Good morning Douglas County! Happy Thursday! 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: 52° F
• Humidity: 75%
• Wind: 1 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 12
• Today's Forecast: High 66 | Low 49 | Cloudy
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (May 21st): 0.00
• May's Monthly Rainfall: 0.57 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

COMMISSIONERS CELEBRATE SEARCH & RESCUE WEEK

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County Commissioners celebrated National Search & Rescue Week by issuing a proclamation at their weekly business meeting on Wednesday.

A county release said the proclamation recognizes the incredible dedication of volunteer rescuers and rescue personnel in Douglas County and across the nation.

Commissioner Tim Freeman provided a background on the Douglas County Search and Rescue program. Commissioner Chris Boice then read the National Search & Rescue Week proclamation followed by Commissioner Tom Kress who presented certificates to Sheriff John Hanlin, Undersheriff Brad O’Dell, SAR Deputy Larissa May and over a dozen Search & Rescue volunteers.

The release said volunteers within the county SAR operate under the direction of the Sheriff’s Office, with the support of the Board of Commissioners. SAR members donate their time, skills, and expertise to help those in need. Local SAR volunteers completed 97 missions in 2024, utilizing 83 volunteers who donated 9,560 hours of their time. They also participated in 40 outreach/education events and conducted 147 training exercises. The Douglas County SAR Dive Team, made up of 7 members, logged 25 mission and 32 training hours. SAR volunteers train and complete required certifications for these SAR units in the county: Communications Team, Mounted Team, Ground Team, 4×4 Team, Snow Cat Team, Dive Team, K-9 Team, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Team, Logistics Team, Mountain Rescue Team and Tracking Team.

A copy of the commissioner’s live video presentation can be found at the Douglas County Government Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment

REPUBLICANS ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION THAT REDIRECTS FUNDING

KQEN News Radio

On Wednesday, House and Senate Republicans announced legislation that they say will stabilize the Oregon Department of Transportation without raising taxes, while preserving operations and maintenance that serves core functions, such as plowing roads and filling potholes.

A release from the House Republican Caucus and the Senate Republican Caucus said the comprehensive proposal makes statutory changes to redirect money outside core mission back to paying for priority needs. The GOP claims the proposal services as an interim plan to rebuild Oregonians’ trust in ODOT.

House Republican Leader Christine Drazan said, “We reject the premise that if we don’t make life more expensive for Oregonians, we can’t fix potholes, plow the snow or keep rural roads safe”. Drazan said, “By reprioritizing funding, focusing on accountability, modernizing administration, and streamlining regulations, this legislation holds ODOT accountable to core mission and protects families from tax increases”.

Senator Daniel Bonham said, “Oregonians are tired of being told the fix is always paying more”. Bonham said, “Our plan puts common sense first – keeping roads clear, potholes filled, and the pressure off taxpayers. It’s about rebuilding trust and demanding accountability before asking families to dig deeper into their pockets.”

The release said the plan includes:

• Redirecting over $146 million of current spending on climate initiatives and $38 million in funding for passenger rail service
• Redirecting half of the payroll tax to provide truckers with a tax credit on future tax bills, thereby repaying them for years of unconstitutional overpayments
• Capping Oregon’s hidden gas tax, (Clean Fuels Program) at the current level and returning the program to its original intent
• Creating the Major Projects Office to manage projects costing more than $99 million
• Creating a publicly accessible dashboard displaying key performance indicators for major projects
• Establishing independent Dispute Review Boards for projects exceeding $5 million to resolve conflicts between ODOT and the contractor ensuring smooth delivery, on-time completion, and budget adherence.

E-CYCLE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENTS HAPPENING IN JUNE

KQEN News Radio

The Douglas County Solid Waste Department is teaming up with state partners to provide two free-to-the-public events in June.

