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: 58° F
• Humidity: 81%
• Wind: 2 MPH SE
• Current Conditions: Clear
• Air Quality Index: 22
• Today's Forecast: High 82 | Low 58 | Sunny
• Sunrise: 6:55 AM | Sunset: 7:18 PM

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
417 AM PDT Wed Sep 17 2025

Slight Chance of Thunderstorms return to the forecast Thursday and Friday across northern California zones.

DISCUSSION: Above normal temperatures and low daytime RHs are expected again today. Easterly flow weakens and onshore flow returns today, but expect another night of moderate to locally poor recoveries tonight. Periods of enhanced breezes are expected Thursday into the weekend as a few dry fronts move through the region. Meanwhile, low pressure moving northward along the California coast will bring a slight chance of thunderstorms to northern California locations Thursday and Friday.

This Week's Prescribed Burns

Fire Danger

River Temperatures

Roseburg Area Morning News

ROSEBURG HAS NEW RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR THE DATE ON TUESDAY

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg saw a new record high temperature for the date on Tuesday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the mercury reached 96 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport. The previous record high temperature for the date was 93 degrees, set in 2008.

The Umpqua Valley is forecast to have slightly above normal temperatures through the weekend, except for Thursday when the high is expected to be near 80. Forecasters said the normal high temperature for this week in September is 80 degrees.

TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL SESSION TO RESUME DURING INTERIM LEGISLATIVE DAYS

KQEN News Radio

The Special Session of the Oregon State Legislature has been delayed again and is now scheduled to resume during interim legislative days, starting September 29th.

A release from Oregon Senate President Rob Wagner said the move was due to the medical condition of Senator Chris Gorsek of Gresham. Wagner said Gorsek’s medical team says it would be “medically unsafe and unwise for Sen. Gorsek to leave the hospital at this time”.

On Tuesday, President Wagner visited with Senator Gorsek to check on him and pass along the well wishes of his fellow senators. Senator Gorsek is recovering from scheduled back surgery which resulted in an unforeseeable complication.

The Special Session began earlier in the month with the House of Representatives passing two bills to provide additional funding for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Senator Gorsek’s vote is needed for Democrats to be able to pass the legislation in the Senate chamber.

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr of Dundee said the situation was avoidable. Senator Starr said, “…Governor Kotek could have worked with Republicans from the beginning to craft a transportation package with true bipartisan support – one that redirected existing funding to road maintenance and operations, protected ODOT jobs, and eliminated the costs to drivers that have made transportation more expensive under her leadership”.

Senator Wagner said, “The Senate will provide Sen. Gorsek with the time he needs to regain his health and be present for the vote on transportation policy he was instrumental in creating”.

DRAIN MAN JAILED ON KIDNAPPING CHARGES

KQEN News Radio

A Drain man was jailed on kidnapping charges on Monday.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 9:45 a.m. a deputy responded to a residence in the 700 block of Laurel Hill Drive in the Drain area. During an altercation a victim called 911 asking for law enforcement, claiming that 56-year-old Gordon Gave would not allow her to leave the property or hadn’t let her call police for help.

The report said during this time Gave allegedly damaged property that did not belong to him as well. Gave was charged with second-degree kidnapping, coercion, interfering with a police officer, second-degree criminal mischief, and menacing. Gave was transported to corrections and detained on $10,000 bail.

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT HAS NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY ON SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Bureau of Land Management will have a volunteer family friendly day of trail maintenance work at the Susan Creek Falls Trail, as part of National Public Lands Day this Saturday.

A BLM release said the event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm.

Swiftwater Field Manager Mike Korn said, “We are excited to offer a National Public Lands Day event at our Susan Creek Falls Trail”.  Korn said, “This is a great opportunity for our local communities to assist in maintaining and restoring the trail, one of our most visited recreation sites”.

Volunteers interested in participating should arrive by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Volunteer opportunities will include continued work to repair recreation infrastructure affected by the 2020 Archie Creek Fire.

The release said the BLM will provide all tools and work gloves needed. Participants should wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, a long-sleeved shirt and long pants and should bring water and a light snack.

To get to the initial meeting location, travel approximately 29 miles east of Roseburg on Highway 138E. The parking area is approximately a half mile past the Tioga Pedestrian Bridge. Parking will be available at the trail head and the Susan Creek Day use area.

Those who plan to participate should RSVP their attendance to Greg Deimel at: gdeimel@blm.gov.

This event is one of hundreds occurring across the nation in celebration of National Public Lands Day.

FISHERY ENHANCEMENT DERBY FUNDS LOCAL PROJECTS

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby Steering Committee has announced the projects funded through the 2025 Derby.

