You can deck out a hog in a top hat and cravat, but what you've got is a dressed-up pig. That's not to say that residents of the Mill-Pine National Register Historic District regard their Roseburg neighborhood as swinish. Nor

The Reedsport Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying additional possible victims of a Reedsport man accused of sexually abusing two boys, officials said Monday.Justin Vail Ure, 33, has been charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy,

Following is a list of events involving the collapse of North River Boats in Douglas County, the criminal financial charges faced by owner Brian Brush, as well as the pending murder charge against the man for a shooting in Washington.

Tucked behind its namesake tree stand, Fir Grove Elementary is tough to spot as motorists whiz down West Harvard Avenue.The 20 mph school speed zone - barely more than a block long - is even easier to miss. The three

In the wake of state health officials deciding to open up H1N1 vaccinations to all who want them, 10 clinics have been set up in Douglas County to offer the swine flu vaccine in coming weeks."Health care providers have been

The Roseburg City Council approved the second reading of the ordinance enacting the West Avenue Redevelopment Plan Monday evening.The plan will go into effect Jan. 13. Most of the neighborhood, which is located west of Stephens Street, south of Chestnut

The Roseburg City Council gave initial approval Monday evening to ordinances adding 185 acres to the northern part of the city, increasing the city's population and tax base by about 850 people. Seven areas are proposed to be annexed north

Wednesday is the last day this year for seniors to get free assistance from volunteers trained to help them determine whether they need to make changes in their Medicare Part D prescription drug programs. Volunteers from the state's Senior Health

EUGENE (AP) - The fall of the recreational vehicle industry in Lane County was swift, relentless and brutal.A year ago at this time, local RV makers sent workers home for their customary holiday furloughs. Most workers never came back. Within

Considerable effort is being expended to educate folks about global warming, probable causes and effects, and measures individuals and governments can take to mitigate these effects. But, an increasing world population coupled with a rising standard of living will probably

Yes, our current health care system is flawed and something must be done, but Washington needs to hit the brakes and think this through very carefully. Under Obama's plan of creating a public health plan, families will be penalized for

I was looking out through my office window today and thought I saw Santa's Helper decorating our fair city. So I went out and talked to her and I thanked her for the great job. And I was right, she

On his MySpace, Barack Obama requested that we write letters to the editor with our opinions on the heath bill. So, at his request, here is my opinion.I believe that we, as Americans, need to stop this health care bill

Simple dishes don't come to mind when thinking of the Camas Room at Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort. But that is exactly what Leonardo Quirs, a Camas Room chef, was striving to create last week during a community education

These logs are the highlights of initial emergency calls and reports to the Douglas County Dispatch Center. They do not represent all the incidents or their final outcomes.POLICE LOGFridayDouglas County sheriff8:16 a.m. - Burglary in the 200 block of D

ROSEBURG - A memorial service for U.S. Navy sailor David Mudge of Sutherlin will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.The public service, which will include full military honors, will be in Pacific Hall on the north

LAS VEGASOakes second in final NFR round Zack Oakes, an Oakland High School product, finished second in the 10th and final round of bull riding at the National Finals Rodeo Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.Oakes, who now

GRANTS Pass (AP) - A conservation group is threatening to go to court if the Obama administration doesn't start making progress on a backlog of endangered species listings.The Center for Biological Diversity on Monday filed a formal notice of intent

The Edelweiss Ski Club will hold its first meeting of the season from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held at Round Table Pizza, 2040 N.W. Stewart Parkway near the Roseburg Valley Mall. This season's overnight and

EUREKA, Calif. - Six Riverhawks scored in double figures and the Umpqua Community College women's basketball team defeated the Cerro Coso Coyotes 92-43 at the College of the Redwoods on Monday.Nneamaka Anyanwu turned in a game-high 22 points and Mykiea