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Remembering James Eugene Dudley

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James Eugene Dudley, aka “Dudley”, “Jim” or “Jimmy”, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 3-10-26.  He was born 11-5-68 in Weaverville, CA and grew up in Hayfork, CA, surrounded by 3 generations o...

James Eugene Dudley, aka “Dudley”, “Jim” or “Jimmy”, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 3-10-26.  He was born 11-5-68 in Weaverville, CA and grew up in Hayfork, CA, surrounded by 3 generations of family and timber as far as the eye could see.  Growing up, he loved playing sports, especially baseball and football, as well as hunting, riding dirt bikes, and spending time with friends and family.  He graduated from Hayfork High School, home of the TimberJacks, in 1986.

He wasn’t even 18 yet, when he left Hayfork to attend Humboldt State University (home of the Lumberjacks).  While at Humboldt, he played football and rugby and became a proud and dedicated member of the Chi Phi Fraternity.  He went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology and a minor in Forestry.

His early work history included working in his grandpa’s store and pulling green chain at SPI Hayfork in the summers to help pay for college.  Fresh out of college, he started doing wildlife work and got certified as a Private Consulting Biologist, spending many nights doing surveys for spotted owls and marbled murrelets.  In 1994, he went to work for Louisiana Pacific Corp. in Samoa, CA as a wildlife biologist/forester and quickly moved into the position of log buyer for the Western Region.  It was while working at LP that he met and married Michelle.  When LP sold in 1998, he accepted a log buyer position with Mendocino Redwood Company and we moved to Ukiah, CA.  It was during this time that he became a CA Registered Professional Forester.  In 2002, we moved yet again when he went to work for Roseburg Forest Products in Weed, CA.  Our final move to Oregon was in 2005 when he became the Log Procurement and Marketing Manager at RFP.  He was at RFP until 2013 when he accepted a position as the VP of Timber Resources for the Swanson Group.  It was here that he truly found the best job and the best people to work for/with.  

Jim was a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for the timber industry and served on the boards of many timber and forestry related groups including Douglas Timber Operators, Oregon Logging Conference, Mountain Western Scaling Bureau, American Forest Resource Council, and Oregon Forest Industries Council.  He also volunteered his time with the steering committee for the Forestry program at Umpqua Community College and the Umpqua Fisheries Enhancement Derby.

He loved watching football on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays… and he was a die-hard Chicago Bears fan.  Anyone who knew him knew how much he loved to hunt.  He spent years hunting deer and elk CA and OR and more recently CO and MT.  He went on the hunting trip of a lifetime to South Africa in 2011.  He also liked fishing, but only when there wasn’t anything to hunt.  He enjoyed yearly rafting/fishing trips in late winter on the Rogue River as well as backpacking trips in the summer to explore and fish the many high mountain lakes in the Trinity Alps.

Jim liked to work hard and play hard.  He was the life of the party. He was loyal, honest and one of the best friends a person could have.  He could fix or build just about anything he set his mind to.  He spent hundreds of days doing demo, remodeling houses, building decks, fences, sheds and garages.  And he spent thousands of hours clearing brush, burning piles and weed eating, mowing, cutting down trees and making cords upon cords of firewood because everywhere we lived, we had to have a wood stove.   His hard work, dedication, drive and financial responsibility helped him achieve success far beyond expectations.  He loved his work, but even more, he loved his family.  He and Michelle built a great life together, and he was so happy when he became a dad in 2006 to twin boys, Cody and Jackson.  He loved Michelle and his boys so much.  He was so proud of them and the young men they are turning out to be.  He loved nothing more than hanging out with them in the shop, working on projects, cars, ATVs, or just listening to music.  

Jim leaves behind his best friend, partner and wife of 30 years, Michelle and his sons, Cody and Jackson.  He is survived by his mom and dad, Ed and Kathleen Dudley, his sister and brother-in-law, Wendi and Brian Young, and his niece Brindi (Jordan).  He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Diana Dyer and his nephew, David, as well as a brother-in-law, Billie Smith (Carlos).  He also leaves behind treasured aunts, uncles and cousins and so many wonderful friends and colleagues who will miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm in Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds with refreshments and visiting to follow.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to any forestry or CTE related program or scholarship through Umpqua Community College, Douglas Timber Operators, Oregon Logging Conference Scholarship Foundation or any local FFA chapter.  We hope to set up some specific scholarships in his name and will share that information in the future if you would like to wait until then.

