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: 61° F
• Humidity: 88%
• Wind: 1 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 21
• Today's Forecast: High 74 | Low 57 | Partly Cloudy
• Sunrise: 6:49 AM | Sunset: 7:30 PM

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
349 AM PDT Thu Sep 11 2025

.DISCUSSION...Cooler than normal weather continues today with showers and thunderstorms, most numerous east of the Cascades. High pressure builds in Friday and persists through Saturday with temperature getting back to normal levels. A frontal system will move onshore Sunday with showers primarily from the coast to the Cascades. Breezy conditions develop Sunday afternoon east of the Cascades. A longer stretch of warmer, drier weather begins Monday and lasts most of next week.

Fire Danger

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Roseburg Area Morning News

GOVERNOR KOTEK ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF FOR CHARLIE KIRK

KQEN News Radio

Governor Tina Kotek has ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset on September 14th in pursuant of a Presidential Proclamation, in honor of Charlie Kirk.

Governor Kotek issued a statement: “I offer my deepest condolences to Mr. Kirk’s family. This attack is inexcusable. Violence has absolutely no place in our democracy. America is better than this”.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Governor ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on September 11^th, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 civilians and first responders that were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

REPRESENTATIVE OSBORNE MOUNS CHARLIE KIRK

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg area Republican State Representative Virgil Osborne is mourning political commentator Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday.

Osborne released a statement late Wednesday afternoon which said: “I am beyond saddened by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. My deepest prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones grieving this senseless act of violence. Political violence has no place in our country. We must defend the freedoms that allow us to debate out differences peacefully”

Osborne said, “Justice must be swift”.

DINT MAKES DRUG/FIREARMS ARRESTS AT OAKLAND RESIDENCE

KQEN News Radio

The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team made two arrests Monday, as they concluded a three-month investigation into the activities of Caleb Plueard and Erica Hewlett.

Dint Commander Lieutenant Rick McArthur said Plueard, age 42, and Hewlett, age 44, both of Oakland, were each suspected of unlawful possession of firearms and dealing drugs throughout Douglas County. McArthur said Plueard is a previously convicted felon who was out on parole.

Monday at 7:30 pm. detectives executed a search warrant for a residence in the 400 block of Wells Road. Both were contacted in the home where numerous firearms were found. McArthur said detectives located a total of 15 firearms, 3 suppressors, ammunition and spring switch knives. DINT also allegedly located approximately 159 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 18.9 grams of suspected fentanyl, 6.5 units of Xanax, 0.4 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, cash and drug packaging material.

McArthur said numerous suspected stolen items were found, including electric bikes, power tools, chainsaws, mowers and home improvement items. Of the firearms, one was a short barrel shotgun with a pistol grip, two firearms were unserialized and one was confirmed stolen out of the Douglas County area.

McArthur said Plueard and Hewlett were arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail.

Plueard was booked on 53 charges including felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession/concealment of firearms, possession of prohibited firearms, felon in possession of a restricted weapon, unlawful possession, delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, unlawful manufacture or delivery and unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, theft in the first-degree bv receiving, theft in the first-degree by receiving a firearm and parole violations. Plueard was detained without bail.

McArthur said Hewlett received 8 charges including unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, theft in the first-degree by receiving, theft in the first-degree by receiving a firearm and possession of a prohibited firearm. Bail was set at $15,000.

McArthur said due to the amount of cash, drugs, drug packaging material, stolen property and possession of a stolen firearm, additional charges for commercial drug offenses will likely apply.

SEVERAL FIRES ON THE UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST NOW CONTAINED, CONTROLLED, OR OUT

KQEN News Radio

Several fires on the Umpqua National Forest are now contained, controlled or out after an aggressive response to multiple new starts.

A UNF update said fires currently being worked include:

*New Start* Watson (#418) – Estimated at a quarter of an acre. Located just east of Watson Creek on the Diamond Lake Ranger District. Three engines and two individual resources on scene.

• New Start* Tower Fire (#416) – Estimated at one-tenth of an acre. Located just west of the Callahan Ridge on the Tiller Ranger District. Fully lined, in mop up.
• Callahan Fire (#413) – Estimated at one-tenth of an acre. Located southeast of Green Butte on the Tiller Ranger District. Fully lined, in mop up.
• Coyote Fire (#401) – Estimated at 30 acres. Located northwest of Tallow Butte on the Tiller Ranger District. Fire is 100% lined, hose lay in place, mop up in progress, 50% contained. Resources engaged on this fire include four engines, two handcrews, one fire squad, and one water tender.

The UNF remains in High fire danger. Public Use Restrictions and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level are both at Level 2.

Updates on the UNF are available at: https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest

GOVERNOR APPOINTS TWO DOUGLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO BOARD/COMMISSION

KQEN News Radio

Governor Tina Kotek recently selected two Douglas County residents to be re-appointed to serve on a state board or commission.

• Susie Steward was nominated to continue serving on the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors
• Elizabeth Hill was nominated to another term on the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission

The appointments next go to the Oregon Senate for confirmation. The Senate Committee on Rules will consider the nominations during September Legislative Days. The Governor makes appointments to over 265 boards and commissions representing a broad range of areas and issues.

