The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for several areas in southwest Oregon, effective from Sunday evening, September 24th, through Monday evening, September
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Air Quality Advisory Issued for Jackson & Josephine Counties Due to Fire Smoke
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an air quality advisory for Jackson and Josephine Counties, citing concerns about smoke from the Anvil
Massive Fire Engulfs Hangar with Classic Cars in Southern Oregon
On Monday evening, at approximately 7:43 pm, Douglas County Fire District No.2 responded to a report of an unknown type fire near Felts Field. Multiple
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Passenger in Southern Oregon
A collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle on Saturday afternoon has left one person dead and another injured in Douglas County. The incident occurred
Roseburg Man Dies in Douglas County Jail
A Roseburg man has died while in custody at the Douglas County Jail. On Friday, August 25, 2023, at approximately 1:56 p.m., a male adult
Governor Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Tyee Ridge Complex Fires
In response to the escalating threat posed by the Tyee Ridge Complex fires, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act, enabling the
Southern Oregon Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Shortly before 4:30 p.m., Douglas County 911 dispatchers received a call reporting a crash involving a motorcycle. Emergency response teams, including deputies, fire personnel, and
Two Arrested for Murder of Man Near I5 in Southern Oregon
The Oregon State Police, acting as the lead investigating agency, has made significant progress in the murder case near the I5 milepost 101 interchange, where
Grants Pass Pedestrian Dies After Attempting to Cross I5
On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 10:20 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 123,
Patient Smoking Causes Fire at Roseburg Hospital That Injures Two
At 3:50 p.m. on June 23, 2023, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a fire alarm at Mercy Medical Center, located at 2700 NW Stewart
Former Southern Oregon Police Officer Sentenced in Federal Child Porn Case
Yesterday, a former Veteran’s Administration police officer and resident of Roseburg, Oregon was sentenced to federal prison for repeatedly placing hidden cameras in sensitive personal
Southern Oregon Man Arrested After Allegedly Murdering Daughter-in-Law
In a shocking incident that unfolded on Friday morning, June 16, 2023, Douglas County authorities were alerted to a shooting at a residence in the