September 20, 2024 11:20 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a woman for the alleged theft of shopping carts on Thursday. An RPD report said at 3:45 p.m. the 34-year-old was contacted at Deer Creek Park in the 500 block of Northeast Stephens Street. Her camp had two shopping carts. Officers had warned the woman in the...
September 20, 2024 11:00 a.m. Work continues on the Homestead Complex fires, as of midday Friday. An Umpqua National Forest update said the complex remains at 35,695 acres. On Horse Heaven Creek Fire, masticators are working south on the 3829 road with hand crews supporting fuel reduction in areas too steep for machinery. On the...
September 20, 2024 10:50 a.m. The Devils Knob Fire is 74 percent contained, as of midday Friday. An update from Northwest Incident Management Team 13 said management of the fire will be transferred to a Type 3 Incident Management Team on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. 603 people are assigned to the fire which is listed...
September 20, 2024 10:25 a.m. Sutherlin Police jailed a man on the charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine on Thursday following multiple incidents. An SPD report said a small bindle baggy with white powder residue was allegedly located inside the pocket of the 35-year-old during a search incident in the 1300 block of West Central...
September 20, 2024 10:15 a.m. A Yoncalla man was hurt after a vehicle collided with two deer, Thursday night. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just after 6:20 p.m. a deputy was dispatched to the 5400 block of Rice Valley Road in the Oakland area. The 40-year-old driver said he was headed north...
September 20, 2024 10:00 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for a reported trespass incident late Thursday night. An RPD report said at 11:45 p.m. the 56-year-old was found on the third floor of the downtown parking garage in the 500 block of Southeast Rose Street. He was a city expulsion violator on his third...
September 20, 2024 9:50 a.m. A fugitive was arrested by Roseburg Police on Thursday morning. An RPD report said just before 10:15 a.m. officers contacted the 41-year-old after he was called in for locking his bicycle to a gas pipe outside a building in the 2000 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway. Dispatch said there was...
September 20, 2024 9:30 a.m. Two people were taken to the hospital following an assault incident Thursday night, and the investigation is ongoing. A Roseburg Police report said at 7:20 p.m. officers responded to the Super 8 Motel in the 3200 block of Northwest Aviation Drive after said there was a disturbance between two guests....
September 20, 2024 3:50 a.m. Roseburg will see temperatures generally at seasonal norms or slightly above in the coming days, with only one day of hotter conditions expected. Forecasters at the National Weather Service told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the normal high temperature for this part of September is 79 degrees....
September 20, 2024 3:20 a.m. The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is gearing up for their 107th graduation on October 29th at 5:15 p.m. in the Community Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. A Douglas County Circuit Court release said current graduate phase participants are working on their community projects to fulfill a requirement...
September 20, 2024 3:05 a.m. The 40th annual Umpqua River Cleanup is set for Sunday, October 13th. Organized by Umpqua Watersheds and supported by Thrive Umpqua, Native Fish Society, and SOLVE, community members are invited to spend the day making a positive impact on the river’s health. A Watersheds release said volunteers will have the...
September 20, 2024 2:50 a.m. The Winston Dillard Melon Festival is happening Friday through Sunday at Riverbend Park. The annual celebration began in 1969. This year’s theme is “Cruisin 42” Hours are Friday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Events this year include...
Jack Holland talks about the Winston-Dillard Melon Festival, happening Friday through Sunday.
September 19, 2024 11:00 a.m. Suppression work continues on the Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest. A UNF update said the fires total approximately 35,682 acres. 745 people are assigned to the complex. Acreage and containment totals remain unchanged on all the fires as of midday Thursday. On the Horse Heaven Creek Fire,...
September 19, 2024 10:40 a.m. Effective Friday the Umpqua National Forest is terminating Public Use Restrictions and decreasing to Moderate Fire Danger across all districts. Beginning Monday, the forest will move to Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1. A UNF update said removing PURs across the forest means that there are no longer restrictions on campfires,...
September 19, 2024 9:50 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a man for drinking in public on Wednesday night. An RPD report at 7:45 p.m. officers saw the 45-year-old with a can of beer in the 700 block of Southeast Jackson Street. He was contacted and admitted to drinking from the can. The beverage was poured out....
September 19, 2024 9:40 a.m. Roseburg Police cited a man for unlawful manufacturing of marijuana on Wednesday. An RPD report said at 11:25 a.m. officers contacted the 56-year-old at his camp in the 200 block of Southeast Pine Street. Officers reportedly located a large marijuana plant, which the admitted was his and said he was...
