EPD Trying to Recruit More Women
May 18, 2013The Eugene Police Department is working to recruit more women into it's department. One EPD officer created a special training program called Women in Blue to try to get more women to apply. It's a weekly training course for women. ...Read More
Local Mentor Program Undergoes Changes
May 18, 2013The local Big Brother Big Sister club has gone through a number of staffing changes in recent months, but today the group got together for an annual BBQ. The program focuses on pairing children with an adult mentor. Saturday the program had a BBQ....Read More
Loved Ones Remember Alex Rovello
May 18, 2013On Saturday, friends and family gathered to remember a University of Oregon athlete who died in a drowning accident the week before. The funeral for Alex Rovello was held in Portland that afternoon. Hundreds of people arrived to pay their respects....Read More
Finally More Sun Than Clouds
May 18, 2013Clouds and fog will start Sunday morning, but burn off through the morning. Mostly sunny skies will close the weekend with high temps in the mid to upper 60s inland, upper 50s along the coast. High pressure will be in control Monday....Read More
Moore Wins Homecoming, Evens Civil War
May 18, 2013Andrew 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. Watch postgame interviews with the Ducks and Beavers....Read More
Springfield Residents Clean Up
May 18, 2013Organizers of this year's free 25th Annual Springfield Spring Clean-Up said people were lined up hours before the gates opened Saturday morning. Participants had to show proof of their Springfield residency to drop off all their unwanted items. ...Read More
Thorpe's Gem Leads Ducks Past Beavers
May 17, 2013Tommy Thorpe was dominant holding No. 6 Oregon State to just two infield hits in eight innings in a 3-0 win for tenth-ranked Oregon in game one of the 2013 Civil War Series. Watch raw postgame interviews with both the Ducks and Beavers....Read More
Soldiers Get Hands-on Flight Training
May 17, 2013Soldiers 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. The chopper is designed to carry upwards of 30 combat infantry men and all of their equipment....Read More
B-17 Bomber on Display
May 17, 2013A 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....Read More
Roller Derby Boosts Local Business
May 17, 2013Thousands of people are expected to come out for the Emerald City Roller Girls Big O Tournament this weekend at the Lane Events Center. It's a sport you may not even think about, but roller derby has been gaining popularity for a few years....Read More
Business Commute Challenge Wraps Up
May 17, 2013It's the final day of the Business Commute Challenge. All week local companies and their employees have been seeking out alternative ways to get to and from work. KEZI 9 News would like to congratulate all the participants in this year's challenge...Read More
Tire Parts Store Celebrates 100 Years
May 17, 2013A local tire and trailer parts store is celebrating its own economic boost. The business has been in existence for 100 years. As part of the celebration, the Six Robblees' Store brought in 30 of its vendors from across the country....Read More
Boy Scouts Rally to Oppose Proposal
May 17, 2013Active and former Boy Scout members and leaders are protesting in Eugene and across the country. Their message: keep gay people out of the Scouts. Boy Scout leaders will vote on whether or not the group will allow openly gay men to join the group....Read More
Ninkasi Fermentation Tanks Installed
May 17, 2013Ninkasi Brewery installed three new fermentation tanks Friday morning. The installation took about four hours. Each barrel is more than 17,000 gallons. The installation is part of an ongoing expansion at the brewery. The co-founder says he's excited....Read More
Corridor Elementary Hosts Career Fair
May 17, 2013Local elementary students got an early introduction to career opportunities. Corridor Elementary hosted its annual career fair Friday. Nearly 275 students in grades kindergarten through five got to meet 18 professionals first in an assembly. ...Read More
Interview: Big "O" Tournament
May 17, 2013Local roller derby is sport has evolved over the past few years. This year, the Emerald City Roller Girls are co-hosting the second annual Big O Tournament. It's big. Teams are arriving from around the world to participate at the Lane Events Center....Read More
Summer Plant Sale Benefits Food Bank
May 17, 2013Mid-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....Read More
Kids Try Out Jobs on Public Works Day
