EUGENE, Ore. — After a long streak of defeats, Lane County residents passed a public safety levy. KEZI 9 News Anchor Sean Cuellar sat down with Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner to discuss how the levy will help out public safety and services in the community.
Lane County Public Safety Levy Passes
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Public Safety Levy was one of the most visual campaigns over the last few weeks. Those in favor of the measure held a watch party Tuesday night at the River Ridge Golf Course. Earlier in the evening, only smiling faces could be found as Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner … Continue reading »
Voters Approve 4J School Bond
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School District administrators were surrounded in celebrations after they found out voters had approved their massive bond. Parents and 4J School District members rejoiced as their hard work paid off, and they say now it’s time to get to work and put the money to use. “This would not have … Continue reading »
Eugene Service Fee Loses Support
EUGENE, Ore. — The most controversial and debated on this ballot was the city services fee. The preliminary numbers did not look good. The fee’s supporters gathered at The Bier Stein as those first numbers loaded up. With nearly a 2-to-1 vote against Measure 20-211, what may be tough loss for city officials is just … Continue reading »
Springfield Police Look for Missing Man
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield police need help locating a missing man. Rocky Redmon, 25, was reported missing on May 3 and has not been heard from since. He doesn’t have a car, but his bicycle is unaccounted for. He’s 5’8” and weighs about 140 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. If you have … Continue reading »
Teachers Union Asks for 1% Raise
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J teachers union is asking for a 1-percent raise from the district in its new contract. The teachers union presented its first proposal Tuesday evening. The union says as class sizes have grown and staff size has declined over the years, teachers are working harder and taking home less. The union … Continue reading »
Eugene Police Update Suspect Description
EUGENE, Ore. — Police have released an updated description Tuesday of the man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a toddler in the River Road area a couple weeks ago. Eugene police say the suspect was wearing a unique T-shirt similar to the one pictured on the right. His shirt was dark blue and the entire … Continue reading »
Unofficial Election Results Released
Ballots are being counted in western Oregon counties for the May 2013 Special Election. Here are the results for some of the measures so far as of 9:30 p.m.: Lane County: Eugene City Fee: Yes: 32%, No: 67% Lane County Jail & Youth Services Levy: Yes: 56%, No: 43% Eugene School District Bond: Yes: 62%, … Continue reading »
Creswell Man Arrested for Sex Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield police arrested a Creswell man for multiple sex crimes involving a minor female. Investigators say 22-year-old John Rock Roda contacted the girl via Facebook and lied about his age. They say he made arrangements to meet her and then sexually abused her. Roda was taked to the Lane County Jail for … Continue reading »
Sex Offender Released in North Bend
NORTH BEND, Ore. – Coos County Community Correction will release a man convicted of burglary in 2011. Jeremy Dean Klumb, 38, was arrested in 2011 and lodge at the corrections facility on a burglary charge. Klumb was previously convicted of attempted rape, assault two and kidnapping in 1993. Klumb was convicted following crimes including pushing … Continue reading »
