Tuesday’s Weather Discussion from Meteorologist Melissa Frey: What a spring! We had 23 days with no rain, day after day of above average temperatures and just .28″ of rainfall for the month of May. This week is going to look quite a bit different! An area of low pressure is moving in Tuesday, and will stay … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Dodge
EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like an active dog with some personality for your home, this one is for you. Dodge, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is 1-year-old dachshund/miniature smoothed hair mix. Dodge is currently staying at Greenhill, but if you’d like to adopt him or volunteer at Greenhill Humane Society, click here or call … Continue reading »
Bike Thefts on the Rise
EUGENE, Ore. — Despite Eugene being a bike-friendly town, it’s not unusual to see bike theft. It’s the most recent theft numbers that have surprised police. When you lock your bike, Eugene police recommend something more than just a chain or cable. They say it’s as easy as buying a good lock. There are a … Continue reading »
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 »