September 19, 2024 9:30 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for a parole violation on Wednesday. An RPD report said at 10:50 a.m. officers contacted the 39-year-old as he was allegedly drinking an alcoholic beverage near the intersection of Southeast Oak Avenue and Southeast Spruce Street. His parole officer authorized a detainer and he was...
September 19, 2024 9:20 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman for an alleged theft incident on Wednesday. An RPD report said at 2:00 p.m. officers responded to a business in the 3100 block of Northeast Stephens Street after a caller said that there was a shoplift in progress. Officers contacted the 39-year-old that was leaving...
September 19, 2024 5:40 a.m. One driver was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just before 8:00 p.m. the accident was reported near the intersection of Old Highway 99 North and Whitmore Lane in the Oakland area. Deputies and officers arrived on scene and...
September 19, 2024 5:20 a.m. A Glendale man was jailed Tuesday, following an alleged harassment incident. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just before 9:00 a.m. a caller said the 20-year-old was upset over the internet being turned off at a residence in the 100 block. The victim took a video of the man...
September 19, 2024 4:00 a.m. Douglas County government hosted a rededication ceremony for the county’s Veteran’s War Memorial, located in front of the courthouse, on Wednesday. As part of the event, County Commissioner Tim Freeman said, “…We dedicate this Douglas County Veterans War Memorial as a sacred place in Douglas County where veterans will gather...
September 19, 2024 3:30 a.m. In August, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 1,500 jobs, following a revised increase of 6,800 jobs in July. An Oregon Employment Department release said August’s gains were largest in private educational services which rose by 2,000 jobs, and health care and social assistance which added 1,200 jobs. Declines...
September 19, 2024 3:20 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress along with Salmon Harbor Marina Harbormaster Jim Zimmer have announced an upcoming dredging project in the East Basin of Salmon Harbor. A county release said mobilization for the project is expected to begin this week, with dredging activities set to...
September 19, 2024 3:05 a.m. Umpqua Community College is celebrating its 60th anniversary with events all day on Saturday. Drew Winkelmaier has the details: “Drew4” Q: News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN Pre-events include Paint the Town Green activities in downtown Roseburg on Friday, a car show hosted by the Roseburg Elks Lodge Saturday...
September 19, 2024 2:50 a.m. Roseburg Public Library will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the community, with an event Wednesday, October 2nd at 10:15 a.m. A city release said that day, Youth Services Librarian Aurora Ropp will first present Storytime, which will feature stories, songs, fingerplays and movement rhymes perfect...
Douglas County’s Commissioner of Dirt, Mike Winters, has our weekly local lawn and garden program.
September 18, 2024 1:30 p.m. Effective at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office canceled all remaining evacuation notices for the Devil’s Knob Fire. No evacuation notices exist for residents impacted by the Devil’s Knob Fire or any other location in Douglas County.
September 18, 2024 11:10 a.m. Roseburg Police cited 5 people for prohibited camping on Tuesday. An RPD report said at 8:30 a.m. officers responded to a camping complaint and contacted a 39-year-old woman near the intersection of Northwest Edenbower Boulevard and Northwest Stewart Parkway. She was reportedly sleeping on the sidewalk. Her camp was in...
September 18, 2024 10:55 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for an alleged trespass incident on Tuesday. An RPD report said just before 4:30 p.m. officers contacted the 49-year-old after he refused to leave the property of Fred Meyer in the 900 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. Officers trespassed the man, but he returned...
September 18, 2024 10:45 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man Tuesday night, following reported menacing incidents. An RPD report said 48-year-old William Wasyluk had allegedly threatened to kill a victim and her family members over numerous text messages. The victim applied for an emergency stalking order, and it was granted, but had not been served...
September 18, 2024 10:30 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for alleged harassment on Tuesday. An RPD report at 10:30 p.m. officers contacted the 31-year-old after a caller said there was a disturbance in the 2300 block of Northwest Cabrillo Court. The suspect reportedly shoved his crutch through the victim’s wall, and later punched him...
September 18, 2024 10:15 a.m. Crews in the Homestead Complex are working to improve containment lines across the fire. An Umpqua National Forest update said this is being done by reducing fuels through mastication, chipping wood, and hauling fuel to landings away from the fire. There are still many miles of uncontained fire edge. Firefighters...
