Author: Press Release
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Divers from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team have recovered the body of the man who drowned in the South Umpqua River last Friday. On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers began conducting a follow-up search in the South Umpqua River where a […]
Updated: 10:08 AM PST – Flood Watch in effect from February 23, 10:00 PM PST until February 25, 10:00 PM PST Roseburg, Ore., — FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAYEVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should […]
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has continued its investigation into reported injuries to students in the Developmental Learning Center at Fremont Middle School. During the course of the ongoing investigation, deputies reviewed additional evidence and conducted further interviews. Through that process, investigators developed information indicating that a teacher, 35-year-old Nathan Terrance Williams […]
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — This holiday season, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Oregon Impact (OI) to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. The Sheriff’s Office, NHTSA and OI want all drivers to remember this lifesaving message: Drive […]
GLIDE, Ore. — The Sheriff’s Office has determined that the recent threat directed at Glide High School is not credible. On Monday, November 17, 2025, deputies were made aware of a post circulating on social media that appeared to make specific threats toward Glide High School. Deputies worked closely with school officials to ensure the […]
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s attempt to undo the court-authorized benefits dispensed to Oregonians through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Oregon acted lawfully, given the federal court’s directive and the communications with the USDA, and my decision to ensure SNAP benefits went out […]
Roseburg, Ore., — As food insecurity reaches critical levels, the United Community Action Network (UCAN) is calling on residents, businesses, and community partners across Douglas County to take action. With rising demand and uncertainty surrounding federal SNAP (food stamp) benefits, UCAN’s regional Food Bank network is working to ensure no one in our community goes […]
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 1:08 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 42 near milepost 76 in Douglas County. The preliminary investigation indicated a male pedestrian, Dustin Rios (30) of Canyonville, was in the lane of travel for an unknown reason […]
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, will announce Jennifer Bracken as one of Oregon’s 16 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year and State Finalist! Bracken teaches kindergarten and first grade at Sutherlin East Primary School. Every day in Oregon classrooms, teachers offer their innovation, energy and content mastery in support of students across […]
Roseburg, Ore., — As the federal government considers rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, it’s important that the public understand what’s at stake. Roadless areas on our national forests are not just empty spaces on a map—they are vital sanctuaries for biodiversity, clean water, carbon storage and human renewal. In a time of increasing […]