UMPQUA BREWFEST 14TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION ON SEPTEMBER 20TH

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Watersheds is hosting the 14th annual Umpqua Brew Fest on Saturday, September 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

It will be in downtown Roseburg, behind Old Soul Pizza on Southeast Main Street. The event is a community celebration of clean water, craft beer, and sustainable living in southern Oregon’s hundred valleys of the Umpqua.

The focus of the event is to allow patrons to taste craft beers from local brewers and others throughout Oregon. Musical performances on the Umpqua Outback Stage will include Jonathan Foster with Mo Ford, the Swiftwater Bluegrass Band, That Other Band, and Melissa Ruth and the Likely Stories. In addition to pizza being on sale, the Umpqua Valley Brewers Guild will be grilling bratwurst.

Admission to the Brew Fest is $15 and attendees must be aged 21 or over. Admissions include a tasting glass and five tasting tickets. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Designated drivers are encouraged to join the celebration.

Volunteers are needed to help with the event. Those who work a shift will receive free admission, a tasting glass, tasting tickets and a T-shirt.

Get more information on Umpqua Brewfest, go to www.umpquabrewfest.org

OSU EXTENSION SERVICE NEW LEADER TRAININGS THIS FALL

KQEN News Radio

The OSU Extension Service in Douglas County is offering New Leader Trainings this fall for adults who would like to become 4-H volunteers.

An Extension release said these sessions provide essential tools, resources, and support to help people get started as a club or project leader. Training will cover the basics of 4-H volunteer roles, club management and how to create a positive environment for kids to learn and grow.

Training will be held at the Extension Office Auditorium on Southeast Douglas Avenue in Roseburg:

• Tuesday, October 13^th at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 15^th at 9:00 a.m.
• Monday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m.

The cost of the class is $30. Registration is required at least one week in advance. For more information and to register online, go to: https://beav.es.czu

For questions, call OSU Extension Service at 672-4461.

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Yoga in the Park @ Stewart Park | Stewart Park every Saturday | 10 - 11 AM | July 5 - August 30
• Picasso at the Lapin Agile @ Umpqua Actors Community Theatre (UACT) | Sept 4 - 7, 11 - 14, 18 - 21 | 7 PM | Link
• Live Music at 2025 Bluegrass & Butterflies Festival: Elkton, Oregon | Sept 12 - 14th | Link

Monday, September 8th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Hemlock, w/ D'Angeled, Crown of Thorns, Pitch Black Mass, Gravewitch @ The Rosebud Theatre | 5:30 - 10 PM | Link

Tuesday, September 9th

• 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
• Glide Farmers Market | June 3 - Oct 7th | 10 AM - 1 PM | Glide Community Center
• 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
• Concert to Commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the Archie Creek Fire | 4 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Duo (Liz Jones & Mark Schluter on bass) | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Live Facebook Broadcast with Virgil Osborne and guest Representative Alek Skarlatos | 6 PM | Link

Wednesday, September 10th

• 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
• TOB LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Chad Freeman LIVE at Seven Feathers Casino (Elements Lounge) | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, September 11th

• 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 - 9PM | 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
• Bob Hall LIVE at Old Soul Pizza | 5:50 - 7:30 PM | Link

Friday, September 12th

• 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
• Sutherlin Farmers Market | 2 - 6 PM | April - October | 1305 W Central Ave
• Elkton Farmers Market | June 6th - October 1st | 10 AM - 3 PM | Elkton Community Education Center
• 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.
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | Every Friday | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• Live Music at 2025 Bluegrass & Butterflies Festival: Elkton, Oregon | Sept 12 - 14th | Link
• Strange Birdz - Live Music Friday Nights at Winston VFW | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Stevie Nicks Karaoke Contest LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Family & Couples Movies Under the Stars @​ The Parrott House | Sept 12 & 13th | 8:30 PM | Link

Saturday, September 13th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot
• 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
• Paint & Sip w/ GreenHill Creations @ JosephJane Winery | 11 AM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Tacotopia @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 11 AM - 6 PM | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 8:30 AM | Link
• Live Music at 2025 Bluegrass & Butterflies Festival: Elkton, Oregon | Sept 12 - 14th | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Defino Vineyards | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Jonathan Foster LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Ian George & The Knee Pockets LIVE at Blue Box Seafood Company (Winchester Bay) | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Coupe De Ville LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 10 PM | Link
• Millennium Magic Ladies Pajama Party | Buckaroo Barn | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Altrusa 3rd Annual Dinner in the Vines | Richwine Vineyards | Link
• Annual Rib Cookoff | Moose Lodge (Reedsport) | 12 - 5 PM | Link
• Annual Showcase of Homes, Umpqua Valley Homebuilders Association | September 13 - 14 | Link
• Roseburg Gun and Knife Show | Douglas County Fairgrounds
• Outdoor Salsa & Bachata Night @​ Little Brothers Pub | 5 PM
• Family & Couples Movies Under the Stars @​ The Parrott House | Sept 12 & 13th | 8:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Dylan James Clark @ Delfino Vineyards & Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link

Sunday, September 14th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music at 2025 Bluegrass & Butterflies Festival: Elkton, Oregon | Sept 12 - 14th | Link
• Rudolph Korv LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Annual Showcase of Homes, Umpqua Valley Homebuilders Association | September 13 - 14 | Link
• Roseburg Gun and Knife Show | Douglas County Fairgrounds

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