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Semi truck fire destroys race cars

A semi trailer fire on Interstate 5 in Roseburg, caused an estimated $300-thousand damage early Saturday morning, destroying two race cars and another vehicle.

Fleeing car drags cop 50 feet through lot

A police officer was dragged about 50 feet through a parking lot early Saturday when a car suddenly took off in reverse as the officer was trying to prevent the driver from escaping.

Frances Burge is newest Douglas County Circuit Court Judge

Former District Attorney's prosecutor takes over as Circuit Court judge after swearing-in ceremony on Thursday.

While we celebrate the Fourth, Ore. Guardsmen will deploy to Iraq

"Saying goodbye doesn't get easier with practice," said Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, who visited Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field in Georgia to see his soldiers deploy for a fourth time since taking office in 2003.

Pilots show off their homemade aircraft at Roseburg Airport

Members of the Experimental Aircraft Association displayed their homemade aircraft at the Roseburg Airport Friday afternoon, to let the public see what goes into building your own.

Bandon prepares for 3rd annual Crab Derby

Crabbers get ready, the third annual Bandon Crab Derby is just around the corner, and when it's all said and done, you could be $1,000 richer just for catching one.

Forest fire leads to large marijuana grow

More than 8,600 marijuana plants are discovered by firefighters after a wildfire in southwestern Douglas County.

GOP says Ore. governor delaying tax hike vote

Republicans are accusing Democratic Gov. Ted Kulongoski of using a delaying tactic to try to keep Oregon voters from having their say on income tax hikes just passed by the Legislature.

Freeman murder not solved, but not forgotten

It has been nine years since a young, teen-age, girl was murdered in Coquille. But, in that time, neither her family nor the investigators involved have wavered in their belief that justice will one day be served.

Winchester Bay gets a marina make-over

As part of their a of beautification and safety projects, the city of Winchester Bay unveiled its new "Winchester Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk" on Salmon Harbor Drive on Tuesday.