September 18, 2024 9:20 a.m. Containment on the Devil’s Knob Complex remains unchanged but is expected to increase as mop up operations continue. An update from Northwest Incident Management Team 13 said all tethering operations on the south flank of the fire are complete. These tactics reduced risk to firefighters by mitigating the amount of...
September 18, 2024 4:00 a.m. OSP Seeking Public Assistance in Killing of Buck Deer Case AM Sep 18 KB Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for unlawfully killing and wasting a buck deer in Douglas County on September 12th. An OSP release said...
September 18, 2024 3:50 a.m. Wednesday is the last day to purchase tickets to the inaugural Umpqua Valley Harvest Tour happening this Saturday. Presented by the Umpqua Valley Wine Growers Association, attendees will spend the day learning about the harvest process. From picking grapes, to stomping them into juice, each participating winery will provide a...
September 18, 2024 3:40 a.m. A local teacher received a big honor on Monday. The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced the Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year awards to honor exemplary educators in every region of the state. A release from the Douglas Education Service District said candidates are...
September 18, 2024 3:20 a.m. Roseburg Public Library’s event with Oregon author Eileen Garvin that was scheduled for this Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. has been postponed. A city release said the program has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16th. Garvin was visit virtually on Zoom and attendees are invited to participate...
September 18, 2024 3:05 a.m. In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight, the Umpqua Symphony Association kicks off its 2024-25 concert season on Sunday. October 6th at 3:00 p.m. The opening program will feature YU & I, a violin and guitar duo. Acclaimed for their individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration, the YU and I duo captivates audiences...
September 18, 2024 2:50 a.m. Camp Millennium will present their Millennium Magic fundraiser on Friday September 27th at the Buckaroo Barn, on Northeast Stephens Street, north of Roseburg. Camp Millennium is a camp for kids dealing with a cancer diagnosis, which is held each summer in Douglas County. Women are invited for a fun pajama...
TILLER, Ore. - Effective at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office has cancelled all remaining evacuation notices for the Devil's Knob Fire. No evacuation notices exist for residents impacted by the Devil's Knob Fire or any other location in Douglas County. This is the last update from the Sheriff's Office regarding this incident.
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Events, extra advising and more await men ages 18-24 who hail from rural areas who choose to attend Umpqua Community College.
IDLEYLD PARK — After Al Walker began converting his house to solar, the Archie Creek Fire blazed through Idleyld Park and his house was lost. After about three years, the new house, in the same foot print as the old…
The Umpqua Valley is home to an invaluable network of resources and caring folks dedicated to addressing food insecurity within the community. From bustling farmers’ markets to local food pantries, these organizations serve as lifelines for individuals and families facing…
ROCK CREEK — Oregon State Police fish and wildlife troopers are seeking those responsible for unlawfully killing and wasting a buck deer Thursday in Rock Creek.
September 17, 2024 2:45 p.m. Covering coastal Douglas County: A Washington State woman died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near milepost 202, about 10 miles north of Reedsport, on Friday night at approximately 6:45 p.m. An Oregon State Police report released Tuesday afternoon, said the preliminary investigation was that a pickup, operated by...
Umpqua Community College President Dr. Rachel Pokrandt looks at the new school year, which began on Monday.
September 17. 2024 11:10 a.m. Suppression work continues on the Homestead Complex fires. An Umpqua National Forest update said crews are improving containment lines across the fire area by reducing fuels through mastication, chipping wood, and hauling fuel to landings away from the fire. Firefighters are mopping up, widening and strengthening fire lines by extinguishing...
September 17. 2024 11:10 a.m. Suppression work continues on the Homestead Complex fires. An Umpqua National Forest update said crews are improving containment lines across the fire area by reducing fuels through mastication, chipping wood, and hauling fuel to landings away from the fire. Firefighters are mopping up, widening and strengthening fire lines by extinguishing...
September 17, 2024 10:40 a.m. The Devil’s Knob Fire, burning near Tiller, is 49 percent contained and remains listed at 4,142 acres as of midday Tuesday. An update from the Northwest Incident Management Team 13 said personnel are beginning to demobilize as work is completed. As of Tuesday morning, the entire western flank of the...
