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Day Hike Down Bluff to Scenic St. Croix River
St. Croix River alongside Louise Park. Louise, Schoen parks offer remote hike through forest Day hikers can ramble down a jeep trail heading from the blufftops to the St. Croix River south of its h…
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November 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Vote #DanOsborn 4 Senate 4 #Nebraska Nov 3rd!

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November 3, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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Roseburg Forest Products announces a major expansion, but the details remain murky with no formal votes or action recorded—what's really happening behind the scenes?

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No formal votes recorded on Roseburg investment announcement
The transcript contains a county announcement about Roseburg Forest Products' investment but records no motions, votes, or formal actions; the statement credits county facilitation and names partners but provides no implementation schedule or tax-term details.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Residents are raising alarms over wildly fluctuating stormwater project costs, demanding transparency and accountability from the Douglas County Task Force.

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Residents accuse task force of 'predetermined' process, flag fluctuating cost estimates
At a Douglas County stormwater workshop, residents accused the task force of a preordained process and demanded transparency after project cost estimates swung among $69 million, $141 million and $50 million, while staff pledged follow-up information.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Inverness Water and Sanitation District is transforming wastewater into a valuable resource, achieving 100% effluent reuse while eyeing ambitious projects that could revolutionize water supply in Douglas County.

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Inverness district tells Douglas County it has excess effluent and a long record of reuse
Inverness Water and Sanitation District reported extensive reuse infrastructure, partnerships and a conjunctive‑use plan that has delivered high levels of renewable supply, but said converting excess effluent to additional potable supply would require large capital investments.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Douglas County is set to make history with Roseburg Forest Products' stunning $750 million investment, bringing over 140 new jobs to Dillard, Oregon!

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Roseburg Forest Products pledges about $750 million expansion in Dillard; Douglas County expects 140+ jobs
Douglas County announced that Roseburg Forest Products will invest approximately $750,000,000 to expand manufacturing in Dillard, Oregon, including new MDF and exterior trim plants, improvements to existing facilities, and more than 140 anticipated jobs. County officials said they helped negotiate a long-term property tax structure to support the project.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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Douglas County just landed a $3.4 million grant to boost Fred Wahl Marine Construction, promising over 100 new jobs and an exciting expansion of the Reedsport shipyard!

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Douglas County credits $3.4 million Connect Oregon grant for Reedsport shipyard expansion
A county staff member said the Douglas County Board of Commissioners helped Fred Wahl Marine Construction secure a $3.4 million Connect Oregon grant to build a new indoor facility on Bolin Island, a move the statement said will draw out-of-state work and add more than 100 jobs to Douglas County.
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November 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Commissioner Sean Tonner is pushing for a groundbreaking plan to bring 1,700 acre-feet of renewable water into Douglas County, but questions about the specifics are heating up!

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Commissioners debate whether to invite Crow's Nest developers to present Lost Creek renewable‑water plan
Commissioner Sean Tonner proposed inviting the Crow's Nest developer to present a plan to bring Lost Creek water (about 1,700 acre‑feet) into Douglas County; members asked for technical specifics and legal staff cautioned about timing and the planning/adequacy process.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Douglas County's corrections department is thriving with an impressive $890,886 under budget and promising advancements in staffing and reentry programs!

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Douglas County corrections director reports $890,886 under budget, highlights staffing and program gains
Director Michael Myers told the Board of Corrections the department is $890,886 under budget after three months, reported 95% staffing for correctional ranks, announced Summit Foods as the new food-service provider (starting Dec. 1, 2026) and described outcomes from reentry and pretrial programs.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Commissioner Sean Tonner is pushing for a groundbreaking plan to bring 1,700 acre-feet of renewable water into Douglas County, but questions about the specifics are heating up!

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Commissioners debate whether to invite Crow's Nest developers to present Lost Creek renewable‑water plan
Commissioner Sean Tonner proposed inviting the Crow's Nest developer to present a plan to bring Lost Creek water (about 1,700 acre‑feet) into Douglas County; members asked for technical specifics and legal staff cautioned about timing and the planning/adequacy process.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Inverness Water and Sanitation District is transforming wastewater into a valuable resource, achieving 100% effluent reuse while eyeing ambitious projects that could revolutionize water supply in Douglas County.

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Inverness district tells Douglas County it has excess effluent and a long record of reuse
Inverness Water and Sanitation District reported extensive reuse infrastructure, partnerships and a conjunctive‑use plan that has delivered high levels of renewable supply, but said converting excess effluent to additional potable supply would require large capital investments.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Douglas County Commissioners hit pause on a crucial policing technology grant, raising questions about federal compliance obligations that could impact local law enforcement.

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Commissioners delay action on OJP policing-technology award after questions about 8 U.S.C. §1373 condition
The Board of Commissioners discussed an OJP Community Oriented Policing Technology letter of award to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and agreed to table final action so staff can clarify "condition 2," which references compliance with 8 U.S.C. §1373. Chief Friend offered to research and return with answers and related SRO use-of-force numbers.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Douglas County is set to accept a whopping $4.13 million for vital nutrition services and multiple public safety grants—what does this mean for the community?

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Douglas County was asked to accept $4.13 million state nutrition contract and multiple public-safety grants
At its Oct. 27, 2026 meeting the Douglas County Board of Commissioners was asked to accept a $4,130,000 agreement with Nebraska DHHS for supplemental foods and related services, a $639,000 federal COPS technology grant for the sheriff, and several public-health and interagency contracts.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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Douglas County Commissioners are hitting pause on a vital policing-technology grant, raising questions about potential immigration information sharing obligations!

