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🇺🇸🔥 Keep the summer vibes rolling all the way through the end of August with the Country Gold Rewind! As we hit the final stretch of August, it’s time to crank up the Country Gold Rewind on Best Country 103! Whether you’re squeezing in one last summer road trip or just cruising through our beautiful Umpqua Valley, make sure your ride is ready for every mile. Each week’s Country Gold Rewind is proudly powered by our friends at Bona Fide Auto Repair LLC in Roseburg! When it comes to expert maintenance and keeping your vehicle in peak condition, they are the trusted team that keeps Douglas County moving all season long. This week, we’re spinning these iconic Country Gold hits: Willie Nelson – “On the Road Again” Dolly Parton – “Jolene” Garth Brooks – “Friends in Low Places” Alabama – “Mountain Music” Bona Fide Auto is all about making sure your car, truck, or classic ride is running smooth—so you can enjoy the rest of summer with total peace of mind. Honest service, expert hands, and that local, reliable care you can always count on here in Roseburg. 🛠️ “We keep your engine running as sweet as a steel guitar, so you can cruise with confidence - visit the pros at Bona Fide Auto!” 🛻 Tune in daily, turn it up, and let these timeless classics ride shotgun with you all the way through the end of August! 🎶🇺🇸 #BestCountry103 #CountryGoldRewind #BonaFideAuto #RoseburgOR #DouglasCounty #UmpquaValley #CountryGold #SummerCruising

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Can you believe August is already wrapping up? 🗓️ As we head toward the end of the month, we’re making sure you don’t miss out on the best late-summer local vibes! ☀️ Whether you’re firing up the grill for those final warm evenings or looking for the perfect night out, The Farmstand by Lehne Farms, LLC has you covered. Make your Thursday nights unforgettable! 🎶✨ Join them for their Weekly Thursday Evening Markets! From 5pm–8pm, come stroll through our curated selection of unique producer and artisan vendors. We’ve got live music to set the mood, our signature BBQ firing up, and plenty of fun kids’ activities at Lehne Farms, LLC. It’s the perfect way to soak up the last stretch of summer and support your local community creators. Are you ready to win? This morning Moon & Grubes are back with another Mystery Sound featuring the sights, sounds, and flavors of The Farmstand! 🎧 Could it be the sizzling of our BBQ, the rustle of fresh local produce, or something else entirely? Be the first correct caller to win a $50 Gift Certificate to use on all your favorites: homemade baked goods, fresh deli salads, local produce, and more! 📍 Where to find them: The Farmstand by Lehne Farms 532 Melrose Road, Roseburg, OR 97471 Open Wed–Sat, 9am–5pm (Always call ahead to confirm hours!) Don’t let the end of August slip by without grabbing some farm-fresh goodness! Who is tuning in to Best Country 103 this morning? Let us know in the comments if you’re playing along! 👇 🌿🍓 #LehneFarms #TheFarmstand #DouglasCounty #ShopLocal #ThursdayEveningMarket #MoonAndGrubes #BestCountry103 #LateSummerVibes

As we close out a legendary August here in Douglas County, it’s the perfect time to make sure your ride—and your home—sound as good as a summer sunset. Whether you’re heading out to the lake or hosting the neighborhood BBQ, Good Vibrations Audio Video in Roseburg is your go-to destination to make your favorite music hit a little harder. Every weekday at 5:20 PM on Best Country 103, catch our daily spotlight—powered by the local pros at Good Vibrations Audio and Video! For nearly 30 years, they’ve been the heartbeat of Douglas County’s sound scene. Did you know that the "Nashville Sound"—which polished country music for the masses in the late 50s—was all about high-fidelity recording techniques? Just like those engineers who pushed for better clarity back then, the team at Good Vibrations has been helping Roseburg upgrade its listening experience for three decades. Kenny is shaking things up this week with these "deep cut" country tracks that you won't hear on every station, but are guaranteed to sound massive with a premium system: *Patsy Cline – “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray” (A haunting, beautiful vocal masterclass that showcases true high-fidelity sound) *Willie Nelson – “Devil in a Sleepin' Bag” (The perfect, gritty B-side rocker for your summer road trips) *Dolly Parton – “The Bridge” (A powerful, somber storytelling track that will test the dynamic range of your speakers) Ready to transform your audio experience? Swing by Good Vibrations at 957 NE Stephens Street and let the experts get you dialed in before the month ends! Who are some of your favorite underrated country artists that we should spotlight next? Drop your recommendations in the comments below! 👇 Let’s finish the month strong, Douglas County! 🎸🔥 #BestCountry103 #GoodVibrationsRoseburg #SummerSound #DouglasCounty #RoseburgOregon #CountryMusic #AudioUpgrade

