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The News-Review, Roseburg, OR (2025)

07/26/2025

DOUGLAS COUNTY — On Tuesday, June 22, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners signed an order declaring an emergency drought for the county.

According to a press release from the board, extreme weather conditions — such as high temperatures and low rainfall — have lead to severe drought conditions in Douglas County. Results of the drought include reduced stream flows and low soil moisture, which can potentially lead to agricultural losses and reduced resources for agriculturists and economic losses.

Additionally, a drought can have impacts for both industrial and domestic water consumers, according to the press release. This can include reduced spring and well water sources for households and reduced irrigation resources for vineyard, agricultural and livestock producers.

DOUGLAS COUNTY — On Tuesday, June 22, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners signed an order declaring an emergency drought for the county.

07/26/2025

Allen Lloyd Swindler, 38, of Sutherlin, returned to court Thursday. Swindler has been in the Douglas County Jail since July 10, 2023 on charges of second-degree murder. Swindler is accused in that case of shooting and killing Joshua Lynn Alexander, 34, near Myrtle Creek, on or about June 25, 2023.

Swindler's recent court appearance was for a different crime. According to court records, he allegedly assaulted another adult in custody (AIC) inside the jail Monday morning. Swindler's new charges include second-degree assault and strangulation.

Sheriff's deputies with the Corrections Division of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation of Monday's alleged assault. They responded to an altercation in one of the jail's housing areas, or tanks, to find that the assault was over but noted clear injuries to the face and head of an AIC.

The alleged victim had what court records describe as bleeding facial cuts, a left eye swollen nearly shut and a lump on the left cheek bone. That AIC did not have much to say about his injuries, so deputies used surveillance video to piece together what happened.

Swindler is alleged to have assaulted the victim a couple times that morning. Reportedly, in each instance Swindler was atop the victim and holding him down while delivering multiple strikes and blows to the victim's head and face. In one of those assaults, Swindler allegedly choked the victim into what appeared to be a state of unconsciousness.

Allen Lloyd Swindler, 38, of Sutherlin, returned to court Thursday. Swindler has been in the Douglas County Jail since July 10, 2023 on charges of second-degree murder. Swindler is accused

07/26/2025

WINSTON — Riverbend Live! will have its annual youth theater production beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Winston’s Riverbend Park.

“Seussical Jr.” is a contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss, which weaves together many of his most famous stories and characters in unexpected ways.

Attendees can bring a chair or blanket, along with dinner. A food vendor will be on site as well. Smoking and pets are not allowed at the venue.

More information: riverbendlive.org.

WINSTON — Riverbend Live! will have its annual youth theater production beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Winston’s Riverbend Park.

07/26/2025

This week, President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for public assistance for the counties of Coos, Curry and Douglas to support recovery efforts from the flood event that struck the region in March.

Gov. Tina Kotek said, in a release issued Thursday, that, “FEMA Public Assistance funding will now be available to the State of Oregon, tribal and eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties."

A county release said following the declared emergency flood event, Douglas County Emergency Management compiled and submitted a combined public entity request for over $11 million, but FEMA will evaluate and verify all actual costs eligible for reimbursement.

This week, President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for public assistance for the counties of Coos, Curry and Douglas to support recovery efforts from the flood event that

07/25/2025

DOUGLAS COUNTY — The Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra continues registration for the 2025/2026 season.

UVYO is made up of strings, consisting of violin, cello and bass. The orchestra performs two concerts per year, with smaller outreach concerts in the area. Students will learn and perform classical, baroque, romantic, 20/21st century, as well as original and pop selections.

Students aged 6 and older are welcome to participate. New students with no previous experience are welcome as well.

DOUGLAS COUNTY — The Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra continues registration for the 2025/2026 season.

07/25/2025

The southbound lanes of Northeast Stephens Street at Northeast Stewart Parkway were closed much of the day Thursday by a traffic collision. Multiple emergency vehicles responded to the scene at approximately 10 a.m.

There is no word yet on the status of the drivers, who were taken from the scene by ambulance.

At least one of the two vehicles at the scene had to be partially disassembled in order to extricate an occupant. First responders from the Roseburg Fire Department and Roseburg Police Department quickly called for a second ambulance to respond to the scene.

Each of the two cars at the scene suffered what appeared to be front-end damage, indicating a possible head-on collision. Both vehicles came to rest in the southbound lanes, so at this early stage in the investigation it's unknown how the collision occurred.

The southbound lanes of Northeast Stephens Street at Northeast Stewart Parkway were closed much of the day Thursday by a traffic collision. Multiple emergency vehicles responded to the scene at

07/25/2025

The latest Podcast is now up.

It is available on Spotify & Apple for streaming as well.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is facing mass layoffs that are likely to impact Douglas County, the Umpqua Public Transportation District is in turmoil over special district election results and two people face a long list of charges involving child exploitation. Then, we jump into what kin...

07/25/2025

The past school year was certainly an eventful one for Jeremiah Robbins.

The 53-year-old, a 1990 graduate of Douglas High School, stepped down as Umpqua Community College’s head baseball coach last fall after five seasons, handing the program over to assistant Jake Whisler.

