Press Releases
Residential Burn Permits - Fall 2023
The Roseburg Fire Department will issue residential burn permits from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31.
City encourages flood protection
The Community Development Department encourages homeowners and other building owners in or near flood zones to have sufficient flood insurance and take other steps to protect their properties this fall.
Harvard Avenue storm project hours change
A storm pipe installation project underway on West Harvard Avenue is shifting to daytime hours Mondays through Fridays to avoid disturbing nearby residents with overnight rock hammering.
Summer City Connection now available
Stay up to date on all that’s been happening at the City of Roseburg with the Summer 2023 City Connection e-newsletter, which is now available.
Harvard storm pipe project begins Sunday
Motorists should expect lane closures and brief possible delays on a short stretch of West Harvard Avenue after contractors begin a storm pipe project Sunday, Sept. 10.
Roseburg Swift Watch returns to Fir Grove
Thousands of Vaux’s Swifts are roosting nightly in a chimney at Fir Grove Park – and the local Audubon Society chapter invites you to witness the awesome natural spectacle of seasonal bird migration.
City buildings to close for Labor Day Monday
City of Roseburg buildings will close Monday, Sept. 4, to observe the Labor Day holiday recognizing American workers’ contributions to the country’s prosperity and social and economic strength.
Lookingglass Road maintenance postponed
Lookingglass Road maintenance that was scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 29, has been postponed due to impacts from nearby wildfires and smoke.
Lookingglass Rd repairs start Tuesday
Drivers should use caution and expect delays when three days of maintenance to extend the life of Lookingglass Road begins next week in southwest Roseburg, weather permitting.
Fire Dept hires first female fire marshal
The Roseburg Fire Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Fire Marshal Cheryl Flick -- who will serve as the City’s first female fire marshal.