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Join Moon & Grubes of Best Country 103 for a LIVE REMOTE broadcast on Saturday, July 18th from 11AM – 1PM at the Sutherlin Throwdown! We’re bringing the energy all weekend with Moon, Grubes, and Da’Roadie serving as your official EMCEES for the entire Sutherlin Throwdown! 🎤 What’s happening at the Sutherlin Throwdown: - Bags (Cornhole) - BBQ - Brews - Live music featuring headliners River Divide - The “Made for Trades” Builds and Scholarship — supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople! 🎟️ Stop by the Lotus Media Group tent to sign up for your chance to WIN TICKETS to see LUKE BRYAN on his *Word on the Street Tour*! Luke Bryan – August 6th at Hayden Homes Amphitheater with special guests Drew Baldridge, Shane Profitt, Karley Scott Collins & DJ Rock. Presented by Live Nation! Plus, you’ll have chances to win other great prizes while you’re there! 🔥 Tune in ALL next week to Best Country 103 in the mornings for your chance to win Tokens good for food and drinks at the Sutherlin Throwdown! Come hang with us, enjoy the music, food, drinks, and good times at Central Park in Sutherlin: - Saturday, July 18: 8AM – 10PM - Sunday, July 19: 10AM – 3PM (Come out early for the best results) See you there! #SutherlinThrowdown #BestCountry103 #MoonAndGrubes #LukeBryan #RiverDivide #CentralOregon
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Best Country 103️ July 9, 2026

Join Moon & Grubes of Best Country 103 for a LIVE REMOTE broadcast on Saturday, July 18th from 11AM – 1PM at the Sutherlin Throwdown! We’re bringing the energy all weekend with Moon, Grubes, and Da’Roadie serving as your official EMCEES for the entire Sutherlin Throwdown! 🎤 What’s happening at the Sutherlin Throwdown: - Bags (Cornhole) - BBQ - Brews - Live music featuring headliners River Divide - The “Made for Trades” Builds and Scholarship — supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople! 🎟️ Stop by the Lotus Media Group tent to sign up for your chance to WIN TICKETS to see LUKE BRYAN on his *Word on the Street Tour*! Luke Bryan – August 6th at Hayden Homes Amphitheater with special guests Drew Baldridge, Shane Profitt, Karley Scott Collins & DJ Rock. Presented by Live Nation! Plus, you’ll have chances to win other great prizes while you’re there! 🔥 Tune in ALL next week to Best Country 103 in the mornings for your chance to win Tokens good for food and drinks at the Sutherlin Throwdown! Come hang with us, enjoy the music, food, drinks, and good times at Central Park in Sutherlin: - Saturday, July 18: 8AM – 10PM - Sunday, July 19: 10AM – 3PM (Come out early for the best results) See you there! #SutherlinThrowdown #BestCountry103 #MoonAndGrubes #LukeBryan #RiverDivide #CentralOregon

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🚨 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! Music Off Central is happening in Sutherlin! 🚨 Get ready to dance the night away with Hit Machine — the Northwest’s premier high-energy party band! 📅 Thursday, July 9th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Sutherlin Led by the unstoppable Bart Hafeman, Hit Machine brings the heat with a non-stop mix of POP & DANCE HITS — from the Bee Gees to Harry Styles, Bruno Mars to Justin Timberlake, and everything in between. This is the longest-running, most in-demand event band in the region, and they’re turning Sutherlin into a massive dance party tonight! 🍔 Food Trucks: - Wailani Shave Ice - Wiley Wagon - The Pizza Bus - Huele A Taco’s - Granny’s Mini Hut - Smokin G’s BBQ - Louie’s Redneck Dawgs - That’s Kind of Cheesy - The Corndog Company Willamette Valley - Golden Fortune Asian Food 🛍️ Vendors: - Lookingglass Brewery - Backside Outpost - Urban Blendz - The Humble Lush - Woofstock Popcorn - Sweet Tooth Fairy Floss - The Lemon Wrangler Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and your appetite — this is going to be an unforgettable summer night! See you there! 🔥🎤🎶 #MusicOffCentral #HitMachine #SutherlinEvents #LiveMusic #PartyBand #SummerNights
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Best Country 103️ July 9, 2026