Robbins moved over to Douglas High in Winston to become the athletic director and an assistant principal.

He wasn’t there too long. When Robbins was offered the head baseball job at Lewis-Clark State College during the spring — a program in Lewiston, Idaho, he guided previously for six years from 2013-18 and led the Warriors to three NAIA national championships — he pounced on the opportunity.

“I was blown out of the water when I got the phone call (offering me the job), but it was an easy decision,” Robbins said in a phone interview from Lewiston. “This place ... it’s hard to explain unless you’ve been here. It’s incredible. To come back to a four-year program is what I wanted, and I’m excited about it.

“This was the one position that would ever take me out of Douglas County.”

The past school year was certainly an eventful one for Jeremiah Robbins.

07/25/2025

Confidence and momentum. Two things that can take a sports team on a magical ride in the postseason.

The Roseburg Dr. Stewart’s American Legion baseball team feels like it has both as it prepares to begin play in the AAA Oregon state tournament on Saturday at Joe Etzel Field on the campus of the University of Portland.

“I think we’re in a good position right now,” second-year Docs player Ty Hellenthal said. “I feel like we’re playing the best ball that we have all year. We’re really on an upward trajectory and we’re playing great right now. The team’s meshing really well and I’m excited for the state tournament.”

“I think we’re very confident. I think we all trust each other and we all know that we can get the job done if we play as a team and keep our energy up,” Docs slugger Cal Robbins said.

Dr. Stewart’s finished the regular season going 11-4 over the final two weeks of the schedule. That included a pair of series wins in league play against Central Oregon and Grants Pass, which helped secure Roseburg second place in Area 4 and an automatic berth in the state tournament.

Confidence and momentum. Two things that can take a sports team on a magical ride in the postseason.

07/25/2025

By varying means, and with a success rate of zero, multiple defendants added unnecessary charges to their court dockets over the weekend.

Police and court records indicate four cases of additional charges being leveled against people who allegedly traded up from relatively minor violations or just didn't want to go to jail.

The weekend began in earnest Friday around 6:30 p.m. with a report that a man left a restaurant in the 100 block of Winston's Thompson Avenue after reportedly refusing to pay. A sheriff's deputy happened to be parked across the street, saw the car leave and followed.

The deputy was still waiting for details on the police radio when the defendant seemingly decided not to wait. The car allegedly sped up to at least 65 miles an hour in the Dillard area, giving the police evidence to stop the car before the initial report was even substantiated.

Instead, the car accelerated to speeds of nearly 90 miles an hour, according to court records.

The deputy broke off the pursuit for safety reasons, but kept the car in sight as it passed several vehicles on Highway 99 South and even forced a vehicle to pull onto the shoulder in order to avoid a collision. The deputy and multiple witnesses did get a good look at the vehicle, including its license plate.

As the vehicle was registered in Myrtle Creek, the Myrtle Creek Police Department was waiting for it. The deputy caught up and helped the officers detain Noah John Bedwell, 49, of Roseburg, in the 200 block of Myrtle Creek's North Main Street.

By varying means, and with a success rate of zero, multiple defendants added unnecessary charges to their court dockets over the weekend.

07/25/2025

Phoenix Barraza is not quite 4 years old yet, but that hasn't stopped him from showing in dog shows for months.

"At about two and a half years old, he was telling his Grammy where she should be taking hair off the dogs to make their legs look straight," his mother Alysha Barraza said. "He really has a knack for it, naturally. I would call it almost strange."

She said he also likes riding his pony, swimming, cats, raising miniature cows and other things as well, but the dog shows have become his niche. His grandmother Laurie Moore would let him watch her as she prepared her dogs to show and he showed interest, asking questions and watching intently.

"He'd hand me the tools and everything. And then he started actually doing it," Moore said. "I roll coats on these dogs, which is taking hair out. And he started doing such a good job understanding the process. And he would hold their heads. He would do all that."

Phoenix Barraza is not quite 4 years old yet, but that hasn't stopped him from showing in dog shows for months.

07/25/2025

Kid’s Safety Day is back for its 10th annual event, with a medication and online safety theme. CHI Mercy Health welcomes children of all ages and their families to learn about keeping kids safe.

The event is a way to meet and put a face to safety leaders in the community, said Taylor Moore, Mercy’s digital communications specialist.

These safety leaders include Adapt Integrative Health Care, Douglas County 911, Douglas County Emergency Management, Thrive Umpqua, Sleep in Heavenly Peace and the YMCA of Douglas County.

“It's a great way to come together during the summer and see what we're all up to,” Moore said.

Attendees will receive handouts and flags from each booth with information about keeping kids safe in the community. Medicine lock bags will be available for adults to take home along with pamphlets on medication and online safety.

Some handouts include coloring books, stickers, candy, shirts, toys and fidget gadgets.

Attendees can expect to see Mercy’s therapy dogs and a fire engine with its ladder extended. There will be nearly 30 vendors, with new vendors including Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace and Thundering Water, a community resource educating children and adults about chronic illness prevention.

Kid’s Safety Day is back for its 10th annual event, with a medication and online safety theme. CHI Mercy Health welcomes children of all ages and their families to learn

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