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Douglas County’s Commissioner of Dirt, Mike Winters, has the weekly local lawn and garden show.

Family Development Center Executive Director Marsh LaVerne and Lisa Austin of Healthy Families talks about their work and Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

April 2, 2025 11:00 a.m. Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April 2025 to be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. A release from the Oregon Department of Forestry said this year’s proclamation recognizes the importance to neighborhoods of urban trees as cities add housing and rapidly densify. The proclamation states that “Trees play an integral...

April 2, 2025 10:30 a.m.    Sutherlin Police jailed a man for unauthorized use of a vehicle on Tuesday. An SPD report said at 7:00 p.m. a victim called dispatch to say his vehicle had been taken from a parking lot in the 1300 block of West Central Avenue. The man said he had not...

April 2, 2025 10:15 a.m.    Staff with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are bringing turkey hunting workshops to Roseburg and Central Point this month. An ODFW release said that it includes a youth workshop this Saturday in Central Point. Those who are new to hunting, or new to turkey hunting can spend...

April 2, 2025 9:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police cited a man for prohibited camping on Tuesday, An RPD report said at 10:25 a.m. officers contacted the 48-year-old at his camp which was on a city sidewalk near the intersection of Northwest Highland Street and Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. The camp was in violation of the time,...

April 2, 2025 9:40 a.m.   Roseburg Police charged a man with second-degree criminal trespass on Tuesday. An RPD report said at 11:25 a.m. officers contacted the 31-year-old in the 700 block of Southeast Jackson Street. The man was found to have been excluded from the downtown exclusion zone starting on March 29th. He was detained...

April 2, 2025 9:30 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for a community corrections warrant on Wednesday. An RPD report said at 7:45 a.m. the 30-year-old was contacted at his camp in the 200 block of Southeast Pine Street. The camp was in violation of the time, place and manner ordinance. Dispatch advised and confirmed...

April 2, 2025 9:20 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for a warrant on Tuesday. An RPD report said at 10:25 a.m. officers contacted the 38-year-old in the 1900 block of Southeast Stephens Street. He was found to have a failure to appear warrant for a misdemeanor charge of driving while suspended. The man was...

Dr. Scott Hendy and Bill Hoyt, president of the Douglas County Livestock Association, talk about the Spring Livestock and Expo happening next week. Registration is underway.

April 2, 2025 5:40 a.m.  On Tuesday, Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan released a statement in response to Senate Bill 83, which makes changes to building code standards for a wildfire mitigation that House Republicans proposed in House Bill 3944. A release from Drazan said a public hearing on the Senate bill was held...

April 2, 2025 4:00 a.m. In a move that will impact tourism at one of Oregon’s most popular landmarks. Crater Lake National Park will close the Cleetwood Cove Trail starting in 2026, for an extensive construction project which is expected to take three years. That means this summer will be the last opportunity for visitors...

April 2, 2025 3:40 a.m. Douglas County’s seasonally adjusted payroll employment increased by 20 jobs in February after gains of 10 in January and 130 in December. A State of Oregon Employment Department release said in the not seasonally adjusted private-sector industries in February, there were relatively large gains of 70 jobs in leisure and...

April 2, 2025 3:30 a.m. Special Districts Election Day is May 20th. Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis said Special Districts are a form of government created to fill a specific community need. Loomis said that it can include fire protection, education, water, sewer, parks & recreation, transportation, library and more. Loomis has a list of...

April 2, 2025 3:20 a.m.   In the KQEN Business Spotlight: Its “crunch time” for getting Roseburg’s new Del Taco store open. That is the word from Del Taco/Cactus Enterprises Director of Operations Erick Marsh. Marsh told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that construction on the building on Northwest Stewart Parkway is coming along...

April 2, 2025 3:05 a.m.  Children ages 12 and under are invited to join Roseburg’s first Easter Egg Drop on the day before Easter and possibly catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny. A City of Roseburg release said Roseburg Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Roseburg Fire Department to offer the free,...

April 2, 2025 2:50 a.m. Last week, 4th District Representative Val Hoyle was ranked as one of the most effective first-term lawmakers in the 118th congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. A release said Representative Hoyle was the second highest ranked Democratic freshman and the eighth ranked freshmen overall. Hoyle said, “Since my time...

A proposed state bill would fast-track Roseburg’s Charter Oaks expansion by bypassing regulatory delays through a land swap with Douglas County. If passed, it could reshape how Oregon handles contested urban growth.