🚨 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! Music Off Central is happening in Sutherlin! 🚨 Get ready to dance the night away with Hit Machine — the Northwest’s premier high-energy party band! 📅 Thursday, July 9th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Sutherlin Led by the unstoppable Bart Hafeman, Hit Machine brings the heat with a non-stop mix of POP & DANCE HITS — from the Bee Gees to Harry Styles, Bruno Mars to Justin Timberlake, and everything in between. This is the longest-running, most in-demand event band in the region, and they’re turning Sutherlin into a massive dance party tonight! 🍔 Food Trucks: - Wailani Shave Ice - Wiley Wagon - The Pizza Bus - Huele A Taco’s - Granny’s Mini Hut - Smokin G’s BBQ - Louie’s Redneck Dawgs - That’s Kind of Cheesy - The Corndog Company Willamette Valley - Golden Fortune Asian Food 🛍️ Vendors: - Lookingglass Brewery - Backside Outpost - Urban Blendz - The Humble Lush - Woofstock Popcorn - Sweet Tooth Fairy Floss - The Lemon Wrangler Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and your appetite — this is going to be an unforgettable summer night! See you there! 🔥🎤🎶 #MusicOffCentral #HitMachine #SutherlinEvents #LiveMusic #PartyBand #SummerNights

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🐶 Pet of the Week: Meet Nebula! 🐶 Nebula is a 3.5-year-old Pocket Pit who weighs 43 lbs and is full of love! She adores people, especially kids, and is great with other dogs when she’s out and about — particularly larger ones. She’s a total cuddle bug who loves giving kisses and is absolutely crazy about her orange and blue Chuck It ball (the perfect size — a little smaller than a tennis ball and no fuzzy covering to prevent tearing). Nebula had a meet-and-greet with a household that had another dog and did wonderfully with the other pup until toys were introduced. We believe this mild reaction is leftover from her time on the streets in survival mode. She responds quickly to “Leave It” and moves on easily. With some training and time to feel comfortable, we’re confident this can be worked through — she may not even show it once settled in her forever home. Nebula is available for adoption through Love A Pit Rescue. Pet of the Week is proudly brought to you by Riverview Terrace Retirement Living. Every week we spotlight one amazing animal looking for their forever home. We’re honored to partner with these dedicated local rescues making a difference in Douglas County: - Saving Grace Humane Society - Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary - New Beginnings SPCA - Feral Cat Awareness Team - Love A Pit Rescue - Last Chance Animal Rescue Listen in on 541Radio, fall in love, and consider opening your heart and home. Your perfect pet might be waiting for you right now! #PetOfTheWeek #AdoptDontShop #LoveAPitRescue #NebulaThePit #DouglasCountyRescues #RoseburgPets #RiverviewTerrace #541Radio
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Best Country 103️ July 9, 2026

