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OREGON CITY — The Umpqua Community College volleyball team lost to No. 6-ranked Clackamas in straight sets in a Northwest Athletic Conference South Region match on Wednesday night.

Scores were 25-20, 25-13, 25-20.

Jasmine Broberg led the second-place Cougars (13-5, 7-2 South) with 17 kills. Cecelia Petraitis had 16 assists and Olivia Woody made 15 digs.

Roseburg High School product Kennedy Baylis Hines had 15 kills and 14 digs for the Riverhawks (4-14, 2-7). Julianna Wandler contributed 22 assists, Gracelyn Jensen made 21 digs and Natalia Flores Rojas chipped in four kills.

UCC travels to Eugene Friday to face Lane (9-12, 3-6).

https://www.nrtoday.com/sports/colleges/ucc/ucc_volleyball/college-volleyball-clackamas-beats-ucc-in-three/article_2d95a78d-1bca-4323-b97c-fe39b8906db7.html
Refreshed and refocused, the Roseburg Indians are ready for the stretch run of the high school football season.

The Tribe is back in action at 7 p.m. Friday at Finlay Field for a Class 5A Special District 4 game against the South Eugene Axe after enjoying a bye last week.

“That was the whole plan going into this, to rest up,” Roseburg coach Matt Watson said. “We had that. Took advantage of that opportunity without missing out on reps.

“Kids got a lot of mental reps. They got a lot of physical reps. (We) did some activities together. Had the seniors over at my house for dinner and it was a lot of fun,” Watson added.

It’s been a trying stretch of the season for Roseburg (1-5, 0-4 SD4). The Indians have lost five consecutive games, but they’ve been so close to tipping the scales in their direction.

https://www.nrtoday.com/sports/preps/prep_football/prep-football-roseburg-prepares-for-homecoming-versus-winless-south-eugene/article_6e73a326-7366-422e-9a29-6bb62d1388d1.html
As fall arrives, vibrant colors fill the county’s foliage, and downtown Roseburg is no exception. Leaves in shades of red, yellow, orange and green line the streets. With sunny weather in the forecast, it’s a great week to take a walk and enjoy the scenery.
On the surface, National Make a Difference Day is a chance for community members to get out and beautify or repair their community resources. According to Make A Difference Day Douglas County Board Member Jennifer Coalwell, it's also a chance for those communities to build connections.

"It definitely brings people together," Coalwell said. "We have more than 300 volunteers. Usually, on that one day, you're rubbing shoulders, digging weeds, spreading bark mulch, painting rooms. Whatever you happen to be doing, sometimes with your friends but sometimes with people you've never met before, it just helps build unity in our community to feel like we're working together."

The annual day of service is held on the fourth Saturday of every October. On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board Commissioners held a meeting in which they proclaimed Oct. 25 National Make a Difference Day in Douglas County. 

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/douglas-county-commissioners-issue-proclamation-for-national-make-a-difference-day/article_5b34452b-4c99-462c-b305-2159b10dacc2.html
On June 14, 2025, Roseburg participated in one of the largest nationwide demonstrations in modern American history with the "No Kings Day" protest. According to Indivisible Douglas County (IDC), the event brought out millions of protesters across the world, and over 2,000 in Roseburg alone.

Now, that demonstration is coming back to the area with "No Kings Day 2.0 " this Saturday in Roseburg. According to an IDC press release, the message behind the protest is "demanding an end to the authoritarianism of the Trump administration" and to "defend democratic rights in the United States."

According to IDC group leader Lupe Preciado-McAlister, the event will function just as it did before, with protestors lining sidewalks to wave banners and fliers at passing traffic.

However, she said she anticipates the protest to be larger, with at least twice as many attendees as the previous "No Kings Day."

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/thousands-in-douglas-county-attended-the-no-kings-day-protest-now-another-is-on-the/article_9b1e2ebb-2686-498c-8ca6-49b27449088c.html
YONCALLA — Yoncalla's water emergency is almost over. During a meeting Tuesday night of the Yoncalla City Council, they voted to lift the city's current emergency water restrictions, which will stay in effect through October but end Nov. 1. 

According to Yoncalla's city ordinances, the mayor may declare a water crisis emergency when a majority of the city council agrees. The emergency standard within that ordinance describes a crisis as occurring when the adequacy of the city's water supply is endangered to the point that it creates a risk to the citizens' health, safety and welfare.

The city ordinance also specifies the prohibited and acceptable uses of water during those emergencies. The prohibitions include washing vehicles, paved surfaces and structures or filling pools, ponds or hot tubs. 

