The Oregon News-Review

Redbarn Dispensary gets its first location in Winston with drive-thru options coming in the future. The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team makes one of its biggest busts to date while Roseburg participates in No Kings 3.0 last weekend. In Roseburg, plans to ban fireworks in Roseburg's parks is moving forward at the same time plans for a new practice facility will be heard and eventaully voted...

Tractor Supply Company opened its doors in Roseburg with a soft opening and a grand opening this week. Legal battles over the Winchester Dam continue on this week with a story from Oregon Capital Chronicle. ICE officials are eyeing Roseburg to lease office space and leadership changes will be coming to the city of Roseburg as City Manager Nikki Messenger plans on retiring. Douglas Forest Protectiv...

The Ford Family Foundation gets a new director of public policy while the Glendale School District gains a new superintendent. In Roseburg, a man could be facing a life sentence for the murder of his infant son. Two Douglas County nurses were reprimanded by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Roseburg City Council held a worksession to discuss major issues in the city.

Days Creek Charter Schools superintendent retires once again while the Roseburg VA Health Care system executive director steps down for retirement as well. Roseburg Schools brainstorms priorities ahead of budget season. A group of small buisiness owners get a brick and mortar location in downtown Roseburg. Last, students at UCC will be able to start their education in pharmaceutical medicine with...

Dwayne Michael Lauka was found guilty of murder of Terry Lea Deane of Oakland this week. Roseburg Forest Products begins reconstruction on its Dillard MDF plant which is expected to bring over 100 jobs to Douglas County. Oregon Sen. David Brock Smith announces a run for U.S. Senate while new titleholders for Miss Douglas County have been crowned. This and more at nrtoday.com.

The News-Review has been closely following the murder trial of Dwayne Lauka and in this week's episode we update you on what evidence jurors are exposed to inside the courtroom. Meanwhile, federally managed timberland could be seeing significant changes this year while the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians makes their own stewardship moves with the federal government. Saving Grace Huma...

The Dwayne Lauka trial begins this week with emotional testimony from the victim's family. Sutherlin police are asking for help after a robbery occured in the early morning hours last Sunday. Also, an update regarding the two instrucitonal assistants from Fremont Middle School who are charged with abuse of children. All this and more in today's episode. To read more about these stories go...

The trial for the murder of Terry Lea Deane began this week with jury selection. Drain got a new city administrator while Sutherlin chose its next superintendent. Updates on various court cases including the homeless camp stabbing and the I-5 shooting incident.

Three environmental groups from Douglas County sue the BLM while Sutherlin's search for a new Superintendent is nearing an end. Over in Riddle, Roseburg Forest Products is cutting nearly 150 jobs from it's plywood plant. Meanwhile, an update on the elections case between Todd Vaughn and Douglas County Clerk Dan Loomis. All this and more at nrtoday.com.

Graduation rates are steadily increasing and showing positive trends throughout the county and the state. Small woodland owners gathered in Roseburg this week to discuss policy and to take a look ahead at 2026. A story from the Oregon Journalism Project reveals a drop in cannabis prices which could lead to less resources for those seeking addiction services. Last, a long time Umpqua Humane Society...

UCAN gets a much needed boost to their food bank resources, Myrtle Creek works to secure a temporary city administrator while O&C lands see a boost to federal timber revenue streams after Congress passed a bill. Meanwhile, in Roseburg, Round Table Pizza is set to return this spring. Also, Drain experiences another store front closure after U.S. Bank closed just last year. Last, KLCC brings us...

A story of animal abuse comes to an apparent close after over a dozen dogs were rescued from an abusive home. Roseburg's Mayor Larry Rich gives his state of the city address while UCC and Roseburg School District make moves to improve the education Douglas County youth. All this and more at nrtoday.com.

The News-Review brought you stories about a potentially new water control district in Roseburg while a Medford man gets charged with stashing about six pounds of methamphetamine. In the Umpqua Greenway, little is still known about the stabbing of a homeless man.

From a multitude of court cases stemming out of Sutherlin, Yoncalla and Roseburg, this week's episode is following major cases of abuse, alleged negligence and city government. Also, Backside Brewing is changing ownership while Douglas CARES, a nonprofit tasked with providing resources to abused children, is closing its doors.

A wrongful death lawsuit is heading to trial next month while major construction projects throughout the county come to a hold for the season. Umpqua Public Transportation District's funding stream have a bleak future and Wreaths Across America in Douglas County was a success in 2025. All this and more at nrtoday.com.

Live from Washington D.C. and just off the floor of the U.S. House, Congressman Cliff Bentz talks about Secure Rural Schools Legislation, an update on the push for a Roseburg State Veterans home , The Dalles Watershed Development Act and some of the changes President Trump is making to the White House. Bentz is a Republican U.S. Representative from Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District (since 2021)...

State Representative  Alek Skarlatos announced that he has filed for re-election.  He talked about what is ahead in the upcoming short session of the legislature, and his priorities going forward. Skarlatos is Oregon's representative for House District 4. He first took office in January of 2025. ⁠⁠Inside Douglas County⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a radio show hosted by Kyle Bailey who is the news director for News...

What was to be a new senior living facility in Green goes up for auction while the Douglas County Fairgrounds closes its facilities amid an equine herpes virus in multiple states. Meanwhile, a murder that took the life of Oakland resident Terry Lea Deane gets closer to trial after prosecutors discuss what evidence should be allowed in the courtroom. Tractor Supply Company is coming to Roseburg and...

Pacific Corps. reaches a settlement with over 1,400 wildfire survivors from the 2020 Labor Day fires. Leadership positions in several of Douglas County's School districts open up while the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians donated thousands to feed children in need during the holiday season. In Winston, a new housing subdivision is in the works. Local developer Bernie Woodard is awarde...

Happy Veteran's Day to all of Douglas County's veterans. In this episode we take a look at the Veterans Day Parade in Roseburg. Meanwhile, in Winston, students at Winston Middle School stage a walkout while Sutherlin's City Manager takes medical leave for the rest of his tenure with the city. The special elections case between Todd Vaughn and Dan Loomis takes another step forward while ODOT gives...

Jonathan James Dowdy, responsible for the UCC bus crash, appeals his court case while Bernie Woodard receives $1.2 million to develop a homeless camp in Grants Pass. Douglas County businesses rally to help those who will be impacted by the cuts to SNAP benefits. The News-Review provides an update on the Umpqua Public Transportation District election case. Last, Adapt Integrated Health gets a new C...

Val Hoyle is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 4th District (since 2023), who previously served as Oregon’s Labor Commissioner and in the state House where she was Majority Leader. ⁠⁠Inside Douglas County⁠⁠⁠ is a radio show hosted by Kyle Bailey who is the news director for News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN.

Downtown parking was back on the agenda for Roseburg City Council this week while Ford Family Foundation hosted a state-wide series of meetings regarding homelessness. Meanwhile, Douglas County's food pantries are bracing for the storm that may come of November's cuts to SNAP benefits. U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle sits down with the News-Review to discuss the government shutdown and Pitch Night clo...

Christine Drazan is a Republican state senator representing Oregon’s 26th District, appointed by county commissioners on Oct. 23, 2025, to fill a vacancy left by former Sen. Daniel Bonham. A former House Republican leader (2019–21 and again in 2025), Drazan was her party’s nominee for governor in 2022, losing a close three-way race to Democrat Tina Kotek. She announced a second run for governor on...

Bentz is a Republican U.S. Representative from Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District (since 2021) and former state legislator who built his career as a rancher-attorney focused on water and land issues. Inside Douglas County is a radio show hosted by Kyle Bailey who is the news director for News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN.