EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like to find a dog with some personality for your home, this one might for you. Sally, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is a 4-year-old Miniature Poodle/mix. She’s currently staying at Greenhill Humane Society and is looking for a forever home. Sally is a sassy dog that … Continue reading »
Oregon Country Fair Picks Poster Artist
EUGENE, Ore. — The 44th annual Oregon Country Fair is in July. But this Saturday is the official kick-off, the fair’s spring fling at W.O.W. Hall where event organizers will unveil the official poster. KEZI 9 News got a sneak peak of the poster and talked with the local artist commissioned to create the whimsical … Continue reading »
Awbrey Park Hosts Native Plant Tour
EUGENE, Ore. — When was the last time you visited your community park? Awbrey Park in Santa Clara is more than just playground and open field. There’s a hidden natural area. Four years ago you could hardly see it, let alone walk on it. Volunteers teamed up with the City of Eugene to bring it … Continue reading »
Willamalane Hosts Free Rock Climbing
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Ever been to the Willamalane Center? Inside is an impressive 33-foot high, 41-foot wide rock climbing wall. This weekend you can scale it for free. Wayne Beckwith, the climbing wall coordinator joined KEZI 9 News live to explain what people can learn during the clinic. The climbing wall is open Saturday, May … Continue reading »
Out & About: May 3rd-5th
There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele. The University of Oregon kicks off Mallard Madness with a long-awaited concert featuring Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. They’ll perform with special guest Sol. The show is Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available … Continue reading »
In the Garden: Testing Your Soil
EUGENE, Ore. — Before you start planting anything in your garden, take the time to make sure your soil is ready. Caleb Johnson from Johnson Brothers Greenhouses shows in this week’s In the Garden how to test the acidity level in your soil and what to add to to it so your plants are happy … Continue reading »
Red Duck Ketchup Mixes it Up
EUGENE, Ore. – A majority of people have a bottle of ketchup in the fridge, and chances are it’s the plain tomato variety. One local startup didn’t want to settle for the old standard and decided to mix things up. “We were sitting at Rennie’s talking about a school project and having tots and dipping … Continue reading »
Florence Prepares for Day of Service
FLORENCE, Ore. — Kaylee Graham and her mom recently spent a day at the park. A year ago, this was just an empty field, but for Florence citizens, transforming it into a dog park was a top priority. It’s completed now–one of many projects tackled during last year’s Power of Florence Day–a day that 13-year-old … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Lance
EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like to find a playful puppy for your home, this one might for you. Lance, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is a 1-year-old Chihuahua. He’s currently staying at Greenhill Humane Society and is looking for a forever home. Lance is energetic puppy that loves to run around. … Continue reading »
Veterans Embark on Flight to D.C.
EUGENE, Ore. — Charlie Schull’s bags are packed. He’s ready for an adventure–a trip to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial was officially completed in 2004. The next year, the first Honor Flight took off. Now honor flights are in coming daily, bringing World War II veterans to the memorial. … Continue reading »
