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Riverbend Live! brings free summer concerts to Douglas County for its 28th season
WINSTON, Ore. — Six big performances are set to take the stage this summer with Riverbend Park in Winston being the center of it all. Riverbend Live! is a nonprofit organization returning for its 28th season to bring free concerts to Douglas County residents. The season is funded by...
Fire districts join forces for wildfire training ahead of summer merger
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Fire crews came together not only to train and prepare for wildfire season, but for a unification between multiple fire districts on Friday, June 29, 2024. Crews from the Douglas County Fire District 2 and the Roseburg Fire Department took part in a multi-agency training...
DRIVER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER FRIDAY ROLLOVER ACCIDENT
The driver was taken to the hospital, following a rollover accident on Friday afternoon. Information from Roseburg Police said just after 3:15 p.m. a large SUV was westbound on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard when it rolled and ended up in the parking lot of a business in the 3300 block, striking a parked vehicle. Roseburg Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein said the cause of the wreck is unknown.
FINAL MOVIES IN THE PARK FRIDAY NIGHT
The final Movies in the Park program for the year is happening Friday night. Presented by Roseburg Parks and Recreation and Rogue Credit Union, it is held at Nichol’s Band Shell in Stewart Park. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. as Umpqua Actors Community Theatre performs part of its...
LAVENDER FESTIVAL COMING IN JULY
Growing Miracles Lavendar Garden has its 7th annual Lavender Festival & Farm Tour happening soon. The event will take place Friday through Sunday, July 12th through the 14th. The garden is at 508 Lower Garden Valley Road, northwest of Roseburg. Over 70 artisan booths will be featured with u-pick lavender, food, essential oil distillation, yoga in the lavender, live music and more.
ROSEBURG WOMAN CITED FOR PROHIBITED CAMPING THURSDAY
A Roseburg woman was cited by Roseburg Police for prohibited camping on Thursday morning. An RPD report said at 9:20 a.m. the 34-year-old was contacted at her camp in the 500 block of Southeast Spruce Street. The camp was outside of the designated area and time allowed for camping. She...
Operation Dry Water to be launched through July 4th holiday
The Oregon Marine Board, Sheriff’s Offices across the state and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 4-6. The enforcement effort is part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII). Leading factor The US Coast...
Vancouver’s Jordan Chiles, Oregon State’s Jade Carey well positioned for Olympic gymnastics spots
MINNEAPOLIS — Maybe the most remarkable thing about Simone Biles’ decade-plus run redefining what’s possible in gymnastics is how she has managed to stay healthy while doing it. She is well-versed in the danger lurking at every turn, every twist, every landing. Blocking it all out and...
Oregon Duck Jaida Ross shakes off nerves to make shot put final at U.S. Olympic Trials
Whatever nerves Jaida Ross had when she first stepped into the shot put ring Friday night, they were gone by the time she returned for a second throw. And two throws is all it took for the Oregon senior to advance to Saturday’s 5:50 p.m. finals on what will be the penultimate day of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field.
Oregon senior Jadyn Mays advances to women's 200-meter final at U.S. Olympic Trials
Over the last several weeks, Oregon senior Jadyn Mays has had very little time to breathe. Though the Duck had been a force in sprints for years, it wasn't until her final indoor and outdoor collegiate seasons that she arrived on the national stage. Three weeks ago, Mays competed in...
Elevated Fire Danger as Strong Winds Return to PNW on Sunday & Monday
Strong winds make a return to Washington and Oregon with a dry trough moving through the area. It's a double threat this weekend as Geomagnetic storm conditions have reached G4 (SEVERE) levels. The winds will be an issue Sunday into Monday. Fire spread concerns will be elevated, as always this...
Fire prevention order now in effect on BLM public lands in Roseburg District
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has implemented restrictions and prohibitions on specific activities and equipment to mitigate the risk of human-caused fires on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District. The signed order is available online here. The order is effective at 12:01 a.m. PDT...
South Coast razor clam harvesting expanded
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Razor clam harvesting is being opened on the south coast from between Cape Blanco to the North Jetty of Coos Bay. Levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PSP) have continued to test below the closure limit. Razor clamming is now open from the North Jetty of Coos Bay to the California border and remains open from the Washington border to Yachats River. ...
'We need young talent': Construction industry courts Oregon Gen Z workers with summer internship opportunities
TIGARD, Oregon — The construction industry is making a push to attract Gen Z workers, as studies show a significant portion of industry workers could retire by 2031. Taylor Morrison, a homebuilding and developing company, is hoping to bridge the gap by connecting young people with paid summer internship opportunities.
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-BUDDY
Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!
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