June 26, 2023 3:50 a.m. The Oregon State Legislature concluded its 2023 session Sunday afternoon, and Governor Tina Kotek said it included significant progress on her top three priorities: housing and homelessness, behavioral health and education. Kotek said, “My top priorities since Day One have been to reduce homelessness and support housing development, improve access…

June 26, 2023 3:50 a.m. The Oregon State Legislature concluded its 2023 session Sunday afternoon, and Governor Tina Kotek said it included significant progress on her top three priorities: housing and homelessness, behavioral health and education. Kotek said, “My top priorities since Day One have been to reduce homelessness and support housing development, improve access…

June 26, 2023 3:50 a.m. The Oregon State Legislature concluded its 2023 session Sunday afternoon, and Governor Tina Kotek said it included significant progress on her top three priorities: housing and homelessness, behavioral health and education. Kotek said, “My top priorities since Day One have been to reduce homelessness and support housing development, improve access…

June 26, 2023 3:50 a.m. The Oregon State Legislature concluded its 2023 session Sunday afternoon, and Governor Tina Kotek said it included significant progress on her top three priorities: housing and homelessness, behavioral health and education. Kotek said, “My top priorities since Day One have been to reduce homelessness and support housing development, improve access…

June 26, 2023 3:50 a.m. The Oregon State Legislature concluded its 2023 session Sunday afternoon, and Governor Tina Kotek said it included significant progress on her top three priorities: housing and homelessness, behavioral health and education. Kotek said, “My top priorities since Day One have been to reduce homelessness and support housing development, improve access…

June 26, 2023 3:30 a.m. The Roseburg City Council will consider an ordinance adopting the 2023 Bike Routes Plan and make a bid award for this year’s Pavement Management Program Slurry Seals Project as part of Monday night’s meeting. The evening will include the Destination Marketing Plan Annual Report by staff from Anvil Northwest. Bid…

June 24, 2023 7:40 a.m. One patient suffered burns in a small fire which was isolated to one room at CHI Mercy Medical Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson of the Roseburg Fire Department said crews responded at approximately 3:50 p.m. Christopherson said they arrived on scene to…

June 24, 2023 7:40 a.m. One patient suffered burns in a small fire which was isolated to one room at CHI Mercy Medical Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson of the Roseburg Fire Department said crews responded at approximately 3:50 p.m. Christopherson said they arrived on scene to…

June 24, 2023 7:40 a.m. One patient suffered burns in a small fire which was isolated to one room at CHI Mercy Medical Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson of the Roseburg Fire Department said crews responded at approximately 3:50 p.m. Christopherson said they arrived on scene to…

June 24, 2023 6:30 a.m.  A small fire in a patient care area at CHI Mercy Medical Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg Friday afternoon, led to one person initially being reported to be in serious condition. A post on the hospital’s Facebook page said the isolated incident took place at approximately 4:45 p.m.…

June 23, 2023 4:00 a.m. On Thursday, the Oregon Senate passed legislation that proponents say would increase housing options in rural parts of the state. Senate Bill 1013 allows for the siting of one recreational vehicle on a rural residential zoned property. It is currently awaiting a signature from the Governor. Senator Cedric Hayden, a…

June 23, 2023 4:00 a.m. On Thursday, the Oregon Senate passed legislation that proponents say would increase housing options in rural parts of the state. Senate Bill 1013 allows for the siting of one recreational vehicle on a rural residential zoned property. It is currently awaiting a signature from the Governor. Senator Cedric Hayden, a…

June 23, 2023 3:35 a.m. The Douglas County Parks Department will temporarily close the boat ramp and east day use parking lot at Ben Irving County Park, near the community of Tenmile, for a much-needed pavement improvement project. A County release said the closure will be for Wednesday and Thursday, June 28th and 29th. The…

June 22, 2023 10:30 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a man for drinking in public on Wednesday. An RPD report said at 1:30 p.m. an officer observed the 41-year old allegedly drinking a beer near the intersection of Southeast Washington Avenue and Southeast Rose Street. Officers contacted the man who poured the beer out. He was…

June 22, 2023 9:30 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man following a pursuit early Thursday morning. An RPD report said at 1:45 a.m. an officer tried to stop the SUV driven by 38-year old Sean Riessbeck after watching him allegedly driving recklessly near the intersection of Southeast Mosher Avenue and Southeast Spruce Street. The officer…