The Roseburg Receiver Local News

Drivers traveling north or toward the Oregon coast should be aware that OR 229 in Lincoln County is closed between Kernville and Siletz due to a landslide that removed part of the roadway. No detour is available and the closure is expected to be long term.

More than 7,000 wreaths were placed at Roseburg National Cemetery as volunteers gathered for the John Pierson Memorial Wreaths Across America Ceremony. Each wreath marked a veteran’s service, with names spoken aloud to ensure no one is remembered as just a number.

State Senator David Brock Smith talks about the impact of the Secure Rural School legislation that passed out of Congress this week. He also discussed a number of timber management issues.

December 12, 2025 11:00 a.m.   Roseburg Police charged a man on multiple counts after contacting him on Thursday afternoon. An RPD report said just after 3:00 p.m. 65-year-old Jay Gouthro was seen drinking alcohol in public in the 1300 block of Northeast Stephens Street. Officers contacted Gouthro and he reportedly threw trash into a parking...

December 12, 2025 10:40 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for a stalking order violation and for warrants early Friday morning. An RPD report said at 1:30 a.m. officers responded to a residence in the 900 block of Southeast Mill Street after learning that 53-year-old Christian Schreiber was sleeping on the porch. Dispatch advised that...

December 12, 2025 10:30 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a woman twice after contacting her two times late Thursday night into Friday morning. An RPD report said at around 10:45 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard and Northwest Stewart Parkway. Officers learned the 37-year-old from...

December 12, 2025 10:20 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a woman twice after contacting her two times late Thursday night into Friday morning. An RPD report said at around 10:45 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard and Northwest Stewart Parkway. Officers learned the 37-year-old from...

December 12, 2025 10:00 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man on trespass, theft and warrant charges on Thursday. An RPD report said at 12:00 p.m. officers saw 45-year-old Josh Phegley walking in the 1400 block of Northeast Stephens Street and knew him to be a suspect from a previous theft incident. Officers contacted Phegley and...

December 12, 2025 9:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a woman for a reported trespass incident on Thursday. An RPD report said at 10:20 a.m. officers contacted the 23-year-old regarding her trespassing in a motor home in the 900 block of Northeast Walnut Street. The suspect admitted to entering the motor home because she believed it...

December 12, 2025 9:40 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for an alleged harassment incident on Thursday morning. An RPD report said at 10:10 a.m. officers responded to a dispute between the 33-year-old and a victim in the 1100 block of Southeast Main Street. The suspect has reportedly slapped and kicked the victim while he...

December 12, 2025 9:20 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for an alleged prior assault incident on Thursday. An RPD report said at 10:10 a.m. officers contacted 39-year-old Steve Boggs in the 100 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway after he had allegedly sprayed a victim in the face with mace on Wednesday. Boggs admitted to...

Mary Gilbert of the Mary Gilbert Group, powered by PLACE, at Keller Williams Southern Oregon has our local real estate update.

Wish #5.  From Brooke Communications and Rogue Credit Union, Kim has some touch long-term medical issues. Some help for her and her family from Wish Upon A Star.

December 12, 2025 6:30 a.m.  Oregon State Parks will host Winter Whale Watch Week along the Oregon coast from Saturday, December 27th through Wednesday December 31st. An OPRD release said trained volunteers will be stationed at 14 sites along the coast from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day to help visitors spot gray whales...

December 12, 2025 3:50 a.m.  The Oregon State University Extension Service in partnership with Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District will offer a fruit tree pruning workshop on Saturday, January 17th. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center on Highway 38 in Elkton. Designed for...

December 12, 2025 3:40 a.m.  The Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation at their weekly meeting on Wednesday, calling upon all citizens to observe National Guard Day, in celebration of the National Guard’s upcoming birthday on Saturday. Commissioner Chris Boice presented a proclamation acknowledging the history of the U.S. National Guard and the...

December 12, 2025 3:30 a.m.  City of Roseburg buildings will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th, for the Christmas holiday, and on Thursday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. A city release said that means that Roseburg City Hall and the Roseburg Public Safety Center, both on Southeast Douglas Avenue,...

December 12, 2025 3:20 a.m.  The open house for the City of Sutherlin Parks and Recreation Plan is happening Monday night. A city release said the plan is in the process of being updated and staff are hoping to receive community input regarding what the community wants and what its top priorities are. The event...

December 12, 2025 3:05 a.m. In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight: Roseburg High School Theatre Department presents, “A Holiday One-Act Extravaganza” on Friday and Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. It is a series of original and adapted short stories about the spirit of the holidays. Each evening features, “The Little Match Girl”, by Herbert Ammann, based...

December 12, 2025 2:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for a probation violation early Thursday. An RPD report said at 1:50 a.m. officers contacted the 41-year-old while responding to a report of a suspicious male walking near resident’s vehicles and into their carports near the area of Northwest Luth Street and Northwest Utah Drive....

OREGON — Oregon State Parks will host Winter Whale Watch Week along the Oregon coast from Dec. 27-31.

