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February 4, 2025 1:40 p.m.  A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4:00 a.m. Wednesday to 4:00 a.m. Thursday for central Douglas County. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is expected. Snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches are expected with up to 10 inches of snow in higher terrain. The...

Roseburg Public Library Director Kris Wiley talks about library happenings and Jenn Reida of The FISH of Roseburg shares information about the need for food in the area.

February 4, 2025 10:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed two people for a littering incident early Tuesday. An RPD report said at 2:20 a.m. the 32-year-old man and 34-year-old woman were contacted at Deer Creek Park in the 200 block of Southeast Pine Street. Their camp was surrounded by trash and was within 100 feet of...

February 4, 2025 10:20 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for prohibited camping and offensive littering on Monday. An RPD report said at 3:00 p.m. the 54-year-old was contacted at his tent in the 2100 block of Northwest Aviation Drive. It was set up against the Marion Carl memorial on the southwest corner of the...

February 4, 2025 10:10 a.m.  Roseburg Police arrested three people who were already in jail on Monday. An RPD report said at 11:40 a.m. officers contacted a 71-year-old, knowing he had a warrant for his arrest. The man was booked with bail set at $12,500. A few minutes later, officers contacted a 35-year-old woman who...

February 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman for a warrant early Tuesday. An RPD report said at 4:30 a.m. officers contacted the 41-year-old at the Warming Center in the 800 block of West Stanton Street. She had an unworked warrant for her arrest. The woman was detained and held on $12,500 bail.

February 4, 2025 9:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police dealt with a three-vehicle accident in the afternoon commute on Monday. An RPD report said at 5:00 p.m. officers responded to the wreck at the corner of Northeast Stephens Street and Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard.  An SUV was traveling eastbound on Garden Valley Boulevard through the intersection with...

February 4, 2025 9:30 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man on the charged of harassment after an alleged cuddling incident early Tuesday. An RPD report said at 4:25 a.m. officers contacted the 47-year-old after he was called in for cuddling with a female who did not give him permission to do so. This incident reportedly...

February 4, 2025 9:20 a.m. Crews with Central Douglas Fire & Rescue responded to a mobile home fire north of Roseburg on Monday morning. A release from CDF&R said just before 7:30 a.m. the fire was reported at a structure in the 400 block of Shadow Ranch Lane. Upon arrival, crews found a home with...

Andy Boone of Collette Travel talks about the Spotlight on Tuscany trip we are offering this fall in conjunction with Travel Leaders Fly Away Travel.  A meeting will be held Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. at Brooke Communications on Northeast Winchester Street.

February 4, 2025 3:50 a.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 10:00 p.m. Tuesday for mountain areas in much of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is expected, with accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds will gust as high as 35 miles per hour. The Advisory area includes...

February 4, 2025 3:40 a.m. The United Community Action Network’s Roseburg Warming Center has been activated for Tuesday night. Warm meals, shelter and resources will be available in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on West Stanton Street. Check-in Tuesday is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday’s check-out is from 6:30 a.m. to...

February 4, 2025 3:30 a.m. In the KQEN Business Spotlight: A Carters/Oshkosh B’Gosh store is coming to Roseburg. Featuring kids and baby apparel, accessories and shoes, the outlet will be at the Roseburg Marketplace at the corner of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard and Northwest Stewart Parkway. The nearly 4,900 square foot store will be located...

February 4, 2025 3:20 a.m. The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association raised $4,000 for the local nonprofit Douglas C.A.R.E.S. at the 53rd annual Greatest of the Grape on Saturday night at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville. Known as Oregon’s oldest wine celebration, this year’s event drew over 500 guests, featured tastings of more than 40...

February 4, 2025 3:05 a.m. In response to the increasing need for accessible food assistance, The FISH of Roseburg is expanding its service to include one Saturday each month. Beginning February 22nd, the pantry will be open on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FISH Executive Director Jenn Reida...