🐶 Pet of the Week: Meet Nebula! 🐶 Nebula is a 3.5-year-old Pocket Pit who weighs 43 lbs and is full of love! She adores people, especially kids, and is great with other dogs when she’s out and about — particularly larger ones. She’s a total cuddle bug who loves giving kisses and is absolutely crazy about her orange and blue Chuck It ball (the perfect size — a little smaller than a tennis ball and no fuzzy covering to prevent tearing). Nebula had a meet-and-greet with a household that had another dog and did wonderfully with the other pup until toys were introduced. We believe this mild reaction is leftover from her time on the streets in survival mode. She responds quickly to “Leave It” and moves on easily. With some training and time to feel comfortable, we’re confident this can be worked through — she may not even show it once settled in her forever home. Nebula is available for adoption through Love A Pit Rescue. Pet of the Week is proudly brought to you by Riverview Terrace Retirement Living. Every week we spotlight one amazing animal looking for their forever home. We’re honored to partner with these dedicated local rescues making a difference in Douglas County: - Saving Grace Humane Society - Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary - New Beginnings SPCA - Feral Cat Awareness Team - Love A Pit Rescue - Last Chance Animal Rescue Listen in on 541Radio, fall in love, and consider opening your heart and home. Your perfect pet might be waiting for you right now! #PetOfTheWeek #AdoptDontShop #LoveAPitRescue #NebulaThePit #DouglasCountyRescues #RoseburgPets #RiverviewTerrace #541Radio

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STARTING AT NOON TODAY on 104.5 SAM-FM and News Radio 1240 KQEN 🚗✨ We’re throwing out the regular format and cruising straight back to the GOLDEN ERA! 🎶 Get ready for non-stop classic hits, old-school vibes, and pure 1950s nostalgia as we turn back the clock with 104.5 SAM FM and KQEN. 📻 Tune in and dance like it’s the 1950s, 60s and 70s again: * Thursday – Noon to 10pm * Friday – Noon to 10pm * Saturday – Noon to 10pm Brought to you by Roseburg Towing — the proud sponsor keeping the good times rolling! 🔥 📍 Listen live on: * SAM FM 104.5 * KQEN 93.9 FM / 1240 AM Or stream online at 541radio.com Who’s ready to cruise down memory lane with us during Graffiti Car Cruise week? Drop your favorite classic cruising songs in the comments below! 👇🎵 #GraffitiCarCruise #GoldenEra #ClassicHits #DouglasCounty #SAMFM #KQEN #541Radio #Roseburg #ThrowbackCruise
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Best Country 103️ July 9, 2026

STARTING AT NOON TODAY on 104.5 SAM-FM and News Radio 1240 KQEN 🚗✨ We’re throwing out the regular format and cruising straight back to the GOLDEN ERA! 🎶 Get ready for non-stop classic hits, old-school vibes, and pure 1950s nostalgia as we turn back the clock with 104.5 SAM FM and KQEN. 📻 Tune in and dance like it’s the 1950s, 60s and 70s again: * Thursday – Noon to 10pm * Friday – Noon to 10pm * Saturday – Noon to 10pm Brought to you by Roseburg Towing — the proud sponsor keeping the good times rolling! 🔥 📍 Listen live on: * SAM FM 104.5 * KQEN 93.9 FM / 1240 AM Or stream online at 541radio.com Who’s ready to cruise down memory lane with us during Graffiti Car Cruise week? Drop your favorite classic cruising songs in the comments below! 👇🎵 #GraffitiCarCruise #GoldenEra #ClassicHits #DouglasCounty #SAMFM #KQEN #541Radio #Roseburg #ThrowbackCruise

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Thanks to Rodeo Princess Alice Springstead of the Sutherlin Stampede Rodeo joining Moon & Grubes this morning to talk about the Sutherlin Stampede happening this weekend! We have one more day of tickets to be given away so be sure to tune in tomorrow morning! Be sure to catch the Challenge of Champions Tour Sutherlin Stampede presented by Addcox Heating Center! An epic night of Bullriding, Mutton Busting, a Parade Earlier in the day brought to you by Buglin' Heights Drafting and Design, Inc.! Tickets: $15 Pre-Sale | $20 Day of, 5 & Under Free with Paid General Admission. Queen Competition and Mutton Busting will occur during the Bullriding Event. Gates 5:00pm, Bullriding: 7:00PM Ticket OUTLET: The Salty Heifer in Sutherlin, OR
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Best Country 103️ July 9, 2026