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Roseburg’s long-planned expansion into the Charter Oaks neighborhood undertook a new strategy this week with a legislative proposal brought to the state capital by Rep. Virgle Osborne, R-Roseburg, and Sen. David Brock Smith, R-Port Orford.

Crater Lake’s Cleetwood Cove Trail—the only legal access to the lake—will close in 2026 for major renovations. No swimming or boating will be allowed until at least 2029, as the park improves safety, infrastructure, and the marina. 2025 will be the last chance for lake access for years.

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From Littlejohn Financial, David Littlejohn and Matt Dickson have our weekly local financial program.

Douglas C.A.R.E.S. Executive Director Sarah Wickersham and staffer Amanda Kremer talk about the work of the non-profit as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month is underway. They also talked about a couple of upcoming community events.

April 1, 2025 11:00 a.m. Nearly 1.2 million Oregonians have already filed their state personal income tax returns this year. A release from the Oregon Department of Revenue said that with just two more weeks before taxes are due on April 15th, more than 1 million Oregonians have yet to submit their tax year 2024...

April 1, 2025 10:20 a.m.  Myrtle Creek Police jailed a man for a misdemeanor count of driving while suspended on Monday afternoon. An MCPD report said at 1:40 p.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for traffic violations near the intersection of Aviation Drive and Weaver Road in the Myrtle Creek area. The 42-year-old driver was...

April 1, 2025 10:10 a.m. A transient was jailed for a felony warrant on Monday evening. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 9:20 p.m. deputies responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of Stagecoach Road in the Canyonville area. Upon arrival, the 28-year-old was on the scene. The deputy knew the man...

April 1, 2025 10:00 a.m.   A Winston man was jailed for 2 counts of being a felon in possession of a restricted weapon on Monday. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 10:50 a.m. a victim had a party at their house which turned into a physical altercation at a shop in the 1000...

April 1, 2025 9:40 a.m.  Roseburg Police cited a man for a warrant on Monday night. An RPD report said at 10:30 p.m. officers contacted the 70-year-old at CHI Mercy Medical Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway. Officers learned the man had an active warrant for failure to appear. He was cited in lieu of custody....

April 1, 2025 9:30 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman for multiple warrants on Monday. An RPD report said just after 1:30 p.m. the 39-year-old was contacted in the 1000 block of Northeast Lincoln Street. She had warrants from RPD, Canyonville Justice Court, Douglas County Circuit Court, and Linn County Circuit Court. The woman was...

April 1, 2025 9:20 a.m.   Roseburg Police jailed a man for failure to register as a sex offender on Monday afternoon. An RPD report said at 4:15 p.m. the 67-year-old was detained by VA police for unrelated reasons in the 900 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. RPD officers assisted VA police with the man...

Captain Edith Dye-Mabie of the Salvation Army Roseburg Corps talks about their Drive Away Hunger campaign, as they need a new truck to help with their food pantry work and other daily needs.

April 1, 2025 4:10 a.m. Roseburg had heavy rainfall in March, but data is incomplete due to gauges at the Roseburg Regional Airport that haven’t been working for nearly two weeks. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the airport measured 7.29 inches of rain...

April 1, 2025 4:00 a.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said moderate to heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 24 inches are expected. Winds will be gusting as high as 40...

April 1, 2025 3:50 a.m. The Roseburg Fire Department is flushing fire hydrants inside the city limits now through June 30th. Hydrant flushing will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. A city release said RFD realizes that hydrant flushing may cause some inconvenience; however, the flushing program is necessary...

April 1, 2025 3:30 a.m.  April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. The Douglas County Human Trafficking Task Force along with CHI Mercy Health and the Myrtle Creek Police Department are holding the Teens, Trafficking and Online Predators presentation on April 24th at 6:00 p.m. at the Winston Community Center on Southeast Grape Avenue....

April 1, 2025 3:20 a.m. Umpqua Valley Arts presents “Conversations on Attachment” on Thursday April 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The evening is a special exhibitions event in conjunction with the current exhibit “Midwife a Life”. Exhibiting artist Victoria Smits and researcher and licensed therapist Dr. Kelley Munger will come together to discuss...

April 1, 2025 3:05 a.m. One vehicle crashed on Interstate 5 with the weather being an apparent factor on Sunday night. An Oregon State Police report said at 5:50 p.m. troopers responded to the accident in the northbound lanes of the freeway about a mile and a half south of the Winston exit. A sports...

April 1, 2025 2:50 a.m. On Monday, Senator Ron Wyden and Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey released legislation they claim will protect Americans against Elon Musk, DOGE and other officials accessing stores of personal data held by the government. A release from Wyden’s office said that it includes social security numbers, medical history, financial data and...