February 4, 2025 2:50 a.m. Celebration of Literacy continues this week around the Umpqua Valley. Presented by Altrusa International and the Umpqua Reading Council, events are held to promote the importance of literacy and to encourage area young people to read. Events at libraries in Roseburg, Glendale, Winston and Myrtle Creek will take place this...

February 4, 2025

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

A severe winter storm has left 9,670 Oregon residents without power, according to Pacific Power. The utility company is actively working to restore electricity to areas in Southern Oregon and Northern California that have been significantly impacted by heavy snow and harsh weather conditions. In a statement

Douglas County, OR – A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 PM PST Monday, bringing additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches to parts of Central and Eastern Douglas County Foothills. This includes the communities of Tiller, Azalea, and Toketee Falls, as well as sections of Interstate

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

OAKLAND — It was a day Jeff Clark will always appreciate during his time with the Oakland School District.

CANYONVILLE — Cooper Ridge’s Sparkling Pomegranate Cuvee was named the 2025 Greatest of the Grape, according to votes from attendees at the Saturday night event.

February 3, 2025 3:30 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning through 10:00 p.m. Monday for central Douglas County and its eastern foothills. Additional snow with accumulations of up to 3 inches are forecast. The Warning area includes Tiller, Azalea, Toketee Falls and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 227. Forecasters...

Live from Salem, State Senator David Brock Smith has an update on things happening in the Oregon State Legislature that are of interest to Douglas County residents.

February 3, 2025 11:00 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed three people and cited two people for driving under the influence of intoxicants incidents between Saturday morning and early Monday morning. An RPD report said incidents took place in the 700 block of West Harvard Avenue, in the 2400 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway, in the 200...

February 3, 2025 10:40 a.m.  Sutherlin Police jailed a woman for alleged theft incidents on Saturday. An SPD report said 50-year-old Dawn Hammer went into a business in the 1400 block of West Central Avenue on three different occasions and allegedly stole alcohol and random food items. At 7:10 p.m. the woman was informed that...

February 3, 2025 10:25 a.m.  Sutherlin Police jailed a man following an alleged trespass incident on Saturday. An SPD report said just after 10:20 a.m. an officer responded to a home in the 200 block of Robinson Street. A victim reported that an unknown intoxicated male was inside his home. The resident held the suspect...

February 3, 2025 10:10 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for a reported trespass incident on Friday afternoon. An RPD report said at 2:30 p.m. officers contacted the 20-year-old in the front yard of an apartment complex in the 400 block of Northeast Sterling Drive. The man was allegedly highly intoxicated and was found to...

February 3, 2025 10:00 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman following a reported theft incident on Friday afternoon. An RPD report said at 4:40 p.m. the 31-year-old was allegedly seen on camera stealing a phone from a business in the 2400 block of Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. When contacted in the 900 block of Northeast...

February 3, 2025 9:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a woman for warrant on Friday night. An RPD report said just after 11:00 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. The 45-year-old was not related to the disturbance but was found to have the warrant for her arrest....

February 3, 2025 9:30 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man following an alleged assault incident on Sunday. An RPD report said just after 8:30 a.m. officers responded to a disturbance at Holiday In in the 300 block of West Harvard Avenue. After an investigation, it was determined that 30-year-old Alexander Harrelson had refused to leave...

February 3, 2025 9:20 a.m. Sutherlin Police are seeking a man in connection to a stabbing which took place Sunday night. Captain Kurt Sorenson said just after 7:20 p.m. officers responded to the 500 block of South State Street on a report that an adult female had been stabbed. Sorenson said the victim was transported...

Laura Naredo talks about a Spanish class she will begin teaching soon at the YMCA of Douglas County.

February 3, 2025 3:50 a.m.  The United Community Action Network’s Roseburg Warming Center has been activated for Monday night. Warm meals, shelter and resources will be available in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 630 West Stanton Street. Guests can check in on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Check out Tuesday...

