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

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Douglas County Morning News

GOVERNOR DECLARES FOOD EMERGENCY, DIRECTS $5 MILLION TO FOOD BANKS

KQEN News Radio

With thousands of Oregonians facing hunger due to the federal government shutdown and the upcoming loss of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, on Wednesday Governor Tina Kotek announced a coordinated state response that includes three actions.

A release from the Governor’s office said that includes declaring a 60-day food security emergency, directing $5 million to the state’s food bank network and calling on all Oregonians to support their neighbors in need.

The declaration activates state agencies and resources to ensure that emergency food can reach vulnerable families while the federal government fails to release taxpayer dollars dedicated for food assistance during the shutdown. The Governor renewed her call for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release emergency contingency funds already authorized under federal law to sustain SNAP benefits nationwide.

Governor Kotek said, “It’s unacceptable that families are being used as leverage in a political standoff in Washington D.C.” Governor Kotek said, “While the Republican-controlled Congress fails to do its job, Oregon will do ours. We stand up for each other, whether it’s fires, floods or any other crisis. I call on all Oregonians to do what they can to help their neighbors.”

The release said the 60-day emergency declaration establishes a statewide incident command organized by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Keeping the declaration active through the months of November and December means Oregonians will have greater access to emergency food during the holiday season.

The declaration will also ensure that when the shutdown ends, Oregon will be best positioned to turn SNAP benefits back on as swiftly as possible.

The Governor directed the Oregon Department of Human Services to deploy $5 million from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families carryover funds to Oregon’s network of food banks. TANF carryover is unspent federal funding from prior years that remains available until used.

Governor Kotek is asking Oregonians to donate to the Oregon Food Bank or to support a regional food bank in their area by making a donation of food or volunteering their time to help.

The release said the ODHS will continue to provide updates on the SNAP situation to the public through its website, social medial channels, partner organizations and through additional media alerts.

DESPAIN CALLS OUT HOYLE FOR VOTING TO SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT

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On Wednesday, Oregon 4th Congressional District candidate, retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, called on incumbent Congresswoman Val Hoyle to take responsibility for her H.R. 5371 vote to shut down the federal government.

DeSpain claims the decision is putting countless Americans out of work and jeopardizing vital public services and assistance programs need in the 4th district.

DeSpain said, “Val Hoyle voted against keeping the government open instead of extending the Biden budget funding levels, but like the career politician she is, Val’s pointing the finger at everyone else”. DeSpain said, “She has put American’s jobs, paychecks, and vital services at risk just to score political points – all while cashing her taxpayer funded salary and watching her hidden stock portfolio soar 400 percent in the last 3 years”.

DeSpain said as an outsider to this system, she offers the people of the 4th district the opportunity to be represented by a servant leader focused on delivering commonsense solutions to Oregonians. DeSpain said, “Oregon’s Comeback is just around the corner”.

UCAN MAKES URGENT CALL TO SUPPORT LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK

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The head of the United Community Action Network has issued a call for residents to support Douglas County’s emergency food network.

UCAN CEO Jordan Jungwirth said with food prices soaring recently, the organization has seen the demand for emergency meals doubling from recent years.

Jungwirth said earlier this year, the federal government reduced some of the food bank’s funding, decreasing the amount of food it can purchase. Now, with it likely that local residents will not receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, Jungwirth said many local children, seniors and people with disabilities will be left without adequate food to meet their needs.

A UCAN release said the suspension of the food stamp benefit is going to put enormous pressure on its network to meet local needs. Jungwirth said, “Hunger isn’t going to wait for a policy decision to be made. In Douglas County, one in five children are living in poverty and far two many families are already doing everything right, but still struggling to get by”. Jungwirth said, “Having access to emergency food means people won’t have to choose between buying groceries, paying rent, or keeping the lights on. This is a call to action for us all”.

Jungwirth said with about 18 percent of local households about to lose food stamps, there are a number of actions local residents can take to stop hunger locally:

• Donate to UCAN financially by going to www.ucancap.org
• Support local food drives or
• Host a food drive or fund drive

Those in need of food assistance can go to: www.ucancap.org/food-pantries

FORUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION/RESILIENCY HAPPENING THURSDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

A forum on climate change adaptation and resiliency, with an emphasis on wildfires, will be presented by the Douglas County Global Warming Coalition on Thursday night.