Thanks to Rodeo Princess Alice Springstead of the Sutherlin Stampede Rodeo joining Moon & Grubes this morning to talk about the Sutherlin Stampede happening this weekend! We have one more day of tickets to be given away so be sure to tune in tomorrow morning! Be sure to catch the Challenge of Champions Tour Sutherlin Stampede presented by Addcox Heating Center! An epic night of Bullriding, Mutton Busting, a Parade Earlier in the day brought to you by Buglin' Heights Drafting and Design, Inc.! Tickets: $15 Pre-Sale | $20 Day of, 5 & Under Free with Paid General Admission. Queen Competition and Mutton Busting will occur during the Bullriding Event. Gates 5:00pm, Bullriding: 7:00PM Ticket OUTLET: The Salty Heifer in Sutherlin, OR

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🇺🇸🎆 Graffiti Car Cruise & Show Week is here — and what better way to celebrate than with fresh local goodness from Lehne Farms,? 🌱 Douglas County, get ready! Tomorrow morning on Best Country 103, Moon & Grubes are bringing you another Mystery Sound straight from the fields and shelves at The Farmstand by Lehne Farms! Will it be the juicy pop of ripe local berries, the crunch of fresh summer veggies, the sweet aroma of homemade baked goods, or something sizzling from the deli? Tune in and guess! 🚨 First correct caller wins a $50 Gift Certificate to The Farmstand by Lehne Farms! Use it to stock up for your Graffiti Car Cruise weekend with farm-fresh July favorites: sweet strawberries and berries, crisp summer squash, tender greens, colorful flower starts, fresh herbs, homemade baked goods, tamales, local dairy, deli salads, fresh espresso, and so much more — all grown or made right here in our community. Nothing beats cruising in style while supporting local farms and enjoying the best our land has to offer! 🇺🇸🚗💨 📍 The Farmstand by Lehne Farms 532 Melrose Road Roseburg, OR 97471 Open Wednesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm (hours subject to change — always call ahead!) Tune in tomorrow morning to Best Country 103, listen sharp, and be ready to call in fast when you think you know the sound! Who’s tuning in, playing along, and hitting the Graffiti Car Cruise with local produce in the cooler? Drop a comment below! 👇 🌿🍓 #LehneFarms #GraffitiCarCruise #ShowWeek #July4th #SupportLocal #DouglasCounty
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Best Country 103️ July 8, 2026

🇺🇸🎆 Graffiti Car Cruise & Show Week is here — and what better way to celebrate than with fresh local goodness from Lehne Farms,? 🌱 Douglas County, get ready! Tomorrow morning on Best Country 103, Moon & Grubes are bringing you another Mystery Sound straight from the fields and shelves at The Farmstand by Lehne Farms! Will it be the juicy pop of ripe local berries, the crunch of fresh summer veggies, the sweet aroma of homemade baked goods, or something sizzling from the deli? Tune in and guess! 🚨 First correct caller wins a $50 Gift Certificate to The Farmstand by Lehne Farms! Use it to stock up for your Graffiti Car Cruise weekend with farm-fresh July favorites: sweet strawberries and berries, crisp summer squash, tender greens, colorful flower starts, fresh herbs, homemade baked goods, tamales, local dairy, deli salads, fresh espresso, and so much more — all grown or made right here in our community. Nothing beats cruising in style while supporting local farms and enjoying the best our land has to offer! 🇺🇸🚗💨 📍 The Farmstand by Lehne Farms 532 Melrose Road Roseburg, OR 97471 Open Wednesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm (hours subject to change — always call ahead!) Tune in tomorrow morning to Best Country 103, listen sharp, and be ready to call in fast when you think you know the sound! Who’s tuning in, playing along, and hitting the Graffiti Car Cruise with local produce in the cooler? Drop a comment below! 👇 🌿🍓 #LehneFarms #GraffitiCarCruise #ShowWeek #July4th #SupportLocal #DouglasCounty

