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: 54° F
• Humidity: 77%
• Wind: 2 MPH SW
• Current Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• Air Quality Index: 15
• Today's Forecast: High 76 | Low 53 | Cloudy
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (May 28th): 0.00
• May's Monthly Rainfall: 0.59 Inches

Upcoming Prescribed Burns

Lonely Oak Prescribed Burn - May 28 & 29

• 21 Acres to be Burned
• North Zone firefighters plan to conduct spring underburning on 21 acres across three units of the Lonely Oak Timber Sale. Smoke may be visible on the Diamond Lake Ranger District, three miles east of the turn off for the Toketee Ranger Station. The objective of the underburn is to reduce slash generated fuels from the timber harvest.
• Watch Duty Link
• Prescribed Burn posted by the US Forest Service

Roseburg Area Morning News

FIREFIGHTERS WITH FILL THE BOOT EVENT ON FRIDAY

KQEN News Radio

Local firefighters will be collecting funds for the Fill the Boot program of the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Friday.

The campaign is part of an effort from the International Association of Fire Fighters that began in 1954. Money collected will help fund research, care and advocacy to empower people living with neuromuscular disease to achieve their potential.

Fire fighters from the Roseburg Fire Department and Central Douglas Fire and Rescue will hit the street in downtown Roseburg with boots in hand asking pedestrians, motorists, customers, and other passersby to donate to MDA from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The effort will take place at the intersection of Southeast Washington Avenue and Southeast Stephens Street.

Online donations to MDA in support of the local campaign can be made here.

DEL TACO HOPING TO OPEN NEW STORE JUNE 5TH

KQEN News Radio

Del Taco is getting close to opening its new store in Roseburg. Del Taco/Cactus Enterprises Director of Operations Erick Marsh told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that construction is pretty much wrapped up at this point. Marsh said landscapers will be finished with their work this week. A few cosmetic things are left. Marsh said training the crew began last Friday and on Tuesday they started making food as part of the training process.

Marsh said applications for more staff are still being accepted. Candidates can apply at: www.deltaco.com/careers.

If progress continues as planned, Del Taco is shooting for opening on Thursday, June 5th at 10:00 a.m.

ODOT OPEN HOUSE IS NOW LIVE, IN-PERSON EVENT JUNE 3RD

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon Department of Transportation and the City of Roseburg continues working on the Exit 124/125 Interchange Area Management Plan and Garden Valley Corridor Plan.

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

An online open house is live through June 13th to take feedback on transportation in Roseburg. Citizen input will help shape potential transportation solutions for both areas. Access the project webpage at: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21786

An in-person community open house will take place next Tuesday, June 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Ford Room of the Roseburg Public Library.

The planning process is expected to continue through 2026. The ODOT release said while the plan will help guide future transportation investments in the area, no funding has been identified yet for construction.

ROSEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST OAKLAND AUTHOR

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Library invites the community to an evening with local author Betty Tamm at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th.

A city release said Tamm will share her book, “Sisters in Siam: Two Sisters Journey Through Life on the Fringe of the Famous. The book is a retrospective about Tamm’s grandmother and her great aunt who started their careers in Siam and knew the King and members of the royal family. Tamm’s grandmother, Phylis, was a children’s book author, and Tamm’s great-aunt, Margaret, was an artist and illustrator.

Margaret had a successful career in New York 100 years ago, when it was difficult to be accepted as a professional woman. The University of Oregon Special Collections and University Archives preserved boxes of her works and letters.

Tamm, who is the retired CEO of NeighborWorks Umpqua and the current owner of Triple Oak Wine Vault in Oakland, will display original works and other mementoes, and sell and sign copies of her book.

The free program will be held at the library in the 1400 block of Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. For more information, contact Roseburg Public Library staff at 492-7050 or email: library@roseburgburgor.gov

ALTRUSA STUFF THE BUS WITH CHILDREN’S BOOKS HAPPENING JUNE 14TH

KQEN News Radio

The Altrusa Club of Roseburg will have its “Stuff the Bus with Children’s Books” event on Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.in the parking lot of Sherm’s Thunderbird Market on Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg.

Altrusa is collecting new and gently used books for its literacy projects throughout Douglas County. The organization provides books for Little Community Libraries in Roseburg and Sutherlin. It also gives away children’s books at many events like Dream Night and Zoobilee at Wildlife Safari, Roseburg’s Blocktoberfest, and other activities around the community. Celebration of Literacy requires the largest number of books. Last February, the organization gave out over 5,000 children’s books during the series of events.