James Eugene Dudley, aka “Dudley”, “Jim” or “Jimmy”, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 3-10-26.&nbsp; He was born 11-5-68 in Weaverville, CA and grew up in Hayfork, CA, surrounded by 3 generations of family and timber as far as the eye could see.&nbsp; Growing up, he loved playing sports, especially baseball and football, as well as hunting, riding dirt bikes, and spending time with friends and family.&nbsp; He graduated from Hayfork High School, home of the TimberJacks, in 1986.He wasn’t even 18 yet, when he left Hayfork to attend Humboldt State University (home of the Lumberjacks).&nbsp; While at Humboldt, he played football and rugby and became a proud and dedicated member of the Chi Phi Fraternity.&nbsp; He went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology and a minor in Forestry.His early work history included working in his grandpa’s store and pulling green chain at SPI Hayfork in the summers to help pay for college.&nbsp; Fresh out of college, he started doing wildlife work and got certified as a Private Consulting Biologist, spending many nights doing surveys for spotted owls and marbled murrelets.&nbsp; In 1994, he went to work for Louisiana Pacific Corp. in Samoa, CA as a wildlife biologist/forester and quickly moved into the position of log buyer for the Western Region.&nbsp; It was while working at LP that he met and married Michelle.&nbsp; When LP sold in 1998, he accepted a log buyer position with Mendocino Redwood Company and we moved to Ukiah, CA.&nbsp; It was during this time that he became a CA Registered Professional Forester.&nbsp; In 2002, we moved yet again when he went to work for Roseburg Forest Products in Weed, CA.&nbsp; Our final move to Oregon was in 2005 when he became the Log Procurement and Marketing Manager at RFP.&nbsp; He was at RFP until 2013 when he accepted a position as the VP of Timber Resources for the Swanson Group.&nbsp; It was here that he truly found the best job and the best people to work for/with. &nbsp;Jim was a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for the timber industry and served on the boards of many timber and forestry related groups including Douglas Timber Operators, Oregon Logging Conference, Mountain Western Scaling Bureau, American Forest Resource Council, and Oregon Forest Industries Council.&nbsp; He also volunteered his time with the steering committee for the Forestry program at Umpqua Community College and the Umpqua Fisheries Enhancement Derby.He loved watching football on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays… and he was a die-hard Chicago Bears fan.&nbsp; Anyone who knew him knew how much he loved to hunt.&nbsp; He spent years hunting deer and elk CA and OR and more recently CO and MT.&nbsp; He went on the hunting trip of a lifetime to South Africa in 2011.&nbsp; He also liked fishing, but only when there wasn’t anything to hunt.&nbsp; He enjoyed yearly rafting/fishing trips in late winter on the Rogue River as well as backpacking trips in the summer to explore and fish the many high mountain lakes in the Trinity Alps.Jim liked to work hard and play hard.&nbsp; He was the life of the party. He was loyal, honest and one of the best friends a person could have.&nbsp; He could fix or build just about anything he set his mind to.&nbsp; He spent hundreds of days doing demo, remodeling houses, building decks, fences, sheds and garages.&nbsp; And he spent thousands of hours clearing brush, burning piles and weed eating, mowing, cutting down trees and making cords upon cords of firewood because everywhere we lived, we had to have a wood stove. &nbsp; His hard work, dedication, drive and financial responsibility helped him achieve success far beyond expectations.&nbsp; He loved his work, but even more, he loved his family.&nbsp; He and Michelle built a great life together, and he was so happy when he became a dad in 2006 to twin boys, Cody and Jackson.&nbsp; He loved Michelle and his boys so much.&nbsp; He was so proud of them and the young men they are turning out to be.&nbsp; He loved nothing more than hanging out with them in the shop, working on projects, cars, ATVs, or just listening to music. &nbsp;Jim leaves behind his best friend, partner and wife of 30 years, Michelle and his sons, Cody and Jackson.&nbsp; He is survived by his mom and dad, Ed and Kathleen Dudley, his sister and brother-in-law, Wendi and Brian Young, and his niece Brindi (Jordan).&nbsp; He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Diana Dyer and his nephew, David, as well as a brother-in-law, Billie Smith (Carlos).&nbsp; He also leaves behind treasured aunts, uncles and cousins and so many wonderful friends and colleagues who will miss him dearly.A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm in Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds with refreshments and visiting to follow.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to any forestry or CTE related program or scholarship through Umpqua Community College, Douglas Timber Operators, Oregon Logging Conference Scholarship Foundation or any local FFA chapter.&nbsp; We hope to set up some specific scholarships in his name and will share that information in the future if you would like to wait until then.

