Press Releases
City names new fire chief
Roseburg City Manager Nikki Messenger has chosen Assistant Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson to lead the Roseburg Fire Department. He replaces Fire Chief Monte Bryan, who retired June 30.
City Finance Department earns awards
The City’s financial position has continued to withstand potentially adverse economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic – an accomplishment residents can learn more about in two financial reports that recently won national recognition.
Fall City Connection now available
Roseburg turned 150 years old on Oct. 3! So the Fall 2022 City Connection e-newsletter is full of stories about Roseburg 150 Sesquicentennial celebrations -- including the return of the Neewollah Parade.
Fall tourism grant applications open
The Roseburg Community Development Department and Roseburg Economic Development Commission will take applications for fall tourism grants starting Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Library to host Pulitzer Prize finalist
Roseburg Public Library invites the community to a Facebook Live streaming event with Oregon journalist and essayist Sierra Crane Murdoch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
City Council application deadline extended
The City of Roseburg has extended a deadline for applications to fill a City Council vacancy to Friday, Dec. 2.
Free residential leaf pickups to start
Roseburg Public Works crews will soon begin free fall leaf collection service for homeowners -- and dump truck loads of free leaves may soon be available for those needing mulch.
Neewollah Parade returning this Halloween
Roseburg’s beloved Neewollah Parade will return this Halloween for the first time in three years – bringing flash mobs, candy and even Captain Jack Sparrow and the Black Pearl pirate ship downtown for a haunting good time.
Commemorate 100 years of fire prevention Saturday
Local residents are invited when the Roseburg Fire Department hosts a commemorative event on Saturday, Oct. 15, to honor the 100-year anniversary of Fire Prevention Week.
Only rain down storm drains
Please remember as you rake fallen leaves, tend your garden or work on your car: We need your help to ensure only rain goes down stormwater drains.