Good morning Douglas County! 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: 57° F
• Humidity: 78%
• Wind: 4 MPH SW
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 7
• Today's Forecast: High 59 | Low 51 | Rain
• Sunrise: 6:54 AM | Sunset: 5:00 PM

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Douglas County Morning News

SUTHERLIN POLICE JAIL MAN FOLLOWING STALKING ORDER VIOLATON INVESTIGATION

KQEN News Radio

Sutherlin Police have jailed a man following a stalking order violation investigation held in cooperation with the Portland Police Bureau.

An SPD report said that 36-year-old Tyler Wolford was served a stalking order on February 25th issued by Multnomah County Circuit Court. The order protects a victim and is still active. SPD has arrested Wolford several times as recently as July for violations of the stalking order.

The report said Wolford has allegedly continued to violate the stalking order. The investigation by PPB has led to probable cause being developed on 116 separate counts of violating the order. This included substantiating information related to previous arrests by SPD.

Wolford was detained by SPD and booked into the Douglas County Jail on Monday. He is being held on eight counts related to reportedly violating the court stalking protection order. Bail was set at $45,000.

CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE IN GLIDE ON SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

A craft fair and bake sale will be held in Glide on Saturday.

The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Glide Assembly of God, at 19250 North Umpqua Highway. Admission to the event is free. It is a fundraiser for the church. Call 496-0327 for more information.

UCAN WILL OPERATE ROSEBURG WARMING CENTER FOR THIRD YEAR

KQEN News Radio

As temperatures drop, staff with the United Community Action Network are preparing to operate the Roseburg Warming Center again this winter for the third consecutive year.

A UCAN release said it will provide a warm, safe place for community members in need.

This life-saving service is made possible through the generosity and collaboration of local partners, including St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Housing Authority of Douglas County, and the City of Roseburg, whose support and coordination help ensure that the Warming Center can operate each winter.

The primary location of the Roseburg Warming Center will be the St. Joseph’s School Gymnasium, located at 630 West Stanton Street. If St. Joseph’s has a prearranged event or activity on a night requiring an activation, the backup location will be HADCO’s James D. Myer Activity Center, which is nearby at 900 West Stanton Street.

The Warming Center will operate on limited days, openly only when the forecast low temperature is 30 degrees or colder, or when the weather is inclement and nighttime lows are 32 degrees or colder. On activation nights, the Warming Center will open its doors for check-in at 5:30 p.m. and close the following morning at 8:00 a.m.

UCAN CEO Jordan Jungwirth said, “The Roseburg Warming Center is a testament to what we can achieve when our community works together”. Jungwirth said, “We rely on compassionate volunteers, dedicated staff and the generosity of partners like St. Joseph Church and HADCO to open their doors at times that matter most”.

Last winter, UCAN opened the Roseburg Warming Center for 18 nights throughout December, January and February. During that time, more than 100 people utilized the warming center where they were served a hot meal and given a safe place to rest.

UCAN is actively seeking volunteers at this time and will orientations on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and again on November 12th, 17th, and 20th at 5:30 p.m. They will be held at UCAN’s Garden Valley Service Center and will last for about 90 minutes. To sign up for a volunteer orientation, go to: https://housinghomelessservices.as.me/volunteerorientation

AVIVA HEALTH WITH VETS AND THEIR PETS EVENT THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

Aviva Health is hosting its annual Vets and Their Pets Veterans Day celebration on Thursday.

It will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Aviva’s parking lot in front of its facility at 150 Northeast Kenneth Ford Drive, just north of Costco in Roseburg.

The event honors U.S. Armed Forces veterans with a complimentary lunch prepared by Aviva Health staff. The festivities will begin with the raising of the American flag and the singing of the national anthem. Free massages and haircuts will be available, with other vendors on-site to share helpful information and resources.

Veterans are invited to bring their pets for complimentary services, like vaccines and microchips provided by Saving Grace Humane Society and basic grooming services from Sutherlin Pets & Grooming.

Aviva Health Chief of Staff Ron Harper, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel said, “Each year we’re proud to stand with Douglas County’s veterans to thank them for the lasting impact they’ve made”.

News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN will broadcast live from Aviva Health from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the Vets and Their Pets event.

UMPQUA WINERIES INTRODUCE WINESGIVING WEEKEND

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association has announced the renaming of its annual Thanksgiving open house event to Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley.

Twenty wineries in the Umpqua Valley will participate in Winegiving Weekend this year, from Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th.

A UVWA release said along with the name change, the organization is shifting the focus of the weekend to locals. Each tasting room will be offering a variety of special events, including new wine releases, live music, and special Thanksgiving food pairings to accompany the wines.