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James Eugene Dudley, aka “Dudley”, “Jim” or “Jimmy”, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 3-10-26.  He was born 11-5-68 in Weaverville, CA and grew up in Hayfork, CA, surrounded by 3 generations of family and timber as far as the eye could see.  Growing up, he loved playing sports, especially baseball and football, as well as hunting, riding dirt bikes, and spending time with friends and family.  He graduated from Hayfork High School, home of the TimberJacks, in 1986.

He wasn’t even 18 yet, when he left Hayfork to attend Humboldt State University (home of the Lumberjacks).  While at Humboldt, he played football and rugby and became a proud and dedicated member of the Chi Phi Fraternity.  He went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology and a minor in Forestry.

His early work history included working in his grandpa’s store and pulling green chain at SPI Hayfork in the summers to help pay for college.  Fresh out of college, he started doing wildlife work and got certified as a Private Consulting Biologist, spending many nights doing surveys for spotted owls and marbled murrelets.  In 1994, he went to work for Louisiana Pacific Corp. in Samoa, CA as a wildlife biologist/forester and quickly moved into the position of log buyer for the Western Region.  It was while working at LP that he met and married Michelle.  When LP sold in 1998, he accepted a log buyer position with Mendocino Redwood Company and we moved to Ukiah, CA.  It was during this time that he became a CA Registered Professional Forester.  In 2002, we moved yet again when he went to work for Roseburg Forest Products in Weed, CA.  Our final move to Oregon was in 2005 when he became the Log Procurement and Marketing Manager at RFP.  He was at RFP until 2013 when he accepted a position as the VP of Timber Resources for the Swanson Group.  It was here that he truly found the best job and the best people to work for/with.  

Jim was a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for the timber industry and served on the boards of many timber and forestry related groups including Douglas Timber Operators, Oregon Logging Conference, Mountain Western Scaling Bureau, American Forest Resource Council, and Oregon Forest Industries Council.  He also volunteered his time with the steering committee for the Forestry program at Umpqua Community College and the Umpqua Fisheries Enhancement Derby.

He loved watching football on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays… and he was a die-hard Chicago Bears fan.  Anyone who knew him knew how much he loved to hunt.  He spent years hunting deer and elk CA and OR and more recently CO and MT.  He went on the hunting trip of a lifetime to South Africa in 2011.  He also liked fishing, but only when there wasn’t anything to hunt.  He enjoyed yearly rafting/fishing trips in late winter on the Rogue River as well as backpacking trips in the summer to explore and fish the many high mountain lakes in the Trinity Alps.

Jim liked to work hard and play hard.  He was the life of the party. He was loyal, honest and one of the best friends a person could have.  He could fix or build just about anything he set his mind to.  He spent hundreds of days doing demo, remodeling houses, building decks, fences, sheds and garages.  And he spent thousands of hours clearing brush, burning piles and weed eating, mowing, cutting down trees and making cords upon cords of firewood because everywhere we lived, we had to have a wood stove.   His hard work, dedication, drive and financial responsibility helped him achieve success far beyond expectations.  He loved his work, but even more, he loved his family.  He and Michelle built a great life together, and he was so happy when he became a dad in 2006 to twin boys, Cody and Jackson.  He loved Michelle and his boys so much.  He was so proud of them and the young men they are turning out to be.  He loved nothing more than hanging out with them in the shop, working on projects, cars, ATVs, or just listening to music.  

