From the roseburg community on Reddit: Don’t be fooled by the big signs. It’s time to OUST commissioners Boice, Kress and Freeman! Vote them OUT Explore this post and more from the roseburg community

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Commission approves 2026 health‑plan design changes and authorizes stop‑loss contract Douglas County approved staff-recommended 2026 plan design and employee/retiree contribution changes and authorized the county administrator to sign the stop‑loss insurance contract; staff noted two stop‑loss quotes (Optum and Symetra) and projections showing fund‑balance pressure into 2027.

Douglas County has taken a decisive step towards a more sustainable health plan for 2026-2027, balancing employee contributions and fund stability while saving an estimated $200,000 in stop-loss costs!

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Legislative update: Mallory Lutz briefs commissioners on vetoes, property‑tax lid defeat and housing bills Mallory Lutz told the Douglas County commission the governor signed the budget but line‑item vetoed many measures, vetoed HB 2745 (property‑tax lid); eviction‑expungement bill HB 2357 passed both chambers and is pending the governor's signature; other bills (SB 391) were vetoed—Lutz advised commissioners on veto‑session timing.

Douglas County's budget faces significant changes after the governor's line-item vetoes, while housing advocates celebrate a potential win with new eviction expungement legislation looming.

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Resident group alleges unsafe, overweight hauling and calls for contract scrutiny A Cardboard Cares representative told the board he has documentation alleging a solid‑waste carrier hauled intentionally overweight loads, used substandard equipment, leaked PFAS and contributed to a 2020 fatal crash; he urged officials to consider public safety before extending a contract.

A local nonprofit is sounding the alarm over a solid-waste carrier allegedly hauling overweight loads and using unsafe equipment, raising serious public safety concerns.

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Xcel Energy representative outlines Fargo‑to‑Alexandria transmission proposal and permitting timeline Xcel Energy staff briefed the Douglas County board on a proposed transmission project to add a second circuit along existing corridors between Fargo and Alexandria; filings with the state Public Utilities Commission are under review and construction would not start without approvals (company cited a 2028 start and a MISO in‑service target of 2032).

A groundbreaking transmission project is set to enhance electric reliability between Fargo and Alexandria, with construction potentially starting as early as 2028!

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Douglas County work session hears support and questions for $275,000 FIFA World Cup watch‑party plan Commissioners heard presentations and public comment on a plan to host two FIFA World Cup watch parties at Boundary Waters Park, including a staff request to authorize up to $275,000 from unrestricted hotel/motel tax funds; board members probed safety, licensing, sponsorship offsets and vendor capacity. No final funding vote is recorded in the work session transcript.

Douglas County is gearing up to host two epic FIFA World Cup watch parties, but will the $275,000 budget get the green light?

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Douglas County commissioners press for tougher penalties, back Senate Bill 15 to target buyers of child exploitation Commissioners and a trafficking survivor‑advocate described local and state efforts to curb demand for child exploitation, said the county supported massage‑parlor regulation and urged passage of Senate Bill 15 to increase penalties for solicitation of minors.

Douglas County is taking a stand against child exploitation with new regulations and tougher penalties for offenders, pushing for Senate Bill 15 to ensure that "if you try it, you're gonna get caught."

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Douglas County officials, prosecutors and educators urge parents to monitor devices as online threats to children rise At a Douglas County town hall, commissioners and a panel of prosecutors, sheriff’s detectives, school officials and advocates outlined how children are targeted online, reported local caseloads and offered concrete steps and resources for parents and schools.

Douglas County officials revealed shocking insights on how children are targeted online and what parents can do to protect them—don’t miss these vital tips!

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Owner given time and conditions to bring 3061 Bowden Street auto‑repair site into compliance After a show‑cause hearing for long‑running compliance issues at an auto‑repair facility that triggered a paint‑fume complaint, planning and zoning and the commission approved a set of conditions and a compliance timeline; the board required continued progress and building permits/inspections within 6–12 months.