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From Sleep in Heavenly Peace "Hey everyone, I wanted you to know that we will be at Sherms in Roseburg this Friday Aug 28th from 10-5. If you would like to be a part of getting kids off the floor in our town(Douglas and Coos County) please stop by. You can help by dropping off new twin bedding, sheet sets, pillows, bed in a bag, blankets, comforters and handmade quilts. You can help fill the bunk donation box and we can give you information on our next bed build coming up in September at Lowe’s. Hope to see you on Friday."

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Friday night lights are back in Douglas County.

Sports staff at NRToday and 1490 The Score have worked to bring a new version of the Douglas County Football Previews, completely digital. Beginning Friday morning, a new page will be available at NRToday.com/sports with content featuring all 13 high school football teams in Douglas County.

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Nominate Your Local Hero!

Join NRToday in honoring the brave men and women who keep our community safe!

For our upcoming special section, Remembering 9-11: 25 Years Later, we want to recognize the dedicated police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, medical teams, and emergency responders whose hard work and training protect our loved ones every single day.

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Submit online: You can  submit their information directly at nrtoday.com/never-forget

Let's come together to give our first responders the recognition they deserve.
Participants in the Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court Program are putting recovery into action by organizing a series of community car washes to raise funds for projects designed to give back to children, families and individuals throughout Douglas County.

As participants near graduation from H.O.P.E. Drug Court, they complete a community project that allows them to identify a need, develop a plan and find a meaningful way to serve the community that has supported them throughout their recovery journey.

Several current participants are joining together to host upcoming car washes, with each fundraiser supporting the goals of a participant’s individual community project.

The First Responder Appreciation Community Project will take place at Big O Tires on Northwest Stewart Parkway Sunday, August 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Funds raised will help support a participant’s project, designed to bring first responders, community resources, children and families together in a positive environment that encourages connection, education and familiarity with the people and services available to help during an emergency or crisis.

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As hunters gear up for the opening weekend of bow season, fire officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are asking hunters and other forest recreationists to know the current fire restrictions before heading to the woods.

A DFPA release said their Public Use Restrictions, which went into effect May 30th, either restrict or prohibit fire risk activities which could easily start a new wildfire.

Public Information Officer Rachael Pope said under the restrictions, smoking is prohibited in wildland areas, except inside vehicles, or boats on the water. Pope said open fires are prohibited, including campfires, cooking fires, and warming fires, except in designated locations. Portable cooking stoves using liquified or bottled fuels are allowed elsewhere.

DFAP’s Public Use Restrictions also restrict vehicle use in wildland areas. All vehicles, including dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles that are traveling in wildland areas must have a good working exhaust system and stay on improved roads that are free of flammable vegetation. Off road driving and trail riding are prohibited. In addition, each vehicle must be equipped with an axe, a shovel, and a gallon of water or a 2.5 gallon or larger fire extinguisher.

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Umpqua Community College will celebrate a milestone more than three decades in the making with the grand opening of its new Track and Field Complex on Saturday, August 29th, at UCC’s Roseburg campus located at 1140 Umpqua College Road.

A release from UCC said the morning begins with a welcome and ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m., followed by a pancake breakfast and the Riverhawk 5K at 9:00 a.m. Family-friendly activities will continue until 11:00 a.m. The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and will begin and finish on UCC’s new track.

UCC Director of Athletics and Events Craig Jackson said, “This facility represents much more than a new place to compete.” Jackson said, “It represents opportunity for our student-athletes, a stronger future for Riverhawk Athletics and a place where our broader community can come together. We’re excited to celebrate everyone whose support and commitment helped make this possible.”