February 3, 2025 3:40 a.m. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 10:00 p.m. Monday for mountain areas in much of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said an atmospheric river and stationary front will continue to bring impactful weather to the region through Monday. The snowfall accumulation will be unusually high...

February 3, 2025 3:30 a.m. The 29th annual Seven Feathers Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show, presented by Bi-Mart is happening this Friday through Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The year’s featured attractions include the amazing, “Wild Wolves of Yellowstone” live wild animal exhibit. The new “Off-Road Outpost” display will feature sand and dirt side-by-sides,...

February 3, 2025  3:20 a.m. The Myrtle Creek City Council will meet on Tuesday night. Councilors will consider applications for the Budget Committee and the Planning Commission. The 2024 annual staff report will be given. Councilors will go over their 2024 goals and consider their goals for 2025. City Administrator Lonnie Rainville will have a...

February 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. The 108th H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduation will be held Monday evening. It will take place beginning at 5:15 p.m. in the Community Conference Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. A Douglas County Circuit Court release said H.O.P.E. Drug Court is an innovative program that promotes changes and helps participants acquire...

February 3, 2025 2:50 a.m. In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight: Umpqua Actor’s Community Theatre has its production of “Rounding Third”, opening on Thursday night. In this comedy, two Little League coaches, who have conflicting views on how to coach their kids, form an uneasy alliance for the benefit of the team. A season on victories...

(TNND) — The wait is over, and the verdict is in: Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous groundhog, has predicted six more weeks of winter. On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Phil saw his shadow during the annual Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney,

Crater Lake National Park, known for its breathtaking winter landscapes and deep-blue waters, has received another generous dusting of snow. Since yesterday, the park has accumulated 8 inches of new snow, bringing the total snow depth to an impressive 123 inches—over 10 feet of snow! This

Mark your calendars, music lovers! On Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, an electrifying night of unforgettable performances awaits you @ The Hive in Roseburg, Oregon. Featuring Lightnin’ Luke, IV & The Strange Band, The John Dough Boys, and Widespread Haze, this is a

February 2, 2025 2:15 p.m. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 10:00 p.m. Monday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is expected, with additional snow accumulations of 12 to 14 inches. The Warning area includes the southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains....

January 2, 2025 2:00 p.m. Detectives with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an apparent homicide/suicide in Yoncalla. Undersheriff Brad O’Dell said Friday night at approximately 10:20 p.m. a business called DCSO requesting a welfare check on an employee who had not shown up for work. O”Dell said deputies responded to a residence in...

February 2, 2025 1:30 p.m.  A missing Roseburg man was found deceased on Saturday night. Friday afternoon the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported that 81-year-old Robert Troyer was missing and had last been seen that day at approximately 11:20 a.m. when he drove away from his home in a 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup with a...

YONCALLA, Ore. — Authorities are investigating an apparent homicide-suicide that occurred in Yoncalla on Friday evening, January 31, 2025. The incident unfolded after a business contacted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to request a welfare check on an employee who had failed to report to work. At approximately

Crater Lake National Park, renowned for its stunning deep-blue waters and dramatic winter landscapes, has been transformed into a snowy wonderland after receiving 17 inches of fresh snow in the past 24 hours. This latest snowfall has pushed the total snow depth at the park to an impressive 117 inches,

After a weeklong stretch of relatively clear and sunny winter weather, the National Weather Service is predicting that things are about to change with a period of rain and eventually snow. The shift in weather is expected to start on…

February 1, 2025 1:00 p.m.  Roseburg had a below normal amount of rainfall for the month of January. Data from the National Weather Service said the Roseburg Regional Airport measured 2.52 inches of precipitation. That compares with the normal monthly amount which is 4.82 inches. Just over a quarter of January’s rain in Roseburg fell...

February 1, 2025 6:50 a.m.  The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Robert Troyer, a missing 81-year-old man with dementia. Undersheriff Brad O’Dell said Troyer was last seen on Friday at approximately 11:20 a.m., when he drove away from his Roseburg home in a green 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup with a canopy. O’Dell...