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

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Douglas County Morning News

STATE POLICE STILL TRYING TO FIND SUSPECT(S) IN FATAL HIT AND RUN

KQEN News Radio

Oregon State Police are still trying to find the suspect or suspects in a fatal hit and run crash which took place last weekend in the Green District.

An OSP release said Sunday just before 1:10 a.m. troopers responded to the wreck involving a pedestrian on Highway 42 near Grant Smith Road south of Roseburg.

The preliminary investigation indicated that 30-year-old Dustin Rios of Canyonville was walking in the lane of travel for an unknown reason when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle. This happened near the Taco Bell store. A black Honda passenger vehicle fled the scene after striking Rios. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The release said roadside evidence suggests the vehicle involved is a 2006-2011 black Honda Civic. Evidence from the scene indicated the vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side mirror. Law enforcement also recovered an adhesive transparent window visor believed to have come from the driver’s side door.

The sedan was last seen traveling eastbound on Highway 42 toward Interstate 5 and police believe it may have continued northbound.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP’s Southern Command dispatch center at 800-442-2068.

DESPAIN NEARLY MATCHES HOYLE’S Q3 FUNDRAISING IN 14 DAYS

KQEN News Radio

Republican candidate for Congress in Oregon’s 4th District, Monique DeSpain says she has pulled in over $215,000 in the first 14 days of her campaign.

A campaign release from DeSpain said incumbent Val Hoyle’s latest Federal Elections Commission filing shows her campaign has raised nearly $238,000 in the third quarter, with just over $348,000 cash on hand.

DeSpain said, “In just two weeks, our campaign has attracted support from every corner of OR04, equal to nearly 80 percent of what it took incumbent Val Hoyle three months to raise”. DeSpain said voters are “…rallying behind our bold, new leadership to deliver Oregon’s Comeback”.

COMMISSIONERS ISSUE PROCLAMATION FOR MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress and Chris Boice issued a proclamation at their weekly business meeting on Wednesday calling upon all citizens of the county to observe October as the National Month of Community Service and Make a Difference Day, which is celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of the month.

The commissioners honored the work being done by the local Make a Difference campaign committee, their community partners and project sites. Make a Difference Day is the largest National Day of Community Service in the United States and is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. In Douglas County, several nonprofit organizations, area businesses, and faith-based community groups have come together with the hope of revitalizing the spirit of volunteerism in the county. This year they have secured 17 project sites with over 300 volunteers needed to serve.

Commissioner Chris Boice presented Make a Difference Day proclamation certificates to the Make a Difference Day – Douglas County Committee Chair Jerry Medlar, former chair Tim Juett as well as attending planning committee members, service groups, volunteers and project location site representatives.

A copy of the video presentation can be found on the county government Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment

Find out more about Make a Difference Day – Douglas County, at: https://makeadifferenceday.org/

EMILY RING NAMED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

KQEN News Radio

Douglas County Emergency Manager Emily Ring has been named Oregon’s 2025 Emergency Management Professional of the Year.

A county release said the award was presented to Ring by Oregon Department of Emergency Management Deputy Director Patence Winningham at their 2025 annual conference held in Bend, earlier this month.

Ring was recognized for her exceptional leadership, dedication and tireless work during and following the March 2025 Flood Event in Douglas County. The release said her efforts, along with those of the county commissioners and county staff, were instrumental in pursuing federal funding opportunities that support the county’s infrastructure recovery from the devastating floods.

Board Chair Commissioner Tim Freeman said, “Emily’s leadership, calm under pressure demeanor, and relentless determination have made an enormous difference for Douglas County”. Freeman said, “First I’d like to thank our citizens, our first responders, our amazing county staff, our cities and our community partners. I want to especially thank Emily for bringing everyone together. This recognition is well-deserved”

Ring joined the Douglas County Emergency Management team in April 2023 and worked under former Emergency Manager Wayne Stinson before taking the lead as department director in September 2023. Before being hired, Ring spent six years working for Josephine County as the assistant emergency manager, then the county emergency manager.

In accepting the honor, Ring said, “I was truly honored and humbled to receive this award. But this recognition really belongs to our entire County team, our first responders, and the community members who came together during and after the flood. Their teamwork and resilience are what made recovery possible.

