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: 96%
• Wind: 1 MPH N
• Current Conditions: Clear
• Air Quality Index: 12
• Today's Forecast: High 79 | Low 48 | Sunny
• Sunrise: 7:01 AM | Sunset: 7:10 PM

Today's Fire Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
224 AM PDT Mon Sep 22 2025

Near Critical East Winds combined with Poor Relative Humidity Recoveries tonight into Tuesday morning and also Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for upper slopes and ridges from the Cascades westward.

DISCUSSION: High pressure will build in Monday to Wednesday with rapid warming and drying. East breezes and poor nighttime RH recoveries develop over the upper slopes/ridges from the Cascades west Monday night and again Tuesday night with low RH inland during the afternoons. East winds trend lower Wednesday morning. Warm and dry conditions look to persist through the end of the week. On Thursday and Friday, breezy to gusty north to northwest winds may develop in the afternoons.

This Week's Prescribed Burns

Fire Danger

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Roseburg Area Morning News

COUNCIL TO MAKE FINAL DECISION ON PROPERTY PURCHASE FOR POTENTIAL URBAN CAMPGROUND

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council will consider making a final decision on purchasing property in the southeast end of the city to use as a potential urban campground, as part of its meeting Monday night.

The site under review is at 1899 Southeast Stephens Street and is the former location of Reddaway Trucking. The just over 2.5-acre property includes a terminal building that is over 4,000 square feet, along with a raised dock that is approximately 2,000 square feet. There is also an office building which is just over 1,000 square feet.

The site sits below the grade of Southeast Stephens and is served by a one-way frontage road to the west. The site also has access to Southeast Main Street to the east. It is bordered by Parrott Creek to the north with the Parrott House restaurant on the other side. An appraiser has determined the value of the property to be $695,000.

City staff have created two preliminary layouts for the property showing the potential to accommodate between 79 and 86 tent sites. Fencing the entire site is expected to cost approximately $50,000.

The city already executed a preliminary purchase agreement for the property back on July 25th and has been in a due diligence period. Councilors can direct staff to acquire the property, cancel the purchase agreement or request more information.

The council will discuss the issue in an Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. A vote will be made near the end of the regular meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. Other items are on the agenda as well.

The meeting will be held in the council chambers of Southeast Douglas Avenue. It can be seen on the city’s Facebook page or viewed later at www.cityofroseburg.org

SOUTH UMPQUA SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH BOARD VACANCY

KQEN News Radio

The South Umpqua School District is seeking to fill a vacant position on its Board of Education for Zone 1 Position 2.

A district release said the applicant selected will serve in the position through June 30, 2027.

Candidates must be legally registered voters, must have a Canyonville address and must have resided in the district for at least one year before being selected. They cannot be an employee of the district or substitute staff person.

Those interested must submit a letter of interest to the South Umpqua School District, attention: Tabitha Roberts. Mail it to 558 Southwest Chadwick Lane, Myrtle Creek, 97457. It can also be sent via email at: Tabitha.roberts@susd.k12.or.us

The release said the South Umpqua School District Board is expected to screen letters of interest at the next scheduled board meeting.

For more information about the district, call the Office of the Superintendent at 541-863-3115.

SUMMER 2024 CITY CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

KQEN News Radio

Get up to date on all that’s been happening with the City of Roseburg’s Summer 2025 City Connection e-newsletter, which is now available.

A city release said the online document has the latest news from several departments.

Readers can learn about artificial turf sports fields proposed by youth sports groups, the reopening of Roseburg’s dog park, new library programs for disabled patrons, the renovation of tennis and pickleball courts and the launch of the city’s new online portal for planning services, business registrations and code enforcement.

There is also information about why keeping drones’ way from wildfires will help protect people and property, and details about the new needle distribution ban in parks and other city property.

Sign up to get the City Connection e-newsletter at: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/newsletter

COUNTY CELEBRATES O’DELL AS REGION JUVENILE JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL

KQEN News Radio

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners along with the Juvenile Department have announced that Holly O’Dell has been named the 2025 Southern Region Juvenile Justice Professional of the Year by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association.

