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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., — SNAP benefits may not be provided November 1st for over 40 million Americans due to the Government Shutdown which has dragged on for twenty-nine days now. This leaves many in Douglas County seeking relief. There are a number of pantries and kitchens throughout the county stepping up to help displaced community members. […]
Douglas County, Ore., — Nearly a month into the Government Shutdown, SNAP users may not receive regular food assistance as a consequence of the shutdown. However, there are some local resources to help locals to meet their nutritional needs. Below is a list compiled by UCAN. Community members may also donate to these organizations via […]
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 […]