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The Sutherlin Throwdown is next weekend and all week starting Monday we will be giving our listeners a chance to win tokens by playing our BBQ Backward contest. Listen for the song played in reverse and be the first to call in and guess correctly and we are going to hook you up with Tokens good for food and drinks at the Sutherlin Throwdown!!!! Want in on some Tokens now? Drop a comment and we will randomly draw a few to win before the contest drops!!! We will be out all weekend, who are we going to see out there enjoying the event?! Don't forget we will be giving away Luke Bryan tickets as well! Stop by the booth and say hi!
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Best Country 103️ July 8, 2026

The Sutherlin Throwdown is next weekend and all week starting Monday we will be giving our listeners a chance to win tokens by playing our BBQ Backward contest. Listen for the song played in reverse and be the first to call in and guess correctly and we are going to hook you up with Tokens good for food and drinks at the Sutherlin Throwdown!!!! Want in on some Tokens now? Drop a comment and we will randomly draw a few to win before the contest drops!!! We will be out all weekend, who are we going to see out there enjoying the event?! Don't forget we will be giving away Luke Bryan tickets as well! Stop by the booth and say hi!

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In a Wednesday meeting, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved a $150,000 grant agreement which supports a project aiming to establish a theme park in the Winston area. Through the agreement, the county shall contribute up to $150,000 from the industrial development fund to Timberland Partners LLC. The funds will help cover start-up costs for the park. According to Douglas County Commissioner Chris Boice, the project work is in conjunction with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, with the grant supporting a feasibility study for potential property. The park is planned to have a timber theme. "They have approached the tribe about a partnership. The tribe has invested some money in this and it's, I think, a good opportunity for the county if it can come to fruition," Boice said. According to a funding request letter written to Boice by Mark Thomas and David Loveall, the funds were sought to cover the completion of an operating model, master plan and capital stack to fund building the park, as well as for securing a trademark for the park, referred to in the letter as the Timber~Lands theme park. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

In a Wednesday meeting, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved a $150,000 grant agreement...

Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association are tackling the Little Paradise Fire near Elkton. A DFPA post said resources from the agency with assistance from the Oregon Department of Forestry West Lane engaged in an aggressive initial attack on the estimated 3.5-acre fire starting Wednesday afternoon. There was moderate fire activity on the fire which is in a previously logged unit. 2 DFPA helicopters worked on air attack along with 3 West Lane engines, 4 DFPA engines, 2 squads and a dozer. By 8:30 p.m. the Little Paradise Fire was 100 percent hose-layed and 100 percent plumbed. Ground crews, supported by a dozer, were continuing to make steady progress trailing the fire’s perimeter. Suppression activities continued Wednesday night and will on Thursday as well. Additional resources have been ordered and continue to arrive on the scene. No homes or structures are threatened by the Little Paradise Fire. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association are tackling the Little Paradise Fire near Elkton....

Music Off Central continues Thursday night in Sutherlin. Hit Machine, known as the Northwest’s premier high-energy party band, will be on stage at Central Park at 7:00 p.m. Led by Bart Hafeman, the Hit Machine has a reputation as the longest-running and most in-demand event band in the region. Nearly a dozen food trucks will be open starting at 5:30 p.m. Several other vendors will offer adult drinks, snacks and more. A splash pad is nearby offering a fun opportunity for kids to cool off as their families enjoy the show. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Music Off Central continues Thursday night in Sutherlin.

Hit Machine, known as the Northwest’s premier...

With the American Legion baseball regular season winding down, the Roseburg Dr. Stewart's have a slim margin for error on their journey to reach the Oregon AAA Legion state tournament at the end of July. Clinging to a slight edge for the final tournament berth out of Area 4, the Docs helped their own cause with an 8-7 win over the Medford Mustangs in Game 2 of a league doubleheader Wednesday night at Champion Car Wash Field. "That was big," Dr. Stewart's coach Cody Walton said. "Obviously, that was definitely an emotional game. We took some water on the boat a little early and they responded. So, I was super proud to see that and not giving up and hung in there." Docs catcher Mason Young tagged out Mason Devry at home plate for the final out of the nightcap, giving Roseburg a comeback win after dropping the opener 7-2. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

With the American Legion baseball regular season winding down, the Roseburg Dr. Stewart's have a...

