Early Start to Summer Wildfire Season
May 23, 2013Oregon summers are hot and this year, we've already seen temperatures rising and humidity dropping. Despite recent rainfall, forests and grasses are still extremely dry. And the National Interagency Fire Center is predicting a greater potential for large fires earlier in June. ...Read More
Slowly Warming Back Up
May 22, 2013Tomorrow more wet weather is expected as the low continues to sit and rotate smaller batches of showers across Western Oregon. I'm expecting the coverage to be less than the past two days, with some occasional sun breaks by late afternoon. ...Read More
Web Extra: Beavers Before Wazzu Series
May 22, 2013The No. 4 Beaver Baseball team enters the final weekend of Pac-12 play with a chance to win the conference title. Watch raw interviews with Pat Casey, Matt Boyd, Ben Wetzler, Jake Rodriguez and Tyler Smith before OSU hosts Washington State....Read More
Eugene City Services Fee Fails
May 22, 2013With a nearly two-to-one vote against Eugene's service fee, city leaders say they heard voters loud and clear. With no plan B, the city says it's back to the drawing board. It was a tough night and morning for all the folks who supported the fee....Read More
Rose Elementary to Close in the Fall
May 22, 2013An elementary school in Roseburg will shut its doors in the fall. Rose Elementary parents, teachers, and administrators say they're disappointed that the bond measure did not pass. The failure of the bond levy came as a bit of a surprise....Read More
Preview: Lowell Teen Pursues Six Sports
May 22, 2013This 17-year-old already plays five sports but was recently motivated to pursue a sixth. Thursday on KEZI 9 News at 6 p.m., learn more about this Lowell spitfire, her raw talent, dedication and the tragedy that motivates the power in her punches....Read More
The Sustainable Table: Eating Local
May 22, 2013The most bountiful time of the year for local produce is coming up in Lane County. It’s the time when all the plants that were sprouting in greenhouses a few weeks ago, thrive, bloom and produces a bounty of food....Read More
4J Moves Ahead with Improvements
May 22, 2013After the 4J bond measure passed in Tuesday, district administrators and teachers are looking forward to the next step, spending all the money raised. Even though construction won't begin for a while, they say they can't wait to break ground....Read More
Philomath School Levy Barely Passes
May 22, 2013Voters passed the Philomath school levy by 132 votes. Supporters of Measure 02-84 celebrated a victory, but they were more surprised than relieved. Philomath School Board Director Tom Klipfel was disappointed that the margin was so tight....Read More
Interview: Sheriff Turner on KEZI 9 News
May 22, 2013After a long streak of defeats, Lane County residents passed a public safety levy. KEZI 9 News Anchor Sean Cuellar sat down with Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner to discuss how the levy will help out public safety and services in the community....Read More
Wet Looking Wednesday
May 21, 2013Showers will still move in on and off throughout the rest of the night but they'll be more isolated before the next wave on Wednesday. Lows tonight will hold in the mid to low 40s but it'll feel chillier with the damp ground. ...Read More
Lane County Public Safety Levy Passes
May 21, 2013Only smiling faces could be found as Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner and levy supporters soaked up their measure's projected success. The first numbers were reported at 8 p.m., which revealed 56 percent of voters voted in favor of Measure 20-213...Read More
Voters Approve 4J School Bond
May 21, 2013The 4J School District administrators were surrounded in celebrations after they found out voters had approved their massive bond. Parents and 4J School District members rejoiced, and they say now it's time to get to work and put the money to use....Read More
Eugene Service Fee Loses Support
May 21, 2013The most controversial and debated on this ballot was the city services fee. The preliminary numbers did not look good. The fee's supporters gathered at The Bier Stein as those first numbers loaded up. The measure is losing nearly 2-to-1....Read More
Services Cut if Levy Doesn't Pass
May 21, 2013Measure 20-213 pertains to public safety in Lane County and the services the sheriff says will be cut if it doesn't pass. There' s no organized opposition toward the levy, but those in favor were gathered to see if the measure would succeeded....Read More
Both Sides Battle for Service Fee Votes
May 21, 2013A controversial issue on Lane County's May 2013 Special Election ballot is Eugene's city service fee. Both sides continued to battle it out Tuesday for those last-minute votes. The measure is designed to pay for several different services....Read More
Parents Hope 4J Bond Measure Passes
May 21, 2013Members and parents of the 4J School District have to wait until Tuesday night to find out if the 4J bond measure will pass. Parents say they've worked hard to get the word out and would be surprised if the ballot measure didn't pass....Read More
Eugene Mission Cuts Newspaper Recycling
May 21, 2013The Eugene Mission is expanding services, allowing the nonprofit to assist more clients with food, shelter and clothing, but now the mission is preparing to cut a major program. Come June, the Eugene Mission is cutting its recycling program....Read More
EPD Arrest Man After Standoff
May 21, 2013A man led the Eugene Police officers on a short chase Tuesday morning and then barricaded himself inside his home for hours. Officers surrounded a home in the River Road area for hours, urging a man locked inside to turn himself in....Read More
Web Extra: Ducks Prep to Host Huskers
May 21, 2013This weekend the 3rd-seeded Duck softball team will host 14-seed Nebraska in the Super Regionals of the NCAA Tournament. Watch interviews with head coach Mike White, catchers Alexa Peterson and Janelle Lindvall, and infielder Courtney Ceo....Read More
Measure 02-84: Philomath School District
May 21, 2013The Philomath School District hopes voters will pass a levy that would allocate more funds to it. The district has made several big cuts and has more to face. The levy would help to minimize impacts on class size, school days and instruction time....Read More
The Rain is Back!
