Press Releases
Free ‘Yoga in the Park’ begins in July
Roseburg Parks and Recreation, together with movement artist and mindfulness coach Summer Fry, are sponsoring these free yoga sessions in a South Umpqua riverfront setting on Stewart Park’s lawn on Saturday mornings starting July 10.
Maintenance to close Stewart Park Drive’s “Green Bridge” Thursday
The jade-green steel truss bridge known as the “Green Bridge” will be closed over the South Umpqua River from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday for tree-trimming maintenance. The City of Roseburg appreciates motorists' understanding and patience.
Ward 2 councilor sworn in Wednesday
City Recorder Amy Sowa administered the oath of office Wednesday, June 23, to Shelley Briggs Loosley, who replaces Sheila Cox as a Ward 2 councilor.
Library offers drive-up book drop
Want to return your library books but short on time? Check out the Roseburg Public Library's new drive-up book drop.
Swing into summer with ‘Just for Fun’ summer golf
Looking for some casual women's golf games this summer? Evening golf program starts Monday, June 21.
Stewart Parkway Bridge completely reopens
All lanes on Stewart Parkway Bridge are now open -- three days ahead of schedule following maintenance work.
City seeks volunteers for homeless needs committee
If you're looking for a way to serve Roseburg, consider applying for a seat on the City Manager Homeless Immediate Needs Ad Hoc Committee.
Roseburg begins morning news segments with KMTR-CW
Tune in weekdays at 6:55 and 7:55 a.m. to cable channel 12, DISH channel 17 or over-the-air channel 46.2! News coming directly from City officials airs Wednesday mornings.
City seeks tourism grant applications
The City Economic Development Commission is taking applications for tourism grants through June 21, 2021, following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fir Grove Splash Pad opens Saturday, May 29
The Fir Grove Park Splash Pad will open this Saturday -- offering Roseburg residents a free way to cool off this summer! Come on out and join the fun.