The college held the new facility’s first collegiate competition on February 28 as a soft opening, marking the return of home collegiate track competition to UCC after more than three decades.

The release said the complex is designed not only to support Riverhawk student-athletes but also to expand opportunities for youth athletics, K-12 competitions, community recreation, campus events and regional gatherings.

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In an August 24 meeting, The Roseburg City Council heard an update on immigration training and policies in the Roseburg Police Department, awarded a bid for storm damage repair work and more.

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From Sleep in Heavenly Peace 

"Hey everyone, I wanted you to know that we will be at Sherms in Roseburg this Friday Aug 28th from 10-5. If you would like to be a part of getting kids off the floor in our town(Douglas and Coos County) please stop by. You can help by dropping off new twin bedding, sheet sets, pillows, bed in a bag, blankets, comforters and handmade quilts. You can help fill the bunk donation box and we can give you information on our next bed build coming up in September at Lowe’s. Hope to see you on Friday."
Fans of birdwatching, backyard feeding and all things avian saw local birds receive support when the City of Roseburg took its first steps towards joining the Bird City Oregon program.

In their August 24 meeting, the Roseburg City Council cleared the way for the designation when it adopted Resolution No. 2026-20. It allows the Umpqua Bird Alliance (UBA), Umpqua Watersheds and Friends of Ford's Pond to establish a coalition and work towards designating Roseburg as a Bird Friendly Community.

Bird City Oregon is a branch of Bird City Network, a national program encouraging community-led efforts to conserve bird, protect their habitats and provide education on birds.

According to a joint letter from the coalition's organizations, achieving a Bird City Oregon designation would allow them to work towards reducing risks to birds and providing community engagement in conservation. Umpqua Bird Alliance President Tracy Maxwell said there is currently a major need for such efforts.

"Since 1970, America has lost more than 3 million breeding adult birds. This is a catastrophe and it's playing out on a planetary scale. We are reaching a tipping point for the birds," Maxwell said. "As a birding city, Roseburg will benefit from added publicity and tourism, and there's no financial obligation to the city...Transformative change requires public support and action."

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A release from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association said a few weeks ago, the organization learned the Curry County Board of Commissioners had completed an investigation into misconduct by Sheriff John Ward involving donations from a local non-profit organization. That investigation concluded Ward had been untruthful and had taken foundation donations for his own personal use.

The release said the OSSA Executive Committee met after learning of the investigation and decided the board of directors should determine whether to suspend or remove Sheriff Ward from his OSSA board position. Ward was told the matter would be considered at a special meeting on August 24th and that he could address the board before a decision was made. He did not attend.

On Monday, the OSSA board met and considered the issue. During the meeting, a motion was made to permanently expel Sheriff Ward from serving as an OSSA Director. The motion passed unanimously, with 28 Oregon sheriffs voting on the issue. The release said Sheriff Ward was immediately expelled from the OSSA Board of Directors and will have no further involvement in the operation of OSSA.

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Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and other agencies responded to a natural cover fire in the Sutherlin area Monday morning.

A DFPA update said just before 10:00 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to the incident in the 400 block of Northside Road. Upon arrival, crews found an estimated half-acre fire with an industrial operator actively constructing a dozer line around the perimeter of the fire.

DFPA’s aerial resources, including air attack and a Type 2 helicopter, arrived on the scene to assist with water transportation while ground crews actively worked to construct hose lays into the area.

Quick work by all resources stopped the forward spread of the fire by 1:30 p.m. The perimeter of the fire, named the Dimmick Creek Fire, was confirmed at 0.27-acres. It was 100 percent dozer-trailed and plumbed. Crews continued with mop up then transitioned the fire to patrol status.

No homes or structures were threatened by the Dimmick Creek Fire. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation.

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Douglas County Commissioners along with staff at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History and the Douglas County Museum Foundation are preparing to unveil the restoration of a piece of Douglas County railroad history: an 1883 Oregon & California Railroad rail car.