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/government/city/yoncalla-turns-the-faucet-back-on/article_28da1753-f725-46d7-95fa-05dcc3fe920f.html
GLIDE — Glide High School student Louis Rinnert stood by a fire line and a hose, watching as firefighters set a field behind Glide Elementary School ablaze Wednesday afternoon.

"We're doing like, a prescribed burn in here, just to help the natural grow of camas so that elementary schoolers can learn more about the natural plants in this area," the junior said.

Glide High School fire science students, led by science teacher Loren Shaw, assisted Glide Rural Fire Protection District in burning a portion of the overgrown camas and other invasive plants near the nature path behind Glide Elementary School.

Students from Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center joined in the project. Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians member Jesse Jackson spoke on the cultural significance of such a burn. He said the ideas are shifting from "a Smokey Bear mentality into more of a native mentality."

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/education/glide-school-district-hosts-educational-burn-at-nature-walk/article_d56bb80e-bfd7-4a0a-b730-cf1a5cefd69c.html
In many ways, leatherwork has changed in modern America. Long removed from the days of handcrafted leather clothing and goods as a staple in households, the industry has shifted to niche specialization, an uncommon skill that produces unique items.

There are still some areas of the country, however, in which leatherwork is alive and well. According to leather crafter Dan Spencer, Roseburg is one of those places.

"There's a small leathercraft community in Roseburg, and we're all very friendly," Spencer said. "It's not competition, because we all have different styles, and we all specialize in different things."

https://www.nrtoday.com/business/keeping-an-artistry-alive-an-inside-look-at-spearheaders-leather-goods/article_058b6efa-3240-4093-9655-7dfb72b559f4.html
Since its founding in Roseburg by a group of veterans in 2017, systech has grown into one of the largest managed IT service providers, or MSP, in Southwest Oregon.

Now, that recognition is expanding further as the company has been named as a finalist in the 2025 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards. Presented by MSP Success Magazine, the awards recognize MSP across the country that help move the industry forward.

“This recognition means a lot to us because it comes from doing the hard work every day,” Marketing Director of systech Greg Ekborg said. “We’re in the trenches with our clients — keeping them secure, solving problems and building systems they can rely on. Being named a finalist isn’t just an award, it’s proof that the long nights, the tough calls and the constant training are making a difference.”

https://www.nrtoday.com/business/systech-named-as-finalist-in-msp-titans-of-the-industry-awards/article_07da0b83-fb2f-42ae-9730-a61f72f14683.html
TOKETEE — While the North Umpqua River provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and other activities, it can provide more than just fun recreational opportunities.

The pressure of the water, when harnessed correctly, can power up to 80,000 homes.

The North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project has taken place in Toketee and along that section of the North Umpqua River for many years. The project has eight dams in total: Lemolo No. 1, Lemolo No. 2, Clearwater No. 1, Clearwater No. 2, Toketee, Fish Creek, Slide Creek and Soda Springs. Each of these developments has a powerhouse and a dam that works with canals and other infrastructure to generate electricity

Pacific Power owns 30 hydropower facilities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana and California, according to the company's website.

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/education/pacific-power-hydroelectric-tour-showcases-north-umpqua-river-energy-fish-passage/article_468271f1-2c87-42be-a05d-bd3f57898abf.html
SUTHERLIN — Kurt Sorenson made another step towards the position of Sutherlin city manager Monday night as council members ratified his contract for the position which is expected to begin Jan. 1.

Sorenson is still captain for the Sutherlin Police Department. He said an official swearing in could occur in early January per his agreement with the city.

Plans for Sorenson to step into the position were set in motion on Sept. 8, when the council approved Mayor Michelle Sumner to offer Sorenson the city manager role.

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/sutherlin-city-council-ratifies-kurt-sorensons-city-manager-contract/article_d206873a-a6d0-4c56-ae79-7198470bb4f9.html
DILLARD — On Monday, Roseburg Forest Products (RFP) in Dillard witnessed a gathering of “zombies.” These zombies weren’t seeking brains. Instead, they were seeking compensation for their service and union recognition.

That horror-themed analogy is how the Local 2949 Lumber and Sawmill Workers union described the laid-off employees of RFP’s Dillard hardwood plywood facility as they picketed Monday afternoon. The gathering came after RFP announced Sept. 25 that it had discontinued operations at the hardwood plywood facility, leading to layoffs for more than 100 RFP employees.

According to a Local 2949, more than half of the laid off employees served anywhere between 20 to 40 years. Employees were allegedly called one evening — following a two-week layoff — informing them not to return to work and to schedule times to clean out lockers with the human resources department.

https://www.nrtoday.com/business/laid-off-rfp-dillard-plywood-employees-hold-zombie-informational-picketing/article_d842e5b7-bfa7-4061-bb02-ec0c5517afff.html
Drew Stanton and Toby Gramberg said they spent Friday morning learning about acorns.

