Press Releases
Fire crews tackle Mt. Nebo Fire
Firefighters found a wind-driven, rapidly spreading dry vegetation fire alongside burning railroad ties on Mount Nebo Thursday, July 31. The 50-acre fire was 100% lined and plumbed and 40% of mop-up operations had been completed by 5:30 a.m. today. The fire poses no threat to structures or homes.
Happy Tails Dog Park reopening Friday
Roseburg’s dog park will reopen late Friday afternoon, Aug. 1, following flood-damage repairs.
Overnight stormwater project to start
An overnight stormwater improvement project designed to increase capacity will start on a four-block stretch of West Harvard Avenue on Monday, Aug. 4.
City launches online portal Aug. 1
Builders, business owners and residents will soon have access to an online portal providing a one-stop shop for City services connected to planning and zoning, business registrations and code enforcement.
Garden Valley, Stewart Pkwy work to start
Drivers can expect delays or use alternate routes when work begins on Garden Valley Boulevard Monday, July 28, and then Stewart Parkway.
Library hosts fifth annual “Harry Potter Day”
Harry Potter fans are invited to Roseburg Public Library Saturday, July 26, for a celebration of Hogwarts, magic and the power of imagination.
Templin Beach Park closed Tuesday
Templin Beach Park will close temporarily on Tuesday, July 8, for additional flood cleanup.
Happy Tails Dog Park to reopen
Roseburg’s flood-damaged dog park will reopen this summer after fencing is replaced.
Movie in the Park rescheduled
Roseburg Parks and Recreation on Thursday, July 3, announced a new show time for one of this summer’s “Movies in the Park” that got rained out in June.
SBA opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Roseburg Public Safety Center to help those impacted by March's severe storms.