“Meeting Today’s Climate Challenges, Community Resilience and Sustainability” is the title for the event which will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Ford Room of the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.

The presenters will be:

• Dr. Chris Adlam, Southwest Regional Fire Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center
• Douglas County Emergency Manager Emily Ring
• Oregon Department of Human Services, Social Services Emergency Liaison Terra Ralph

Organizers said the event is expected to last about ninety minutes. An opportunity for attendees to ask questions will be provided after the presentations.

For more information about the Douglas County Global Warming Coalition, go to: http://www.douglascountyglobalwarmingcoalition.com/

UCC FALL CONCERT HAPPENING NOVEMBER 9TH

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Chamber Orchestra and the UCC Chamber Choir will present their fall concert with a special appearance by the Umpqua Singers on Sunday November 9th.

The concert will feature a tribute to Burt Bacharach and will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Whipple Fine Arts Center.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. Students will be admitted for free.

REGISTRATION AT CLAY PLACE NOW OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Valley Arts has announced that registration is now for non-members at The Clay Place.

New and returning registrants can sign up for winter term which will run from January 7th through March 7th.  Returning registrants can sign up for the bonus term which will be offered from November 17th through December 19th.

Starting in 2026, there will be three enrollment types at The Clay Place:

• Open Studio plus Class is for students/artists new to clay and who need guidance from instructors twice a week
• Open Studio is for artists who are more self-guided with clay experience and don’t need access to classes
• Drop-In Punch Pack is for artists who might have their own home studio set up and need access to glazes and firings but need minimal studio time.

More information about these new registration types will be coming to The Clay Space webpage soon. Find it at: https://uvarts.com/

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Intro to Capoeira Workshop @ Performance Martial Arts Academy | November 1 - December 6th | Every Saturday | 2:30 - 4 PM | Link

Monday, October 27th

• 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

Tuesday, October 28th

• 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, October 29th

• 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)
• 4-Year Anniversary Bash @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Downtown Roseburg Clean-Up | 5 - 6 PM | Link
• Live Music: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Yoga Class with Summer Fry | UMAC - 827 SE Cass Ave in Roseburg | 6 PM
• Live Music: Erik & Cristina @​ Old Soul Pizza | 5:30 PM

Thursday, October 30th

• 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
• Boozy Bingo @ Backside Brewing Co. | 5:30 PM | Link
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• DARK COMEDY w/ Derek Sheen, Imani Denae, Eleanor Ryan @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9 PM

Friday, October 31st

• 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.
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• 2025 Neewollah Parade - Downtown Roseburg | 4:45 - 7 PM | Link
• Bad & Boo-jee Halloween Bash @ Backside Brewing Co. | 8 PM - 12 AM | Link
• BOO-BASH @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Mic Drop Comedy Club @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Downtown Halloween Street Fair | Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge | 4 - 7 PM
• Trunk or Treat Canyonville | Up and Down Main Street | 4 - 7 PM
• Haunted City Hall & Library Trick-or-Treat | Downtown Oakland
• Winston Trunk & Treat | Winston Grocery Outlet | 6 - 8 PM
• 12th Annual Trunk and Treat | New Beginnings Parking Lot (518 NE Nash St in Roseburg)
• Halloween Party / Costume Contest | Winston VFW | 21+ | 6 - 10 PM
• Trunk or Treat and Haunted Maze | Phoenix School | 6 - 8 PM
• Scary-oke @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM
• Halloween DISCO Party w/ Hand Turkey, DJ Edge Lion @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 8 - 11 PM

Saturday, November 1st

• 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
• 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
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• 63rd Annual Fall Craft Fair @ Douglas Co. Fairgrounds | Nov 1 & 2 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Live Music: Soul Shock @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 PM
• Live Music: Rock Bottom @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM
• Live Music: Dumpster Joe & The Boys, Tevis Hodge Jr. @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM

Sunday, November 2nd

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• 63rd Annual Fall Craft Fair @ Douglas Co. Fairgrounds | Nov 1 & 2 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Winds of Umpqua Flute Circle - Oran Mor | 1 - 3 PM | Link
• Barn Dance @​ Oran Mor | 4 - 6 PM
• Jackpot Bingo @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 11 AM - 1 PM

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