The Board of Commissioners has set strict conditions for an auto-repair site to address compliance issues and paint-fume complaints, granting the new owner a critical timeline for improvements.

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Douglas County approves 119‑lot Maroney Mill subdivision after weeks of debate After extended public comment addressing traffic, emergency services and environmental concerns, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning Z2026‑25 to allow a 119‑lot planned residential development on Maroney Mill Road with conditions on fencing, buffering, architectural standards and stormwater connections.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has just approved a controversial 119-lot subdivision on Maroney Mill Road, sparking heated debates over safety and community impact.

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Douglas County votes to notify Duet it may withdraw unless financial controls are met The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to notify Duet (an ENSA interlocal provider) that the county may withdraw from the contract unless specified financial‑management and governance conditions are met; the board also asked for state audit involvement and left current funding levels unchanged pending budget review.

Douglas County may pull support from Duet unless significant financial reforms are made, raising concerns about the future of essential services for vulnerable residents.

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Douglas County Water Commission removes draft change to well lot-size, presses for stronger reuse policies On March 30 the Douglas County Water Commission reviewed draft Chapter 10 of the county water plan, agreed to remove a recommendation to reduce minimum lot sizes eligible for individual wells, and called for clearer, implementable policies that prioritize potable and gray‑water reuse across new development and large users.

The Douglas County Water Commission has taken a bold stance by rejecting a proposal to reduce well lot sizes, emphasizing the need for stronger policies on water reuse in future developments.

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Recorder highlights progress on e-recording, AI research assistant and historic indexing Douglas County Recorder described growth in electronic recording (about 70% of submissions), a document-research AI tool with growing usage, and a project to import 1853–1967 images and index historic records to improve public searchability and fraud awareness.

Douglas County is revolutionizing land records with a new AI tool and expanding e-recording platforms, making property information more accessible than ever before!

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Douglas County IT seeks network refresh and radio upgrades as radios move under technology services Technology Services presented a budget that shifts emergency radio responsibilities to IT, requests a network infrastructure refresh funded from gaming-assigned funds, and proposes upgrades to phones, cameras and public-safety radio user-group coordination; county manager flagged federal funding opportunities.

Douglas County's IT is set to revolutionize public safety communications with a major network refresh and radio upgrades, all while navigating the complexities of federal funding.

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Commissioners warned road funding is limited as staff outlines regional priorities and signal maintenance costs Public works presented limited local road operating funds (about $1.5M) covering hundreds of miles and said regional transportation revenues support slurry/chip-seal and reconstruction; staff proposed increases for signal maintenance and listed unfunded reconstruction priorities including Pinet Road and Moller Parkway.

Douglas County's road funding is running on fumes, with just $1.5 million to cover over 200 miles—find out how this impacts your daily commute!

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House History How do I research my house? Researching a house or building can be a remarkable opportunity to dig into history and see the world…

Interested in researching #HouseHistory in Lawrence, Douglas County, #Kansas? How do I research my house? on the Lawrence Public Library website has an overview of sources that can be used, many of which span the county or state (and which would help with #OnePlaceStudies too!). #OnePlaceWednesday

Water utility previews AMI meter rollout and tank replacements; rate study scheduled Water utility staff told the commission state guidance is prompting replacement of older bolted-steel tanks, and proposed a multiyear advanced‑metering infrastructure (AMI) project to improve leak detection and billing; county staff previewed a rate study and asked for guidance on timing of implementation.

Douglas County is gearing up for a major overhaul of its water system, from replacing aging tanks to implementing cutting-edge metering technology that promises real-time insights and improved customer service.

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Minden‑Tahoe Airport pursues hangar development, taxiway lighting and inaugural Skyfest airshow Airport staff told commissioners the airport is a regional general‑aviation asset with 207 based aircraft, full hangar capacity and a 79‑name wait list; staff proposed new hangar developments, taxiway lighting design and a Skyfest airshow budgeted up to $450,000 intended to be cost‑neutral through sponsorships and ticketing.

