KPIC 4 - News

Solar eclipse Sunday visible from Oregon

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:56:40 -0700

Something strange is about to happen to the shadows beneath your feet.

'Dwight's defeat is directly related to his stance on marijuana'

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:58 -0700

Medical marijuana advocates have a message for Democratic leaders and federal prosecutors with an eye on political office: Don't mess with pot.

'It gets me to graduate'

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:07:09 -0700

Some local students are putting the pedal to the medal. A group of about two-dozen Roseburg High School students are getting ready for the ride of a lifetime.

Time to move Oregon primary to an earlier date?

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:11:39 -0700

Should Oregon join Super Tuesday with an earlier primary?

Oregon election results: May 15, 2012, primary

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:37:41 -0700

New wine country design latest Oregon specialty license plate

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:51:26 -0700

Oregon has rolled out a new license plate option in honor of the state's wine industry.

Family Safety Day returns to Roseburg

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:35:39 -0700

The Roseburg Optimist Club is partnering with the American Red Cross to teach kids safety tips in a fun, family friendly way. The two organizations host the 'Family Safety Day' event every year.

Sutherlin names new head of police department

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:57:37 -0700

Sutherlin city officials have chosen a new Chief of Police, a position they've been working to fill since last October. Kirk Sanfilippo is a 31-year veteran of law enforcement.

'Angels for Austin' gather to support crash victim

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:41:44 -0700

A group of people gathered over the weekend to show their support for a young man injured in a car accident.

Tater truck trouble spills spuds on I-5

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:37:31 -0700

A truck transporting taters dumped some spuds on Interstate 5 after being hit from behind by another rig.

Fire District #2 to begin hydrant flushing

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:42:42 -0700

If you see brown water coming out your tap sometime in the next few weeks, officials say not to panic, it's OK.

Why did gas prices shoot up in the last week?

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:59:09 -0700

The surge in gas prices is only affecting West Coast drivers. Five West Coast oil refineries have been down, slowing production to a 20-year low.

Traffic stop leads OSP to 60 pounds of pot

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:34:00 -0700

A routine traffic stop just north of Lakeview Friday morning lead to charges for a Veneta-area man - posession and distribution of over 60 pounds of pot.

Sutherlin hosts their own Spring Fair

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:42:55 -0700

Spring has officially sprung, and this weekend Sutherlin had their very own Spring Fair.

People 'Rock the Ribbon' for a cause

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:01:49 -0700

Area residents got to listen to some great music this weekend, but it wasn't just to unwind and have a good time. Rock the Ribbon featured five lively local bands in support of breast cancer research.

Suspect's family: hand sanitizer and lighter set Woodburn HS fire

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:57:38 -0700

Three 15-year-old boys accused of intentionally setting the four-alarm fire that ripped through Woodburn High School on Friday will be tried as adults. One of the boys' families say it was started with hand sanitizer and a lighter.

Stamp Out Hunger successful again this year

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:55:48 -0700

This year's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive was a huge success, but it couldn't have been done without the help of people in the community.

Roseburg man arrested for alleged rape in Myrtle Creek

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:19 -0700

A Roseburg man has been arrested and charged by police with first degree rape, in an incident that allegedly occured early Sunday morning.

Caught on dash cam: Ducklings rescued from storm drain

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:34:59 -0700

Two Corvallis police officers reunited a family of ducks after rescuing some of the ducklings trapped in a storm drain Saturday morning.

Ore. court ruling could mean changes in DUII cases

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:35:30 -0700

A Supreme Court ruling on a Multnomah County traffic stop proves that even if you drive under the legal blood/alcohol limit, you could be considered impaired.

Oregon considers mileage tracking system for road tax

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:39:12 -0700

A task force within the state Department of Transportation is reviewing mileage-based assessments and looking at electronic systems for measuring and reporting mileage, systems that may already be used by private companies.

Cameron Reese - KPIC Student Athlete of the Week

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:58:38 -0700

South Umpqua senior Cameron Reese has been a driving force behind the resurgence of the Lancer baseball team this season, which sits atop the Far West League after a rough start in the non-league pre-season.

Dog shot in chest loses leg, has puppies

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:38:18 -0700

When Christine and Grant Yanik's dog Katie came to the door on April 4, they knew immediately that something was very wrong.

Police find $500K worth of firearms in home

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:58:19 -0700

Police in Springfield found a half million dollars worth of firearms in the home of a man who died alone and appears to have no next of kin.

Oregon moms say breastfeeding older children beneficial

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:49:51 -0700

A new Time Magazine cover showing a mom breastfeeding a boy nearly four years old has sparked controversy, but some local mothers believe their children really benefit from it.