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 »
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Tree
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – An apparent drunk driving crash landed one man in the hospital. The accident happened a little after 8 p.m. Wednesday, near the intersection of Centennial and Anderson. Paramedics tended to the passenger at the scene before taking him to the hospital. Police say the driver was drunk and speeding. That’s when the … Continue reading »
Schools to Ditch Letter Grading System
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Schools in Oregon will be ditching the traditional letter grading system. Next school year, House Bill 2220 will require all teachers to use a grading scale based on a student’s knowledge of the material. That means grades equals proficiency. “We would like to know that an ‘A’ in this geometry class at … Continue reading »
EPD Sees Increases in Weapon Offenses
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department reported a big jump in weapons offenses, and the number for those possessed illegally even bigger. EPD released a report revealing a 33-percent increase in weapons offenses, with an 89-percent increase in those possessed illegally and a 19-percent increase in concealed weapons. As to why this might be, … Continue reading »
Shoppers Avoid Bag Bag
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene’s plastic bag ban has been in effect for two weeks now, but some people forget plastic is still kosher in Springfield. The first two weeks of the plastic bag ban has provided a learning experience for shoppers in Eugene, but many people are saying they’re avoiding the ban altogether and coming … Continue reading »
