March 3, 2023 11:20 a.m.  On Friday, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is beginning a search for a permanent director of the Oregon Health Authority. A release from the Governor’s office said Interim Director James Schroeder will be stepping down effective March 17th. Schroeder said, “It has been an honor to serve the state…

March 3, 2023 10:10 a.m.  Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office jailed a Roseburg man following an alleged strangulation incident Wednesday evening. A DCSO report said at 6:30 p.m. the 27-year old man and a victim were yelling at each other when the suspect allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat to the point…

March 3, 2023 9:20 a.m. One driver was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident Thursday evening. A Roseburg Police report said just after 7:45 p.m. a woman was driving her sedan northbound on Northeast Stephens Street when a woman traveling southbound with her vehicle made a left turn onto Northeast Kenneth Ford Drive…

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March 2, 2023 3:50 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of the Click-It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign which took place between January 30th and February 12th. Lieutenant Brad O’Dell said with grant dollars administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation, 5 deputies utilized a total of 22 hours of enhanced safety…

March 1, 2023 10:15 a.m.  A deputy with the Douglas County Sherriff’s Office was injured in a late-night crash around 12:00 a.m. Tuesday. The deputy sustained serious injuries, but is in stable condition according to a post on the DCSO Facebook page. DCSO thanked people who have reached out in support of the deputy and…

February 28, 2023 4:40 p.m.  A Winter Weather Advisory above 1,000 feet is in effect through 4:00 a.m. Wednesday for much of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said up to 3 inches of snow is possible above 1,000 feet. The Advisory area includes central Douglas County and its eastern foothills, Josephine and…

February 28, 2023 4:40 p.m.  A Winter Weather Advisory above 1,000 feet is in effect through 4:00 a.m. Wednesday for much of southern Oregon. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said up to 3 inches of snow is possible above 1,000 feet. The Advisory area includes central Douglas County and its eastern foothills, Josephine and…

https://kqennewsradio.com/wp-content/uploads/IDC-2-28-2023.mp3 February 28, 2020 the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Oregon. County Commissioner Tim Freeman and County Public Health Officer Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer talk the roles of county government and public health in dealing with the pandemic.  Click here to download for later listening:  IDC 2 28 2023 The post INSIDE DOUGLAS COUNTY…

February 28, 2023 10:20 a.m. Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions the Douglas County Commissioners, in conjunction with Douglas County Senior Services have announced that Bistro Sixty Senior Dining sites in Glendale and Yoncalla are closed Tuesday. Weather permitting, they plan to resume meal services on Thursday. The rest of the senior dining…

February 28, 2023 4:20 a.m. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect above 1,500 feet while a Winter Weather Advisory is in place above 500 feet through 4:00 p.m. Tuesday for central Douglas County and surrounding areas. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said for the Warning area heavy snow is expected with accumulations of…

February 28, 2023 4:00 a.m.  The current snow depth at Crater Lake National Park is slightly above average while the amount of snow that has fallen since October 1st is just below average. The daily weather report for the park dated for Monday showed 9 inches of new snow had fallen with the current snow…

February 28, 2023 3:30 a.m. In partnership with the City of Winston, the Winston Area Community Partnership invites those living in Winston and the surrounding community to What’s Next Winston? The meeting will take place Saturday March 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Winston Community Center on Southeast Grape Avenue. Residents can…

February 24, 2023 3:50 a.m. Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis is reminding residents that the Special Districts Election is coming up on May 16th and the deadline to file for a special district candidacy is March 16th. A release from the County Clerk’s Office said special districts act an independent form of governance addressing a…