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

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• Humidity: 99%
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Douglas County Morning News

FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS CRITICIZE ICE RAID IN LANE COUNTY

KQEN News Radio

A group of federal, state, and local leaders have criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a raid in Lane County on Wednesday.

Congresswoman Val Hoyle, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Oregon House Speaker Julie Fahey, State Senate President Pro Tempore James Manning Jr., State Senator Floyd Prozanski, Lane County Commissioners Heather Buch and Laurie Trieger, and several other officials issued a statement which said:

“We are alarmed by the reported actions carried out by ICE yesterday in Lane County, which included the violent detention of several Oregonians, and by the ongoing reports of individuals not receiving their constitutionally protected rights to due process and legal reparation. This was only the most recent in a series of aggressive raids carried out across the state in recent months. We are working together with community leaders and local law enforcement to learn more and ensure that all of our constituents are accounted for”.

The statement continued:

“Every Oregonian and every person in the United States, regardless of immigration status, is entitled to the full protections guaranteed by the Constitution. We will use all tools at our disposal as representatives of this community to ensure that those protections are upheld for the individuals detained today and for any Oregonian subjected to unjust or unlawful enforcement actions by ICE”.

Media reports indicate the raid included the arrest of several people in Cottage Grove and Eugene.

CITY OF REEDSPORT SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Reedsport City Council will have a special meeting on Monday, November 10th

Councilors will hold an Executive Session concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. That portion of the meeting is not open to the public.

In an Open Session, councilors will consider whether to give direction to the operations of the Reedsport Police Department.

The meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the council chambers on Winchester Avenue.

For more information on the City of Reedsport, go to: https://www.cityofreedsport.org/

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PREPARES FOR ITS 33RD YEAR

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The 33rd season of the Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights, organized by the Roseburg Rotary Club, will launch on Sunday November 23rd, kicking off a series of special events to celebrate opening week.

A Rotary release said visitors will be excited by the Dutch Bros Holiday Village at River Forks Park, northwest of Roseburg, the return of nights for walking, bike riding and even bringing dogs to the festival. Organizers said the introduction of Gingerbread People as part of the festival, and additional lights will make the festival brighter and more beautiful than ever before.

For opening night, the Festival of Lights committee will name grand marshals from Camp Millennium. These children and their guardians will be the first to see the lights. They will be driven through the park by Douglas County first responders, with lights and sirens on for maximum effect.

Festival Chair Tabbitha Layman said, “There is nothing like seeing the looks on the faces of those kids from Camp Millenium as they see the lights”. Layman said, “The joy they feel also means the world to their families, who love celebrating the Christmas season a little bit early”.

The festival will feature Thrive Umpqua’s “Bike the Lights Night” on Monday, November 24th and Saving Grace Humane Society’s “Santa Paws Pack Walk”, on Tuesday, November 25th.

As Douglas County residents do their holiday shopping, they will soon see Gingerbread People at businesses supporting the Festival of Lights. An invitation has gone out to decorate 18-inch gingerbread cutouts for a community scavenger hunt and selfie trail. Sponsors are providing prizes and small gifts for kids visiting Santa at the Holiday Village.

Tickets for the 33rd season of the Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights are now on sale at www.uvfestivaloflights.com

AFRC DEFENDS BLM’S BLUE AND GOLD PROJECT IN FEDERAL COURT

KQEN News Radio

On Thursday, the American Forest Resource Council appeared in federal court before United States District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to defend the Bureau of Land Management’s Blue and Gold Project.

An AFRC release said the organization, along with the Association of O&C Counties, intervened in Cascadia Wildlands v. United States Bureau of Land Management to support rural Oregon jobs, timber supplies, and county revenues that depend on active forest management on O&C lands, and to uphold the agency’s authority under the O&C Act to manage forests for sustained yield, forest health, and community stability.

AFRC General Counsel Sara Ghafouri said, “The Blue and Gold Project represents responsible, science-based forest management on O&C lands that Congress set aside for sustained yield and local economic benefit”. Ghafouri said, “The project provides critical timber for local mills, supports hundreds of family wage jobs and generates revenues that fund law enforcement, fire protection, and public schools in western Oregon’s O&C counties”.

Located north of Roseburg, the Blue and Gold Project include a mix of thinning and regeneration harvest on about 2,400 acres of O&C lands. Over its eight-year duration, the project is expected to produce about 70 million board feet of timber, enough to support more than 700 jobs, while contributing directly to the Roseburg District’s Allowable Sale Quantity of 32 million board feet under BLM’s 2026 Northwestern and Coastal Oregon Resource Management Plan.

The release said the Blue and Gold Project was carefully designed by the BLM’s professional public lands managers, consistent with the RMP adopted under the Obama Administration and authorized in an Environmental Assessment approved by the Biden Administration. The project incorporates extensive best management practices to protect water quality, fish habitat, and soils, and includes seasonal restrictions to avoid impacts on wildlife such as the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet.

Anti-forestry groups have sued to halt the project, seeking to vacate its Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact. AFRC and AOCC were granted intervenor status in December 2024 to defend BLM’s decision and the public benefits it provides

The release said AFRC will continue to stand with the BLM, O&C counties and rural communities to ensure that sustainable forest management and the jobs, infrastructure and healthy forests it sustains, can continue for generations.

UVA WITH HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET NOVEMBER 29TH

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Valley Arts is inviting residents to step into the warmth and creativity of the season at its Handmade Holiday Market, happening during Small Business Saturday, on November 29th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A UVA release said the annual event celebrates the return of handcrafted holiday traditions – offering a vibrant space where art, community, and the joy of giving come together. More than 20 local artists will showcase one-of-a-kind creations, from jewelry and ceramics to textiles, prints, and leatherwork.

Attendees can sip homemade soup and hot cocoa, decorate cookies, enjoy family games, capture memories at a festive photo booth, and browse the work of local makers. Admission includes five tickets redeemable for food, drinks and activities.

Umpqua Valley Arts Executive Director Monica Stanfield said, “Our Handmade Holiday Market is about reconnecting with what truly makes the holidays specials – community, creativity, and care”. Stanfield said, “Every handmade gift tells a story, and this event is a chance to meet the artists and makers behind these stories”.

Leading up to the market, UVA is offering a Handmade Holiday Class Series, giving participants the chance to craft their own unique gifts – from printmaking and jewelry to leatherwork and sewing. All skill levels are invited to join in the fun of making something personal for loved ones. Event tickets are $12 per person or $20 for groups of two. Find out more about the classes and register online, by going to: https://uvarts.com/arts-education/

LEARN ABOUT LANDSLIDES IN FORESTED LANDSCAPES

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State University Extension Forestry and Natural Resources program is holding a workshop titled, “Landslides in Forested Landscapes”, on December 3rd.

It will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension office on Southeast Douglas Avenue, next to the courthouse.

Participants will learn about geologic processes, risk factors and impacts of landslides that affect small forest landowners. Instructors will cover an introduction to slope stability, an overview of the Oregon Department of Forestry forest practice rules that relate to slope stability, and an introduction to digital resources.

Speakers will include experts from OSU and the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Participants needing Oregon Professional Logger continuing education credits, through Associated Oregon Loggers, will receive 3 credits at this workshop.

The event costs $10 and registration is open until December 1st.

To register or learn more, go to: https://beav.es/xeA, or contact Alicia Christiansen at 672-4461.

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: Live Music: No Soap, Radio, Widespread Haze @ 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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That is the scoop for this Friday morning. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!

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