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Name: Laura Schwander
Date registered: April 16, 2012

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Articles written by the KEZI staff are a product of our producers and web team.

Latest posts

  1. Drain Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse — May 23, 2013
  2. Out & About: May 24th-26th — May 23, 2013
  3. Trailer Flips on Highway near Roseburg — May 22, 2013
  4. Car, Truck Crash North of Myrtle Creek — May 22, 2013
  5. Late-Season Snow Hits McKenzie Bridge — May 22, 2013

Most commented posts

  1. School Closures and Delays (Dec. 18) — 54 comments
  2. Cottage Grove Speedway Shut Down — 30 comments
  3. Eugene Man Found in Columbia River — 16 comments
  4. Cemetery Proposal Causes Concern — 10 comments
  5. Retailers Charge More than 5 Cents — 10 comments

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LIVE: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma

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Published May 20, 2013

  (CNN) — A second round of severe weather has begun developing across the Central Plains. A massive tornado tore through a densely populated Moore, Oklahoma on Monday afternoon. The tornado touched the ground in Duncan and moved east, northeast into Moore, south of Oklahoma City. Monday’s tornado is estimated to be about two-miles wide. … Continue reading »

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Official Leaked Memo on Fast and Furious

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Published May 20, 2013

(CNN) — A justice department official leaked an internal memo written by an ATF agent who had criticized the DOJ’s Fast and Furious gun trafficking program, according to a new report Monday from the DOJ’s inspector general. The report says U.S. Attorney in Arizona Dennis Burke leaked the memo in an apparent attempt to undermine … Continue reading »

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Ballot Drop Sites Open Until 8 p.m.

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Published May 20, 2013

Counties across Oregon that are taking part in the May 2013 Special Election need voter ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. It is too late for voters to mail in their ballots. However, ballots can be returned to any of these official drop-off sites in Lane, Benton, Douglas, Coos and Linn counties.   LANE … Continue reading »

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Number of Bike Thefts Increase in 2013

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Published May 20, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene Police Department reported an increase in bicycle thefts in 2013, so far. Since January 1, 174 bikes have been reported stolen in Eugene. That’s up 64 percent from last year, when 106 bikes were stolen in the first three months of 2012. A total of 848 bicycles were reported stolen … Continue reading »

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Downtown Road Closures

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Published May 20, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. — Crews will begin new downtown street projects Monday that will cause a few road closures. 5th Avenue will be shut down between Washington and Jefferson streets until Friday, May 24. Crews will be repairing deteriorating portions of the street. Pearl Street will also be closed between 18th and 19th avenues for several … Continue reading »

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Voter Deadline 8 p.m. Tuesday

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Published May 20, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. – There’s just one day left to return voting ballots for the May special election. Election officials have been busy processing the hundreds of ballots arriving daily. Voters in Lane County have several key issues on the ballot, including whether to approve a public safety levy, a bond for the 4J School District … Continue reading »

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Business Commute Challenge Wraps Up

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Published May 17, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. — It’s the final day of the Business Commute Challenge. All week local companies and their employees have been seeking out alternative ways to get to and from work. Friday was National Bike to Work Day. One business that takes part in the commute challenge is St. Vincent de Paul. One employee said … Continue reading »

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In the Garden: Hydrangeas

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Published May 17, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. — Hydrangeas are a great plant to grow in the Willamette Valley, but did you know you can change their color? Caleb Johnson at Johnson Brothers Greenhouses explains how easy it is to do in the garden. If you’d like to learn more about hydrangeas, you can attend a free class at Johnson … Continue reading »

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Interview: Big “O” Tournament

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Published May 17, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. — Local roller derby is sport has evolved over the past few years. This year, the Emerald City Roller Girls are co-hosting the second annual Big O Tournament. It’s big. Teams are arriving from around the world to participate. Travel Lane County estimates it will generate an economic impact of at least $582,000. … Continue reading »

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Summer Plant Sale Benefits Food Bank

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Published May 17, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. — Mid-May in Oregon is a perfect time to plant your summer garden. This weekend you can pick up organic vegetables and flowers for a great price and help Food for Lane County. Saturday, the youth farm is hosting it’s third annual Summer Plant Sale. Ted Purdy, the Youth Farm Coordinator, talks about … Continue reading »

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