Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations issued for Trail Fire at Diamond …
Jul 17, 2024 · DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — UPDATE 7/18/24 12:30 p.m.: The Trail Fire at Diamond Lake has resulted in the implementation of Evacuation Levels, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports Wednesday afternoon.
Roseburg shooting leaves one dead, suspect in custody on murder …
Nov 9, 2024 · The Roseburg Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunfire early November 9 on Hamilton Street in Roseburg. The responding officers located and identified the shooter as 25-year-old Austin Adrian Wall.
U.S. Reps seek funding to improve weather forecasting technology
Nov 18, 2024 · Recent impacts from devastating weather disasters expose the shortcomings of current forecasting models. "The standard radar sites in a lot of locations are WSR 88-D, which means they're from 1988, and that gives you an idea of the age on some of these things, and not that there haven't been massive updates but every time there are massive updates, it makes a …
Oakland School District's final push for a $4.5 million bond to
Apr 30, 2024 · OAKLAND, Ore. — The Oakland School District is making its' final push towards a bond measure worth approximately $4.5 million dollars. The goal of the bond is to provide dedicated funding to replace the Washington Gym with a …
Roseburg's only warming center seeks volunteers this winter
Nov 22, 2024 · ROSEBURG, Ore. — The United Community Action Network (UCAN) is seeking volunteers to bring Roseburg's only warming center to life this winter. UCAN is seeking volunteers to help distribute meals to visitors, support check in procedures, and perform other tasks assigned on days the center is open.
Douglas County park and campground to permanently close
Sep 12, 2024 · CURTIN, Ore. — The Douglas County Parks Department says the Pass Creek County Park & Campground will be permanently closed on September 30, 2024. The closure is the result of a combination of financial and operational challenges, including low occupancy rates and insufficient revenue to cover operating costs, officials with Douglas County said in a media …
Road officials warn of potentially hazardous driving conditions ...
Oct 21, 2024 · DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Following the end of fire season, road officials are warning of potentially hazardous driving conditions with the incoming rain. The addition of burn scars on shear cliffs can mean even worse conditions for …
Highway reopens as containment increases on Dixon Fire - KPIC
Aug 15, 2024 · DAYS CREEK, Ore. — Containment has increased to 4% on the Dixon Fire, thanks to the collaborative efforts of resources, officials said in a Thursday update. Overnight, crews secured tactical firing areas on the southern edge and installed hose lays along dozer line to assist with mop up near FSRD 1610, the 100-spur and 200 road.
Rewards climb to $2,000 in pellet gun poaching case in Roseburg
Jul 26, 2024 · ROSEBURG, Ore. — Rewards doubled for information leading to the individuals using pellet guns to harass and kill deer in Roseburg this summer following multiple calls to report carcasses to the Turn In Poachers (TIP) line, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife reports. The Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) is offering $2,000 cash, or four ODFW hunter preference …
Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center reveals new name
Nov 14, 2024 · ROSEBURG, Ore. — Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center announced Thursday it will now be known as Saving Grace Humane Society. "From the beginning, a group of passionate individuals knew that the animals of Douglas County needed and deserved the very best care," the organization said in a media release.