Jessica Debbas

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Name: Jessica Debbas
Date registered: April 16, 2012

Biography

Jessica joined the KEZI 9 evening news team as a reporter in February 2011. Jessica comes to Eugene from Bozeman, Montana where she was a reporter and anchor for KTVM/NBC Montana. She received her B.A. in Journalism from San Diego State University in 2008. In San Diego she interned at KUSI News. After graduation she moved to Seattle and worked as a news assistant for CBS affiliate KIRO 7, where she fell in love with the Northwest and is thrilled to be back. Jessica grew up in Carlsbad, California. Even though San Diego will always be home, she is excited for new adventures in Oregon.

Latest posts

  1. UO Athlete Dies in Cliff Diving Accident — May 12, 2013
  2. Dalai Lama Wins Over Crowd In Many Ways — May 10, 2013
  3. Superintendent Golden’s Send-off Party — May 10, 2013
  4. Marathon Breaks Registration Record — April 26, 2013
  5. Breweries Expand to Whiteaker Area — April 25, 2013

Most commented posts

  1. Friends Remember Train Accident Victim — 12 comments
  2. Bike Accident Triggers Safety Concerns — 6 comments
  3. Two Dead Bodies Found in Springfield — 6 comments
  4. Parking Prices Go Up Downtown — 5 comments
  5. Person Found Dead off Lorane Highway — 4 comments

Author's posts listings

UO Athlete Dies in Cliff Diving Accident

MCKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. — The Linn County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday morning that University of Oregon athlete Alex Rovello died after diving off a 60-foot cliff Saturday. Rovello, 21, was from Portland and a member of the U of O tennis team. Deputies say Rovello jumped into a body of water called Blue Pool at … Continue reading »

Dalai Lama Wins Over Crowd In Many Ways

EUGENE, Ore. — Before one of the most renowned spiritual leaders in the world addressed nearly 11,000 people inside Matt Knight Arena, the Dalai Lama won the sellout crowd over by barely uttering a word.  

Superintendent Golden’s Send-off Party

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield community had its chance to say farewell to its beloved school superintendent Friday afternoon. Students, teachers, former colleagues and community leaders–showed up at Agnes Stewart Middle School to send off Dr. Nancy Golden in a big way. There were several performances, food, and special projects made out to Golden by … Continue reading »

Marathon Breaks Registration Record

EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Marathon Director says the number of runners racing Sunday is record breaking and the volunteer support has been outstanding. The number of participants in the Eugene Marathon has nearly doubled since 2007. Back then there were about 4,600 runners. Now nearly 9,000 runners are walking through these doors to pick … Continue reading »

Breweries Expand to Whiteaker Area

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood has been a destination spot for local beer fans. Now you can add another brewery to the list of pubs to pop into. Falling Sky Brewery, currently located on Oak Alley, is expanding. It’s newest location will be on 790 Blair Blvd. The space is 50 percent larger and … Continue reading »

Barbecue to Blame for House Fire

SANTA CLARA, Ore. — A fire ripped through a house in Santa Clara Friday evening. Luckily no one was hurt, but investigators say the home is a total loss. Firefighters say a barbecue is to blame for the fire that gutted the home on Spearmint Street.  Crews say the homeowner was grilling earlier in the … Continue reading »

Local Blood Supply Surges

EUGENE, Ore. — Even though the tragedies in Massachusetts and Texas are thousands of miles away, they’re prompting people in Lane County to give back. Lane Blood Center managers say even if the blood that donors give here isn’t directly going to those locations, people still feel compelled to come in and give what they … Continue reading »

Man Allegedly Throws Molotov Cocktail

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police say a man high on drugs was arrested Thursday night. Officers say he tried to start a fire at an apartment complex then fled and crashed into two different cars. Police said a Eugene man came to the Village Avenue Apartments on Bailey Hill Road and Village Venue and threw … Continue reading »

Rose Elementary to Close With Exception

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A tough decision for the Roseburg School District leads to a lengthy meeting Thursday night. Going into the meeting, the district was looking at either closing Melrose or Rose elementary in order to ease its financial woes. Two and a half hours later, a vote was made to close Rose Elementary. But … Continue reading »

Oregon Senate Approves PERS Cut

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Senate passed a bill Thursday that would cut pension benefits for retired government workers. It passed with a 16 to 13 vote and now heads to the House for a vote. This bill reduces the cost of living increases, or COLA, for retirees who earn more than $20,000 a year. … Continue reading »

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