UVWA Executive Director Ali Rodgers said, “We wanted something fun and playful that focuses on people coming together for the holiday and Winesgiving accomplishes that”. Rogers said, “Many wineries see Thanksgiving weekend as one of the most significant times of the year, with a major influx of locals visiting their tasting rooms”.  Rodgers said the organization is inviting locals out for the weekend and encouraging them to bring friends and family.

For more information about the Umpqua Valley Wine Growers Association, go to: https://www.umpquavalleywineries.org/

WILDLIFE SAFARI WITH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING

KQEN News Radio

Wildlife Safari will hold its annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th.

This family-friendly 5K fun run and walk is open to all ages. Seasoned runners, casual walkers, or those who are just looking to get some exercise before the big feast are invited to participate.

Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. with the event starting at 8:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $30 per person. To get more information or to sign up, go to: https://wildlifesafari.net/pages/upcoming-events

UMPQUA SINGERS PRESENT FALL CONCERT, “FLYING HIGH”

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts presents the Umpqua Singers in “Flying High” on November 14th at 7:00 p.m. in Centerstage at the Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC campus.

The Umpqua Singers, directed by Dr. Jason Heald, will present a program of high-energy jazz standards and contemporary selections. Admission is at the door: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, with students admitted for free.

For more information, call UCC at 440-4691 or email: music@umpqua.edu.

Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights Returns for 32nd Year

The Roseburg Receiver

A beloved Douglas County holiday tradition is set to shine once again as the 32nd annual Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights opens Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at River Forks Park. The drive-through light display will run nightly through Jan. 1, 2026, beginning each evening at 5:30 p.m.

Launched by the Roseburg Rotary Club in 1993, the festival has grown to feature over half a million lights and more than 90 displays, drawing roughly 25,000 visitors each year and generating thousands of dollars for Rotary scholarships and community service projects.

For $10 per car, visitors can enjoy the attractions that have made the event famous, including the World’s Largest Nutcracker and the Dutch Bros Holiday Village, which returns to its original location at River Forks Park.

Admission to the light display also includes free entry to the Dutch Bros Holiday Village inside Helleck Hall, open Dec. 5 through Jan. 1 on Thursdays through Sundays, with an extra night on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

The Holiday Village will feature Santa Claus, the Dancing Lights display, an updated model railroad, and decorated Christmas trees. Families can write letters to Santa and enjoy hot chocolate, cider, and treats in a cozy, festive setting.

Several sponsor-supported free nights are also planned, giving thousands of visitors the chance to enjoy the experience at no cost.

For more information, visit UVFestivalofLights.com.

Stewart Park “Green Bridge” Reopens - and It’s No Longer Green

The Roseburg Receiver

The Stewart Park Drive Bridge, long known to locals as the “Green Bridge,” has officially reopened to vehicle traffic after months of rehabilitation work — though drivers may notice it’s not so green anymore.

The bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River, was closed to vehicles on February 10 for extensive repairs, repainting, and safety upgrades led by the City of Roseburg Public Works Department. Throughout the project, it remained open to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Crews completed structural maintenance, deck rehabilitation, and a full repainting, replacing the bridge’s iconic green color with a black finish designed for improved durability and corrosion resistance.

The reopening restores a key route between Stewart Parkway and the south entrance of the Roseburg VA Medical Center, easing detours and improving access through Stewart Park.

For more information, contact the Roseburg Public Works Department at 541-492-6730 or email pwd@roseburgor.gov.

See more pictures of the bridge here.

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

Monday, November 3rd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Trivia Night Fundraiser @ Brix Bar & Grill | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, November 4th

• 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 5th

• 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.

Thursday, November 6th

• 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
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 - 8 PM | There will be socializing, speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!
• Live Music: Joel Astley @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10 PM
• Vets and Their Pets Veterans Day Celebration | Aviva Health Parking lot - 150 NE Kenneth Ford Drive | 11 AM - 2 PM

Friday, November 7th

• 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.
• Live Music: The Bunny The Bear, w/ No Soap, Radio @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10 PM

Saturday, November 8th

• 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 and Saturday | 8 PM
• Spousal & Survivor's Benefits Educational Seminal @ Garden Valley Church | 10 AM - 2 PM | Link
• Intro to Capoeira Workshop @ Performance Martial Arts Academy | November 1 - December 6th | Every Saturday | 2:30 - 4 PM | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 8:30 AM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Comic Fest - FREE | Sutherlin Community Center | Link
• Fall Festival and Scarecrow Contest | 10 AM - 2 PM | Reedsport Community Center
• Wild Wild West Fundraiser w/ Chadwick Clubhouse @​ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8 PM
• Live Music: The Bone Rollers, Showtigers, Vinnie Rip @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM
• Live Music: Flat Patty @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM
• Craft Fair and Bake Sale | Glide Assembly of God - 19250 North Umpqua Highway | 1 - 4 PM

Sunday, November 9th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @​ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team