June 29, 2023 5:20 p.m.  Covering coastal Douglas County: Two people died in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 101 near Gardiner on Wednesday afternoon. An Oregon State Police report said troopers responded to the crash at approximately 12:10 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicated that a southbound pickup, operated by 35-year old Raymond Louis Eby Jr.…

June 29, 2023 3:30 p.m. The Douglas Forest Protective Association is reminding residents celebrating this long holiday weekend to use caution if recreating in wildland areas. Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said high pressure in the region will increase temperatures, and lower relative humidity which will lead to increased fire danger. Pope said dry grass…

https://kqennewsradio.com/wp-content/uploads/IDC-6-29-2023.mp3 State Representative Virgle Osborne and Chief of Staff Jenn Jasper talk about the recent session of the Oregon State Legislature.  Click here to download for later listening: IDC 6 29 2023 ​Read More  

June 29, 2023 11:00 a.m. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that they have joined with colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month. A joint release said the senator’s resolution highlights the contributions LGBTQ Americans have made to our country, notes several major milestones in the fight…

June 29, 2023 11:00 a.m. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that they have joined with colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month. A joint release said the senator’s resolution highlights the contributions LGBTQ Americans have made to our country, notes several major milestones in the fight…

June 29, 2023 10:40 a.m. Sutherlin Police jailed a woman for an alleged assault, on Wednesday. An SPD report said that just before 6:00 p.m. 65-year old Clara Adkins allegedly assaulted a victim which caused injuries, in the 200 block of Southeast State Street. Adkins reportedly resisted arrest. She was charged with fourth-degree assault, first-degree…

June 29, 2023 10:40 a.m. Sutherlin Police jailed a woman for an alleged assault, on Wednesday. An SPD report said that just before 6:00 p.m. 65-year old Clara Adkins allegedly assaulted a victim which caused injuries, in the 200 block of Southeast State Street. Adkins reportedly resisted arrest. She was charged with fourth-degree assault, first-degree…

June 29, 2023 10:10 a.m.   Growing Miracles Lavender Garden is holding the sixth annual Lavender Festival & Farm Tour on Friday through Sunday, July 7th through the 9th. Organizer Keri Roid said the event will include over sixty-five artisan booths, u-pick lavender, music, food, essential oil distillation, yoga in the lavender and more. Hours are…

June 29, 2023 3:40 a.m. A four-vehicle wreck, which included a box truck, two commercial motor vehicle/trailer combinations and a pickup, closed a section of the south bound lanes of Interstate Five north of Myrtle Creek, on Tuesday. An Oregon State Police report said at about 8:45 a.m. a box truck was parked on the…

June 28, 2023 10:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police are investigating an eluding on foot incident, which took place early Wednesday. The RPD report said shortly before 4:00 a.m. an officer stopped a pickup for expired registration tags and improper turn signal use in the 400 block of Northeast Housley Avenue. Upon stopping the vehicle, a 26-year…

June 28, 2023 10:50 a.m.  Roseburg Police are investigating an eluding on foot incident, which took place early Wednesday. The RPD report said shortly before 4:00 a.m. an officer stopped a pickup for expired registration tags and improper turn signal use in the 400 block of Northeast Housley Avenue. Upon stopping the vehicle, a 26-year…

June 28, 2023 10:30 a.m.  Roseburg Police cited a man for third-degree counts of criminal mischief and theft following a water meter incident on Tuesday. The RPD report said at 12:25 p.m. officers responded to the 100 block of Northeast Flagg Street. They contacted a 40-year old who admitted to tampering with the device, in…

June 28, 2023 9:30 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a man for a restraining order violation on Tuesday. An RPD report said at 1:45 p.m. officers responded to a dispute in the 700 block of Southeast Parrott Street. Officers contacted the 32-year old man on the front porch. Dispatch confirmed that there was a restraining order…

June 28, 2023 3:40 a.m. Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice and Tim Freeman have announced that most county government offices will be closed on Tuesday July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. A County release said that includes the courthouse, justice building, the courthouse annex in Reedsport, the landfill and transfer…

June 28, 2023 3:30 a.m. The Roseburg School District is offering free meals to children at Lunchbox Express sites this summer, and has added a stop at Green Elementary School to its schedule. Meals are available to all children ages 18 and younger. Meals are served weekdays, except July 3rd and 4th at the following…