Douglas County

Douglas County Commissioners adopted a resolution Wednesday saying they do not consider themselves a sanctuary county, and expressing support for the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The statement was strongly supported by the Sheriff.

An Illinois man died Saturday at Diamond Lake after falling overboard while taking a photo. Officials say William Harry Bailey, 71, saved his sister before being struck by the boat.

Participants can lower housing costs through shared living arrangements, with background checks, financial coaching and optional task exchanges built into the program.

Gov. Tina Kotek approved drought declarations for five more Oregon counties, bringing the 2026 total to 17 as statewide drought conditions hit 87%.

State health experts say their goal is to keep schools above 90% up-to-date on vaccinations. But many now fall short of that number.

Rabies-infected bats have recently been detected in two Oregon counties. Here’s what to watch out for and what to do if you encounter a sick animal.

The $400,000 grant will help NeighborWorks Umpqua provide needed repairs for low-income homeowners across Douglas County.

The declaration cites severe and ongoing drought conditions impacting residents, agriculture, livestock, and increasing wildfire danger.

Changes are coming to local news in Douglas County as newspapers across the country struggle to stay in business while serving their communities.

Restrictions at some Oregon beaches go into effect on March 15 as the nesting season for the threatened western snowy plover begins.

Umpqua Community College recently opened a high-tech facility, the Advanced Manufacturing and Forestry Hub, meant to help students prepare for current and future jobs in manufacturing and forestry.

Federal data shows most of the state is well below normal snowpack totals,