The museum will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 26th, at 10:00 a.m. at the museum, which is located at 123 Museum Drive next to the fairgrounds in Roseburg to celebrate the completion of the restoration and officially open the restored rail car exhibit to the public.

Following the ceremony, the museum will host a free open house until 5:00 p.m., giving visitors an opportunity to tour the restored rail car and learn more about its fascinating history. For the open house, the Douglas County Museum is offering free admission for the day.

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Hikers at Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park might expect to see sweeping grassland, roaming cattle and dense oak forest. What they likely don't expect is a 9-foot grand piano, but that's just what they'll find when In A Landscape returns to Douglas County.

On August 27, pianist Hunter Noack will perform in the park, about a quarter mile from the park's farmstead day use area. It is In A Landscape's 392nd performance in their efforts to bring classical music to the great outdoors, following up a performance in Douglas County last July near Glide.

But the show is more than simply sitting and listening. Guests are given a pair of headphones connected to Noack's piano and encouraged to wander the park's 14 miles of trails as they listen, connecting the music with the scenery around them.

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Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and other agencies dealt with a grass fire in the Olalla area on Saturday afternoon.

Information from DFPA said at approximately 3:00 p.m. firefighters were dispatched to an estimated one quarter acre grass fire near the 3300 block of Upper Olalla Road, southwest of Winston.

Resources including DFPA aviation engaged in an aggressive initial attack of the fire which was moving moderately uphill. By 3:40 p.m. the forward spread of the fire was knocked down. Additional resources arrived on the scene and assisted with trailing the perimeter of the fire.

By 5:00 p.m. approximately 40 percent of the fire had been trailed. DFPA’s aerial resources, including air attack, were released from the incident. Firefighters continued trailing the fire until the entire perimeter was complete and then transitioned into mop-up operations. DFPA resources at the fire included 5 engines, 1 squad, 1 dozer and overhead command staff. The final mapped fire size was 23 acres.

Assisting agencies included Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Camas Valley Volunteer Fire District, and Tenmile Rural Fire District.

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Spirit Halloween has already opened for the season in Roseburg.

The store is located Garden Valley Shopping Center in the 700 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. It began operations on August 14th.

Spirit Halloween company spokesperson Mary Griswold said most of their stores remain open through Halloween, with the majority of their 1,500 retail locations across the U.S. and Canada, concluding operations by the first week of November.

Griswold said the company hires more than 52,000 seasonal associates across all stores but did not provide information on how many have been hired for the Roseburg location.

Griswold said Spirit Halloween is the one-stop destination for all things Halloween. For more than four decades, Griswold said Spirit has created immersive and interactive experiences for shoppers, complete with a unique and vast assortment of costumes for all ages.

The Roseburg store opens weekdays at 11:00 a.m. It closes at 8:00 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Saturdays the outlet is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Sunday hours from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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An Estacada man was sentenced to federal prison last week for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, following his arrest near Roseburg in 2025.

A release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Oregon said 31-year-old Anthony Barrera was sentenced to 171 months with 5 years of supervised release.

According to court documents, during an investigation of an alleged drug trafficker, later identified as Barrera, investigators learned the suspect had rented a vehicle and traveled to California to pick up large quantities of drugs to distribute and sell in Oregon.

On May 24th, 2025, officers located Barrera driving the rental vehicle northbound on Interstate Five and followed to a rest area near Roseburg, where he was arrested. Agents seized 270 pounds of methamphetamine and two pounds of cocaine, which were concealed in the backseat and cargo area of the vehicle.

The release said this was one of the largest drug seizures in Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit’s history.

In addition, Barrera had $2,860 in cash and three cellphones which were seized.

After his arrest, Barrera told law enforcement that he sold drugs to sustain a living. He admitted to traveling to southern California to pick up drugs an estimated three times during 2025. A search of the defendant’s residence revealed a revolver and a pistol under a removable piece of flooring in the defendant’s bedroom closet, as well as four gold bars which were later determined to be counterfeit. At the time of his arrest, the defendant was on supervision for a driving under the influence conviction in Multnomah County.