Looking for music to listen to while out enjoying Graffiti events? Turn on 104.5 SAM-FM and News Radio 1240 KQEN! 🚗✨ We’re throwing out the regular format and cruising straight back to the GOLDEN ERA! 🎶 Get ready for non-stop classic hits, old-school vibes, and pure 1950s nostalgia as we turn back the clock with 104.5 SAM FM and KQEN. 📻 Tune in and dance like it’s the 1950s, 60s and 70s again: * Thursday – Noon to 10pm * Friday – Noon to 10pm * Saturday – Noon to 10pm Brought to you by Roseburg Towing — the proud sponsor keeping the good times rolling! 🔥 📍 Listen live on: * 104.5 SAM FM * KQEN 93.9 FM / 1240 AM Or stream online at 541radio.com Who’s ready to cruise down memory lane with us during Graffiti Car Cruise week? Drop your favorite classic cruising songs in the comments below! 👇🎵 #GraffitiCarCruise #GoldenEra #ClassicHits #DouglasCounty #SAMFM #KQEN #541Radio #Roseburg #ThrowbackCruise

Looking for music to listen to while out enjoying Graffiti events? Turn on 104.5 SAM-FM...

Children couldn’t even wait for the ribbon to be cut to start climbing up, sliding down and running through Roseburg’s new Brown Park expansion, which was opened to the public on Wednesday afternoon. The new expansion, located at the corner of West Harvard Avenue and West Francis Street, features a brand new turfed playground, complete with slides, a merry-go-round, climbing walls, a seesaw and more, as well as a new parking lot ADA accessible parking and walkways. According to Roseburg Parks & Recreation program manager Val Ligon, the expansion is nearly 20 years in there making, first identified in a master plan back in 2008. The ball got rolling on the project in mid-2023, when Amy LaGrander, daughter of former Oregon State Attorney General and Supreme Court justice George M. Brown, reached out to move forward with selling the property for the expansion. A major step forward for the expansion’s progression was achieved in September 2023, when the Trincheros family purchased the property for $150,000 and donated it to the city, covering the cost for them. A 2024 grant worth over $667,000 from the Oregon State Parks’ local government Grant Program pushed it even further. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Children couldn’t even wait for the ribbon to be cut to start climbing up, sliding...

The Wasilla Road Warriors might have been a bit road-weary as the American Legion team from Alaska wrapped up a weeklong road trip through Oregon with a pair of losses against the Roseburg Dr. Stewart's earlier this week. The Docs controlled the two-game series from start to finish. Roseburg (13-9) won 16-0 on Monday and 16-5 on Tuesday at Champion Car Wash Field. Wasilla (7-11-1) will return to Alaska Thursday to finish out its Legion season. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Wasilla Road Warriors might have been a bit road-weary as the American Legion team...

Weather and workload permitting, two prescribed pasture burns have been scheduled for Wednesday within the Douglas Forest Protective Association protection district. DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said prescribed pasture burns are conducted to improve grazing lands for livestock, enhance wildlife habitat, and control noxious weeds, brush, insects, and plant diseases. Pope said historically, local landowners have conducted approximately 10,000 acres of prescribed burning annually throughout Douglas County to improve pasturelands and maintain healthy landscapes. These burns also play an important role in wildfire prevention by reducing the buildup of grass, brush and other combustible vegetation. Fire officials note that many wildfires have been more easily contained in areas where prescribed burning has been conducted regularly. Pope said to ensure public and firefighter safety, prescribed burns are carefully planned and conducted only after fire trails have been established, adequate personnel and fire suppression equipment are in place, and weather conditions are favorable. Burns are scheduled only when fire behavior and atmospheric conditions are expected to minimize smoke impacts on nearby communities by directing smoke away from larger populated areas. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Weather and workload permitting, two prescribed pasture burns have been scheduled for Wednesday within the...

