EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like to find a sweet dog for your home, this one might for you. Sweet Pea, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is a 5-year-old Shih Tzu/Mix dog. She’s currently staying at Greenhill Humane Society and is looking for a forever home. Sweet Pea is a little bossy … Continue reading »
Kids Play At Matt Knight Arena
EUGENE, Ore. — Over 200 young athletes got the chance to play basketball alongside some of their idols at Matthew Knight Arena Sunday. Ducks basketball is on hiatus until November, but hundreds of young fans got the chance to meet some of their favorite players from the team and even play some one-on-one with Jonathan … Continue reading »
The Buzz on Bees
EUGENE, Ore. — Interest in backyard beekeeping is growing. More urban farmers are setting up hives, benefiting from bees pollinating plants and flowers plus the honey. If anyone is interested in becoming a backyard beekeeper, they can attend Glorybee Foods’ 38th Annual Bee Weekend. Alan Turnaski, Vice President of Glorybee, join KEZI 9 News live … Continue reading »
Eugene Library to Host Book Sale
EUGENE, Ore. — Books will be flying off the shelf. Friends of the Eugene Public Library is getting ready for its 35th Annual Book Sale. Paperbacks are just a dollar. Hardbacks are $2. Many books are good as new. Linda Ague, Friends of the Library Co-Chair, join KEZI 9 News live in the studio to … Continue reading »
Out & About: April 12th-14th
There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele: Now here’s a run like no other. The Color Me Rad 5K is finally making its way to Track Town U.S.A. This run is not for the faint of heart. Along the course, runners are … Continue reading »
In the Garden: Bountiful Berries
EUGENE, Ore. — Berries are such a treat for gardeners to plant in the Willamette Valley, and you can do it too. Gina Gartley at Johnson Brothers Greenhouses has some tips on how to grow the best blueberries and strawberries.
Healthy Bees Create Healthy Gardens
EUGENE, Ore. — Along with warmer weather and spring flowers come the honey bees. An effort is under way in Eugene to provide them with a healthy environment. The honey bees are buzzing, and in one Eugene neighborhood they’re thriving, thanks to the neighbors like Beth Little. There’s a bee hive is in her yard. … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Daisy Mae
EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like to find a sweet cat for your home, this one might for you. Daisy Mae, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is a 8-year-old long-haired cat. She’s currently staying at Greenhill Humane Society and is looking for a forever home. Daisy Mae is house trained and does well with … Continue reading »
Arbor Week Tree Plantings in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon is often known for its trees. Most states set aside one day to celebrate Arbor Day. In Oregon, it’s an entire week, starting Monday, April 8. Arbor Week is celebrated every first full week of April, and this year is the 135th anniversary of the original Arbor Day. The city of … Continue reading »
Two Local Dancers Start Asian Tour
EUGENE, Ore. — Two dancers are preparing to go on a tour and teach others an inclusive style of dance that integrates people with and without disabilities. The U.S. State Department will send the two Danceability instructors to Asia for a month-long tour. On April 18th the pair will embark on their tour to the … Continue reading »
