Good morning Douglas County! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

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Douglas County Morning News

HOYLE VOTES IN FAVOR OF RELEASING EPSTEIN FILES

KQEN News Radio

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Val Hoyle voted to force the public release of any information that the Department of Justice has on Jeffrey Epstein and their investigation into his sex trafficking crimes. The bill also requires measures be taken to prevent the exposure of victim’s information during release.

After the vote, Hoyle said, “It is frustrating that justice has been delayed for child rape victims who were trafficked to some of the world’s richest and most powerful individuals”. Hoyle said, “Speaker Johnson and the Trump Administration have used every means possible to delay, deny, and obfuscate the facts as opposed to offering transparency and justice for the victims”.

Later on Tuesday, the legislation also passed in the Senate and is now headed to the President’s desk.

TRACTOR SUPPLY TO ADD THIRD STORE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY

KQEN News Radio

Tractor Supply Company is adding a third store in Douglas County.

A TSC spokesperson told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that a store in Roseburg is set to open in March. It will be at 1350 Northeast Stephens Street, in the North Roseburg Plaza, where Big Lots was located, before closing in January.

The store is one of eighteen former Big Lots stores spread around several states that are all being turned into Tractor Supply stores, in a corporate acquisition. The spokesperson said these locations offer the ideal footprint, feature favorable lease terms and are strategically positioned in existing and adjacent trade areas to serve the essential needs of farmers, livestock and pet owners, ranchers, part-time and hobby farmers, gardeners, tradesmen and others.

By the end of 2026, Tractor Supply plans to have twenty stores in Oregon, with nine of them being new locations. The existing Douglas County TSC stores are in Sutherlin and Myrtle Creek. As of September, the company operated 2,364 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states.

A soft opening is planned for mid-March of next year, with the grand opening taking place late in the month. The new TSC location will provide about 15 new jobs to the area, with at least half of those being full-time positions. Anyone interested in applying can go to: www.tractorsupply.com/careers.

ROSEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY SURVEYS COMMUNITY

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Library is updating its strategic plan and asking community members to help plan for the future.

Library Director Kris Wiley said, “Please take five to ten minutes to complete a survey, which will gibe us focus and direction for providing services to the community. No matter how often you use the library, your feedback is valuable.”

A city release said the survey is available in English and in Spanish. It is linked on the library’s website at: www.roseburgpubiclibrary.org and on its Facebook page.

Responses are due by Sunday, December 7th.

The library’s first strategic plan was created in 2020 by Resource Assistance for Rural Environments AmeriCorps member Kai Fischer and a committee of staff and community members. That document and annual reviews are available on the library’s website under the tab “2021-2025 Strategic Plan”.

For the update, the library hired Stephanie Chase of Constructive Disruption. Chase is leading a group of staff and community members in a process that will include focus groups, interviews, and personal requests to complete the survey.

The new five-year plan will benefit from the perspective staff have gained after the library has been open for seven years. One of Wiley’s primary considerations is capacity – in the number of hours the library is open, in staffing, in programming and in all the components required to provide public library services.

Wiley said, “Your survey responses will help us to prioritize these services. This is your library so please take a few minutes to tell us how it can work best for you”.

TRIBE DONATES $130,000 TO LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR STUDENT MEALS

KQEN News Radio

On Monday, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians delivered $130,000 to eight local school districts in Douglas County to assist with providing free meals to students in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday breaks.

A tribal release said many children and teens in the county rely on school meal programs for nutritious meals during the week and this critical funding will help ensure they continue to have access to healthy food over the extended vacations.

Cow Creek Tribal Board of Directors Chair Carla Keene said, “No child should worry about where their next meal is coming from, especially over the holidays when their days should be carefree, fun and enjoying time with their families”. Keene said, “It’s essential that we ensure children always have enough to eat so they can focus their energy on learning, exploring their creativity, being responsible in their communities and moving closer to success”.

These school districts received funding:

• Glide School District: $35,000
• Winston-Dillard School District: $24,000
• Oakland School District: $21,000
• Yoncalla School District: $17,600
• Glendale School District: $15,750
• Roseburg School District: $6,700
• North Douglas School District: $5,000
• South Umpqua School District: $5,000

The release said each district will plan to use their requested funds in individual ways that meet the needs of their students, including family food baskets, meal delivery programs and grocery certificates for staples.

