VENETA, Ore. — A quiet Veneta neighborhood experienced a violent awakening Wednesday morning after a suicide call ended in two dead instead of one. Police first responded just before 6 a.m. to a call from a man on Jake Street reporting his own suicidal behavior, but what unfolded in the next four hours was much more … Continue reading »
Two People Dead after Veneta Standoff
VENETA Ore. — One man and one woman are dead after a standoff in Veneta, one of whom was believed to be suicidal. More than 20 units from multiple agencies responded to a home on Jake Street in Veneta Wednesday morning after reports of a suicidal person. The initial call came just before 6 a.m. … Continue reading »
Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Highway 126
UPDATE: Oregon State Police released the names of the two people injured in the crash. The driver was 25-year-old Todd P. Walker of Parkdale, Oregon. His passenger was 23-year-old Jennifer M. Kelley of Camas, Washington. Walker was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Kelley was also taken to a nearby hospital. He condition is unknown. … Continue reading »
Students Hire Security for Parties
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene’s social host ordinance went into effect in April in an effort to limit unruly parties near University of Oregon. Since then, the way of hosting parties has changed. Students at the U of O know that out-of-control partying is going to cost them anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. So … Continue reading »
Budget Committee Pushes Stop-Gap Measure
EUGENE, Ore. — The city of Eugene’s budget meeting set for Tuesday is cancelled, but the discussion about Monday night’s decision continues. Committee members are pushing to buy some time with a proposal to use some one-time funds. That has residents questioning their city administrators. While most of the citizens KEZI 9 News spoke to–especially … Continue reading »
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Berry Mix
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County Public Health is warning of a Hepatitis outbreak. Nearly 40 cases were reported in the West since April 29 and linked to contaminated food. The contamination is linked to a frozen berry product from Townsend Organic Farms in Fairview, Oregon. The company’s Organic Antioxidant Blend is sold exclusively at Costco … Continue reading »
Hepatitis A Cases Linked to Berries
EUGENE, Ore. — A frozen berry product packaged in Oregon is to blame for nearly 40 cases of Hepatitis A. Lane County Health & Human Services says the cases were linked to 3-lb. bags of Townsend Organic Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend sold only at Costco stores. As of now, 75 of the bags have been … Continue reading »
Committee Recommends Saving Services
EUGENE, Ore. — After several heated and passionate meetings, the Eugene Budget Committee decided not to recommend cutting city services from the FY14 budget. The committee instead turned to one-time funds to offset the projected cuts. The city’s projecting a $6 million shortfall for next fiscal year. The City Manager had proposed $5.3 million in … Continue reading »
Eugene Park Paving Projects Begin
EUGENE, Ore. — Two of Eugene’s most popular parks are going to be a little more accessible at the end of the month. With as much traffic as Skinner Butte Park gets, it’s no wonder these roads are ready for a face lift. “The challenge with these roads are just their age. They’ve been here … Continue reading »
Car Crashes into Power Pole
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene woman is in the hospital after she crashed her car into a telephone poll Monday morning. Police say around 11 a.m., 66-year-old Marguerite Zalaud crashed her van head on into a pole at Roosevelt Boulevard and Garfield Street. Police said she was experiencing a medical issue. Drivers and pedestrians were … Continue reading »
