From down-sized ceremonies at the Roseburg VA National Cemetery Annex and Glide Veteran's Memorial to a flyover salute to COVID-19 front-line workers by the Oregon Air National Guard, Douglas County turned out to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday.
Our world has changed so much in the past few months. I hope everyone reading this is safe and healthy.
Before New York City became the nation’s epicenter for COVID-19, New Orleans was one of the hardest-hit cities in the country.
Kendralinn Dunning says her faith is what has helped her through a rough journey with cancer.
Roseburg Public Schools projects scheduled to be completed during the summer and beyond have been put on hold to give the school board time to reflect on the failed school bond measure and the state budget forecast.
Kindergarten students at Roseburg Junior Academy recreated masterpieces as part of a “Classic Photo Comparison” class by teacher Heather Iverson.
Most of Roseburg High School's senior class received diplomas Saturday, as part of the school's altered graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A fire in a motor home Friday afternoon in the Green District resulted in the death of one man.
With schools closed, it’s a great time to learn about new things. Spring has brought a lot of flowers which in turn has brought a lot of honeybees. It’s a perfect time to get educated on honey bees and bee-keeping.
In the past few weeks, local FFA members and chapters competed at several district and state level career development events. Due to coronavirus guidelines all competitions were held virtually through online platforms.
CHI Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg was one of 12 locations last week to get an Abbott ID NOW rapid testing instrument to test patients for COVID-19 from the Oregon Health Authority.
The temporary rule allowing self-serve gas in counties where it was previously not allowed, will end at midnight Saturday, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal's office.
CANYONVILLE — Seven Feathers Casino Resort reopened Friday after being closed for more than two months, an event that was met with enthusiasm by customers and workers alike, all eager to regain some sense of normalcy.
As people pack their trucks, pile into RVs and overload their sedans for the upcoming holiday weekend, officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are urging travelers to practice campfire safety.
Sharing her life experiences with students and going the extra mile for them, as well as the district, has earned Riddle Junior/Senior High School life science teacher Beverly Scott the title of 2021 Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year.
Winston's Riverbend Live! concert series joins other local summer events canceled due to the restrictions on large gatherings in Oregon.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced Thursday it would deny requests for a rehearing on its decision to approve the Jordan Cove Energy Project.
Greater Douglas United Way has been chosen to help distribute more than $100,000 in federal money to help local agencies provide food and shelter to people in need, and respond to COVID-19.
Longtime U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Springfield, and his challenger, Republican Alek Skarlatos of Roseburg, have proven they have strong support within their respective bases.
A new trial date has been set for 53-year-old Robert Wayne Bray, of Sutherlin, who is charged with four counts of second degree encouraging child sexual abuse.
Kaleo Pangelinan remains in the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center awaiting a detention hearing and extradition process to return to Georgia to face murder charges.
It was supposed to be much different than this, but then again you can say that about almost anything nowadays.
A woman died and one man was transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard occurred at about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, at the Pomona Street intersection by the Lauren Young/Les Schwab Tire Center in east Roseburg.
We are living in uncertain times, times that challenge the mental health of the healthiest among us. This column serves as a reminder that NAMI, (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) has been working in our community for many years on behalf of folks who struggle with mental health issue…
Glendale voters approved its school bond, while Roseburg voters turned down a measure to improve its schools by raising taxes.
Republican Alek Skarlatos and Democratic incumbent Rep. Peter DeFazio each beat out the competition in Tuesday night’s primary election.
Jo Rae Perkins won the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Jeff Merkley, according to results from the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.
Roseburg nurse Kat Stone will face state Sen. Dallas Heard, R-Winston, in the November election.
Samuel Elijah Davison's body was found in the South Umpqua River near Templin Beach in Roseburg on May 9, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Douglas County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a death in southeastern Douglas County after a body was located Monday morning, about 5 miles southeast of Days Creek near the Tiller Trail Highway.
This summer's Douglas County Fair has been canceled in response to the COVID-10 pandemic.
Douglas County reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 25.
At 8 p.m. Tuesday, the final ballots will be picked up at drop boxes around the county and the counting will begin.
This past weekend was a busy one for the Roseburg Police Department as it continues to deal with numerous petty crimes in and around downtown and a jail that is nearly full as a result of changes in protocol resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
