LANE COUNTY, Ore — Despite the recent rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast, the backyard burn ban for Lane County will stay in effect through summer. The Lane County Fire Defensive Board met Thursday to make that decision after suggestion by the Oregon Department of Forestry that the ban stay in place. The county’s … Continue reading »
Business Commute Challenge: Carpool Day
EUGENE, Ore. — The Business Commute Challenge is in it’s sixth day, and Thursday’s theme is a common one–Carpool Day! A woman who normally carpools every day with her husband told KEZI 9 News because they don’t work together, it takes a little more planning, but it works out well for them. “We think carpooling … Continue reading »
Albany Police Investigate Triplex Fire
ALBANY, Ore. — Albany police are investigating a fire at a triplex on the 2500 block of Sherman Street. It happened at 3 a.m. on Wednesday. When firefighters arrived, the streetside unit was engulfed in flames. “There were a lot of flames flying out the windows because the window exploded…you could see the heat coming out … Continue reading »
Online CHL Appointment System Debuts
EUGENE, Ore. — In 2012, Lane County saw an average of 180 concealed handgun license applications a month. This year, it’s almost tripled, which means wait times have been worse than at the DMV. Until this week, the sheriff’s office only took concealed handgun licence applications by walk-ins only. It wasn’t a problem until they … Continue reading »
Property Crime Increase in West Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — In the past month, a west Eugene neighborhood has experienced a spike in property crimes. Police say these crimes include car break-ins, stolen vehicles, and residential and commercial burglaries. In the past month, Eugene police report there have been 20 burglaries, four stolen cars and 12 car break-ins in an area of … Continue reading »
Sewage Main Break Floods Street
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — A sewage main break Thursday morning in Junction City flooded the street and forced people to find different ways to get to work and school. Crews say that the main break is so deep they’ll be working on it for much of the day. Around 7 a.m., public works was called … Continue reading »
Food Stamp Cuts Being Considered
EUGENE, Ore. — The federal food stamp program could soon see funding cuts. This week, the House and Senate agriculture committees are considering reducing the size of the program. Legislation approved by the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday would cut about $2.5 billion a year–that’s about 3 percent of the food stamp budget. The Department of … Continue reading »
Residents Consider Changing Noise Code
EUGENE, Ore. — The Whiteaker area in Eugene could be looking at a noise cap if some residents have their way. Members of the community council say multiple complaints regarding the corner of Blair and Van Buren are what’s driving their consideration of changing the Eugene noise ordinance. Many of the residents KEZI 9 News … Continue reading »
ODOT Prepares for Beltline Ramp Closures
EUGENE, Ore. — Beltline users should beware of some upcoming closures. Starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, the on-ramp from southbound Delta Highway and Green Acres Road to Beltline westbound will be closed until 6 a.m. On the Friday, the on-ramp from River Road to Beltline eastbound will be closed from midnight to 6 a.m. Crews … Continue reading »
Out & About: May 17th-May 19th
EUGENE, Ore. — KDUK’s Valerie Steele says there are all sorts of things in store for the weekend. To find out what you can do, click on the video above to watch Out & About. Out & About Links: Rhododendron Festival Bark in the Park Big “O” Tournament Avenue Q B-17 Bomber Aluminum Overcast For … Continue reading »