September 17, 2024 10:25 a.m. Roseburg Police cited 5 people for prohibited camping between Monday afternoon and early Tuesday morning. An RPD report said the contacts were made on a hillside north of the Roseburg Regional Airport along Northwest Edenbower Boulevard, near the intersection of southeast Cass Avenue and Southeast Rose Street, near the butterfly...
September 17, 2024 10:15 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for an alleged theft incident on Monday. An RPD report said at 9:40 p.m. the 39-year-old allegedly stole two tents from a business in the 2100 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway and ran out of the fire exit doors. He was located hiding in a...
September 17, 2024 10:05 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman for warrants on Monday. An RPD report said at 3:45 p.m. the woman was contacted following an alleged trespassing issue in the 300 block of West Harvard Avenue. Dispatch informed officers that there were two warrants for her arrest. She was detained for the warrants....
September 17, 2024 9:50 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman following an alleged menacing incident on Monday. An RPD report said the 46-year-old and a victim got into an argument near a business in the 2600 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway at approximately 7:40 p.m. The suspect allegedly began throwing the victim’s property onto the...
September 17, 2024 9:40 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for a parole violation warrant after an incident on Monday. An RPD report said at 9:45 a.m. a neighbor called and said a man was trying to kick in the front door of a residence in the 200 block of Southeast Lane Street. The witness...
September 17, 2024 9:20 a.m. A rededication ceremony for the Douglas County Veterans War Memorial will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. The memorial was originally built in 1971 to display a list of the county’s casualties of war. Over the years, it has been added to, with plaques containing names of fallen wartime...
September 17, 2024 4:00 a.m. On Monday, House Republican Leader and Rules Committee Vice Chair Jeff Helfrich of Hood River, asked House Democrat Leader and Rules Committee Chair Ben Bowman of Tigard, to call a meeting of the House Rules Committee to receive a briefing from the Secretary of State and the director of the...
September 17, 2024 3:50 a.m. In the KQEN Business Spotlight: Oregon Sourdough plans to open a new bakery and retail location next Monday, September 23rd. The outlet is at 485 Northeast Stephens Street in Roseburg. Co-owner Gretchen Lantz told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that while she has been baking since she was...
September 17, 2024 3:40 a.m. Due to a lack of agenda items, The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has canceled Wednesday’s meeting. The next weekly board meeting is scheduled for September 25th at 9:00 a.m. For more information on the Board of Commissioners, go to: https://douglascountyor.gov/539/Board-of-Commissioners
September 17, 2024 3:20 a.m. The Myrtle Creek City Council will meet Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. Councilors will consider a city branding project, fire commission applicants, the possibility of updating park regulations and more. Department reports will be presented, and some ordinances will be considered regarding placing liens on real property for failure to...
September 17, 2024 3:05 a.m. The City of Roseburg Fire Department will begin issuing residential burn permits, beginning on October 1st, and continuing through the rest of the month. A city release said these permits are issued for 7 days at a cost of $75. Residential yard waste is the only material that may be...
September 17, 2024 2:50 a.m. The Winston-Dillard Melon Festival is happening this Friday through Sunday. Events will take place at Riverbend Park. That includes bingo, a talent show, kid’s games, a heart game, melon eating contest, bicycle rodeo, and other audience participation games and contests. A parade will take place Saturday at 1:00 p.m. going...
REEDSPORT — A Washington State woman died in a two-vehicle crash around 6:45 p.m. Friday on Highway 101 near milepost 202, about 10 miles north of Reedsport.
For the purpose of scheduling a trial, a motion was made to turn the state's lawsuit against the Winchester Water Control District into a complex case.
First responders will be challenging each other to earn the most tips in a fundraiser for Mercy Foundation.
SUTHERLIN — The Sutherlin School District board of directors decided Monday to hire a third party investigator to look into a potential Title IX violation due to a complaint discussed at a board meeting.
The Milepost 98 Fire was labeled 100% contained Sunday by Northwest Incident Management Team 13, which transferred control of the fire back to local units Monday morning.
In what started out as an ordinary Monday staff meeting, Roseburg High School’s Sheri Carson was named 2024-25 regional teacher of the year.
ROSEBURG — The Roseburg Salvation Army will begin taking applications for its Angel Tree program soon.
ROSEBURG — Thoroughbred Express is getting set to open a car wash in Roseburg.
ROSEBURG — The United Community Action Network is canceling contracts with a vendor for providing three porta potty units in downtown Roseburg, effective Oct. 1.
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