
Tʜᴇ Rᴏsᴇʙᴜʀɢ Rᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇʀ Mᴏʀɴɪɴɢ Scoop | December 13, 2024
Good morning Douglas County! Happy Friday! 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: 38°F
- Humidity: 97%
- Wind: 0 MPH
- Current Conditions: Light Showers
- Air Quality Index: 52
- Today's Forecast: High 48 | Low 38
Today's Pollen Breakdown 
- Tree Pollen: Low

- Grass Pollen: Low

- Ragweed Pollen: Low

Roseburg Area Morning News 
REDWOOD HIGHWAY U.S. 199 REOPENED FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA ROCKSLIDE
KQEN News Radio

Coastal highway travel between Oregon and California resumed Thursday night.
An update from the Oregon Department of Transportation said the Redwood Highway, U.S. 199, reopened on the California side of the border, south of Gasquet.
Motorists should expect one-way traffic and delays. Crews are on-site to ensure safe passage through the area. A 13-mile section of the highway had been closed for hours after a rockslide blocked travel.
Go to the Caltrans website for updates: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
GOP LEGISLATIVE LEADERS REACT FOLLOWING SPECIAL SESSION
KQEN News Radio

Republican legislative leaders reacted following a Special Session of the Oregon State Legislature on Thursday to authorize funds to pay for outstanding bills incurred by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office during the 2024 wildfire season.
House Republican Leader Christine Drazan addressed the passage of SB 5801, which was passed to pay for those costs. Drazan said, “I am grateful for legislative leaders and members of the legislature for coming together in a bipartisan manner to meet our obligation to pay our firefighters for helping keep our communities safe this year”. Drazan said, “We look forward to the work ahead to address how we manage our public lands and mitigate future wildfires”.
Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham said, “While it was necessary to address the state’s unpaid bills, this special session only treated the symptoms of a much larger problem. The real issue is decades of agency mismanagement and ineffective policies that fail to address the root causes of these devastating fires”. Bonham said, “ODF’s leadership must improve its performance and take responsibility for allowing these issues to persist. Governor Kotek must step up and use her leadership to drive the necessary reforms at the agency so we’re not constantly reacting after disaster strikes”.
The legislation passed allocated $218 million to cover the costs of this year’s wildfires. A record over 1.9 million acres burned during the 2024 wildfire season.
COMMISSIONERS ISSUE PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF NATIONAL GUARD
KQEN News Radio

On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation at their weekly business meeting, calling upon all citizens of the county to observe National Guard Day, in celebration of the National Guard’s 388th birthday Friday.
A county release said the commissioners were honored to recognize the men and women who bravely serve our communities and national in the Army National Guard.
Before he read the proclamation, Board Chair Commissioner Chris Boice said, “This might be the best Commissioners meeting ever. Because for the first time since I have been in office, we have nothing on the agenda other than to honor veterans”. Boice said, “We know that the U.S. National Guard is the oldest military organization in America and its members respond to state and national emergencies, military conflicts, natural disasters, and also conduct search and rescue operations”. Boice said, “We are especially proud to honor members of Roseburg’s Charlie Company unit, who represent Oregon National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment for the invaluable work that they do”.
Commissioner Tim Freeman presented proclamation certificates to a number of Charlie Company members that were in attendance at the meeting. Certificates were also given to National Guard Family Readiness Group Coordinators, Carol Hunt, Valerie West and Cindy Houston.
Captain Casy Coulter presented the commissioners with framed artwork of the Oregon National Guard 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment colors and a Battalion challenge coin from the Battalion Commander with a statement that means “Guardians of the Western Gate”.
A copy of the video presentation can be found on the Douglas County Government Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment
LUNCHBOX EXPRESS TO DELIVER FREE MEALS OVER WINTER BREAK
KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Schools will distribute free meals to children and youth over the winter break via the LunchBox Express bus.
An RPS release said meals will be given out on December 26th and 27th, and on January 2nd and 3rd. The meals are available for all children ages 1 to 18. Each sack will contain one breakfast and one lunch meal. Children must be present to participate.
LunchBox Express delivery sites and times are:
- Sunnyslope Elementary School from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Thompson Park from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Eastwood Park from 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Creekside Family Church from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Saddle Butte Mobile Manor from 1:00 to 1:15 p.m.
- Faith Lutheran Church from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
For more information, call RPS at 677-4221
HOPE FOR PEACEFUL KITCHEN
KQEN News Radio

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant is collecting needed kitchen items for Peace at Home Advocacy Center programs.
The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is prepping for their 108th graduation on February 3rd at 5:15 p.m. in the Community Hall building at the fairgrounds. Graduate hopeful Kristy Parham is seeking kitchen items to make baskets for Peace at Home’s shelter and housing programs.
Peace at Home has been a community based non-profit agency serving the county since 1978. The Youth Housing campus will include a shared pantry facility, daytime drop-in center, overnight shelter options, transitional housing units for young adults, and Tasha’s House LGTBQ services. As the program is ramping up with full services in 2025 for their campus, kitchen items are typically not part of grants or donations received.
Parham is taking this opportunity for her community project to ask for new or gently used items needed for kitchen spaces. Parham said, “This project is special because of the help received for my daughter by Peace at Home”. Parham plans to have a table and sit in front of the Roseburg Grocery Outlet this Saturday with her poster, suggested items list and a donation box for those who want to purchase and drop off items.
Donation boxes to drop off items are available at:
- Douglas County Juvenile Department Lobby on the first floor of the courthouse by room 105
- The Veterans Services Offices at 1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue
- Family Faith and Relationship Advocates at 505 Southeast Main Street
- Peace at Home office at 1202 Southeast Douglas Avenue
More information about H.O.P.E. Drug Court is at: H.O.P.E. Drug Court | Douglas County, OR
RHS BANDS PRESENT WINTER CONCERT ON TUESDAY NIGHT
The News Review

The Roseburg High School Bands are presenting their winter concert next Tuesday, December 17th. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Rose Theater at RHS. The concert will include performances by the three RHS concert bands, the top jazz band and the 40-member percussion ensemble.
The show is free and open to the public.
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
- 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.
= = = = = = = = 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
- Live Music: Brian Dean @ Little Brothers Pub | December 13th @ 6:30 - 8:30PM
= = = = = = = = 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 @ Brix Bar & Grill | December 14th (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
- Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | December 14th @ 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
- 14th Annual Studio Sale @ Peppi's Pottery | December 15th - 22nd @ 10AM - 5PM
- Live Music: Cover Culture @ JosephJane Winery | December 15th @ 2 - 4PM
- Holiday Centerpiece Class w/ Barb’s Flowers @ JosephJane Winery | December 15th @ 11AM - 1PM | Link
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The Roseburg Receiver Updates 
- We are now at 11,500 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 Friday morning!! Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!
- The Roseburg Receiver Team 