Solid Waste along with Green Century Recycling and Oregon E-Cycles are providing a free-to-the-public E-Cycling collection event on Saturday, June 7th at the Roseburg Transfer Station. It will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is free and open to all residents and small businesses. E-cycling is the recycling of old electronics. Items that will be accepted include computers, televisions, printers, monitors, keyboards and electronic mice, gaming devices, network devices, cell phones and tablets, audio visual equipment, cords and chargers. Green Century Recycling will perform secure data destruction on data-containing devices.

Solid Waste and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality are providing a Household Hazardous Waste collection event for residents of Yoncalla and surrounding areas on Saturday, June 21st at the Yoncalla Transfer Station. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will offer residents a safe way to dispose of common household hazardous materials including paint, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, pesticides and more. Items will be collected from vehicles, so there will be no need to unload or come in contact with staff at the event.

For more information on the Douglas County Solid Waste Department, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/396/Solid-Waste

REPRESENTATIVE BOICE TO HOLD VIRTUAL TOWN HALL THURSDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

First District State Representative Court Boice will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday night. Boice represents the south coast along with inland areas including parts of Douglas County.

Boice will share the event with District 60 State Representative Mark Owens. Owens is from Crane and represents Baker, Grant, Harney, Lake and Malheur counties along with parts of Deschutes County.

The event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to ask questions and share their concerns. Advance registration is required. To sign up, click here.

FIR GROVE SPLASH PAD OPENS SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Fir Grove Splash Pad in Roseburg will open this Saturday.

A city release said Roseburg Parks and Recreation staff are pressure-washing the splash pad deck, inspecting the ultraviolet water treatment system that kills any algae or bacteria left over after filtration, cleaning and replacing water-feature spray nozzles, and cleaning and filling the system’s 4,000-gallon water tank and its valves.

The splash pad is a free seasonal offering open daily each summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Hours of operations are from 10:00 a.m. to dusk. The splash pad is in Fir Grove Park, just off West Harvard Avenue behind the Umpqua Valley Arts Center.

Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Tracy David said, “We’re always excited to open the Splash Pad each year”. David said, “We encourage families to take advantage of this popular park feature as a low-cost way to enjoy summer in our parks”.

The release said shade is limited, so Parks and Recreation staff encourage residents to be prepared with sunscreen.

For park facility updates, check the Parks and Recreation Facebook page or visit the city’s website at: www.cityofroseburg.org.

U.S. SHEEP SHEARING CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 6TH, 7TH

KQEN News Radio

The Mike McWilliam Memorial Sheep Shearing Contest will be hosting the U.S. Sheep Shearing Championships on June 6th and 7th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Information from the Douglas County Farm Bureau said the event is held in conjunction with the Douglas County Lamb Show and Sale. The Umpqua Weavers and Spinners Guild will have a wool showcase displaying wool processing and products. The Douglas County Livestock Association will host their lamb barbecue on Saturday. Memorial rugs spun from the wool shorn at the event will be pre-sold at the contest. All activities are free and open to the public.

Beginner and preliminary rounds of shearing start at 11:00 a.m. Friday with the semi-finals and final events beginning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Several Oregon shearers have registered to participate as well as shearers from all over the US including Arkansas, Montana, Vermont, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan, South Dakota, Iowa and California.

There will be competitions for beginners, intermediates, and open classes of machine shearing as well as wool handling and blade shearing. For a full schedule of events, go to: https://www.dougcofb.org/2025-us-shearing-contest.

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
• Live Music: Bob Hall @​ Old Soul Pizza | 5:30 PM

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
• Live Music: Kacie Corinne @​ JosephJane Winery | 4 - 6 PM

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
• Live Music: Joanne Broh Band @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM
• Live Music: Hopstone & Co. @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 PM
• Live Music: Cover Culture @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Memorial Day Weekend @​ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | May 24 - May 26 | 10 AM - 5 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
• Memorial Day Weekend @​ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | May 24 - May 26 | 10 AM - 5 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We are now at 14,932 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 Thursday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team