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March 18, 2025 4:10 a.m. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 20 inches are forecast. This will come in as two systems with...

March 18, 2025 3:50 a.m. The Douglas County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency on Sunday for the entire county, due to the “extreme conditions related to the severe winter storm that impacted our county causing extreme peril to the safety or person and/or the protection of property”. A county release said the declaration empowers...

March 18, 2025 3:40 a.m.  Sunday, Roseburg faced a challenging weather event as rising water and widespread flooding caused many road closures throughout the area and left numerous citizens trapped in their own homes. A Roseburg Fire Department post on social media said in response, firefighters mobilized to rescue 23 citizens who were trapped by...

March 18, 2025 3:30 a.m.  Two H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participants are collecting needed bedding and pillows for local Oxford Houses in Douglas County. The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is preparing for its 109th graduation on May 13th in the Cascade Conference Hall at the fairgrounds. Graduate hopefuls Catherine Silva and Kristy...

March 18, 2025 3:20 a.m. In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight, Umpqua Actors Community Theatre will present Little Women the Musical opening on April 3rd. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers...

March 18, 2025 3:05 a.m.  Glide Revitalization has pre-registration underway for its Heron’s Flight 5k Run/Walk. The event will take place on the Glide Athletic Fields on Saturday April 26th. The event has two respective flights: at 10:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the organization’s memorial Carmen Bernal Compassionate...

March 18, 2025 2:50 a.m.  On Monday, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said they have joined Senate colleagues in introducing comprehensive legislation they believe would protect veterans, military spouses and VA employees in Oregon and nationwide from cuts at the Veteran’s Administration and across the federal government. A joint release claimed those cuts were...

By Samantha Bradley Health plan costs continue their upward march, a source of continuing financial pain for employers (and individuals) who find managing rising medical and drug costs a constant – and seemingly futile – effort. And the pressure will continue in 2025. Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation approved median premium increases for plans on the individual… The post Why the Analytics/Informatics Solution Can Halt Health Plan Cost Drains appeared first on Southern Oregon Business Journal.

March 17, 2025 3:30 p.m.  A Drain man was jailed by Oregon State Police for reported disorderly conduct on Friday. An OSP report said just after 10:30 a.m. a man was called in for riding a bicycle in the middle of Highway 38 near Drain and allegedly hindering traffic and flipping people off. The 51-year-old...

Live from Salem, State Senator David Brock Smith covers current topics facing the Oregon State Legislature.

March 17, 2025 11:20 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for a reported criminal trespass incident early Sunday. An RPD report said the 58-year-old was advised by a security company that he could not be on the property of a business in the 2400 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway. He returned four hours later at...

March 17, 2025 11:10 a.m.  Roseburg Police cited a man for an alleged criminal mischief incident on Saturday night. An RPD report said just after 10:15 p.m. the 34-year-old was allegedly involved in a disturbance with another man in the 1700 block of Northwest Eden Street. After the disturbance ended, the man reportedly threw a...

March 17, 2025 11:00 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for reported criminal mischief at a church on Sunday. An RPD report said at 11:20 a.m. officers contacted the 26-year-old at Liberty Christian Fellowship in the 800 block of Southeast Lane Avenue. The man allegedly intentionally urinated on a bathroom floor and graffitied a paper...

March 17, 2025 10:50 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman for an alleged theft incident on Saturday. An RPD report said just after 1:00 p.m. officers contacted the 39-year-old at a store in the 2100 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway. The suspect admitted to attempting to steal over $162 worth of merchandise. Officers took her...

March 17, 2025 10:30 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a fugitive on Saturday morning. An RPD report said shortly after 11:00 a.m. officers contacted the 41-year-old at a business in the 1900 block of Northwest Mulholland Drive for trespassing. Officers discovered the man had a statewide warrant for a parole violation. He was taken into custody...

March 17, 2025 10:10 a.m.  Due to an excessive amount of rainfall in the 48 hours ending Monday morning, the City of Sutherlin wastewater system was inundated by storm water causing several manholes throughout the city to experience sanitary sewer overflows, overflowing raw sewage and storm water to storm drains that discharge to Sutherlin Creek....

