CORVALLIS, Ore.– Senior Conner Kumpula shot a 1-under par 71 to lead the West Albany High School boys golf team to a 5A State Championship at Trysting Tree Golf Club on Tuesday. Kumpula finished 4-under par for the tournament to earn individual medalist honors. The Bulldogs ended up with a two-day total of 612, to … Continue reading »
First Rain Chance Tomorrow
CHIEF METEOROLOGIST JUSTIN STAPLETON’S FORECAST DISCUSSION: Another nice and sunny afternoon (but still dry!) across most of Western Oregon. Clouds drifting in mixed with mostly clear skies tonight with some valley low clouds and marine layer at the coast filling in for Tuesday morning. Lows tonight will be a tad warmer than the upper 30s … Continue reading »
County Looks to Recoup Costs for Boaters
VENETA, Ore. — Low water levels at Fern Ridge Reservoir have Lane County leaders looking for ways to recoup costs for boaters. The county and Army Corps of Engineers are working to address the problem. With record low rainfall, the boating season hasn’t looked good. Lane County leaders are addressing ways to help those boaters … Continue reading »
Highway 20 Paving Project Under Way
LEBANON, Ore. — Busy Highway 20 in Lebanon is about to get a lot busier. A paving project is under way, so ODOT is sending out the warning: prepare for traffic and restrictions. Crews are removing and replacing asphalt on a four-mile stretch from the Albany and Eastern Railroad tracks to the intersection of Crowfoot … Continue reading »
Dorm Fire Evacuates Complex
EUGENE, Ore. — Hundreds of University of Oregon students spent Tuesday afternoon on the lawn outside their dorms, after a basement-dorm fire led to the evacuation of the entire residence complex. Fire crews say the blaze began in the basement of Dunn Hall, sending smoke through the stairways and setting off fire alarms through all … Continue reading »
UO Law Goes on the Road
EUGENE, Ore. — A group of University of Oregon law students are on a unique recruiting mission. They set off Tuesday on a road trip in a lime green Volkswagon van. The three students will travel through Oregon and California to meet prospective students and alumni. The week-long tour will take them as far south … Continue reading »
Motors Banned from Waldo Lake
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Legislature is moving forward with a plan to ban all motorized vehicles on Waldo Lake. The Senate voted 37 to 20 Monday to approve the bill, which prohibits the use of motorized boats and seaplanes on the lake. The bill does include an exception for motorboats at speeds of less … Continue reading »
Amateur Musicians Play it Again
EUGENE, Ore. — Amateur musicians are picking up their instruments, and with guidance from the Eugene Symphony they’re playing again. In its first year, 52 musicians ranging in age from 18 to 80 plus took part in the play it again series. This is the second year. After months of practice, they’re prepared for concert … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Snoopy
EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like an active dog with some personality for your home, this one is for you. Snoopy, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is 5 years old and is staying at Greenhill. If you would like to adopt Snoopy or volunteer at Greenhill Humane Society, click here or call … Continue reading »
Mild Weather Fans Rejoice
CHIEF METEOROLOGIST JUSTIN STAPLETON’S FORECAST DISCUSSION: It took almost half the month, but this week will finally start to look like more typical May weather, meaning showers at times, with a mix of clouds and sun. Skies will continue to clear overnight tonight with some valley low clouds and marine layer at the coast filling … Continue reading »