“We’re learning about acorns, and Native Americans and the importance of oak trees,” Drew said.

Drew, Toby and over 200 Fremont Middle School sixth-grade students were at the acorn education and collection event Friday at Whistler’s Bend County Park.

Toby said the students learned about how to eat acorns safely, as acorns shouldn’t be eaten raw.

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/education/the-value-of-acorns-fremont-students-learn-about-oaks-trees-at-whistlers-bend/article_10a1fd9f-dbdb-4e2b-b9e5-7dce2e24e8a7.html
Oregon State Police is asking for the public's assistance in locating a vehicle and suspect(s) that fled the scene of a fatal traffic collision with a pedestrian over the weekend. 

Evidence collected from the crime scene indicates the vehicle is a black Honda Civic, circa 2006 to 2011. That evidence suggests the vehicle sustained damage to the driver's side mirror, and lost an adhesive transparent window visor believed to have fallen from the driver's side door. 

The collision occurred at approximately 1:08 a.m. on Sunday on Highway 42 in the Green area.

The preliminary investigation indicates Dustin Lee Rios, 30, of Canyonville, was in the lane of travel near Grant Smith Road and the Taco Bell restaurant. 

The black Honda Civic was eastbound when it struck Rios in the lane of travel. The vehicle fled the scene by continuing eastbound on Highway 42 towards Interstate 5, where it may have traveled northbound. 

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/crime/police-seek-help-in-fatal-hit-and-run/article_97155129-9eda-447b-b3f1-2d634f244c38.html
Monday night, Roseburg City Council plowed through several recent topics of discussion. At the top of the hour were the issues of homelessness and a possible urban campground.

Comments from both councilors and the audience suggested that Roseburg has tacitly allowed for an unofficial urban campground to form in the Umpqua Greenway, alternating with Deer Creek Park just across the foot bridge. The subject came up as the council considered next steps for an official urban campground.

Those neighboring homeless camps were essentially formed by the city’s regulations on the “Time, Place, and Manner” of prohibited camping by ordinance. It’s illustrated by the city’s maps showing where urban camping is prohibited at all times, versus the areas in which camping is essentially allowed — but only at night.

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/government/city/roseburg-city-council-not-giving-up-on-urban-campground/article_913d4458-2209-4423-8db2-3c06917cd0f0.html
REEDSPORT — Robert Alan Strebendt, 47, of Florence, is in the Douglas County Jail on multiple drug charges, thanks in part to the Reedsport Police Department's K9, Snow. 

Snow is a 2-year-old male Belgian Malinois from France, according to the Friends of the Umpqua Valley Police K9 Program. Snow replaced Reedsport's retired K9, Penny, in April of 2025.

By the end of May, according to court records, Snow had assisted in a large seizure of methamphetamine from a vehicle. 

Now, the Douglas County District Attorney's Office has a defendant to go along with that narcotics seizure. The court records indicate the police had to work for it.

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/court/new-reedsport-police-k9-aids-meth-seizure/article_cefb0a2e-8888-4377-9f6f-9ff8f7dda8e2.html
Joshua Michael Powell, 44, of Springfield, has already served more than two years of his 44-year sentence. Powell has been in the Douglas County Jail since the summer of 2023, after his arrest by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

In a sentencing hearing Monday in Douglas County Circuit Court, Powell was granted credit for time served since his arrest. At the end of the hearing, Judge Steve Hoddle sentenced Powell to just over 44 years in prison for a combination of crimes that occurred over a two-day period.

On Oct. 3, Powell was convicted in a jury trial of 23 out of 27 counts charged by the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. What remained for Monday’s hearing was which of those convictions would be served consecutively, versus those Powell was allowed to serve concurrently.

https://www.nrtoday.com/news/court/defendant-sentenced-to-44-years-in-prison/article_69c30af9-adeb-40c4-a2fe-b10120b20f45.html
GRANTS PASS — The Roseburg High School Marching Band Ensemble performed its 2025 production "Cruisin'" at the Pride of the Northwest Competition, held at Grants Pass High School on Saturday.

Roseburg placed second out of 11 bands in both prelims and finals, a press release said. The press release said the band's top score of 75.3 marks the highest score Roseburg has ever seen at this event.

Roseburg also earned special caption awards for High General Effect and High Percussion.

Branden Hansen, band director and teacher at Roseburg, said the band's growth this year has been remarkable.

https://www.nrtoday.com/a_and_e/roseburg-high-band-ensemble-scores-second-in-pride-of-the-northwest/article_c506df3b-8e29-4608-93e1-51cf536b47db.html