December 20, 2019 6:40 a.m. Eighteen local food bank programs received holiday checks from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Thursday morning in Roseburg. Representatives from the Cow Creek Tribal Board, including Susan Ferris, Robert Van Norman, Luann Urban, and Gerald Rainville, were present at the tribal offices on Northeast Stephens for the presentation. They…
Today on Inside Douglas County we were joined by Tammy Turner and Angelia Freeman from the Community Cancer Center to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Power of Pink, and the upcoming Power of Pink Downtown Roseburg Street Festival. Listen back to hear more! Listen on the go with a downloadable file here:…
This morning we were joined by Fletcher Watson, the Whole Health Program Manager for the Roseburg VA. We spoke about the new “no smoking” policy going into effect on the Roseburg VA campus starting October 1st and the smoking cessation options offered by the VA to both veterans and VA staff members. Listen back to…
This morning we spoke to Sara McGregor from the United Community Action Network about a grant they received in partnership with the Mercy Foundation that has been allowing them to create a mobile food pantry taking fresh produce to rural, under-served areas in Douglas County! Hear more about the exciting program and how you can…
Today on Inside Douglas County we heard from Alek Skarlatos about his newly announced congressional campaign. We talked about his plans to surpass Art Robinson for the GOP nomination, why he thinks Peter DeFazio is falling flat as a current congressmen, and what his priorities for Oregon would be if he is elected. Listen back…
This morning we spoke with Diana Wales of the Umpqua Valley Audubon Society about the Roseburg Swift Watch series of events coming to Fir Grove Park at the end of the month. Learn more about the Vaux’s Swifts and the Friday events hosted by volunteers to create family friendly fun around the bird’s migration! Listen…
August 16, 2019 11:15 a.m. Well known hometown hero, and former county commissioner candidate, announced the launch of his congressional campaign Thursday. 26-year-old Alek Skarlatos, of Roseburg, is aiming to defeat fellow GOP candidate Art Robinson in the May 2020 primary in order to take on incumbent Representative Peter DeFazio, a democrat from Springfield, in…
August 16, 2019 10:00 a.m. NeighborWorks Umpqua is preparing to build a new housing development to help ease the housing shortage in southern Oregon. Deer Creek Village is the latest development project that organizers say will improve life in the area through services in housing, finance and community. The development is expected to bring new…
August 16, 2019 10:00 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of a second K9 team on Wednesday. According to information from DCSO, a generous donation from a couple in the community and the financial support of the Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K-9 Programs made the new addition possible. The K9 will…
On today’s Inside Douglas County we heard from Dr. Glen Monteiro and Cynthia Naroña from Umpqua Community Health Center about chronic pain, opioid use disorder, and the upcoming chronic pain workshop series that will be held to help the community live pain free and opioid free. Listen back to learn more! To contact Cynthia directly…