Chairman Keene said, “This isn’t just about feeding students over the breaks. It’s about making them nutritious and school-ready when they return”.

UMPQUA VALLEY FOOD RALLY HAPPENING THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

With the holiday season almost here, and local food pantries experiencing record demand following the recent federal government shutdown, Aviva Health, the United Community Action Network and FISH Food Pantry are partnering to host the Umpqua Valley Food Rally on Thursday.

It will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Aviva Health parking lot at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus on Northeast Kenneth Ford Drive. Community members are invited to participate through a fast, easy drive-through donation drop-off, accepting both food and monetary contributions. All donations will directly support food pantries across the county.

FISH Food Pantry Executive Director Jenn Reida said, “SNAP delays and disruptions hit low-income families the hardest, especially here in Douglas County, where many households live on tight budgets”. Reida said, “Local food pantries stepped up during the shutdown, but shelves are running low. The Umpqua Valley Food Rally will help us rebuild our supplies, so no family has to struggle during the holidays”

Donors can remain in their vehicles while volunteers unload contributions. Cash and credit card donations will be accepted onsite and used to purchase high-need items for area food banks.

OCCU FOUNDATION TO MATCH DONATIONS TO HELP FAMILIES

KQEN News Radio

In response to the recent pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, the OCCU Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Oregon Community Credit Union, has launched an urgent appeal through its Feeding Families Fund to provide critical support to those that were most affected.

OCCU Foundation Board Chair and OCCU President and CEO Ron Neumann said, “OCCU Foundation established the Feeding Families Fund to help local food banks and programs provide reliable food access”. Neumann said, “We are inspired by the tireless work of our partner organizations and the generosity of our community”.

To maximize community support, the OCCU Foundation will match up to $50,000 in contributions – doubling the impact of every dollar donated. Both OCCU members and non-members can donate in-branch or online at: https://myoccu.org/feeding-families-fund.

To provide immediate assistance, the foundation has already sent funding to a number of nonprofit organizations around Oregon, including the United Community Action Network.

In Douglas County, OCCU has a branch at 780 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard.

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Intro to Capoeira Workshop @ Performance Martial Arts Academy | November 1 - December 6th | Every Saturday | 2:30 - 4 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights 2025 | November 23 - January 1st | 5:30 PM | Link

Monday, November 17th

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

Tuesday, November 18th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 6 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

Wednesday, November 19th

• 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.
• Live Music: Dylan James @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• The Brothers Reed LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, November 20th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Celtic Jam Night @ Oran Mor | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @ Trella | 6:30 PM | Link
• All Age Karaoke Night at Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• The Brothers Reed LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Mario Carboni & Norm Hamlet @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10 PM
• Live Music: Green Jelly @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 8 - 11 PM

Friday, November 21st

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 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.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Wild at Heart @ Dad's Garage Taphouse | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Timberwolf LIVE at Winston VFW | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• UCC Performing & Visual Arts presents Roseburg Concert Chorale "Messiah" | 7 - 9:30 PM | Link
• The Brothers Reed LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Cork and Keg Walk | Downtown Myrtle Creek | 5 - 8 PM

Saturday, November 22nd

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market - Outside Winter Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until December 20th)
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• 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 | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Live Music: Vern Thompson @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Not Your Average Singles Mingle | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Debra Kay & Jason Heald LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• The Brothers Reed LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Annual Sip, Shop, Stroll and Stay Wine Walk | Downtown Oakland | 12 - 5 PM | Link
• Reiki & Sound Immersion @​ Wholistic Earth | 9:30 - 11 AM | Link
• Live Music: Debra Kay & Jason Heald @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Live Music: Daniel Nickels Band @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM
• Live Music: Brian James & The Revival @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM

Sunday, November 23rd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• UCC Performing & Visual Arts presents Roseburg Concert Chorale "Messiah" | 3 - 5:30 PM | Link
• Fall Centerpiece Class w/ Barb's Flowers @​ Melrose Vineyards | 11 AM | Link

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team