Jim leaves behind his best friend, partner and wife of 30 years, Michelle and his sons, Cody and Jackson.  He is survived by his mom and dad, Ed and Kathleen Dudley, his sister and brother-in-law, Wendi and Brian Young, and his niece Brindi (Jordan).  He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Diana Dyer and his nephew, David, as well as a brother-in-law, Billie Smith (Carlos).  He also leaves behind treasured aunts, uncles and cousins and so many wonderful friends and colleagues who will miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm in Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds with refreshments and visiting to follow.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to any forestry or CTE related program or scholarship through Umpqua Community College, Douglas Timber Operators, Oregon Logging Conference Scholarship Foundation or any local FFA chapter.  We hope to set up some specific scholarships in his name and will share that information in the future if you would like to wait until then.

Yesterday, Roseburg Fire Department Station 1 firefighters rescued six ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Jackson Street! With some patience and teamwork, they got all six little ones out safely and reunited with mama duck. Not a bad way to kick off the day, great job!

Credit: Roseburg Fire Department.

Yesterday, Roseburg Fire Department Station 1 firefighters rescued six ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Jackson Street! With some patience and teamwork, they got all six little ones out safely and reunited with mama duck. Not a bad way to kick off the day, great job!Credit: Roseburg Fire Department.

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Yesterday, Roseburg Fire Department Station 1 firefighters rescued six ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Jackson Street! With some patience and teamwork, they got all six little ones out safely and reunited with mama duck. Not a bad way to kick off the day, great job!

Roseburg Firefighters Rescue Six Ducklings From Storm Drain

State biologists confirmed the presence of illegally introduced common carp in Cooper Creek Reservoir near Sutherlin after an angler reported catching the fish last week.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife verified the report through electrofishing, a survey method that uses electrical current to temporarily stun fish for collection. The operation removed 14 adult carp from the reservoir, most of them pregnant females estimated to be between two and eight years old, according to the agency.

The age range of the fish suggests the population has been reproducing in the reservoir for years without detection.

Evan Leonetti, ODFW's Umpqua Fish District biologist, said the agency will continue monitoring and removing carp from Cooper Creek through additional electrofishing efforts. He has contacted the Sutherlin Water District, which manages the reservoir, and is coordinating with other parties on next steps.

The discovery raises concerns beyond the reservoir itself. Biologists warn that carp could migrate into calmer stretches of the North and mainstem Umpqua rivers, where conditions would support their growth. A single adult female can produce roughly 300,000 eggs per spawn, and warmer water temperatures can trigger multiple spawning events in a season, according to ODFW.

Common carp, native to Europe and Asia, are known to degrade aquatic habitat. They uproot vegetation, increase water turbidity, and alter food webs in ways that harm native fish populations.

ODFW is asking anglers who catch carp in the area to report the location, size, and a photo if possible to Leonetti at evan.leonetti@odfw.oregon.gov or by calling 541-440-3353. The agency encourages anglers not to return live carp to the water. Carp are classified as non-game fish in Oregon, meaning there is no harvest limit, and anglers may legally dispose of them.

State biologists confirmed the presence of illegally introduced common carp in Cooper Creek Reservoir near Sutherlin after an angler reported catching the fish last week.The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife verified the report through electrofishing, a survey method that uses electrical current to temporarily stun fish for collection. The operation removed 14 adult carp from the reservoir, most of them pregnant females estimated to be between two and eight years old, according to the agency.The age range of the fish suggests the population has been reproducing in the reservoir for years without detection.Evan Leonetti, ODFW's Umpqua Fish District biologist, said the agency will continue monitoring and removing carp from Cooper Creek through additional electrofishing efforts. He has contacted the Sutherlin Water District, which manages the reservoir, and is coordinating with other parties on next steps.The discovery raises concerns beyond the reservoir itself. Biologists warn that carp could migrate into calmer stretches of the North and mainstem Umpqua rivers, where conditions would support their growth. A single adult female can produce roughly 300,000 eggs per spawn, and warmer water temperatures can trigger multiple spawning events in a season, according to ODFW.Common carp, native to Europe and Asia, are known to degrade aquatic habitat. They uproot vegetation, increase water turbidity, and alter food webs in ways that harm native fish populations.ODFW is asking anglers who catch carp in the area to report the location, size, and a photo if possible to Leonetti at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="!text-blue-600 !cursor-pointer hover:!underline" href="mailto:evan.leonetti@odfw.oregon.gov">evan.leonetti@odfw.oregon.gov</a> or by calling 541-440-3353. The agency encourages anglers not to return live carp to the water. Carp are classified as non-game fish in Oregon, meaning there is no harvest limit, and anglers may legally dispose of them.

