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: 48° F
• Humidity: 95%
• Wind: 5 MPH S
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 62-86
• Today's Forecast: High 61 | Low 48 | Rain
• Sunrise: 7:39 AM | Sunset: 6:16 PM

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Douglas County Morning News

HEAVY RAIN AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR INLAND SOUTHERN OREGON

KQEN News Radio

Heavy rain and some windy conditions are expected for inland areas in southern Oregon through Sunday night.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said the Umpqua Valley should see over 1.5 inches of rain in the three-day period. Wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour are forecast for Saturday with wind gusts dropping to 20 miles per hour by Saturday night.

Rain remains in the Umpqua Valley forecast going into next week, but amounts are expected to dimmish.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

KQEN News Radio

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 11:00 a.m. Saturday to 5:00 p.m. Sunday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said snow is expected with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, and up to 16 inches above 6,000 feet. Winds will gust as high as 60 miles per hour over high and exposed areas.

The Advisory area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and Crescent Lake as well as portions of highways 138, 62, 230, 238, and 58.

Forecasters said travel may be difficult with delays possible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The heaviest snow is expected Saturday afternoon where there is a 70 percent chance of 1 inch of snow per hour.

CHRISTINE DRAZAN APPOINTED TO THE OREGON STATE SENATE

KQEN News Radio

Former Oregon House Republican Leader Christian Drazan has been appointed to the Oregon State Senate.

On Thursday, Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr congratulated Drazan, as she takes the seat vacated by the resignation of former Senator Daniel Boham of The Dalles.

Starr said, “Christine Drazan is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the challenges facing Oregon families”. Starr said, “She has shown time and again that she’s willing to stand up for her community and fight for a better path forward for our state. Our caucus is thrilled to welcome her to the Senate, and we’re confident she’ll serve her constituents with the same integrity, energy, and commitment that have defined her public service”.

Drazan, who represented District 51 in the Oregon House of Representatives, was appointed by the boards of commissioners from Clackamas, Multnomah, Hood River, and Wasco counties to serve the remainder of Boham’s term, which runs through January 2027.

U.S. BANK BRANCH IN DRAIN TO CLOSE IN JANUARY

KQEN News Radio

U.S. Bank has announced that its north county branch in Drain will close on January 15th.

Company spokesperson Jake Holtrop told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that clients received notification of the move earlier this month. Holtrop said the company understands that the closure of any branch is a disruption for its clients and employees and it is working to make the transition as smooth as possible for all involved. Holtrop said U.S. Bank is proud to have served its clients in Drain and hope they can continue to serve the community at its other locations in Cottage Grove and Roseburg. The Cottage Grove branch is a 17-mile drive from Drain. U.S. Bank has been the only bank serving the city of nearly 1,200 people.

Holtrop said the closure of the branch will not affect client accounts and there will be no interruption of service. Clients can also access their accounts on the U.S. Bank Mobile App or at www.usbank.com, as well as on the 24-hour banking number at 800-USBANKS.

Holtrop said that its client’s banking preferences and behaviors are changing, including a rapid migration toward digital and mobile banking platforms. Holtrop said, “As we evolve along with our clients, we are reevaluating our physical footprint, and in some instances, consolidating branch locations in select markets. Although we are closing some branches, we continue to open and enhance others, as well as rapidly enhancing our digital capacities”.

The company said the employees who wish to stay with the bank are encouraged to pursue other opportunities that may be available. This could include roles in other locations, as well as remote positions.

The downtown Roseburg branch of U.S. Bank closed at the end of April in 2024. That specific location had been open since the 1960s, though there had been a downtown office for 124 years.

U.S. Bank has 110 locations across Oregon.

Photo credit: Google Street View

ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL HAS BRIEF EVACUATION THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg High School was briefly evacuated on Thursday morning.

An email sent to families by Principal David Vickery said the situation occurred at 11:47 a.m. after the “Evacuation” alert system was accidently activated by a district employee.

Vickery said this was not an emergency, and students and staff returned to classes by 11:56 a.m.

Vickery said he commended students and staff for responding in a calm and orderly fashion during the evacuation. He said the district will be reviewing procedures to prevent future false alarms.

ZOOBILEE HAPPENING AT WILDLIFE SAFARI FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

KQEN News Radio

Wildlife Safari in Winston is holding its annual Zoobilee event Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Kids of all ages are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and have a fun and safe time. The event includes trick or treating in the Safari Village, animal appearances, local businesses, and more. There will also be animal keeper talks.

Tickets are $10 per person, or $7 for members. Children aged 2 and under are admitted for free. A spotlight tour of the Asia exhibit is available for an extra $10.