The United States Navy has identified a sailor who went missing after an emergency helicopter landing in the Arabian Sea as Commander Gabriel Edwards, a native of Oakland. He is presumed dead after search and rescue efforts were suspended on July 5. According to a release from Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs, Edwards was a commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 5, also known as the "Nightdippers." On July 1, he went missing after a helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea. Over 100 hours of search and rescue efforts ensued across 14,000 square miles before efforts were suspended on July 5. According to the release, the cause of the incident is under investigation, with no indication it was caused by hostile activity. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The United States Navy has identified a sailor who went missing after an emergency helicopter...

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are continuing live fire training with exercises continuing through next week, weather and operational workload permitting. DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said smoke may be visible between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in these training areas through at least Friday: *The 4000 block of North Bank Road, east of Roseburg *The 2900 block of Metz Hill Road in the Oakland area *The 4400 block of Gazley Road in the Myrtle Creek area Pope said the public may see smoke and fire activity during training hours as the training is an essential part of preparing firefighters for wildfire response. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are continuing live fire training with exercises continuing...

Families will soon have a new way to explore Riverfront Park as the City of Roseburg partners with Oregon Parks Forever and Kids in Parks to bring a new TRACK Trail to the community. A city release said the new self-guided TRACK Trail combines outdoor recreation with interactive learning, encouraging children and families to discover nature while staying active. The approximately 0.8 mile out and back trail features hands-on activities that can be accessed at the trailhead kiosk or on a smartphone by scanning the QR code posted at the site. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Families will soon have a new way to explore Riverfront Park as the City of...

Wildlife Safari has announced that it has earned reaccreditation from the Zoological Association of America, reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of animal care, conservation, education and guest safety. A release said ZAA accreditation is awarded following a comprehensive evaluation of an institution’s animal welfare, veterinary care, facilities, conservation efforts and operational standards. Accreditation is renewed every five years through a rigorous process to ensure institutions continue to meet the highest professional standards. Wildlife Safari said earning reaccreditation reflects their continued dedication to providing exceptional care for the animals that call the park home. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Wildlife Safari has announced that it has earned reaccreditation from the Zoological Association of America,...

If you are a small woodland owner or manager, you know that keeping your land happy and healthy is not only a physical task, but one that also requires a lot of knowledge. Living in an ever-changing landscape can make it hard to keep up with information that is relevant and accredited. If you are currently looking for a resource that can help you accomplish this goal, then look no further than Tree School Umpqua 2026. What is Tree School? It is a day-long event of classroom sessions taught by Extension Foresters, professional foresters, and other resource management professionals. Classes are 1.5 hours long, and you can attend up to four over the course of the day. There is something for everyone! Tree School Umpqua will be held at Umpqua Community College on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 8:30am – 4:45pm. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

If you are a small woodland owner or manager, you know that keeping your land...

Roseburg Public Library will expand their public programming as a member of the first cohort of the Smithsonian Associates Rural Library Program. A city release said the Roseburg library is one of only 16 libraries across the nation selected for this honor. It has been granted access to Smithsonian Associates’ vast catalog of world-class programs. Monthly events at the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard will consist of online presentations, either live or prerecorded. All programs are free and open to the public. The first program is “Birding in Costa Rica” at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22nd presented in partnership with Umpqua Bird Alliance. Naturalist and photographer Matt Felperin will lead a visual exploration of Costa Rica’s Caribbean lowlands, foothills and highland cloud forests. Traversing forest trails, river edges and moss-draped ridgelines, Felperin documents the remarkable avian variety of these globally significant biodiversity hotspots. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Roseburg Public Library will expand their public programming as a member of the first cohort...