March 17, 2025 9:50 a.m. The Roseburg Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants inside the city limits of Roseburg from April 1st through June 30th. Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson said hydrant flushing will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. A city release said RFD realizes that hydrant flushing...

March 17, 2025 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s rain led to Deer Creek in southeast Roseburg reaching an all-time high crest of 15.93 feet. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said the peak was achieved at 3:45 p.m. The previous record crest for Deer Creek was 15.4 feet, which took place on December 6th, 1981. Sunday afternoon...

Joining us from Portland, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden covers a number of current issues that Congress is dealing with.

March 17, 2025 4:30 a.m. Sunday was the wettest day in March ever for Roseburg. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the Roseburg Regional Airport measured 3.47 inches of precipitation. The previous record rain for a day in March was 2.29 inches, set on...

March 17, 2025 4:10 a.m. It was a day that will be remembered for years in Douglas County. Sunday brought flooding, mudslides, road closures, people trapped, evacuations and more. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the county experienced extensive flooding affecting various areas. Undersheriff Brad O’Dell said as water levels fluctuate, residents are urged to...

March 17, 2025 4:00 a.m.  Due to flooding and related weather issues, there are a number of closures for Monday. School closures: *Roseburg School District. All evening activities canceled as well *Sutherlin School District *Winston-Dillard School District *South Umpqua School District *Oakland School District *North Douglas School District *Riddle School District *Days Creek Charter School...

March 17, 2025 3:50 a.m.  The National Weather Service has a number of Flood Warnings in place for Douglas County as of early Monday morning. *South Umpqua River at Roseburg and the South Umpqua near Winston – Minor flooding is forecast *Umpqua River near Elkton – Moderate flooding is forecast *Elk Creek near Drain –...

March 17, 2025 3:40 a.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 10:00 a.m. Monday for central Douglas County above 1,500 feet. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said periods of wet snow are expected above 1,500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches above 1,500 feet are forecast. There is a 50...

March 17, 2025 3:30 a.m. Members of the Roseburg City Council will meet in Executive Session Monday evening, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A city release said the purpose of the meeting is to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to...

March 17, 2025 3:20 a.m. Douglas C.A.R.E.S. will host their annual Heroes Day in recognition of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. A release said Douglas C.A.R.E.S. has been providing a safe space for children in Douglas County enduring abuse and neglect to share their stories for 30 years. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and...

March 17, 2025 3:05 a.m.  The Roseburg School District will distribute free meals to children and youth over the spring break, via the LunchBox Express bus. Meals will be distributed March 24th through 28th. The meals are available to all children ages 1 to 18. Each sack will contain breakfast and a lunch meal. Children...

March 17, 2025 2:50 a.m. The 48th annual Spring Fair is returning to the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Friday through Sunday March 28th through 30th. Considered to be southern Oregon’s premiere craft event held in celebration of the Vernal Equinox, the Spring Fair brings together local and regional artisans, crafters and entertainers for the annual...

History was dripping from the fenders at the 46th annual Roseburg benefit car show on Saturday, as golden oldies such as Lynn Anderson’s award-winning version of “I (Never Promised You a) Rose Garden” and the ubiquitous “Tequila” by The Champs…

The Boys and Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley hosted Thundering Water’s second annual Shamrock Quest on Saturday, packing the place with families and as much green as an Oregon Ducks pregame gathering.

Crater Lake saw 27.0 inches of snowfall yesterday, pushing 2025’s total to a record 168 inches—the most ever in a year. Strong winter storms and an atmospheric river system have fueled the extreme snowfall, marking one of the most significant weather events in the area's history.

Roseburg saw its wettest March day ever, with 3.47 inches of rain Sunday, surpassing the 2012 record of 2.29 inches. March 16 also set a new daily record, beating an 88-year-old high. With over half the month left, this March is already the third-wettest in history.

Below is the State Highway information for roads in Douglas County. This information was obtained from Tripcheck.com and can be changed at any time. This is only for Douglas County. Highways listed below may have a delay or closure if outside the county. For updated information, please visit www.

