3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (133+ words) DFPA WITH PRESCRIBED PASTURE BURNS THURSDAY KQEN News Radio DFPA WITH PRESCRIBED PASTURE BURNS THURSDAY September 10, 2026 4:00 a.m. The Douglas Forest Protective Association has approved permits for prescribed burns to take place on Thursday: Burns are expected to ignite around 10:30 a.m. in the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (291+ words) September 10, 2026 3:50 a.m. The Douglas Forest Protective Association will begin issuing permits for prescribed burns as weather conditions allow. DFPA Public Information Officer Rachael Pope said prescribed burning helps landowners improve pastures, control weeds and brush, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce vegetation…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (175+ words) September 9, 2026 2:50 a.m. Douglas County 4-H is partnering with The Studio Arts Connection to host 4-H Fall Fiber Arts Day, a hands-on crochet and knitting experience for youth ages 9-11 on Saturday, October 3rd. An Oregon State University Extension Service release said the workshops…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (186+ words) September 8, 2026 3:40 a.m. Douglas County Parks Department, in partnership with the Oregon State Marine Board and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, have announced the completion of the Cooper Creek County Park Boat Dock Replacement Project. A county release said the west…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (187+ words) September 8, 2026 3:05 a.m. Roseburg Parks and Recreation and the Umpqua Bird Alliance will host two evenings of birdwatching, education and music during the 2026 Roseburg Fall Swift Watch and Umpqua Valley Migratory Bird Celebration. A city release said the free events will be…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (200+ words) KQEN News Radio CHADWICK CLUBHOUSE FUNDRAISER SEPTEMBER 11TH WITH ONLINE AUCTION UNDERWAY September 4, 2026 3:00 p.m. Chadwick Clubhouse has their “Peace, Love & Clubhouse” fundraiser happening Friday, September 11th. with an online auction already underway. The fundraiser will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Melrose Vineyards on…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (193+ words) September 3, 2026 4:00 a.m. Wednesday night, the Roseburg City Council selected Annette Spickard as the next city manager. Currently the city manager of Sedona, Arizona, Spickard will begin her service in Roseburg on November 30th. The city’s recruitment effort through GMP Consultants included a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (176+ words) KQEN News Radio FIRE DANGER DECREASING TO HIGH, IFPL DROPPING TO LEVEL 2: JACKSON/JOSEPHINE COUNTIES September 3, 2026 3:50 a.m. Following recent light rainfall and a trend of cooler temperatures, including continued overnight temperatures, the fire danger on lands protected by the Oregon Department…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (174+ words) September 3, 2026 2:50 a.m. The YMCA of Douglas County is welcoming youth and families back this fall with a variety of programs designed to keep kids active, build skills and create opportunities to connect. A YMCA release said the fall offer includes youth…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (180+ words) September 2, 2026 3:30 p.m. In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight: The Elkton Community Education Center invites visitors to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Fort Umpqua Days, on Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th. A release from ECEC said at the heart of the celebration is Fort…...