It’s an evening of modern Americana rock Tuesday night at Music on the Half Shell, at the Nichol’s Band Shell in Roseburg’s Stewart Park. Paul McDonald introduced his voice to a national audience on American Idol in 2011. He has been performing around the country ever since. His latest release is, “So Long to the Dark Side”. Concerts continue weekly through August 11th. Attendees can put out blankets ahead of time. Around a dozen vendors have a wide variety of food and beverages available. People are welcome to bring their own dinner as well, along with wine or beer. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

It’s an evening of modern Americana rock Tuesday night at Music on the Half Shell,...

The Sutherlin Throwdown is Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th at Central Park. On Saturday, events take place from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. That includes barbecue sampling, a cornhole tournament, beer and wine festival, blueberry competition, live music and more. Sunday the park opens at 10:00 a.m. with the sanctioned barbecue competition taking place starting at 11:00 a.m. There will also be more barbecue sampling, cornhole finals, and the continuation of the beer and wine festival. Startin at 3:00 p.m. the barbecue and cornhole awards will be given out. As part of the Sutherlin Throwdown, organizers have the Made for Trades program and scholarship fund. Saturday evening at 6:15 p.m. an auction will take place, and attendees can bid on items built by participants in Mades for Trades. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Sutherlin Throwdown is Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th at Central Park.

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YONCALLA — Channing Robbins said he tried bull riding one time and was inspired to get better at it. "I started at the NWYRA (Northwest Youth Rodeo Association) Rodeo," the 14-year-old from Yoncalla said. "I saw other kids doing it, so I wanted to try." The Yoncalla Rodeo was his first time competing this summer. He said he has travelled around Oregon and Washington throughout his past few years competing as a bull rider, and plans to attend the Seven Feathers Fall Classic Rodeo in Canyonville in September. He has been a part of the group of young athletes involved at the Yoncalla Rodeo arena throughout the summers, practicing with his friends and other rodeo enthusiast to prepare for competition. While Robbins has been competing from the back of a bull for the past four years, he said this might be his last year focusing on the sport. He's planning to attend North Douglas High School next year, and has basketball and baseball higher in his priorities. Robbins took a first place buckle home in the steer riding competition during the junior portion of the Yoncalla Rodeo on Friday. He said he felt good during the ride. The Yoncalla Rodeo was held Friday and Saturday, with a junior rodeo held first on Friday before moving into the professional events. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

YONCALLA — Channing Robbins said he tried bull riding one time and was inspired to...

Spiderking Studios is currently in production on its sixth feature film, IT CALLS, a psychological cosmic horror film inspired by the mythos created by H.P. Lovecraft. Filming began in mid-May and is taking place throughout Roseburg, Bandon and other locations across Southern Oregon, with production expected to wrap on Aug. 1. Produced on a $10,000 budget raised entirely through crowdfunding, IT CALLS represents Spiderking Studios' most ambitious production to date. The independent feature blends psychological horror with cosmic dread while exploring themes of grief, insignificance and identity. The film follows Charles, a man haunted by the death of his partner in a drunk-driving accident. After abandoning his former life to disappear into a quiet coastal town, Charles attempts to numb himself through routine and isolation. But reality begins to unravel as visions bleed into waking life, reflections speak back, and the ocean itself appears to be watching him. The production has already generated significant interest online, with behind-the-scenes videos accumulating millions of views across social media platforms as audiences follow the film's development. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Spiderking Studios is currently in production on its sixth feature film, IT CALLS, a psychological...

Douglas County is only days away from the 44th year of Graffiti Weekend, one of the area's longest-running annual events. Across Roseburg, automotive enthusiasts are preparing for a lineup of new and old shows, socials, cruise-ins and competitions. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Douglas County is only days away from the 44th year of Graffiti Weekend, one of...