
Tʜᴇ Rᴏsᴇʙᴜʀɢ Rᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇʀ Mᴏʀɴɪɴɢ Scoop | December 10, 2024
Good morning Douglas County! Happy Tuesday! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.
Today's Current Conditions 
For Roseburg, Oregon as of 6:30 AM
- Current Temp: 34°F
- Humidity: 93%
- Wind: 3 MPH from the south
- Current Conditions: Cloudy
- Air Quality Index: 54
- Today's Forecast: High 46 | Low 34
Today's Pollen Breakdown 
- Tree Pollen: Low

- Grass Pollen: Low

- Ragweed Pollen: Low

Roseburg Area Morning News 
DENSE FOG ADVISORY THROUGH 12:00 P.M. TUESDAY
KQEN News Radio

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 12:00 p.m. Tuesday for much of southern Oregon.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service said visibility of one quarter mile or less is expected in dense fog.
The Advisory includes central Douglas County, Josephine and Jackson counties and eastern Curry County.
Forecasters said low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Motorists should slow down, use their headlights and leave plenty of room between their vehicle and the vehicle ahead of them.
ROSEBURG ALBERTSONS GROCERY STORE TO CLOSE IN FEBRUARY
KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg Albertsons Store on Northwest Stewart Parkway will close in early February.
Albertsons Portland Division Director of Communications Jill McGinnis released a statement to News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN on Monday, saying the announcement was made last week.
McGinnis said, “The store is expected to close on or before Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Like all retailers, we are constantly evaluating the performance of our stores. Closing an underperforming store is always a tough decision, but we are focused on growing our business by being the favorite local supermarket, and running great stores where people love to shop”.
The move comes just thirteen months after competitor WinCo Foods opened a new store next door. It is also happening at a time when consolidation has been impacting the grocery store sector. Nationally, Albertsons acquired competitor Safeway at the start of 2015. A merger between Kroger, who owns Fred Meyer and other stores, and Albertsons, is expected to close at the end of this year. However, three antitrust lawsuits are seeking to block that merger.
News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN is seeking more information from Albertsons regarding the local store closure.
HARVARD SHOE REPAIR STORE EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED
KQEN News Radio

Just a few days after a major fire, it appears likely that the Harvard Shoe Repair Store will not reopen, even after the building is repaired.
Joseph Lee had been trying to help his parents, James and Young Lee, following an early morning fire on Monday, December 2nd. Lee had opened a GoFundMe campaign to assist the family in handling expenses that wouldn’t be covered by insurance. However, Lee told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that his father has now decided he no longer wants to continue the business, having lost the motivation to start over. Lee said he believes his father is still trying to process the situation.
The store, on West Harvard Avenue, has been owned by the family since 1990. Joseph Lee said it’s the last standing shoe repair business in Douglas County. The building also houses two other businesses along with two apartments on the backside of the structure. Fire damage was limited to Harvard Shoe Repair.
Lee said the current plan is to work with insurance on rebuilding the structure. He believes that will be at least a six-month process. After that, his parents are planning to donate the building to their church – the Roseburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Joseph Lee said that had always been his parents’ end goal when they retired.
Lee said he is working on refunding GoFundMe donations.
Roseburg Fire Department has not yet released a report, following their investigation into the cause of the fire.
OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WITH GRANTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
KQEN News Radio

The Oregon Community Foundation is giving out over $900,000 in its Thriving Entrepreneurs Program, including $50,000 in grants coming to organizations that support Douglas County.
An OCF release said the program provides flexible funding for organizations that help entrepreneurs, especially women, people of color and people living in under-resourced rural communities or working in under-resourced sectors.
For Douglas County, Community Lending Works is receiving $25,000 to support outreach programs and programs for rural entrepreneurs. Umpqua Economic Development Partnership is receiving $25,000 to cover the cost of preparing and presenting Pitch Night events for entrepreneurs in the county.
For more information about the Oregon Community Foundation, go to: www.oregonocf.org
TICKETS ON SALE FOR GREATEST OF THE GRAPE
KQEN News Radio

