Douglas County, OR

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a drought in Douglas County on Friday. Now 15 of the state's 36 counties are subject to active drought declarations. Brown included Douglas in a drought declaration Friday along with Baker and Wallowa counties in northeastern Oregon and Wheeler County. EO 22-08...

Over twenty-one percent of local registered voters have cast a ballot for the May Primary Election, as of late Friday. Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis said the 18,845 ballots that have been received lags nearly five and a half percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the 2020 primary.

The YMCA of Douglas County is hosting Water Safety Day on Saturday. The Y is encouraging parents to learn more about keeping kids safe in, on and around water. YMCA Membership/Marketing Amber Gries said the Y is the most accessible community resource to prevent drowning and encourage a lifelong enjoyment of swimming.

On Friday, Governor Kate Brown declared a drought emergency in four Oregon counties, including Douglas. Brown’s Executive Order directs state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. The emergency includes Baker, Wallowa and Wheeler counties as well. Brown said, “Baker, Douglas, Wallowa and Wheeler counties are facing...

CARSON CITY, Nev. (News4-Fox11) — After nearly three weeks on the run, an escaped inmate from an Oregon prison camp was taken into custody in southern Carson City Friday. Dozens of law enforcement personnel surrounded a residential area around Schultz Drive at about 3:45 p.m. looking to arrest 38-year-old Andrew Cain Kristovich.

Republican candidate for Governor Christine Drazan talks about issues she would focus on if elected Governor. Click here to download for later listening: IDC 5 13 22.

A Grants Pass woman was jailed following an alleged animal theft on Wednesday. A report from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said at 6:20 p.m. a caller stated the suspect had his dog and was just seen driving past the 10,000 block of North Myrtle Road in Myrtle Creek.

The Umpqua Symphony Association is having a fundraiser to benefit the Douglas County Youth Orchestra on Wednesday night at Sunnyside Theater in downtown Roseburg. The orchestra is celebrating its 25th anniversary. “An Evening of Clarinet & Piano, A Musical Performance by David Morrison and Donna Spicer, will feature 20th central...

Over nineteen percent of ballots have been turned in for the May Primary Election. Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis said the 17,119 ballots that have been received lags over four percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the 2020 primary. Ballots can be turned in at fifteen...