For more information about Wildlife Safari, go to: www.wildlifesafari.net

HIV ALLIANCE RECEIVES GRANT FROM COW CREEK UMPQUA INDIAN FOUNDATION

KQEN News Radio

This year the HIV Alliance was awarded a $12,000 grant from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation.

A release from the nonprofit said the grant supports basic needs assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness and people living on low incomes across several Oregon counties, with the goal of improving access to HIV care and prevention services.

As winter approaches, HIV Alliance is now utilizing the Cow Creek grant to purchase critical cold weather survival items, such as emergency shelter supplies, clothing, hygiene products, first aid and wound care kits, hand warmers and more. These items will be offered to at-risk unhoused community members in Coos, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine and Lane counties.

The release said houselessness and basic needs insecurity are among the strongest social determinants of health, directly affecting health outcomes while creating significant barriers to vital programs. Unhoused individuals in Oregon are disproportionately impacted by HIV, hepatitis C, substance use, drug overdose, and other potentially life-threatening conditions. The organization said providing survival supplies, especially during winter months, is a highly effective strategy to address urgent needs while improving engagement with healthcare and social services, which may lead to longer-term improvements.

HIV Alliance Executive Director Renee Yandelll said, “The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation continues to be a valued partner for our agency”. Yandell said, “We want to express our gratitude for their many years of support towards our work as well as the work of so many important nonprofit organizations in Oregon. Their support is highly impactful for achieving our shared missions to improve the health of our local communities.”

VISION OF HOPE LAUNCHES WITH FREE VISION SCREENINGS

KQEN News Radio

In partnership with the Roseburg Lions Club and local community organizations, “A Vision of Hope” initiative invites public support of a two-part vision-care event to ensure that all members of the community have access to eye screenings, glasses, and care.

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said “A Vision of Hope” is a community-driven project by H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant Jason Roper whose goal is to help fulfill the mission of the Roseburg Lions Club to provide vision exams, eyeglasses and vision care to those in need.

Roper hopes to:

• Collect donated reader glasses to serve the adults in custody in the Douglas County Jail
• Host two free public vision-screening events help during the local wrap-around services program known as Connecting Point in Roseburg
• Raise awareness of the importance of vision health and access to glasses and exams for underserved populations in the county
• Collect money to provide the Lions Club funds for their scholarship program

Vision screening events will be held:

• Monday, November 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Roseburg Dream Center at 2555 Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
• Thursday, November 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Opioid Treatment Program at 406 Northeast Winchester Street

Used reading glasses can be donated at a long list of locations posted with this story at www.541radio.com

For more information about the H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court

Donate Reader Glasses: If you have gently used reading glasses (prescription or over-the-counter), you can drop them off at official Lion’s Club boxes:

• Dr. Andrea Gray’s Office
• Community Cancer Center
• Linus Oakes
• Dr. Seely, Umpqua Valley Eye Associates
• Goodwill
• Dr. Tom Leech’s Office
• Cascade Credit Union
• OCCU Credit Union
• New Vision Eyecare
• Banner Bank
• Roseburg VA, 3^rd floor Urgent Care and 4^th floor at Optical
• Roseburg Audiology
• Roseburg Elks #326
• Heartwood Resources

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link

Monday, October 20th

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

Tuesday, October 21st

• 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
• Old Soul Pizza & UVPD Pizza Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 22nd

• 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)
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, October 23rd

• 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
• Pints for Pits @ North Forty Beer Company | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 - 11 PM | Link

Friday, October 24th

• 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
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Costume Glow Dance @ MCE Skyhawk Room - Myrtle Creek | 6 - 8 PM

Saturday, October 25th

• 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
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Halloween Spooktacular @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Reiki & Sound Immersion @ Body Balance Yoga Center | 2 - 3:30 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Umpqua Autumn Market @ The Nursery | 10 AM - 5 PM | Link
• The Homemade Jam Duo LIVE at Spire Mountain Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Halloween Spookacular at Seven Feathers Casino | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Urban Blendz Open Stage Night | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• All Hallow's Eve Party-Rockwork Orange at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Rumors - Zombie Prom | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Sutherlin Downtown Halloween Trunk or Treat | Link
• Harvest Halloween @ Workman's | 10 AM - 3 PM (Costume parade for the kids at 1 PM)
• Vikings & Pirates Night, w/ Rovers & Dragons @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• 2025 Southern Oregon Fly Tying & Fishing Expo | Winston Community Center | Raffles, auctions, exhibits, fly tying sessions, and more. | Link

Sunday, October 26th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Akropolis Reed Quintet @ Centerstage Theater at Umpqua Community College | 3 PM | Link
• Halloween Floral Class w/ Barb’s Flowers @ JosephJane Winery | 11 AM | Link
• Live Music: Scott Austin @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Fox & Bones, Justin Farren @ The Rosebud Theatre | 5 - 9 PM | Link

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