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North Douglas County Fire & EMS Receives Two SPIRE Grants for New Rescue Tools and Thermal Drone

North Douglas County Fire & EMS Receives Two SPIRE Grants for New Rescue Tools and Thermal Drone

North Douglas County Fire & EMS received two SPIRE grants from Oregon Emergency Management, funding new Holmatro battery rescue tools for vehicle extrication and a thermal imaging drone to boost search and rescue and scene awareness. Crews are now training with the equipment.

Adapt Integrated Health Care Notifies Patients of Vendor-Related Security Incident Involving TriZetto

Adapt Integrated Health Care Notifies Patients of Vendor-Related Security Incident Involving TriZetto

Adapt Integrated Health Care says a vendor-related security incident at TriZetto may have involved some patient info, including names, SSNs, and insurance details. Adapt systems were not breached. Impacted patients will be notified starting Feb. 2026.

NLRB Dismisses Union Complaints Against Bigfoot Beverages, Company Says

NLRB Dismisses Union Complaints Against Bigfoot Beverages, Company Says

Bigfoot Beverages says the NLRB dismissed seven unfair labor practice charges filed by Teamsters Locals 206 and 324, calling them lacking in merit. The strike began Sept. 19, 2024, and continues as the labor dispute remains unresolved.

MLK Day of Service Brings Roseburg Together for River Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal

MLK Day of Service Brings Roseburg Together for River Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal

Roseburg volunteers marked MLK Day with hands-on service across Stewart Park, Eastwood Nature Park, and the Duck Pond, removing trash, pulling invasive plants, and installing educational signs as part of Umpqua Watersheds’ annual restoration event.

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $759,930 to 93 Southern Oregon Nonprofits

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $759,930 to 93 Southern Oregon Nonprofits

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $759,930 in grants to 93 nonprofit organizations across seven Southern Oregon counties during its winter awards ceremony at Seven Feathers Casino Resort. Total giving since 1997 is now $27.2 million.

Fatal Crash on Elkhead Road Near Drain Under Investigation

Fatal Crash on Elkhead Road Near Drain Under Investigation

Douglas County deputies are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Elkhead Road near Drain early Jan. 14. An 89-year-old driver passed away at the scene. A 72-year-old driver was injured and taken to Mercy Medical Center. No intoxicants suspected.

Elk Island Drops Lawsuit Against City of Roseburg, Citing “Path Forward” and Grants Pass Shelter Focus

Elk Island Drops Lawsuit Against City of Roseburg, Citing “Path Forward” and Grants Pass Shelter Focus

Elk Island Trading Group dismissed its lawsuit against the City of Roseburg, citing a possible path forward through changes to the Homeless Commission and a focus on Parker’s Place Village in Grants Pass, expected to open June 1, 2026.