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Illegally introduced fish threaten native habitat in Southern Oregon

State biologists confirmed the presence of illegally introduced common carp in Cooper Creek Reservoir near Sutherlin after an angler reported catching the fish last week.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife verified the report through electrofishing, a survey method that uses electrical current to temporarily stun fish for collection. The operation removed 14 adult carp from the reservoir, most of them pregnant females estimated to be between two and eight years old, according to the agency.

The age range of the fish suggests the population has been reproducing in the reservoir for years without detection.

Evan Leonetti, ODFW's Umpqua Fish District biologist, said the agency will continue monitoring and removing carp from Cooper Creek through additional electrofishing efforts. He has contacted the Sutherlin Water District, which manages the reservoir, and is coordinating with other parties on next steps.

The discovery raises concerns beyond the reservoir itself. Biologists warn that carp could migrate into calmer stretches of the North and mainstem Umpqua rivers, where conditions would support their growth. A single adult female can produce roughly 300,000 eggs per spawn, and warmer water temperatures can trigger multiple spawning events in a season, according to ODFW.

Common carp, native to Europe and Asia, are known to degrade aquatic habitat. They uproot vegetation, increase water turbidity, and alter food webs in ways that harm native fish populations.

ODFW is asking anglers who catch carp in the area to report the location, size, and a photo if possible to Leonetti at 

 or by calling 541-440-3353. The agency encourages anglers not to return live carp to the water. Carp are classified as non-game fish in Oregon, meaning there is no harvest limit, and anglers may legally dispose of them.

Common Carp Found in Cooper Creek Reservoir Concerns Biologists

Five nonprofit organizations based at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus will host their fourth annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 2, offering free activities and meals for children in the parking lot at 150 NE Kenneth Ford Drive, according to a statement from organizers.

The fair runs from noon to 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Children who attend will receive a ticket for a free meal at a food truck of their choice while supplies last, a promotion funded by event sponsors. Food trucks will also sell snacks, meals, and drinks for other attendees. Last year's event drew more than 1,000 people.

Activities include the Portland Water Bureau's WOW (Water on Water) demonstrations, balloon artists, face painting, and henna tattoos. Admission is free.

All proceeds from the weekend's events benefit United Community Action Network, one of the partner organizations on the campus. A charity golf scramble follows the fair on Sunday, May 3, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at Bar Run Golf & RV Resort. The scramble offers cash prizes, including $5,000 for a hole in one on the par 3 15th. Registration is open at www.birdease.com/jbcccharitygolf.

Event sponsors include CHI CommonSpirit, Oregon Pacific Bank, and several other regional organizations, according to the announcement.

The Jerry Bruce Community Campus sits on land along the north end of NE Kenneth Ford Drive and houses Family Development Center, The Fish Food Bank, United Community Action Network, and two other organizations. Together they provide services ranging from childhood development programs and food assistance to health care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The campus concept originated in the early 2000s when Jerry Bruce and other community leaders envisioned a centralized location where multiple nonprofits could collaborate to serve Douglas County residents.

