh Band LIVE at the Rosebud | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Hopstone & Co. LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 10 PM | Link

Sunday, May 25th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Pairing Pass Weekend | May 23 - May 26th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Abacela's 30th Anniversary Celebration | May 24th and 25th | 11 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Second Chance Blues Band LIVE at Memorial Day Weekend Wine Tasting | 2 - 5 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We are now at 14,926 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.

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team