The color red is so prominent this time of year. Red makes you think of the holidays and is warm and inviting on a cold day. Cranberries can even provide that hint of red to your food this season.

Question: I have heard mason bees are really good to have in your garden. I want to get my partner a mason bee house for Christmas, but there are so many different kinds. Are some better than others?

Oregon State University Extension Service Douglas County hosted its festive Flowers for a Cause workshop Saturday, filling the auditorium with the scent of flowers, evergreens and the creative energy of dozens of community members eager to learn a hands-on craft.

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

OSAA is proposing to place Roseburg High School in a four school 6A conference through 2030, leaving local athletes with fewer games, more travel and reduced opportunities. Districts are urging OSAA to delay the December 15 vote to consider fairer options.

Deputies executed a search warrant in Glendale after a domestic disturbance involving Corey Lange, who is prohibited from having firearms. Lange was not found, but two people with outstanding warrants were arrested. Anyone with information on Lange is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

A three vehicle crash on Highway 38 near milepost 22 left one person dead Tuesday evening. OSP says an eastbound Buick Enclave crossed into the westbound lane and hit a Freightliner before being struck by another car. The Enclave’s driver died at the scene. One person had minor injuries.

Oregon is now applying SNAP work rules statewide after federal waivers ended. Adults ages 18 to 64 without children under 14 may need to meet 80 hour monthly work requirements unless exempt. About 37,000 people are affected. ODHS urges anyone unsure about the rules to contact them.

Oregon DMV is implementing major changes on January 1, 2026. SR-22 requirements for driving uninsured will drop from three years to one year, mandatory suspensions for uninsured accidents will end, and new insurer documentation rules will apply for proving coverage.

The first shipment of wreaths for the John Pierson Memorial Wreaths Across America Event has arrived in Douglas County. Thanks to Timber Country Coca-Cola and local partners, all 7,000 wreaths will be delivered to Roseburg National Cemetery for this year’s ceremony honoring local veterans.

December 11, 2025 3:15 p.m.  Two arrests were made during the execution of a search warrant by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. A DCSO release said on Tuesday, deputies learned of a domestic disturbance which had reportedly occurred between a 38-year-old Glendale woman and 52-year-old Corey Lange in the 100 block of Section...

Robin VanWinkle and Cherry Camonayan of the Douglas Education Service District talk about the Douglas County Childcare Coalition, Care Connections and Education, and other issues involved in having quality childcare in Douglas County.

December 11, 2025 11:10 a.m.   Roseburg Police jailed a man following a reported trespass incident on Wednesday evening. An RPD report said at 7:00 p.m. the 40-year-old was contacted in the parking lot of a business in the 800 block of Southeast Stephens Street regarding an ongoing investigation. The night prior, the suspect allegedly jumped...

December 11, 2025 10:40 a.m.  Roseburg Police cited one driver, following a three-vehicle DUII crash on Wednesday afternoon. An RPD report said shortly before 5:30 p.m. officers responded to the wreck in the 1100 block of Northeast Stephens Street. It was learned that a 63-year-old man had attempted a left-hand turn from Northeast Stephens Street...

December 11, 2025 10:30 a.m.  An Elkton man died in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 38 in the Scottsburg area late Tuesday afternoon. An Oregon State Police report released on Thursday said at 5:20 p.m. troopers responded to the wreck near milepost 22. The preliminary investigation indicated that an eastbound SUV, operated by 48-year-old David...

December 11, 2025 10:00 a.m.   Two people were taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Green on Wednesday afternoon. An Oregon State Police report said at 4:25 p.m. troopers responded to the wreck on Highway 42 near Carnes Road. A sedan rear-ended a pickup that was stopped due to traffic being stopped at...

December 11, 2025 9:50 a.m.  A Wolf Creek woman was jailed on 56 charges after a search warrant was served on Wednesday morning. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 7:15 a.m. 27-year-old Promise Phelps was contacted at a residence in the 100 block of Section Road in the Glendale area. Limited information from...

December 11, 2025 9;30 a.m. Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office jailed a Myrtle Creek man for a warrant on Wednesday. A DCSO report said at 2:00 p.m. the 25-year-old was called in for acting suspicious at a business in the 300 block of North Main Street in Canyonville. Deputies made contact with the...

December 11, 2025 9:20 a.m.   A transient was jailed following an alleged DUII incident on Wednesday night. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just before 9:00 p.m. the 22-year-old woman was observed allegedly driving recklessly and showing obvious signs of impairment, in the area of Southeast Stephens Street and Southeast Spring Avenue in Roseburg....

Wish #4. Presented by Brooke Communications and Rogue Credit Union, today we heard the story of Jon, who is going through some tough times. Some help is provided by Wish Upon a Star.

ROSEBURG — United Community Action Network (UCAN) is hosting winter warming center volunteer training sessions this month.

OREGON — Rep. Val Hoyle of the Oregon 4th Congressional District has announced she will host a Tele-Town Hall on Monday.