May 21, 2013What 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...Read More
Pet of the Week: Dodge
May 21, 2013If 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....Read More
Rain & Mountain Snow Are Back!
May 20, 2013We'll see a major shift back to a cooler, wetter forecast for the remainder of the week. Tonight, the leading edge of the storm will send clouds inland and showers developing in the early morning hours and mountain snow by late evening. ...Read More
Bike Thefts on the Rise
May 20, 2013Despite 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....Read More
State of Mental Health in Lane County
May 20, 2013The 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, and even Lane County, to look at their services....Read More
BJ's Restaurant Robbed
May 20, 2013Eugene police are still investigating the armed robbery of the BJ's on Coburg Road late Saturday night. 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....Read More
Rain and Mtn. Snow returning to Oregon
May 20, 2013After 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. Enjoy today though, because much cooler and wetter weather is on the way Tuesday through Friday!...Read More
Armed Robbers Hold Up Restaurant
May 19, 2013Two robbers held up the BJ's Restaurant on Coburg Road in Eugene near Willakenzie Road just before midnight, Saturday. The restaurant was closed, but employees were still inside when the robbers entered wearing ski masks and holding guns....Read More
Bark in the Park Draws Record Crowd
May 19, 2013Greenhill Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park fundraiser drew record crowds to Alton Baker Park Sunday. The group No Kill Lane County was also at the park during the event to protest Greenhill Humane Society and its policies....Read More
Short-lived Break from Rain Showers
May 19, 2013High pressure will be in control Monday; this means mostly clear skies and high temperatures climbing into the low 70s inland, low 60s along the coast. A strong storm will move in Tuesday afternoon and spin just of the coast for the rest of the weak....Read More
Conforto Slams Ducks, OSU Wins Civil War
May 19, 2013Michael Conforto hit a grand slam and the 6th-ranked Oregon State baseball team finished with 17 hits in a 12-2 win over No. 10 Oregon at PK Park. The game marked the Civil War series finale. Watch postgame interviews with the Ducks and Beavers....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
Showery Start, Sunny Finish
May 17, 2013Saturday, the next front will bring scattered showers and periods of steady rain mainly in the early afternoon. Cloudy skies with some sun breaks by late afternoon and a few degrees cooler with highs back down in the low 60s. ...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
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
In the Garden: Hydrangeas
May 17, 2013Hydrangeas are a great plant to grow in the Willamette Valley, but did you know you can change their color Caleb Johnson at Johnson Brothers Greenhouses explains how easy it is to do in the garden. There will be a free class this Saturday....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
A Split Weekend Ahead
May 17, 2013Happy Friday! We're going to get a break from the steady rain today as we're in between storms. Still at least partly cloudy and a shower or two may pop up this afternoon, but for the most part, drier, sunnier and warmer than yesterday....Read More
More Much Needed Rain
May 16, 2013Some light showers expected again for the first half of Friday, but they'll be light overall. Highs tomorrow will again be in the mid to upper 60s. Saturday another cold front will brush across the region bringing some scattered showers on and off through the day. ...Read More
Peterson, Moore Lead Ducks Past BYU
May 16, 2013The third-seeded Ducks (47-9) beat BYU (33-24) 5-2 at Howe Field Thursday night in their first game of the NCAA Regionals. Alexa Peterson hit a three-run home run before BYU recorded an out. Jessica Moore struck out 12 Cougars and picked up the win....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
