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Emergency crews responded to two river rescues along the North Umpqua Saturday. A Myrtle Creek woman was rescued after being swept downstream, while a separate incident near milepost 24.5 resulted in the drowning death of 50-year-old Jonathon Vasquez of Mapleton.

Umpqua Public Transit District is suspending all weekend bus service starting August 9th due to a statewide funding freeze and federal delays. More cuts may follow as the agency works to save $200,000 and maintain weekday service.

A rapidly spreading vegetation fire broke out at approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 31, 2025, near Milepost 124 on Interstate 5 southbound, affecting the hillside of Mount Nebo in Roseburg. Multiple agencies quickly mobilized, including crews from the Roseburg Fire Department, Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Central Douglas