Five nonprofit organizations based at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus will host their fourth annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 2, offering free activities and meals for children in the parking lot at 150 NE Kenneth Ford Drive, according to a statement from organizers.The fair runs from noon to 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Children who attend will receive a ticket for a free meal at a food truck of their choice while supplies last, a promotion funded by event sponsors. Food trucks will also sell snacks, meals, and drinks for other attendees. Last year's event drew more than 1,000 people.Activities include the Portland Water Bureau's WOW (Water on Water) demonstrations, balloon artists, face painting, and henna tattoos. Admission is free.All proceeds from the weekend's events benefit United Community Action Network, one of the partner organizations on the campus. A charity golf scramble follows the fair on Sunday, May 3, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at Bar Run Golf &amp; RV Resort. The scramble offers cash prizes, including $5,000 for a hole in one on the par 3 15th. Registration is open at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="!text-blue-600 !cursor-pointer hover:!underline underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="http://www.birdease.com/jbcccharitygolf">www.birdease.com/jbcccharitygolf</a>.Event sponsors include CHI CommonSpirit, Oregon Pacific Bank, and several other regional organizations, according to the announcement.The Jerry Bruce Community Campus sits on land along the north end of NE Kenneth Ford Drive and houses Family Development Center, The Fish Food Bank, United Community Action Network, and two other organizations. Together they provide services ranging from childhood development programs and food assistance to health care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The campus concept originated in the early 2000s when Jerry Bruce and other community leaders envisioned a centralized location where multiple nonprofits could collaborate to serve Douglas County residents.

Free food, activities for children highlight Saturday afternoon event in north Roseburg

Five nonprofit organizations based at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus will host their fourth annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 2, offering free activities and meals for children in the parking lot at 150 NE Kenneth Ford Drive, according to a statement from organizers.

The fair runs from noon to 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Children who attend will receive a ticket for a free meal at a food truck of their choice while supplies last, a promotion funded by event sponsors. Food trucks will also sell snacks, meals, and drinks for other attendees. Last year's event drew more than 1,000 people.

Activities include the Portland Water Bureau's WOW (Water on Water) demonstrations, balloon artists, face painting, and henna tattoos. Admission is free.

All proceeds from the weekend's events benefit United Community Action Network, one of the partner organizations on the campus. A charity golf scramble follows the fair on Sunday, May 3, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at Bar Run Golf & RV Resort. The scramble offers cash prizes, including $5,000 for a hole in one on the par 3 15th. Registration is open at 

Event sponsors include CHI CommonSpirit, Oregon Pacific Bank, and several other regional organizations, according to the announcement.

The Jerry Bruce Community Campus sits on land along the north end of NE Kenneth Ford Drive and houses Family Development Center, The Fish Food Bank, United Community Action Network, and two other organizations. Together they provide services ranging from childhood development programs and food assistance to health care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The campus concept originated in the early 2000s when Jerry Bruce and other community leaders envisioned a centralized location where multiple nonprofits could collaborate to serve Douglas County residents.

Jerry Bruce Community Campus Set to Host Fourth Annual Spring Fair in Early May

Goodwill will relocate its Roseburg retail store to 1430 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard, the former Rite Aid building, with plans to open the renovated space in early 2027, the organization announced April 13.

The new location is about three minutes from the current store. The existing shop and its donation services will remain open throughout the transition, according to the announcement.

The move will give Goodwill a larger building with more parking and easier donation drop-off access. It will also provide significantly more room for the organization's Job Connection and Learning Lab, which offers job readiness services, career navigation, and digital literacy programs. Goodwill said the expanded workforce programs will be integrated directly into the retail space to make them more visible to shoppers and donors.

"This move is about staying rooted in the community while creating a space that allows us to do more," said Shae Johns, president and CEO of Southern Oregon Goodwill.

Goodwill has operated in Roseburg since 2003. The nonprofit is headquartered in Medford and serves Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Siskiyou counties. In 2025, the organization provided services to more than 2,700 people through its GoodWorks programs, according to the release. Revenue from donated goods sales funds local employment and training programs.

The organization, founded in 1967, will mark its 60th anniversary in 2027, the same year the new Roseburg store is expected to open. Additional details will be shared as the relocation progresses, Goodwill said.

Community members can continue shopping and donating at the current Roseburg store while the new location is being prepared, and Goodwill said they will share updates as the move gets closer.

