Press Releases
Bore crossing project begins Monday
The Washington Avenue bore crossing project is expected to begin along the South Umpqua River in Roseburg on Monday, July 26. The project will require the closure of the parking lot at Riverside Park until about Nov. 15. However, the park itself will remain open.
City officials react to death of Rep. Gary Leif
It is with great sadness that Roseburg city officials recognize that Oregon State Rep. Gary Leif passed away early Thursday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Our condolences to Rep. Leif’s family for their loss.
Library’s Spanish Storytime online Thursdays
Every Thursday, Spanish Storytime is released on the Roseburg Public Library’s Facebook page, @roseburglibrary. Learn how this came about and why library Director Kris Wiley is grateful for the efforts of Julia Masner.
Renovated Beulah Park to get grand opening
Roseburg residents are invited to celebrate the unveiling of renovated Beulah Park at a grand opening Thursday, July 22. Mayor Larry Rich, Public Works Department staff and city councilors such as Parks and Rec Commission Chair Alison Eggers will be among those attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday at the park, 1284 NE Beulah Ave. between Lincoln and Nash streets
City crew repairs water main break Monday
A City water crew repaired a water main that broke in a residential area early Monday morning and left about 30 water customers with low to no water pressure for several hours. A small section of Cherry Drive from Jefferson Street to Holly Avenue was closed until about 11:30 a.m. as crews worked to repair a water main that broke in front of 1152 N.W. Cherry Drive.
Library seeks programming input, book group members
Roseburg Public Library Director Kris Wiley is asking for the public’s help in planning programs for adults as one-time special events will return in the fall. Find out more about the changes inspired by COVID-19 that proved popular, and come join a book group!
City Council meets in person Monday
The Roseburg City Council will hold its first in-person meeting in more than a year on Monday, July 12, after the City ended most COVID-19 restrictions based on updated state guidelines. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Roseburg City Hall, 900 S.E. Douglas Ave.
Zumba in the Park starts Wednesday evening
Burn some calories at Zumba in the Park sessions on Wednesday evenings starting July 7, thanks to the YMCA of Douglas County and the Roseburg Parks and Recreation Department.
Douglas County narcotics team finds chess table stolen from Summer Arts Festival
The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team recovered a 450-pound chess table stolen from the Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival last weekend.
Roseburg maintains high credit rating
The City of Roseburg has maintained its high credit rating with a leading bond credit rating business. On June 24, Moody’s Investor Service, a leading provider of credit ratings for public finance issuers, issued its annual comment on the City of Roseburg and confirmed its credit rating for the City as an Aa3 with no outlook.