May 17, 2013The city of Eugene rolled out its big trucks and tractors for its 26th annual Public Works Day Thursday. Hundreds of kids headed to Roosevelt yard for a hands on lesson in what it takes to maintain the city. It's an eye opening for these young minds....Read More
Local Residents Try Luck at Powerball
May 17, 2013Since no one cashed in on the Powerball jackpot Wednesday, people are testing their luck to see if they'll be the lucky winner of Saturday's $550 million jackpot. A local Dari Mart saw steady traffic of shoppers picking up those Powerball tickets....Read More
Oregon First Lady Visits St. Vinnie's
May 17, 2013Governor Kitzhaber's partner, who he's named first lady, visited Eugene Thursday for a look at St. Vincent de Paul's homelessness and low-income efforts. Cylvia Hayes toured three sites. She says it's some of the most innovative work she's seen....Read More
Burn Ban Extended Through Summer
May 17, 2013Despite the recent rain and cooler temperatures, the backyard burn ban for Lane County will stay in effect through summer. The Lane Co. Fire Defensive Board met Thursday to make that decision after suggestion by the Oregon Department of Forestry. ...Read More
Business Commute Challenge: Carpool Day
May 16, 2013A woman who normally carpools every day with her husband told KEZI 9 News because they don't work together, it takes a little more planning, but it works out well for them. She says most of her work staff is taking advantage of the commute challenge....Read More
Albany Police Investigate Triplex Fire
May 16, 2013Albany police are investigating a fire at a triplex on the 2500 block of Sherman Street. It happened at 3 a.m. on Wednesday. When firefighters arrived, the streetside unit was engulfed in flames.Smoke quickly spread to the other two units. ...Read More
Online CHL Appointment System Debuts
May 16, 2013In 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. They started a new online concealed handgun licence appointment system....Read More
Property Crime Increase in West Eugene
May 16, 2013In the past month, Eugene police report there have been 20 burglaries, four stolen cars and 12 car break-ins in an area of west Eugene. The neighborhood hit by these crimes lies between Barger, Roosevelt, North Terry Highway and Highway 99....Read More
Sewage Main Break Floods Street
May 16, 2013A sewage main break Thursday morning in Junction City flooded the street and forced people to find different ways to get to work and school. Crews say that the main break is so deep they'll be working on it for much of the day....Read More
Food Stamp Cuts Being Considered
May 16, 2013The federal food stamp program could soon see funding cuts. This week, the House and Senate agriculture committees are considering reducing the size of the program. The Department of Human Services says the cuts would come at a bad time....Read More
Residents Consider Changing Noise Code
May 16, 2013The Whiteaker area could be looking at a noise cap if some residents have their way. Community council members say multiple complaints regarding the corner of Blair and Van Buren are what's driving their consideration of changing the noise ordinance....Read More
ODOT Prepares for Beltline Ramp Closures
May 16, 2013Starting 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....Read More
Out & About: May 17th-May 19th
May 16, 2013There are all sorts of things in store for the weekend. To find out what you can do, click on the video above to watch Out & About....Read More
B-17 Bomber to Visit Eugene
May 16, 2013Look up in the sky this weekend, and you may get a glimpse of World War II history. The B-17 Bomber Aluminum Overcast is set to arrive Friday. It's one of only 13 fortresses still flying. This plane travels the U.S. so people can experience history....Read More
Frontier Airlines Takes Flight in Eugene
May 16, 2013Frontier Airlines' first flight out of Eugene is about to take flight. Two pilots, originally from the Eugene area, will fly be flying in Thursday. Thursday afternoon the 138-seat Airbus 319 will depart on its inaugural flight from Eugene to Denver....Read More
Springfield Schools Take Furlough Days
May 16, 2013The Springfield School District announced it will take two days off this month as it works to balance its budget. I will not hold classes on May 23 and 24. The district previously scheduled five furlough days, which could have been used as snow days....Read More
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Tree
May 16, 2013An apparent drunk driving crash in Springfield landed one man in the hospital. The accident happened near the intersection of Centennial and Anderson. Paramedics tended to the passenger at the scene before taking him to the hospital....Read More