A county release said the honor was awarded during OJDDA’s annual conference held earlier this month in Eugene. The award formally recognizes an outstanding juvenile justice professional from Oregon’s southern region, which includes Jackson, Klamath, Josephine, Douglas, Curry, Coos and Lane counties. It is based on nominations submitted by County Juvenile Directors.

O’Dell was nominated by Douglas County Juvenile Department Director Wendy Lang for her exceptional dedication and leadership in juvenile justice. Lang said, “Holly leads by example. Her integrity, ethics, and work ethics have earned her the respect of the entire department”. O’Dell began with the department in 2007 and now after multiple promotions is a Juvenile Counselor III.

Douglas County Commissioner and Juvenile Department Liaison Chris Boice said, “We’re incredibly proud to have Holly as part of Douglas County, she represents the heart of what public service is all about”.

AFRC AND CALFORESTS URGE FOREST SERVICE TO RESCIND THE ROADLESS RULE

KQEN News Radio

Late last week, the American Forest Resource Council and California the Forestry Association submitted formal comments to the U.S. Forest Service in support of rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conversation Rule.

The two associations, representing forest products manufacturers and forest land stewards across the West, say the nationwide, top-down rule has hindered science-based forest management on federal lands at a time when wildfire threats, drought and insect outbreaks are growing more severe.

An AFRC release said the Roadless Rule prohibits or restricts access and active management on nearly 59 million acres of National Forest System lands, including many landscapes in the West most at risk of catastrophic wildfire and insect mortality. In their comments, AFRC and Calforests write that the rule is outdated, duplicative and scientifically unjustified.

AFRC President and CEO Travis Joseph said, “Rescinding the Roadless Rule will not undermine the Northwest Forest Plan or environmental safeguards. It simply restores flexibility for local forest professionals to consider limited road access where necessary for science-based restoration or emergency response”. Joseph said, “That’s essential in these federally-owned forests where treatment options are shrinking while wildfire risks are growing”.

The release said the organizations urged the Forest Service to ensure its Environmental Impact Statement reflects the best available science and input from stakeholders who depend on healthy, accessible public lands for their livelihoods, safety, and stewardship work”

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Yoga in the Park @ Stewart Park | Stewart Park every Saturday | 10 - 11 AM | July 5 - August 30

Monday, September 22nd

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

Tuesday, September 23rd

• 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
• The Art Gallery: "TURNING the/into TOOLS," by Ralf Huber @ Whipple Fine Arts Center | 10 AM - 4 PM | Link

Wednesday, September 24th

• 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
• Downtown Roseburg Clean-Up | 5 - 6 PM | Link
• Live Music: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Thursday, September 25th

• 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
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @ Trella | 6:30 PM | Link
• Bob Hall LIVE at Old Soul Pizza | 5:50 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Broken Compass Bluegrass LIVE at The Rosebud | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link

Friday, September 26th

• 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.
• 2025 Umpqua Valley Swift Watch @ Umpqua Valley Arts' Clay Place | 6:30 PM | Link
• The Fabulous DelMontes - Live Music at The Atom | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Jenny Don't and The Spurs LIVE at The Rosebud | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Durte w/Special Guests LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 10 PM | Link

Saturday, September 27th

• 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
• 10th Annual Roseburg Automotive Swap Meet @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | 7 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Country Night @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 11 PM | Link
• Downtown Stroll @ Jackson Street Provisions | 1 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• The Confluence Art Show & Sale | September 27 & 28 | Link
• COMEDY at The Rosebud w/ Nariko Ott, Chadhurst Sharpe, hosted by Andy Hill | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Soul Shock LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Micheal Davis LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build | 8:30 AM - 12 PM | Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge Parking lot

Sunday, September 28th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• The Confluence Art Show & Sale | September 27 & 28 | Link
• Wild at Heart at Melrose Vineyards Tasting Room | 3 - 6 PM | Link

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That is the scoop for this Monday morning. Have a great day!

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