EUGENE, Ore. — The manufacturing sector is booming in Oregon. It’s now the third fastest growing state economy in the U.S. Its gross domestic product grew 3.9 percent last year, and companies in Eugene are seeing the results. The boom in Oregon has everything to do with computers and electronics with Intel leading the way … Continue reading »
Three Day Cool Down
Tuesday’s Weather Discussion from Meteorologist Melissa Frey: After eleven days of above average temperatures, Tuesday will likely stay below average and in the 60s for the first time this month. A trough of low pressure is going to move through over the next 72 hours which will allow on-shore flow along with a couple of weak … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Ash
EUGENE, Ore. – If you’d like a big and lovable dog, this guys for you. Ash, our KEZI 9 News Pet of the Week, is an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever. Ash does well with both cats and dogs, but tends to ignore them. He’s great with kids of any age. He is currently staying at Greenhill, … Continue reading »
Interview: Emeralds Kickoff New Season
Summertime, baseball time and America’s favorite past time. The Eugene Emeralds kickoff a new season this week. Assistant General Manger Sarah Heath joined anchor Sean Cuellar to talk about the festivities at Friday night’s home opener.
Omaha Bound: Beavers Clinch CWS Berth
Courtesy: OSU Sports Information CORVALLIS, Ore.– The Beavers are headed back to Omaha. Danny Hayes hit a two-run home run in the second inning and Ben Wetzler limited Kansas State to three runs over 7 2/3 innings as the Beavers won the Corvallis Super Regional with a 4-3 victory Monday night at Goss Stadium. The … Continue reading »
Cooler Days = Pleasant Weather
Monday’s Weather Discussion from Chief Meteorologist Justin Stapleton So nice to see some cooler weather re-enter the picture this week! Today’s high of only 73 tied the coolest afternoon we’ve seen since May 31. Tonight, it’ll cool off fast under clear skies, fans headed to Goss for the Beavers rubber match with Kansas State will be … Continue reading »
Eugene to Hold Hearing on Bag Fee
EUGENE, Ore. — City leaders are taking action to help those less fortunate get reusable bags for free. The announcement hit as the Eugene City Council is set to hold a public hearing on the 5-cent paper bag fee later Monday night. City Councilor Alan Zelenka, the Northwest Grocers Association, Safeway, Fred Meyer and Food … Continue reading »
DeFazio Fights SNAP Cuts
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The average American on food stamps gets just more than $30 a week to shop, but Congress is looking at cutting that already tight budget by 20 percent. Congressman Peter DeFazio is working to prevent those cuts by showing what shopping on food stamps is really like. DeFazio admits, he doesn’t usually … Continue reading »
Eight Arrested in Prostitution Sting
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A prostitution sting by the Corvallis Police Department not only resulted in arrests. Officers say it uncovered an ongoing problem. “Unfortunately it seems to be accepted practice among a portion of community,” said Lt. Cord Wood, Corvallis Police Department. Police arrested eight men who they say responded to an online advertisement in … Continue reading »
Students Say Goodbye to Rose Elementary
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The school year is winding down, and for some saying hello to summer will be a little bit tougher than normal this time around. Back in May voters rejected a levy that would have kept Rose Elementary School operating. When the Special Election levy didn’t pass last month, everyone there knew what … Continue reading »
