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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore., — An Oregon State Police trooper recently stopped 100 pounds of fentanyl-laced pills from making it to Portland. On Sept. 24, 2024, at about 1 p.m., an Oregon State Trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Interstate 5 in Douglas County. Upon contact with the operator of the silver Volkswagen […]
CHARLESTON, Ore. – An unknown number of newly released hatchery fall Chinook salmon smolts died at a release site in Beaver Slough, a tributary of the Coquille River. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife released the 37,600 smolts Sept. 11 and dead fish were discovered by the public a few days later. The fish […]
Douglas County, Ore., — Authorities have released new updates regarding the Milepost 98 and Devils Knob fires burning the South County area. Delays are expected along the Interstate-5 corridor as fire suppression efforts occur on Milepost 98 Fire. For updated travel information, please visit https://www.tripcheck.com/. Local units, including Tiller and Milo Rural Fire Protection District personnel, […]
TILLER, Ore. – Authorities have lowered the evacuation level for the Devils Knob fire near Tiller from level 3 “GO ” to Level 1 “Be Ready.” The east side of Tiller Trail Hwy 34000 to 36760 block has been downgraded from a Level 3 to a Level 1 – BE READY notice. Following reassessment with Devil’s Knob Fire teams this […]
Douglas County, Ore., — Over the past two weeks the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) has executed search warrants at several massive illegal marijuana production sites in Douglas County. As stated in previous reports, it’s important to explain there are legal ways to produce and consume marijuana in Oregon. However, in recent years Oregon has […]
TILLER, Ore. – This is a wildfire emergency alert from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Level 1 BE READY to evacuate from the following areas: East side of Tiller Trail Hwy 3400 to 36760 block. Also Tison Road, Diamond Elk Road, Joe Hall area. Level 1 – BE READY to evacuate means: Be aware of danger […]
Roseburg, Ore. — Volunteers partnering with St. George Episcopal Church plan to open a cooling center in downtown Roseburg on Thursday, Sept. 5. A cooling center will open at 3 p.m. in the meeting hall at the church, 1024 SE Cass Ave., and close at about 8 p.m. The center will offer water, seating and […]
ROSEBURG, Ore. — On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, shortly before the end of the business day, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigated a reported threat at the Douglas County Courthouse and Justice Building Complex. Out of an abundance of caution and in coordination with County Officials, the Courthouse and Justice Buildings were closed early, and all […]
DAYS CREEK, Ore. – Crews continued to further secure the perimeter of the Dixon Fire overnight, searching through burned areas for any remaining heat and eliminating fuel pockets as mop up nears completion. Along the northwest portion of the fire, mop up has been largely completed, and monitoring and patrol are underway. Along the southeast […]
TILLER, Ore. — Effective at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, working in partnership with fire managers, has cancelled all evacuation notices for the Dixon Fire due to fire suppression efforts. No evacuation notices exist for residents impacted by the Dixon Fire. This is the last update from the Sheriff’s […]