Phoenix Charter School has gone through some changes, and now it’s looking to renew its sponsorship under Roseburg Public Schools for the foreseeable future.

Umpqua Community College associate professor of Computer Information Systems John Blackwood was recognized as Instructor Excellence Expert by Cisco Systems.

Live from Salem, State Senator David Brock Smith with an update on the Rock Creek Hatchery, agriculture related legislation and a number of other topics.

March 31, 2025 11:20 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed one man and cited one man for prohibited camping early Saturday morning. An RPD report said at 2:10 a.m. a 42-year-old man and a 44-year-old man were contacted, each in sleeping bags on the multi-use path in Riverside Park North in the 400 block of Southeast Spruce...

March 31, 2025 10:50 a.m.  A Myrtle Creek woman was jailed following a reported disturbance on Sunday. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said shortly after 10:35 a.m. a deputy responded after a caller said there was a disturbance between 29-year-old Tiva Hope and herself in the 6000 block of Dole Road in the Myrtle...

March 31, 2025 10:40 a.m.   A Canyonville woman was jailed Sunday in connection with alleged computer crimes. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said a victim claimed the 56-year-old had stolen a victim’s debit card while he was in the hospital. The person reporting has power of attorney over the victim. That person provided a...

March 31, 2025 10:20 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man for a reported overnight theft incident early Monday. An RPD report said at approximately 2:50 a.m. officers contacted the 30-year-old Myrtle Creek man after he was called in for refusing to leave WinCo Foods in the 2700 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway and eating merchandise...

March 31, 2025 10:00 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man Saturday for an alleged prior assault incident. An RPD report said stemming from an incident on March 18th, which resulted in the victim sustaining a concussion after the 82-year-old suspect, a Riddle man, allegedly recklessly shut a car door on her head, the man was...

March 31, 2025 9:40 a.m.  Roseburg Police jailed a man Saturday for an alleged prior robbery incident. An RPD report said on March 8th the 38-year-old Eugene man allegedly stole two pair of boots from a store in the 700 block of Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard. An off-duty RPD officer witnessed the incident, announced himself,...

March 31, 2025 9:30 a.m.  Sutherlin Police jailed a woman following an alleged disorderly conduct incident on Saturday. An SPD report said at approximately 7:35 a.m. an officer responded to a mobile home park after receiving a report that the 54-year-old was causing a disturbance. The woman was reportedly yelling throughout the park, threatening to...

March 31, 2025 9:20 a.m. A Roseburg woman was taken to the hospital following an accident on Sunday. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just after 11:50 a.m. the 36-year-old was driving westbound in the 4300 block of Old Melrose Road when she said she blacked out. Her minivan crashed into a culvert and...

From Roseburg Parks and Recreation, Tracy David talks about the Arbor Day Photo Contest, and also about the Easter Egg Drop, which is happening Saturday, April 19th at the softball field just north of Champion Car Wash Field.

March 31, 2025 5:20 a.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is forecast with accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 12 inches over higher terrain. Winds will be gusting as high...

March 31, 2025 3:30 a.m.  As recovery continues from the March 2025 Storm Event, Douglas County government continues to urge residents to take part in its damage assessment survey. A county release said to even begin the process of trying to apply for possible state and federal support or funding, the county must meet a...

March 31, 2025 3;20 a.m. In the KQEN Business Spotlight: Rogue Credit Union and Members 1st Credit Union have announced their intent to merge. A release said the move will combine the strength of two respected credit unions to maximize member value and deepen community impact. Pending approval from the National Credit Union Administration, state...

March 31, 2025 3:05 a.m. The annual state convention of the Oregon Old Time Fiddler’s Association begins this Thursday in Winston. The event will continue through Saturday and is held at the Winston Assembly of God Church on Southeast Darrell Avenue. With around 200 musicians and fans coming, it will be an ideal place to...

March 31, 2025 2:50 a.m.  In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight: The Art Gallery at Umpqua Community College presents “Fire and Ice” by Bob Keefer on display through May 6th. The selection of hand-painted photographs explores the strange beauty of climate-driven devastation in the forests of western Oregon and are on display at the Whipple Fine...

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Mevana Appletree said she has come to sell tie-dye at the 48th Annual Spring Fair in Roseburg consistently since 1992.

The Winston Community Center turned into a computer science lab Thursday, with children exploring games to learn early concepts of coding and wiring.