EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department joined a statewide effort Monday to crack down on drivers and passengers not wearing their seat belts. The Click It or Ticket campaign will run through June 2, and will include law enforcement agencies at the state, county and city levels. Last year in Oregon, 61 people were … Continue reading »
Armed Robbers Hold Up Restaurant
EUGENE, Ore. — Two robbers held up a BJ’s Restaurant on Coburg Road near Willakenzie Road just before midnight, Saturday. The restaurant was closed at the time, but employees were still inside. The daughter of the restaurant’s general manager told KEZI 9 News what happened. “He said that when the guy came out to take … Continue reading »
Loved Ones Remember Alex Rovello
PORTLAND/EUGENE, Ore. — On Saturday, friends and family gathered to remember a University of Oregon athlete who died in a drowning accident the week before. The funeral for 21-year-old Alex Rovello was held in Portland that afternoon. So many people arrived to pay their respects, the church brought in a production company to pipe the … Continue reading »
Boy Scouts Rally to Oppose Proposal
EUGENE, Ore. — Active and former Boy Scout members and leaders are protesting in Eugene and across the country. Their message: keep gay people out of the Scouts. Next Thursday Boy Scout leaders will vote on whether or not the group will allow openly gay men to join the organization. On Friday a group rallied … Continue reading »
Summer Plant Sale Benefits Food Bank
EUGENE, Ore. — Mid-May in Oregon is a perfect time to plant your summer garden. This weekend you can pick up organic vegetables and flowers for a great price and help Food for Lane County. Saturday, the youth farm is hosting it’s third annual Summer Plant Sale. Ted Purdy, the Youth Farm Coordinator, talks about … Continue reading »
Burn Ban Extended Through Summer
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 »
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 »
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 »