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

March 17, 2025

A flood warning has been issued for multiple areas of Douglas County, with potential impacts on property and travel routes. Residents are urged to exercise caution and avoid flood-prone areas, including rivers, creeks, and low-lying roads. Authorities advise against attempting to cross high water, as even shallow flooding can pose

March 17, 2025 6:00 p.m.  Effective Sunday afternoon, City of Sutherlin City Manager Jerry Gillham, with the concurrence of Mayor Michelle Sumner, declared a State of Emergency. A city release said this was in response to significant rainfall that resulted in neighborhoods being evacuated and barriers and sandbags being strategically placed to preserve downtown businesses...

March 16, 2025 6:00 p.m.   Due to multiple weather issues, there are closures and delays for Monday: School closures: *Sutherlin School District *Winston-Dillard School District *South Umpqua School District *North Douglas School District *Riddle School District *Days Creek Charter School *Yoncalla School District *Glendale School District Listen to News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN...

March 16, 2025 5:40 p.m.  A number of Flood Warnings are in place in Douglas County as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service has extended the Flood Warning for the South Umpqua River at Roseburg and the South Umpqua River near Winston. Minor flooding is forecast. At Roseburg, the flood stage is 22.0...

March 16, 2025 3:15 p.m.  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for central Douglas County above 1,500 feet from 11:00 p.m. Sunday through 8:00 a.m. Monday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is expected, with total snow accumulations up to 3 inches above 1,500 feet. Model data suggests there is a 50...

Sunday afternoon at 1:20 p.m., Undersheriff Brad O’Dell of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office joined us live on KQEN to talk about the flood warnings issued for much of the county, road slides, and other emergency information to deal with the current conditions.

March 16, 2025 8:50 a.m.  A Flood Warning is in effect for Roseburg and surrounding areas as of 8:20 a.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service said urban areas and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flooding prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams...

March 16, 2025 8:20 a.m.  The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for northwest Douglas County as of 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Forecasters said water over the roadways with elevated river or stream flows is expected. Ponding water in urban and other areas is occurring or is imminent. Additional landslides on local highways are...

March 16, 2025 7:00 a.m. The National Weather Service has issued some Flood Warnings in Douglas County as of early Sunday morning. *Deer Creek at Roseburg: Moderate flooding is expected. The creek will rise above the flood stage on Sunday morning to 13.2 feet, well above bankfull stage which is 10;0 feet. It will then...

March 16, 2025 6:50 a.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Sunday evening for much of southern Oregon. Forecasters said a moist atmospheric river will continue to bring periods of very heavy rainfall through Sunday afternoon before pushing east of the Cascades late Sunday evening. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6...

March 15, 2025 12:20 p.m.  The National Weather Service said a Flood Warning is in effect from Sunday morning   through late Monday morning for Deer Creek at Roseburg. Flood stage is 10.0 feet. Deer Creek is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday morning and crest at around 12.5 feet Sunday afternoon. It is forecast...

March 15, 2025 10:40 a.m.  Winston Police jailed a man following a stabbing incident on Friday. A WPD release said at approximately 1:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to the incident in the parking lot of Dollar General on Southeast Main Street. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Andrew Snyder, was taken into custody after a taser...

March 15, 2024 8:45 a.m. It was a record day for rainfall in Roseburg on Friday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the rain gauge at the Roseburg Regional Airport measured 0.93 inches of precipitation. That beat out the previous record for March14th which...

March 15, 2025 7:00 a.m.  A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 11:00 p.m. Sunday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet above 5,000 feet north of Highway...

March 15, 2025 6:50 a.m.  A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday evening for a wide area of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said an active storm track will remain over the area through at least early next week. Light to moderate precipitation Saturday will cause only minor rises. However, a...

March 15, 2025 6:20 a.m.  A Wind Advisory is in effect from 5:00 p.m. Saturday through 8:00 a.m. Sunday for portions of central Douglas County. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said southwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 miles per hour are expected. The Advisory area includes...