Press Releases
Streets get Sunday traffic control for filming
Streets in downtown Roseburg and the nearby Laurelwood Park neighborhood will be under intermittent traffic control Sunday, Nov. 7, for TV commercial filming that will capture a small-town America look.
City offices close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
Roseburg City Hall, the Public Safety Center and other City buildings will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday to honor all vets who’ve served in war or peace.
City takes closer look at bike routes
The Community Development Department has begun an effort to expand Roseburg’s bike route system in a plan that may one day allow residents to get anywhere in the city by bicycle.
Planning Commission deadline extended
Would you like to serve your community and get more involved? The City of Roseburg has extended a deadline for applications to fill a Planning Commission vacancy to Monday, Dec. 6.
Prepare for winter storms and power outages
Are you prepared for winter storms and power outages? The City and Roseburg Fire Department encourage residents to take an active role in your own safety by preparing now and knowing how to respond if a storm or outage strikes.
Fall tourism grant applications open
The Roseburg Economic Development Commission will take applications for fall tourism grants starting Monday, Nov. 1, until Thursday, Dec. 23.
Virtual “Trees to Know” event Thursday
Roseburg Public Library and Umpqua Watersheds invite the community to a Facebook Live streaming event with “Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington” author Edward C. Jensen at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4.
Neewollah: A Monster Tradition
Halloween night takes on another dimension in downtown Roseburg, where an enigmatic fete known as Neewollah is so enmeshed in the community that its origins are now shrouded in mystery.
Water main replacement begins Nov. 1
Southbound N.E. Stephens Street between Hooker Road and Isabell Avenue will be closed intermittently for about five months when a water main replacement project begins Monday night, Nov. 1. Cradar Enterprises of Roseburg will perform the replacement.
City Connection e-newsletter online now
Learn what’s new at the City of Roseburg in the October 2021 e-newsletter. You’ll learn about the origins of Neewollah, Roseburg’s beloved Halloween parade; see top Late Summer Photo Contest entries; "meet" Police and Public Works departments heroes; and discover top five things to do in parks this fall.