Roseburg

An aging population, lack of rural treatment and health care, low alcohol taxes, and a pervasive drinking culture all contribute to the high death rates.

A commercial mower sparked a 27-acre brush fire at the old Champion Mill site in Roseburg, Oregon, amid moderate regional fire danger.

Roseburg residents may see what looks like a fire emergency on Sunday morning.

A new pavilion has been added to the Roseburg Skate Park. It's one of the new amenities funded by a community grant.

Roseburg leaders may soon consider banning fireworks in city parks to reduce wildfire risk.

Roseburg city leaders launched their search for a new city manager this week; voting to hire a professional search firm. Current City Manager Nikki Messenger will retire in June.

A company release said the project will add 140 jobs when completed in late 2028.

Roseburg resumes its Pine Street water main replacement on Monday, bringing weekday lane closures as crews upgrade aging pipes and install new hydrants. Work is expected to finish by early summer.

Roseburg crews are removing downtown parking meters and installing new time‑limited parking signs as part of an updated citywide parking program. New permit options and revised fees roll out as the changes take effect.

A drill planned for Tuesday, Feb. 10 in Roseburg will simulate a train car hazardous materials incident and will involve local, state, and regional response agencies.

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.

An investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission into the former CEO of a social services nonprofit serving Josephine and Douglas Counties was dismissed on Friday.