Minden-Tahoe Airport is soaring to new heights with plans for hangar expansion, a dazzling airshow, and critical upgrades to boost local economic growth!

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County hears pitch for full staffing of China Spring Youth Camp as state share rises China Spring Youth Camp director told the Douglas County commissioners the facility now receives roughly half its funding from the state and that adding about 10 full-time positions would let it operate at full capacity, reducing county detention costs and wait times, officials said.

China Spring Youth Camp is seeking to boost its staff by 10 positions to reduce wait times and detention costs while enhancing support for at-risk youth.

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Chihuahua Apparently Punched and Choked to Death on Video Deserves Justice - Animal Petitions A man was arrested after videos apparently showed him kicking, punching, choking, and violently slamming dogs into the ground — including a 10-year-old Chihuahua. Prosecute the suspect to the fullest ...

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Douglas County Democratic Assembly is wrapping up, let’s make our county blue! #douglascounty #bluewave

Day Hike to Wisconsin’s Highest Waterfall Wisconsin’s Big Manitou Falls as high as Niagara Falls. Just a few miles south of the largest metro area of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin flows the highest waterfall in either state. Short…

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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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Douglas County signs IGA with Lone Tree to advance I‑25/Lincoln Avenue preconstruction work Douglas County approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lone Tree to fund preconstruction activities for the I‑25/Lincoln Avenue traffic and mobility project, allocating $1 million from the county toward a $3 million early‑action preconstruction package and citing DRCOG and other partners as funding sources.

Douglas County is teaming up with Lone Tree to kickstart a $3 million traffic and mobility improvement project, paving the way for enhanced bike and pedestrian access by 2028!

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Douglas County approves $13.218 million contract to rebuild Pine Drive and Pine Lane Douglas County commissioners approved a $13,218,000 construction contract with Hammond Infrastructure Incorporated and two budget reallocations to fund the Pine Drive and Pine Lane improvement project, with a projected notice to proceed on April 6 and a 480‑day contract term.

Douglas County is set to transform Pine Drive and Pine Lane with a $13.2 million construction project aimed at improving traffic safety and accommodating growth in the region!

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Douglas County approves addendum to bring 23rd Judicial District into United Forensic Laboratory Douglas County approved an addendum to the memorandum of participation that will formally add the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office to the United Forensic Laboratory partnership; the DA committed funding for a full‑time DNA analyst and county staff cited the lab's role in resolving cold cases.

Douglas County is set to enhance its forensic abilities by partnering with the 23rd Judicial District, a move that recently solved a decades-old cold case with cutting-edge DNA analysis.

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Douglas County posts draft hazard mitigation plan for month‑long public review; state and FEMA timelines may be delayed Douglas County has posted a draft Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review through April 6; presenters said the draft will go to the state and FEMA after public comments, but a Colorado Emergency Management specialist warned a federal shutdown could lengthen FEMA review.

Douglas County is seeking your input on its draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, but time is running out—get involved before the April 6 deadline!

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Commissioners approve 97-unit townhome rezoning on Veterans Memorial Highway, 4-1 vote After staff said code-enforcement issues were addressed and the applicant agreed to a condition limiting development to townhomes, the Board approved rezoning Z2026-07 for a 97-unit townhome community 4-1, with planning board recommending approval.

Douglas County commissioners have greenlit a new 97-unit townhome community on Veterans Memorial Highway, overcoming previous hurdles and embracing a vision for high-density living!

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Douglas County commissioners deny special-use permit for Rockhouse Road data center after heated public comment After lengthy testimony from residents and county staff concerns about proximity to homes, environmental impacts and a proposed 5-acre substation, the Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny Big Power Developments' request for a large data center and electrical substation at 2250 Rockhouse Road.

Douglas County commissioners have unanimously denied a controversial data center proposal after residents voiced serious concerns about its impact on health and quality of life.

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Colorado is pretty blue, but MAGA morons dominate the eastern plains of Colorado where the genius voters in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District representing a large area that includes #DouglasCounty and #WeldCounty voted 🗳️ in this FkN moron #Boebert.