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Coast Guard retracts bar restriction

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:33:46 GMT

The people of Coastal Douglas County voiced their opposition of restricting their local bar and the United States Coast Guard, Station Umpqua River listened, now extending their navigation area.

Police plan I-5 crackdown from Roseburg south to California border

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:04:07 GMT

State troopers, county deputies and city police agencies along the Interstate 5 corridor from the Oregon border through Roseburg are increasing patrols during a five-day Spring Break period, March 22 – 26.

Drug officers arrest man accused of heroin dealing

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:42:16 GMT

Police arrest Winchester man on heroin charges after searching his home, then arrest people who came to the home trying to buy the drugs. They say Seth Roggi was a significant local heroin dealer.

California man dies, two others injured in crash near Gold Hill

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:26:24 GMT

Oregon State Police say a California man is dead and 2 others seriously injured after a van struck the rear of a chip truck Friday morning just south of Gold Hill

30 years ago this Saturday, a giant awoke

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:47:14 GMT

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake 30 years ago Saturday marked the reawakening of Mount St. Helens after 123 years of inactivity -- and set the stage for the most destructive eruption in U.S. history.

Top swimmers recruit for Roseburg Swim Club

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:26:13 GMT

Outstanding swimmers Kaylin Bing and twin brother Jon Bing reach out to young students in Douglas County to get them interested in swimming in the club, that is in need of more members.

Governor's request trumps policy on naming highways

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:52:34 GMT

The Oregon Transportation Commission "generally will not name highway facilities after individuals," according to one of its policies. Was the spirit of that policy violated when the OTC voted to rename Beltline after Randy Papé?

Erin McLyman: 'She did what she wanted to do'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:20:01 GMT

A memorial service is scheduled for next week to honor a 2001 Sheldon High School graduate who died Saturday in a mortar attack in Iraq. Her family spoke to KVAL News about Erin McLyman.

Roseburg wins ROTC championships

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:44:31 GMT

Twelve schools from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho were invited to the event in hopes of winning the Cascade Mountain League Title.

Wild night at the rodeo

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:58:15 GMT

Over 32 cowboys from all over the west participated in the Maddog Bull Riding event at the fairgrounds on Saturday night.