Goodwill will relocate its Roseburg retail store to 1430 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard, the former Rite Aid building, with plans to open the renovated space in early 2027, the organization announced April 13.The new location is about three minutes from the current store. The existing shop and its donation services will remain open throughout the transition, according to the announcement.The move will give Goodwill a larger building with more parking and easier donation drop-off access. It will also provide significantly more room for the organization's Job Connection and Learning Lab, which offers job readiness services, career navigation, and digital literacy programs. Goodwill said the expanded workforce programs will be integrated directly into the retail space to make them more visible to shoppers and donors."This move is about staying rooted in the community while creating a space that allows us to do more," said Shae Johns, president and CEO of Southern Oregon Goodwill.Goodwill has operated in Roseburg since 2003. The nonprofit is headquartered in Medford and serves Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Siskiyou counties. In 2025, the organization provided services to more than 2,700 people through its GoodWorks programs, according to the release. Revenue from donated goods sales funds local employment and training programs.The organization, founded in 1967, will mark its 60th anniversary in 2027, the same year the new Roseburg store is expected to open. Additional details will be shared as the relocation progresses, Goodwill said.Community members can continue shopping and donating at the current Roseburg store while the new location is being prepared, and Goodwill said they will share updates as the move gets closer.

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Goodwill relocating to bigger space on Garden Valley Boulevard in early 2027

Goodwill will relocate its Roseburg retail store to 1430 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard, the former Rite Aid building, with plans to open the renovated space in early 2027, the organization announced April 13.

The new location is about three minutes from the current store. The existing shop and its donation services will remain open throughout the transition, according to the announcement.

The move will give Goodwill a larger building with more parking and easier donation drop-off access. It will also provide significantly more room for the organization's Job Connection and Learning Lab, which offers job readiness services, career navigation, and digital literacy programs. Goodwill said the expanded workforce programs will be integrated directly into the retail space to make them more visible to shoppers and donors.

"This move is about staying rooted in the community while creating a space that allows us to do more," said Shae Johns, president and CEO of Southern Oregon Goodwill.

Goodwill has operated in Roseburg since 2003. The nonprofit is headquartered in Medford and serves Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Siskiyou counties. In 2025, the organization provided services to more than 2,700 people through its GoodWorks programs, according to the release. Revenue from donated goods sales funds local employment and training programs.

The organization, founded in 1967, will mark its 60th anniversary in 2027, the same year the new Roseburg store is expected to open. Additional details will be shared as the relocation progresses, Goodwill said.

Community members can continue shopping and donating at the current Roseburg store while the new location is being prepared, and Goodwill said they will share updates as the move gets closer.

Goodwill to Move Roseburg Store to Former Rite Aid Building

Rusty Mentes with Country Financial is organizing a cleanup along Diamond Lake Boulevard on Saturday, May 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will meet at his office at 2776 NE Diamond Lake Blvd to get assignments, and everyone heads to Backside Brewery afterward.

Rusty Mentes with Country Financial is organizing a cleanup along Diamond Lake Boulevard on Saturday, May 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will meet at his office at 2776 NE Diamond Lake Blvd to get assignments, and everyone heads to Backside Brewery afterward.

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A group of people wearing bright orange safety vests are gathered around a white tent with green trim. Some are listening to a man speaking, while others stand in lines. Tools are laid out on the ground near the tent.

Rusty with Country Financial Leads Community Cleanup Effort

Community Cleanup on Diamond Lake Boulevard Set for Saturday May 16

Aviva Health has appointed Patrick Hull as its interim chief executive officer, effective immediately, the organization's board of directors announced.

Hull brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role. He most recently served as executive director and CEO of VA Roseburg Health Care.

The organization said its clinics, programs and services continue to operate normally. No information was provided about the circumstances of the leadership change or the timeline for a permanent appointment.

Aviva Health has appointed Patrick Hull as its interim chief executive officer, effective immediately, the organization's board of directors announced.Hull brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role. He most recently served as executive director and CEO of VA Roseburg Health Care.The organization said its clinics, programs and services continue to operate normally. No information was provided about the circumstances of the leadership change or the timeline for a permanent appointment.

Former VA healthcare executive takes over with three decades of experience

Aviva Health has appointed Patrick Hull as its interim chief executive officer, effective immediately, the organization's board of directors announced.

Hull brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role. He most recently served as executive director and CEO of VA Roseburg Health Care.

The organization said its clinics, programs and services continue to operate normally. No information was provided about the circumstances of the leadership change or the timeline for a permanent appointment.

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