Press Releases
Homeowners urged to get flood insurance
The Roseburg Community Development Department encourages local homeowners in or near flood zones to make sure they have sufficient flood insurance to protect their homes this spring.
Brief delays over Newton Creek next week
Minor delays at Parker Street/Newton Creek Bridge are expected next week when traffic over the creek is reduced to one lane during a bridge inspection.
Special Election voters’ pamphlet available
Learn about candidates for school/community college boards and the urban sanitary district plus a City ballot measure that will be on the May special district election ballot -- as well as how to register to vote and vote by mail – in a digital voters’ pamphlet now online.
Inspection to close “Green Bridge” April 20
Stewart Park Drive Bridge will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic during maintenance inspection Thursday, April 20.
Audubon, Library to host oak tree expert
The Umpqua Valley Audubon Society and Roseburg Public Library invite you to “Oak Woodlands in Oregon” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3.
Library to host Crater Lake geology program
Roseburg Public Library invites the community to a presentation about the volcanic formation of Crater Lake at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27.
Fire Department to issue spring burn permits
The Roseburg Fire Department will issue residential burn permits for 30 days from Saturday, April 15, through Monday, May 15.
Annual fire hydrant flushing begins
The Roseburg Fire Department will conduct annual fire hydrant flushing from Saturday, April 1, through Friday, June 30. Hydrants will be flushed seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community’s cooperation is appreciated.
Trees to be celebrated in April
Celebrate Arbor Day Saturday, April 1, in Stewart Park after Roseburg was redesignated as a “Tree City USA.” Mayor Larry Rich is expected to proclaim April as “Arbor Month” in Roseburg, where the Tree City USA flag will fly outside City Hall throughout April.
Amy Sowa retires from City
Amy Sowa retired as Roseburg’s assistant city manager/city recorder on Friday, March 31, after a five-year stint that capped a career spanning more than two decades and two city governments. Sowa grew up in Roseburg and returned to become city recorder in 2018.