Altrusa has many other service projects in the community, but literacy is the emphasis. For more information about the Altrusa Club of Roseburg, go to: https://districttwelve.altrusa.org/roseburg/

OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS TO NONPROFITS

KQEN News Radio

Nonprofit organizations in southern Oregon and the southern Willamette Valley are receiving a boost due to grants from the Oregon Community Foundation.

A release said the foundation has distributed new funding to groups making progress on housing, childcare, hunger, substance abuse, arts and culture and more. Over $920,000 is being invested into the work of 35 organizations.

The list includes the Camas Valley Rural Fire District. The district is planning to build a new 40 foot by 40-foot sub-station near the intersection of Wildcat Road and Upper Camas Road. The building will include three garage bays and space to house four emergency vehicles. No tax dollars will be used for the construction of the sub-station. It Is being funded entirely through grants, donated materials, and community support. The grant funding includes $23,500 from the Tom and Carol Williams Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, and $6,500 from the Kenneth and Mary Lou Genther Fund of the same organization.

Roseburg Forest Products and DR Johnson Lumber have donated materials to help with construction. Information from the fire district said the new sub-station will help in many ways including reduced response times. Over 50 percent of its volunteers live near the proposed sub-station.

More information about the Camas Valley Rural Fire District is at: https://www.camasvalleyfire.org/

Details about the Oregon Community Foundation are at: https://oregoncf.org/

Beloved Longtime Voice of Douglas County Retires After 34 Years of Service

The Roseburg Receiver

After more than three decades of devoted service, one of the most familiar voices in Douglas County has gone quiet for the last time.

Dawna Zarbano, a long-time emergency dispatcher, retired today after 34 years of service, 22 of those years spent serving Douglas County. Her calm, steady voice became a trusted presence not just for first responders, but for countless residents who tuned in during emergencies - or simply listened in out of habit, curiosity, or comfort. Whether it was chaos unfolding or a quiet shift, Dawna’s voice was a constant on both law enforcement and fire frequencies, woven into the daily lives of the community.

Her final shift ended with a touching farewell over the Law 1 radio channel:

“30 to all units, standby for a message. Continuing… My day is finally here. Bittersweet for sure, but after 34 years combined and the last 22 with Douglas County, I am retiring and hanging up my headset for the last time to enjoy family, relaxation, and travel. It’s been my pleasure to serve the citizens of Douglas County and those passing through. I am blessed to have worked alongside all of you. You are the very best. We shared lots of laughs, chaos, intensity, and even some tears through the years. Keep fighting the good fight and, most importantly, take care of yourself and take care of each other.”

Her words captured the heart of a career spent behind the scenes but never out of mind. Dawna’s voice was more than a lifeline to first responders - it was a source of comfort, strength, and familiarity to the entire community.

As she steps into retirement, Dawna leaves behind a legacy of dedication, professionalism, and compassion. Her presence on the radio will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Congratulations on your retirement, Dawna!

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 26th

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

Tuesday, May 27th

• 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

Wednesday, May 28th

• 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
• Line Dancing Lessons at Canyon Creek Tavern | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• UCC Big Horn Jazz Band, w/ Tommy Whiteside LIVE at The Rosebud | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link

Thursday, May 29th

• 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
• The Dead & Down LIVE at The Rosebud | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Roseburg High School Final Concert | 7 - 9:30 PM | Link
• BLOOD JACUZZI / PHALLIC GRAFFITI / MONK IN A MOSHPIT @ Urban Blendz | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Dylan James LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Friday, May 30th

• 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
• Micah & Katy LIVE at Little Brothers Pub | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Dylan James LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Saturday, May 31st

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Farmer's Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot
• 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
• Nathaniel Greene Presents: Comedy w/ Tyler Boeh & Tina Högström @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Eddy Ross Band LIVE at Winchester Pub & Grill | 1 - 6 PM | Link
• I Am Hologram LIVE at North Forty Beer Co. - Roseburg | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Second Chance LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• LIVE Music Sat Nights!! with Velvet Whiskey | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Dylan James LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• GLOW Party at Rumors | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link
• 2nd Annual Blooma Palooza Iris Festival | Terringer Farm 14260 Little Rider Rd. Glide | Link

Sunday, June 1st

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Winds of the Umpqua Flute Circle @ Oran Mor | 1 - 4 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 15,003 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