State of Mental Health in Lane County

EUGENE, Ore. — The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut spurred a nationwide debate surrounding gun control in our nation. The tragedy also highlighted the state of mental health in our country. It forced states to look at their services. Lane County is leading the way when it comes to providing health care. Like many counties across … Continue reading »

BJ’s Restaurant Robbed

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police are still investigating the armed robbery of the BJ’s on Coburg Road late Saturday night. The armed robbery over the weekend is not the first. McDonald’s just behind it was hit just a few weeks ago. That particular stretch along Coburg Road has seen a number of similar incidents since … Continue reading »

Rain and Mtn. Snow returning to Oregon

Monday’s Weather Discussion from Meteorologist Melissa Frey: After a split weekend, Monday is shaping up to be dry, mostly sunny (after morning fog) and warm. High should get back to the mid 70s for the valley, upper 70s for the Umpqua Basin and low 60s for the Coast. Enjoy today though, because much cooler and wetter … 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 »

Bark in the Park Draws Record Crowd

EUGENE, Ore. — Greenhill Humane Society’s annual Bark in the Park fundraiser drew record crowds to Alton Baker Park Sunday. No Kill Lane County was also at the park during the event to protest Greenhill and their policies. No Kill Lane County’s main message was to make it aware that the shelter is not a … Continue reading »

Conforto Slams Ducks, OSU Wins Civil War

Courtesy: OSU Sports Information EUGENE, Ore.– Michael Conforto hit a second inning grand slam and the sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team finished with 17 hits in a 12-2 win over No. 10 Oregon Sunday at PK Park. The game marked the series finale of the Civil War. Oregon State’s victory gave the Beavers a 2-1 … Continue reading »

Moore Wins Homecoming, Evens Civil War

Courtesy: OSU Sports Information EUGENE, Ore. – Andrew Moore tossed a two-hit shutout and Michael Conforto and Ryan Barnes each hit solo home runs to send the sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team to a 9-0 win over No. 10 Oregon Saturday afternoon at PK Park. The Beavers evened the series with the shutout, which was … Continue reading »

Thorpe’s Gem Leads Ducks Past Beavers

Courtesy: Oregon Sports Information EUGENE, Ore. – Tommy Thorpe picked the right night to have the best start of his career at Oregon. The sophomore was dominant holding No. 4 Oregon State to just two infield hits in eight innings in a 3-0 win for the sixth-ranked Ducks on Friday night. Thorpe matched a career-high … Continue reading »

Soldiers Get Hands-on Flight Training

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Soldiers in the Oregon National Guard took a flight they’ll never forget. Soldiers from B Company 2-162 flew in a CH-47 Heavy Lift Chinook Aircraft. For many of them, this was a first. “Looking forward to riding the chinook helicopter. I’ve never done it before so it’ll be a fun experience,” said Specialist … Continue reading »

B-17 Bomber on Display

EUGENE, Ore. — A piece of World War II history is spending the weekend at the Eugene Airport. One of the remaining 13 active B-17 bombers in the country, the Aluminum Overcast, arrived in Eugene Friday is on display on the tarmac and in the air. “I come every time a B-17 comes to town. … Continue reading »

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