Firms Pitch City Hall Rebuild Plans
May 16, 2013Two architectural firms made their pitches to the public and city leaders as to why they think they're the best firm to rebuild Eugene's City Hall. Each firm was given a half hour for its pitch and then a half hour for questions....Read More
Schools to Ditch Letter Grading System
May 15, 2013Schools 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....Read More
EPD Sees Increases in Weapon Offenses
May 15, 2013The Eugene Police Department reported a big jump in weapons offenses, and the number for those possessed illegally even bigger. As to why this might be, they're still looking into it. It's a different story in Springfield, though....Read More
Occupy Eugene Activist Pleads Guilty
May 15, 2013An Occupy Eugene activist pleaded guilty to criminal trespassing after chaining herself to a fence around city hall. Gwen Iris says she's satisfied with the verdict. She'd rather plead guilty so she can get back to what's truly important to her....Read More
Prepare for Pearl Street Closure
May 15, 2013Pearl Street between 18th and 19th avenues will close for construction starting next week. Once construction begins, both motorists and cyclists will have to find a different way to get from 18th to 19th avenues. Sidewalks will still be open....Read More
Springfield School Reopens Gym
May 15, 2013Starting this week, Two Rivers-Dos Rios Elementary school students get to play in the school's brand new gym. Last year, a support beam in the roof of the gymnasium snapped. It happened while crews were renovating the school. No one was hurt....Read More
Learning How to Ferment
May 15, 2013Oregon's summer and fall harvests are worth waiting for; but by learning a few tricks, eating local can be an all year occurrence. The commercial kitchen at Sprout! is up and running after years of planning. It's the place to learn how to ferment....Read More
Buisiness Commute Challenge: Bus
May 15, 2013The Business Commute Challenge is making an impact on the environment. This year's teams have already saved more than 29,000 miles and 30,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. Some were rewarded for their efforts with the opportunity to drive an LTD bus. ...Read More
Eugene Meets with City Hall Design Teams
May 15, 2013There are two finalists left in the search for the best architectural team to design the new Eugene City Hall. A public meeting will be held Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. inside the Downtown Eugene Library building at the Bascom-Tykeson Room....Read More
Shoppers Avoid Bag Bag
May 15, 2013The 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 to Springfield where they can still get their plastic....Read More
Special Election Voting Deadline Nears
May 15, 2013The May 21 Special Election is just days away. The Lane County Elections Office suggests you mail your ballot in by May 16. But that's not the official deadline. Voters can drop their ballots off at the elections office right up until 8 p.m. Tuesday....Read More
Basics of Breast Cancer
May 15, 2013Actress Angelina Jolie recently underwent a double mastectomy after learning she had a mutation in a gene that increases the risk of breast cancer. But only a small fraction of women develop breast cancer because of genetic miswiring....Read More
Part of Pearl Street to Close Monday
May 15, 2013A portion of Pearl Street will be closed starting May 20 for concrete repairs. Pearl Street will be closed between 18th and 19th avenues for several weeks. Eugene Public Works will replace concrete paving between 18th Alley and 19th Avenue....Read More
Fire Season Starts in Douglas County
May 15, 2013Effective May 15, fire season officially starts. The Douglas Forest Protective Association made the call for all land protected by DFPA. It is the earliest fire season has been declared since 1990. Many areas also have burn bans in place....Read More
Police Identify Body Found in River
May 15, 2013Investigators have identified the woman whose body was found last week in the South Umpqua River near the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the woman was identified as 44-year-old Diana Dallagiacomo....Read More
Eugene Seeks City Hall Design Team Input
May 15, 2013The City of Eugene will resume the city hall rebuild discussions, and it wants your input. The city manager's office is hosting a public session as it works to pick a city hall design team. Two architect teams are in the running for the project....Read More
