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

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Douglas County Morning News

SUTHERLIN POLICE JAIL MAN FOR ALLEGED THURSDAY ASSAULT

KQEN News Radio

Sutherlin Police jailed a man Monday for an alleged recent assault.

An SPD report said on Thursday evening at 11:00 p.m. the manager at a motel in the 1300 block of West Central Avenue called 911 to report that two people had gotten into a fight. The victim reportedly sustained an injury to her back and had been strangled. The suspect, later identified as 45-year-old Damien Saltzman left the scene in a pickup and was last seen going south on Interstate 5. The victim was seen by medical personnel and was cleared.

An SPD officer later made contact with Saltzman to discuss the incident. He agreed to meet at the Sutherlin Police station on Friday. Saltzman was taken into custody on Monday and charged with 4th degree assault, a felony count of strangulation, and second-degree disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $10,000.

WATER RESCUE ON TAHKENITCH LAKE ON SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

A Marine deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a water rescue on Saturday.

A DCSO report released on Monday said shortly after 11:00 a.m. dispatch advised of a water rescue call on Tahkenitch Lake near the Tahkenitch campground and boat ramp. This is in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area, north of Reedsport. Dispatchers said that three people were in a boat when it overturned, but only two were wearing life jackets.

The deputy arrived at 11:15 a.m. as two women, later determined to each be 22-years old and from Winston, had just made it to the shore. The deputy observed the male, later determined to be 39-years old, and also from Winston, floating in the water approximately 30 yards from the nearest dock. There were no other boats in the area to flag down. The deputy located a plastic pedal boat overturned on a nearby dock. Gardiner Fire Department crews assisted in overturning the boat and getting it into the water. The deputy paddled out towards the man and looped his safety rope across his arms and neck. He was towed back close to the dock where fire department staff was able to finish pulling him in.

All three people were cleared by medical crews. Boaters showing up at the ramp helped gather the floating debris and tow the boat that had overturned, back to shore.

UMPQUA VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY & LIBRARY TO HOST BIRD PRESENTATION

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Valley Audubon Society and Roseburg Public Library will host a program titled, “Bird-Brained: Bird Intelligence and Behaviors” on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m.

Ornithologist Dan Gleason will visit virtually on Zoom, and attendees are invited to participate in-person at the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard or on the library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/roseburglibrary. A Facebook account is not required.

The release said some people use the term “bird-brained” to be an insult, but many species of birds are considered highly intelligent, and some, such as crows and ravens, maybe more intelligent than dogs.

The program will look at a variety of behaviors that demonstrate the intelligence of birds and consider the difference between intelligence and instinct.

Gleason taught on the faculty at the University of Oregon for more than 30 years and continued teaching Field Ornithology even after retiring. He is the author of two books about birds and his “Register Guard” column, “Backyard Habitats” ran monthly for more than 10 years in the mid-2000s.

Since 2013, Gleason and his wife, Barbara, have operated two Wild Birds Unlimited stores in Eugene.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Roseburg Library staff at 492-7050.

To learn more about the Umpqua Valley Audubon Society, visit their website at: www.umpquavalleyaudubon.org

UMPQUA FISHERY ENHANCEMENT DERBY ANNOUNCES 34TH ANNUAL EVENT

KQEN News Radio

The 34th annual Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby – supporting restoration, enhancement, and education projects in the Umpqua Basin – will be held January 28th through 31st.

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is the Platinum Presenting Sponsor.

The event schedule will include:

• Wednesday, January 28th is Student Day. Local high school students take part in hands-on natural resource education in the Rock Creek watershed, exploring habitat preservation, forestry, fish species, law enforcement and career pathways.
• Thursday, January 29th is Kid’s Day. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., 75 fifth-grade students from Eastwood Elementary School in Roseburg will fish with professional guides at Cooper Creek Reservoir and enjoy a jet boat ride. Students receive a life jacket from North River Boats and a fishing pole provided by Rogue Credit Union.
• Friday & Saturday, January 30th and 31st is the Catch-and-Release Derby. Forty teams and forty-two guides fish the North, South, and mainstem Umpqua River in a two-day steelhead tournament showcasing local guides and sponsors.
• Friday January 30th is the Derby Dinner and Auction. It is held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 5:00 p.m. with over 700 attendees each year. Auction items will include a Willie Boat, guided trips, firearms, four-wheeler, African safari, Diamond Lake family package, golf packages and more. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction with dozens of items to bid on.

Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase them by contacting Tina Roy at 672-0757, or register online at: https://ufed.ejoinme.ord/2026

Since its founding, the derby has contributed $2.1 million to Umpqua Basin fishery enhancement, watershed restoration, and education projects. These are funds that stay in Douglas County and serve as key matching dollars for additional grants and improvements.

CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

KQEN News Radio

Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase at Forest Service offices, several local businesses, and online through: https://www.recreation.gov/.

To purchase a Christmas tree permit online, go to the https://www.recreation.gov/ site and search for the Umpqua National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know- information prior to purchasing. Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umpqua National Forest lands. Christmas tree permits cost $5 each and are limited to one per household. An additional $2.50 fee will be charged for permits purchased through the website.

Traditional Christmas tree permits are still available through UNF offices and a number of local businesses. Participating vendors are open evenings and weekend hours. Traditional permits are valid on UNF land only and do not authorize tree cutting on private, state, or other federally managed lands.

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit online. A $2.50 reservation fee will be applied.

For more information, visit these online resources:

• Recreation.gov Christmas Tree Permit page with map interface
• Every Kid Outdoors Fourth Grade Pass Program.

Traditional Permits can also be purchased from the following locations:

• Bi-Mart, Roseburg
• Bi-Mart, Sutherlin
• Bi-Mart, Winston
• Canyon Market, Canyonville
• Diamond Lake Resort, Diamond Lake
• Dixonville Store, Dixonville
• Dry Creek Store, Idleyld Park
• Glide Store, Glide
• Idleyld Trading Post, Idleyld
• Java Run on Green, Roseburg
• Java Run on Harvard, Roseburg
• Java Run on Stephens, Roseburg
• Myrtle Creek City Hall, Myrtle Creek
• Peel Country Store, Glide

WILDLIFE SAFARI REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR TURKEY TROT

KQEN News Radio

Wildlife Safari still has registration open for the Turkey Trot event happening on Thursday – Thanksgiving morning.

The annual 5K fun run and walk goes through the grounds of Wildlife Safari and is open to all ages. Seasoned runners, casual walkers, or those just wanting some exercise before the big meal, are welcome to take part.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with event starting at 8:30 a.m.

Registration is $30 for adults and teens. Children aged 12 and under can participate for free.

Sign up by going to the Wildlife Safari events page at: https://wildlifesafari.net/pages/upcoming-events

MERKLEY, WYDEN CALL FOR EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR WILDFIRE RECOVERY

KQEN News Radio

On Monday, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined fellow western senators to urge Congress to pass additional funding to support wildfire recovery on public lands.

A joint release said in a letter to Senate Appropriation Committee Chair Susan Collins, and Vice Chair Patty Murray, the senators pressed for additional resources to help National Parks, National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands recover from this year’s devastating wildfires. Since damage to federal lands is not covered by FEMA funding, federal land agencies are responsible for cleanup and restoration on their own.

The letter was led by U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, both Democrats from Arizona. In addition to Merkley and Wyden it was signed by six other senators.

The Senators wrote, “We write to request that any emergency disaster appropriations bills drafted this year include funding for wildfire recovery on federal lands. Repairing wildfire damage to National Parks, National Forests, and Bureau of Land Management Lands is vital for the safety and economies of the entire country”. Their letter continues, “Just as our forests and parks require restoration, so too do the surrounding countries and communities that bear the economic and infrastructure impacts of their disasters, their recovery is inseparable from that of the federal lands themselves”.

Nearly one million acres of BLM land burned across the West in 2025 alone.