Tickets are now on sale for the 53rd annual Greatest of the Grape event.
Presented by the Umpqua Valley Wine Growers Association, Oregon’s oldest wine celebration will be held on Saturday February 1st at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville. The event features wine tasting from a variety of local wineries, paired with delicious appetizers. A silent auction will help raise money for the UVWA. The famous “Wheel of Wine” will raise funds for a local charity.
Admission is $90, or $125 with the VIP option. This includes wine tasting, appetizers, and a souvenir wine glass.
Get tickets to the Greatest of the Grape at: Greatest of the Grape
TOYS AVAILABLE FOR ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES
KQEN News Radio
Toys are available for active military and veteran families through Thursday.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2468 is holding Operation Home Front again this year. Organizer Carol Hunt said the Dollar Tree stores in Roseburg, Sutherlin, Winston and Myrtle Creek have been collecting toys for the holidays.
Hunt said a distribution event will be at the Roseburg National Guard Armory on General Avenue on Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Military or veteran identification is needed. Participants should bring their own sacks or bags to help with their shopping.
For more information about the event, email: carolhunt0105@gmail.com
Roseburg Area Upcoming Events 
More events will be added throughout the week as they are discovered
= = = = = = = = ONGOING = = = = = = = =
- All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch @ The Parrott House | June 23rd - December 29th every Sunday @ 10AM - 2PM | Link
- Smoked Rib Wednesday Nights @ FnB | July 24th - December 25th @ 5 - 9PM - Every Wednesday | Link
- Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9PM | Link
- Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM
- Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights | November 24th - January 2nd - Every day @ 5:30PM | Link
- UACT “All is Calm” | November 22 - December 18th | Link
- UACT - A Christmas Story | December 5th - 22nd | Link
- Candy Cane Lane | December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st | 5 - 7:30PM | Oakland City Hall
- Quilts & Christmas Exhibit @ Douglas County Museum | December 3rd - February 28th @ 10AM - 5PM | Link
- 14th Annual Studio Sale @ Peppi's Pottery | December 15th - 22nd @ 10AM - 5PM | Link
= = = = = = = = MONDAY = = = = = = = =
- DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | December 9th @ 7PM
- Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | December 9th @ 6 - 8 PM
- Veterans Night @ Festival of Lights - River Forks Park | December 9th @ 5:30PM | Link
= = = = = = = = TUESDAY = = = = = = = =
- Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | December 10th @ 6:30 PM
- DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | December 10th @ 7 PM
- Glide and Idleyld Winter Market | December 10th (Every Tuesday) @ 10AM - 1PM | Glide Community Center Annex
- Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9PM | Link
- Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM
= = = = = = = = WEDNESDAY = = = = = = = =
- DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | December 11th @ 6 - 7:30 PM
- Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | December 11th @ 9 - 12:30 PM
- Trivia Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | December 11th @ 6 - 9 PM
- Trivia Night @ Little Brothers Pub | December 11th @ 6 PM
- Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | December 11th (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
- Smoked Rib Wednesday Nights @ FnB | July 24th - December 25th @ 5 - 9PM - Every Wednesday | Link
= = = = = = = = THURSDAY = = = = = = = =
- DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | December 12th @ 7 - 8:30 PM
- Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | December 12th @ 7 - 8 PM
- DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | December 12th @ 7 - 9PM
- Local Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | December 12th @ 3 - 6PM | Link
- Northwest Community Credit Union Night @ Festival of Lights - River Forks Park | December 12th @ 5:30PM | Link
- Open Mic Night @ Oran Mor | December 12th @ 5:30PM | Link
= = = = = = = = FRIDAY = = = = = = = =
- Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | December 13th @ 12 - 4PM
- Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | December 13th @ 8 - 11 PM
- TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | December 13th @ 4 - 7 PM
- Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | December 13th (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
- First Interstate Bank Night @ Festival of Lights - River Forks Park | December 13th @ 5:30PM | Link
- Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 13th - 15th @ 5 - 8PM | Link
- Live Music: Bradley Shepherd @ Oran Mor | December 13th
= = = = = = = = SATURDAY = = = = = = = =
- Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | December 14th @ 9AM - 1PM | Link
- Drain Farmers Market | December 14th @ 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
- Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | December 7th @ 6 - 8PM | Link
- Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 13th - 15th @ 5 - 8PM | Link
- December Craft Time: Tiny Tin Playsets @ Sunset Court Community Room | December 14th @ 12 - 2PM | Link
- First Community Credit Union Night @ Festival of Lights - River Forks Park | December 14th @ 5:30PM | Link
- Stand-Up Comedy: Naughty Elf @ JosephJane Winery | December 14th @ 5:30PM | Link
- Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | December 14th @ 6 - 9PM | Link
- UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Cooper Creek Reservoir | December 14th @ 9AM | Link
- Wreaths Across America Day | December 14th @ 1PM | Link
- Zonta’s 5K Holiday Costume Run/Walk @ Roseburg High School | December 14th @ 9AM | Link
- Breakfast with Santa @ Wildlife Safari | December 14th & 15th @ 8AM | Link
- Elephant Elves @ Wildlife Safari | December 14th & 15th @ 12 - 2PM | Link
- Paint & Sip w/ GreenHill Creations @ JosephJane Winery | December 14th @ 11AM
- Live Music: Neil Gregory Johnson @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | December 14th @ 9PM
= = = = = = = = SUNDAY = = = = = = = =
- Garden Valley Farmers Market | December 15th @ 11AM - 3PM
- All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch @ The Parrott House | December 15th @ 10AM - 2PM
- Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 13th - 15th @ 5 - 8PM | Link
- Breakfast with Santa @ Wildlife Safari | December 14th & 15th @ 8AM | Link
- Elephant Elves @ Wildlife Safari | December 14th & 15th @ 12 - 2PM | Link
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The Roseburg Receiver Updates 
- We are now at 11,400 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
- Welcome new members to this group! I hope you enjoy your stay here.
- Volunteers, volunteers, volunteers!! Everyone is welcome to post in this group about things that are happening in the area - whether it's something you heard or something you are witnessing. Feel free to post and even send a pic! The only thing we ask is that you do not post any personal information and don't text and drive. Your safety is important too.
The Roseburg Receiver - How to Listen 
For the new members (and current) - if you would like to listen to our scanner feed, there are multiple ways.
BROADCASTIFY (OUR MAIN PLATFORM)
- Main feed with all channels: Link
- Douglas County Fire Dispatch (Dedicated feed): Link
- Douglas County Sheriff Law 1 (Dedicated Feed): Link
- Douglas County Sheriff Law 2 (Dedicated Feed): Link
- Douglas County Law 1 and Fire Dispatch (Stereo): Link
- DFPA (Dedicated Feed): Link
- ODOT (Dedicated Feed): Link
- Oregon State Police (Dedicated Feed): Link
- Roseburg Airport: Link
- US Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest: Link
DIRECT FEEDS - LISTEN TO OUR FEEDS WITHOUT THE DELAY (LESS THAN A 10 SECOND DELAY)
OPENMHZ CALLS (LISTEN LIVE AND REPLAY INSTANTLY)
OTHER WAYS TO LISTEN
MOBILE APPS - LISTEN ON YOUR PHONE!
You can listen to ALL of the links above on your phone; however, there are also many scanner apps in the app stores that have us listed.
Search for "Douglas County Public Safety" (Our main feed) as well as Law 1, Law 2, Douglas County Fire Dispatch, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Transportation, Douglas Fire Protective Association, & The Roseburg Airport - We own all of these!
OTHER AWESOME LINKS
That is the scoop for this Tuesday morning!! Have a great day!
- The Roseburg Receiver Team 