For more information about Douglas County Emergency Management go to: www.douglascountyor.gov

OSU EXTENSION WORKSHOP ON MANAGING HEALTHY FORESTS

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State University Extension Forestry and Natural Resources program is holding a workshop titled, “Managing Healthy Forests in Southern Oregon”, on November 5th.

It will be held at the Extension Office on Southeast Douglas Avenue, just east of the courthouse in Roseburg.

An Extension release said southern Oregon’s forests are changing with wildfire, drought, and shifting climate patterns at the center of reshaping the landscape. The workshop instructor is OSU Research Forests Interim Director Mark Swanson, will help participants understand how unique landscape features can help inform decisions to build resiliency and biodiversity in the forests.

This workshop will provide forest landowners with practical, science-based insights for managing woodlands with resilience, productivity and biodiversity as the focus. Attendees will learn how to incorporate site-specific ecological characteristics – soils, slope and vegetation – into silvicultural planning. The workshop will focus on strategies that support long-term forest health while meeting diverse landowner goals, including timber, habitat, water quality and aesthetics.

The presentation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with an optional field tour to follow from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event costs $15 per person or $25 for managing partners sharing materials.

To register and learn more, go to: https://beav.ex/xuB, or contact the Extension office at 672-4461.

SALVATION ARMY ACCEPTING ANGEL TREE APPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON

KQEN News Radio

The Salvation Army of Roseburg is accepting applications for its Angel Tree program.

Angel Tree is their gifts for children’s program. Captain Edith Dye-Mabie said the non-profit is ramping up for a challenging year as the struggle for stability continues in the community.

Mabie said in-person sign-up days are Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Gifts are for children up to 17 years of age.  Documents required are:

• Photo identification for all adults
• Proof of current address
• Proof of income for the household
• For children, a birth certificate, immunization record or passport

Parents should have three gift ideas under $50 for each child.

For more information call the Salvation Army Family Service Office at 541-248-2587. It is located at 3130 Northeast Stephens Street in Roseburg.

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• The Art Gallery: "TURNING the/into TOOLS," by Ralf Huber @ Whipple Fine Arts Center | Sept 15 - October 15 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Link
• Snapped @ Umpqua Actors Community Theatre (UACT) | 7 PM | October 9 - 12 & 16 - 19 | Link
• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link

Monday, October 13th

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

Tuesday, October 14th

• 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
• Vine Katz Duo (Liz Jones & Dave Wilson on bass) | 3 - 5 PM | Link

Wednesday, October 15th

• 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.
• Canyonville Farmers Market | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Seven Feathers Casino Resort Parking Lot (May - October)
• WineDown Wednesday @​ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM
• T. Bone Stone's Old School Blues Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, October 16th

• 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
• Lookingglass Grange 927 Farmers Market | 2:30 - 5:30 PM | April - October
• 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
• Open Mic Night @ Oran Mor | 5:30 PM | Link
• Wine Tasting 101 Gruner Vertical @ Trella Tasting Room | 7 PM | Link
• Umpqua Celtic Jam - Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Friday, October 17th

• 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.
• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Bob Hall LIVE at COHO Pizza | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart @ The Atom Bistro and Coffee Bar | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers Debut LIVE Album Recording at The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | October 17 & 18 | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• The Great Pumpkin Round-Up - Week 2 | Link

Saturday, October 18th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until Oct 25th)
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• Myrtle Creek Outdoor Farmers and Craft Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | April - October | 106 S Main St (Elks Lodge Parking Lot)
• 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
• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link
• Boos & Brews @ Wildlife Safari | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Thrive Umpqua Community 5K Walk/Run @ Ford's Pond | 10 AM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers Debut LIVE Album Recording at The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | October 17 & 18 | Link
• Rudolf Korv LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 3 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Roaring 20's Fundraiser Dinner to benefit Winston Teen Center and Winston Food Bank | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Live Music: Captain Blue @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM

Sunday, October 19th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Vine Katz @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Oregon Climbing Film Screening and Q&A w/ Jeff Thomas @ Two Shy Brewing | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Duo at Melrose Winery's Chill Out Sunday | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• 25th Annual Tea and Fashion Show | Douglas County Cancer Services | Seven Feathers Casino and Resort | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 16,928 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
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That is the scoop for this Friday morning. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team

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