The release concluded, “In the past, Congress has appropriated the funds our public land agencies require for their critical response, remediation, and mitigation activities. Ensuring that federal lands are restored after wildfires is a responsibility to our shared, national heritage”.

Domino’s in Winston to Donate 50% of Sales to Winston-Dillard Food Bank on Dec. 1

The Roseburg Receiver

Domino’s in Winston will host a special community night on Sunday, Dec. 1, donating half of all sales from 5–8 p.m. to support the Winston-Dillard Food Bank. The event will also serve as a meet-the-owner night for franchise owner Angelique Martinez, who recently took ownership of the Winston location.

During the event, customers who bring canned food donations will receive $1 off any purchase. Guests can also participate in activities and giveaways, including an “Avoid the Noid Dough Toss” for chances to win gift cards, Domino’s merchandise, and even a chance at Free Pizza for a Year.

Martinez, who is available for interviews, began her career with Domino’s in 2016 as a single mother commuting to work by bicycle. Through several years of dedication and advancement within the company, she now celebrates ownership of her first franchise here in Winston.

“My team and I look forward to connecting with the community and raising funds for an amazing cause,” Martinez said. “I genuinely love this area and want people to know that we are here to support our community and serve delicious food made with love. Although we carry a corporate name, Winston Domino’s is a female-led, locally owned and operated business.”

Martinez says her goal is to help address food insecurity in the region.

“I want to make sure families have access to food and little bellies are fed,” she added.

The event will take place at Domino’s, located at 160 N.W. Main St., Winston, on Dec. 1 from 5–8 p.m. Domino’s will collect canned goods and donate a portion of sales directly to the Winston-Dillard Food Bank.

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
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest | Nov 28 - Dec 15 | Reedsport

Monday, November 24th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• 2nd Annual Bike the Lights Night | 5 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night at Little Brothers Pub, hosted by Benjammin' | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Tuesday, November 25th

• 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 26th

• 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: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, November 27th

• 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
• Turkey Trot 2025 @ Wildlife Safari | 7:30 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard 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
• Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner @ Diamond Lake Resort

Friday, November 28th

• 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
• 4th Annual Black Friday Oddities Market & Dark Disco @ The Rosebud Theatre | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Light the Sky Holiday Event @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 4 - 5:30 PM | Link
• Rodney Carrington @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 8 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration @ Abacela | 11 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Wine & Caramel Pairing @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 5 PM | Link
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Wild at Heart at Giradet Vineyards & Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Acoustic Blend LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link

Saturday, November 29th

• 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
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Handmade Holiday Market @ Umpqua Valley Arts | 12 - 7 PM | Link
• Leftover Sandwich Saturday @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 12 - 5 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Link
• Funky Folkish Reggae with Ancient Baby LIVE at North Forty for Small Business Saturday! | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Melissa Ruth & The Likely Sisters LIVE at Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Cover Culture LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 - 11 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Reedsport Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lions Park | Info: (mainstreet@cityofreedsport.org)

Sunday, November 30th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Scott Austin LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• 42nd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting | Douglas County Courthouse
• Oakland Chsitmas Tree Lighting and Caroling | Downtown Oakland

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

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The Roseburg Receiver Partners with The Roseburg Plug.

The Roseburg Receiver is excited to share that we’re partnering with The Roseburg Plug to bring an expanded level of real, local coverage to the people of Douglas County.For nearly two years, the Receiver has focused on timely information: scanner traffic, emergencies, outages, weather, community updates, and everything that helps keep people aware and connected.
Now, we’re adding something new: professional, on-the-ground video storytelling, created in partnership with The Roseburg Plug.This collaboration will bring:

• Exclusive field reports filmed directly in our community
• Small-business features with real local impact
• Coverage from the places where things are actually happening
• Stories that add context, depth, and real faces to the moments you see unfolding

The Roseburg Plug will be producing video features specifically for the Receiver, giving our audience a closer look at the people, businesses, and events shaping Douglas County - while we continue to provide the real-time awareness we’re known for. Our mission stays the same.
Our reach, and the way we tell the stories of this community, is about to get even stronger. More to come.

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team