There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele: It’s time for the Eugene Marathon, and kids can get in on the fun too. The Kids Duck Dash is a 1K run for kids ages 5 to 12. it starts at 8 a.m. on … Continue reading »
Interview: Take Back The Night
EUGENE, Ore. — Every two minutes in the United States, someone becomes a victim of sexual violence. The majority of them are women. Take Back the Night is part of a world-wide movement to end violence against women. The event started in 1976 in Belgium, and Eugene has held its event for several years. The … Continue reading »
Interview: Mystery Safe to be Auctioned
EUGENE, Ore. — An old safe has quite the story to tell. The roughly 2 ft. by 2 ft. cast iron safe is more than 200 years old. It was discovered in a Bend farm house inside the walls, but it’s a mystery what’s inside. Peter Pomponi and his daughter who attends Roosevelt Middle School … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: April
EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like to find a sweet dog for your home, this one might for you. April, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is a 5-year-old Coonhound, Treeing Walker/Mix dog. She’s currently staying at Greenhill Humane Society and is looking for a forever home. April does great with other dogs; … Continue reading »
Test Your Recycling Know-How
EUGENE, Ore. — Many people in Western Oregon pride themselves on being green. But sometimes what can and can’t be recycled isn’t always easy to remember. Aaron Donley from Sanipac joined KEZI 9 News This Morning to give a refresher quiz on recycling.
Students Give Back to Community
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Network Charter School gave back to the community Friday during its Care Day event. Students took part in different activities including crafts, gardening and cleaning. Click on the video above for the sights and sounds from Food for Lane County’s Youth Farm.
Interview: Earth Day Celebration
EUGENE, Ore. — EWEB is taking part in several Earth Day celebrations this weekend. One of those is a town hall meeting on Friday, April 19 at the Lane County Fairgrounds Auditorium. The meeting will highlight a new partnership between Earth Day Oregon and the Partners for Sustainable Schools. It happens from 6:30-9 p.m. Click … Continue reading »
Out & About: April 19th-21st
There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele: Rally support for those with MS at the MS Walk 2013. This 5K route will take walkers through Alton Baker Park. The walk happens Saturday morning at 10 a.m. There’s no fundraising limit, but you’re … Continue reading »
Interview: LCC Preview Night
EUGENE, Ore. — Hundreds of high school seniors are heading Thursday to Lane Community College for Preview Night, a chance to visit the campus and learn more about Lane’s academic and career training programs. They can also learn about financial aid. It’s a big decision determining whether to go to college. Helen Garrett, LCC’s Dean … Continue reading »
Interview: Lane County Tdap Clinics
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County Public Health is hosting the first of seven Tdap clinics Wednesday. This comes after four confirmed cases of pertussis reported last week. The illness has a transmission rate much higher than the flu. One case can spark 16 more. Jason Davis with Lane County Public Health was live in the … Continue reading »