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As the sun rose over Riddle on Thursday morning, a group drove into town, hammers and drills and measuring tape in hand, with one goal in mind: To expand affordable housing in Southern Douglas County.

The occasion was a volunteer construction day for the first two homes in the Twin oaks neighborhood, an upcoming 20-home affordable housing venture led by Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity (UVHH). Located at the end of Fourth Avenue in Riddle, the lots range from .14 to .26 acres, totaling to 4.11 acres.

Across the day, participants worked along side the family of future residents to paint interiors, install cabinets and lay down flooring.

The homes are open to applicants who demonstrate a need for housing, with the intent to make them affordable to low-income ranges by selling them at lower-than-market rates.

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The 60th annual Canyonville Pioneer Days begins Thursday, August 27th in Pioneer Park.

The opening day will include an old-time barbecue starting at 5:15 p.m. The “First Pioneer Days” presentation will begin at 5:45 p.m. A pie auction will take place at 6:30 p.m. followed by music from the Eddy Ross Band from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Activities on Friday the 28th will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Downstream Drum Team on the Creekside Stage. Kids games and a watermelon contest take place in the afternoon. Live music from Toys begins at 6:00 p.m. The Sweet will perform at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday the 29th has a long list of activities including Pioneer Life Demos in the pavilion, a dog show, a cake walk and live music throughout the day. Main Street – a Bob Seger tribute band takes the stage at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday the 30th Pioneer Days concludes with a horseshoe competition and Christian music from Open Bible Church and The Solid Rock Band. The event concludes at 12;00 p.m.

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WINCHESTER — Umpqua Community College’s women’s volleyball team is starting off as competitive as possible before games even start.

“We had our Green and White scrimmage on Wednesday, and I was really pleased with the outcome of that. The girls worked really hard and it was really good competition,” head coach Lauren Tennyson-Dean said. “I think the sky’s the limit for this group. I think it really is the work they put in that will be the official outcome, and these girls are willing to put in the work.”

Tennyson-Dean is preparing for her second year as head coach of the Riverhawks, and hopes to continue building the team culture to encourage good communication and openness. The team opened practices Aug. 1, getting serious on the court after a week of teaching youth clubs. Tennyson-Dean said the team is made up of four sophomores and eight freshman.

“It’s been really great to see the freshman take on some big roles and fill in those spots and do it so naturally,” Tennyson-Dean said. “Our sophomores have done a really good job of paving the way of ‘everybody has a voice’ and ‘everybody has an impact on the court,’ and and it has allowed those freshmen to go into those roles that need to be filled with open arms.”

The Riverhawks opened play Saturday with scrimmages at Lassen Community College and College of the Siskiyous. They’re scheduled to play in a few tournaments in Washington to prepare for the home opener and NWAC play. The Riverhawk’s first home game will be Sept. 16, hosting Pacific University in nonleague game.

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It's a bright, cool morning in Roseburg. As rays of sunshine filter through rippling rapids and swaying lavender bushes, pastels graze canvas. A stroke of the wrist creates a bush here, a rock there, a shadow draped over the face of a farm worker. By the end, the work comes together as a snapshot of the surroundings, an impression of Umpqua Valley's nature.

This was how Roseburg artist Patti Hagan spent her morning at Growing Miracles Lavender Garden as she prepared works for the 2026 Umpqua Plein Air. Across the week, artists have explored Douglas County to produce works for an exhibit at Umpqua Valley Arts (UVA).

The exhibit entirely of Douglas County scenery painted "en plain air," an artistic method in which landscapes are created in the environment itself. Subjects could be anything from the streets of Oakland to the North Umpqua River to a backyard garden.

Beyond immersing them in nature, the exhibit also provides friendly competition. It is a juried exhibition, with special awards and accolades set aside for chosen winners.

UVA exhibitions coordinator Ashley Cluver, who is participating in the Umpqua Plein Air herself, said the event is beloved by some artists not just for the chance to highlight the area's beauty, but also for connecting with other artists.

"There's many people in the area who value and treasure it because they value and treasure the Umpqua Valley and Douglas County in general," Cluver said. "It brings artists together and it brings the community together to celebrate our beautiful area."

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