A release said this year’s event raised over $100,000 for fishery enhancement, restoration, and education in the Umpqua River Basin.

2025 funded projects include:

• Bowman Pond for the handicapped – Gravel for road and parking area improvements
• Douglas County Parks Department – Cooper Creek Reservoir dock, parking, and signage upgrades
• Douglas Soil & Water Conservation District – Support for experimental Beaver Dam Analogs
• Fly Fishing Veterans – Angling licenses and tags for participants
• Gardiner-Reedsport-Winchester Bay STEP – Chinook broodstock collection, rearing, tagging and acclimation
• Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – Backup generator for hatchery spring Chinook rearing
• Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – Rock Creek riparian improvements, preparation and replanting of 60,000 seedlings in the Archie Creek fire scar
• Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers – Big Tom Folley stream restoration
• Phil Strader – French Creek culvert replacement
• Umpquafish.com – Educational software development for teachers

The release said the Derby thanks all applicants, partners, and supporters who make these projects possible.

Since its founding, the Derby has invested more than $2 million in matching funding for hundreds of projects that strengthen fish populations and river health across the region.

CHALLENGE OF THE HEROES EVENT IS THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

CHI Mercy Health -Mercy Foundation has the Challenge of the Heroes Event on Thursday.

A Mercy release said the community is invited to join law enforcement, fire fighters and EMTS – the local heroes – as they challenge each other supporting Douglas County Child Abuse Prevention initiatives.

From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm. a number of restaurants in Roseburg, Sutherlin, Winston, Myrtle Creek and Glide will be participating.

Red Robin in Roseburg is hosting an all-day fundraiser Thursday as well.

WILDLIFE SAFARI HAS FALL CAMPS FOR KIDS

KQEN News Radio

Wildlife Safari has fall camps for kids and registration is underway.

• Trek into Training is happening September 27th and 28th. Participants will experience all the ways animals learn different behaviors at Wildlife Safari. Ages 5 and 6 attend from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with ages 7 to 9 in class from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 27th. Ages 10 to 12 attend on the 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Hibernation Station takes place October 11th and 12th. Students will explore the different ways that wildlife survives the winter season.

Monthly camps continue through the winter and conclude in February.

Register and get more information on the Wildlife Safari website: https://wildlifesafari.net/pages/camps-fall-winter

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
• Winston-Dillard Melon Festival | Sept 19, 20, 21 | Fri 12 - 9, Sat 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3:30 PM

Monday, September 15th

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

Tuesday, September 16th

• 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

Wednesday, September 17th

• 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

Thursday, September 18th

• 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
• Umpqua Celtic Jam - Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Clint Reimann LIVE at The Annex | 7 - 11:30 PM | Link

Friday, September 19th

• 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.
• Live Music: Dylan Marlowe @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 8 - 9:30 | Link
• Paws for a Cause @ Melrose Vineyards | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Burninham | 10 AM | Link
• Jason Heald & Debra Kay - Live Music at The Atom | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Timberwolf - Live Music Friday Nights at Winston VFW | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Pop Punk Hip Hop Tour with Gary Bender LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Dylan Marlowe LIVE at Seven Feathers Casino | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• Winston-Dillard Melon Festival | Sept 19, 20, 21 | Fri 12 - 9, Sat 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday, September 20th

• 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
• 4th Annual Back to School Auto Extravaganza & Street Fair @ UCC | 9 AM - 4 PM | Link
• CASA of Douglas County's Fundraising Auction: Night of Imagination | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Live Music: Wild at Heart @ Two-Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart at Two-Shy Brewing Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• End of Summer Party LIVE at the ANNEX with Rush Auer | 7 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Joe's Garage Band LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Rumors RAVE presented by Uncle Luc | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Winston-Dillard Melon Festival | Sept 19, 20, 21 | Fri 12 - 9, Sat 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3:30 PM
• Fall Classic Rodeo | Seven Feathers Rodeo Grounds
• Umpqua Brew Fest - Downtown Roseburg | 12 - 7 PM | Behind Old Soul Pizza in Downtown Roseburg
• Supper Club: Harvest Dinner w/ Chadwick House @​ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM

Sunday, September 21st

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• The Longest Table - Downtown Roseburg | 5:30 PM | Link
• Third Thursday BLUEGRASS Jam in Sutherlin (hosted by Oregon Bluegrass Association) | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Chrysalis Sisters LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Winston-Dillard Melon Festival | Sept 19, 20, 21 | Fri 12 - 9, Sat 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3:30 PM
• Fall Classic Rodeo | Seven Feathers Rodeo Grounds

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