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Douglas County delays acceptance of federal policing-technology grant over immigration-information clause
Commissioners asked whether a Bureau of Justice OJP letter of award for a Community Oriented Policing Technology grant includes a condition requiring compliance with 8 U.S.C. §1373; the sheriff's chief said he would research the clause and the board agreed to table the grant until next week.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Omaha is one step closer to enhancing fire safety with a SAFER grant that could fund 18 new firefighter positions for the upcoming Fire Station 70!

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Omaha moves to accept SAFER grant to hire 18 firefighters, officials say hires will staff new Station 70
Council received testimony supporting acceptance of a SAFER grant to fund 18 firefighter positions; Fire Chief Kathy Bostman and union leaders said hires will help staff Fire Station 70 planned for construction in 2027 and opening in early 2028.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Omaha's plumbing code overhaul could slash construction costs and boost affordable housing, but is it worth the potential safety risks?

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Omaha council hears hours of testimony on proposed plumbing-code overhaul, delays final vote
Council held an extended public hearing on proposed amendments to the Omaha plumbing code — including expanded use of PVC and PEX and a change to the apprentice ratio — drawing competing testimony from builders and plumbers; council laid over third reading to Nov. 10.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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A recent discussion revealed that school-resource officers in Douglas County have reported nearly 30 use-of-force incidents since 2021, prompting commissioners to demand full transparency on the data.

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Sheriff says SROs reported roughly 30 force incidents since 2021; board asks for full data
In response to a news article, commissioners asked for data on school-resource-officer use-of-force incidents. The sheriff's chief said his office previously provided a release to the Flatwater and estimated 'roughly 30' incidents since 2021 and agreed to provide exact numbers to commissioners.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Exciting developments are on the agenda for the Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Oct. 28, including timber bids and a controversial mine permit!

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Timber sale, mine permit and fairgrounds paving on Douglas County forestry committee docket
The Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is scheduled to meet Oct. 28, 2026 to open timber-sale bids, consider a conditional-use application for a non-metallic mine on county forest land in the Town of Highland, review a pesticide-ordinance exemption request (#1.17), and consider releasing fairgrounds reserve funding for pavement repairs.
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October 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Douglas County is set to propose a significant $19.27 million property tax levy for 2027, with a notable reduction in the tax rate—what does this mean for you?

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Douglas County proposes $19.27 million general property tax levy for 2027
The Administration Committee recommends a total county levy of $19,267,640 for 2027 (including $705,407 in special charges), with a proposed county tax rate per mil of 2.85; the full board will consider Resolution #56-26 on Oct. 27, 2026.
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October 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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Douglas County is proposing a $69 million budget for 2027, featuring a 0.88% levy increase and significant drivers like rising health insurance costs and pay-grid enhancements.

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Douglas County proposes $69.0 million budget and 0.88% levy increase for 2027
The Administration Committee recommends a $69,024,721 budget for 2027, including $68,184,721 in operating expenses and $840,000 for capital; the proposed county levy is $19,267,640 (up $167,488, 0.88%) and staff recommend a 1% pay-grid increase and funding for step progression and health insurance inflation.
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October 26, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Justice Department plans to send election observers to #AdamsCounty & #DouglasCounty in #Colorado

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Justice Department will send federal observers to at least two metro Denver counties on Election Day, letters say
The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office says it was considering the Justice Department’s Adams County request in collaboration with the state’s attorney general but had not yet granted it.
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October 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Douglas County just approved an extra $150,000 to support child welfare placements using opioid settlement funds, highlighting the urgent need for resources in the community.

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Douglas County allocates $150,000 more in opioid settlement funds for child welfare placement costs
The board approved Resolution #50-26 to allocate an additional $150,000 from the opioid settlement reserve to the Child Welfare unit for placement costs after committee recommendation; transcript records $650,000 in opioid funds on hand and Jan–July placement costs of $139,508.
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October 22, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Veterans may be eligible for reimbursements after claims-assistance firm Trajector declared bankruptcy, having charged some as much as $20,000 for their services.

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Local veterans group flags Trajector bankruptcy and seeks possible reimbursements for veterans
A veterans group president told the committee that Trajector, a claims-assistance company, is in bankruptcy after charging veterans as much as $12,000–$20,000; county VSOs have been included in state rulemaking and an online VSO resource is expected Nov. 1.
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October 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Douglas County just made significant updates to its Public Safety ordinances, impacting everything from fireworks to firearms and more!

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Douglas County adopts wide-ranging Public Safety ordinance package
The county board approved a large package of Public Safety and related ordinance amendments — covering firearms, fireworks, disorderly conduct, alcohol rules, harassment, and more — after committee recommendations; most items were adopted with motions carried on Oct. 15, 2026.
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October 22, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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In a historic move, the Douglas County Board has unanimously voted to repeal and recreate the Floodplain Zoning Ordinance #8.3, setting a new course for zoning regulations!

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Douglas County Board repeals and recreates Floodplain Zoning Ordinance #8.3
The Douglas County Board on Oct. 15 repealed and recreated Ordinance #8.3, the county floodplain zoning ordinance, adopting the Zoning Committee's unanimous recommendation; motion by Chair Mark Liebaert, second D. Cummings, motion carried.
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October 22, 2026 at 10:34 AM