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 on by Roseburg City Council.

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 Protective Association firefighters went to North Carolina to assist in firefighting efforts on the East Coast. This and more at nrtoday.com.

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 a new partnership with Pacific University.

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 Humane Society's leadership is departing while Sherm's Markets may be getting a for sale sign in the near future. All this and more at nrtoday.com.

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 to nrtoday.com.

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 leader dies in January.