Boyd's Shutout Helps OSU Stay Alive
June 19, 2013Matt Boyd scattered four hits and struck out 11 in a complete-game gem, silencing Indiana as the Beavers staved off elimination with a 1-0 win over the Hoosiers at TD Ameritrade Park at the College World Series. Click to watch postgame interviews....Read More
Summer Waiting In The Wings
June 19, 2013Overall, the weather will stay unsettled Thursday and Friday, but the rain should start to taper off on Thursday and Friday. That said, there is a chance the storm may reform in Washington and keep the rain chances coming through Friday...Read More
Gunman Pleads Guilty to Shooting 2 Cops
June 19, 2013A gunman has pleaded guilty in the shooting of two law enforcement officers in Albany last August. Demecio Cardenas, Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges, including attempted aggravated murder and assault. He will be sentenced in July....Read More
Oregon's Jobless Running Out of Benefits
June 19, 2013Oregon's jobless rate just dropped below 8 percent for the first time since the 2008 recession. But people are still out of work, and how many of those people in Lane County have exhausted their benefits?...Read More
Family Raises Money for Library
June 19, 2013Family members of victims from the murder in Myrtle Point are trying to turn the tragedy around. Police think Renae and Lola Cottam died in a house fire set by their neighbor. The family is raising money for a library to help people remember the couple....Read More
Mt. Pisgah Hosts Summer Solstice Hike
June 19, 2013We are fast approaching the first day of summer--the longest day of the year. If you want to celebrate, you can head out to a guided walk at Mt. Pisgah. Watch our interview with Mt. Pisgah Site Assistant August Jackson to learn more about the event....Read More
Interview: Farm to School Program
June 19, 2013Area schools could be serving more local food. Several schools were part of a pilot farm-to-school program, which is set to expire. But instead it could be expanded and impact as many as 20 percent of Oregon school lunches with a new bill....Read More
Two More Spring Days and Summer is Here!
June 19, 2013An area of low pressure is slowly making its way east today and this will keep showers going off and on all day. We also have a very chilly air mass in place which will hold our highs to the mid 60s. Warmer weather moves in for the weekend!...Read More
Showers Again, Warmer For The Weekend
June 18, 2013Tomorrow the center of the storm will work inland into Northern Oregon bringing rain showers, not much in the way of sun breaks, more mountain thunderstorms and a cool afternoon with highs only in the mid 60s. Overall, the weather will stay unsettled Thursday and Friday....Read More
Oregon State Preps for Indiana at CWS
June 18, 2013One day before Oregon State faces Indiana at the College World Series, the team held a practice that was cut short by weather. Watch raw interviews with Pat Casey, Matt Boyd, Michael Conforto, Dylan Davis, Tyler Smith and Danny Hayes....Read More
City of Springfield Sells Land Lots
June 18, 2013The City of Springfield has been working to give itself a facelift and they're looking to add a new building that could help. Roaring Rapids Pizza Company is sandwiched between the cities of Eugene and Springfield. It's located on the river....Read More
Pet of the Week: Doolittle
June 18, 2013If you’d like a big and lovable dog, this guy's for you. Doolittle is currently staying at Greenhill, but if you’d like to adopt him or volunteer at Greenhill Humane Societ call 541-689-1503....Read More
Harrington To Transfer To Southern Utah
June 17, 2013Oregon State quarterback Richie Harrington told KEZI 9 Sports Reporter Stephen Nelson that he's transferring to Southern Utah. Harrington threw just nine passes last season, but to loyal KEZI 9 viewers, he's better known for his appearance on the Jordan Poyer Show as DJ 2 Nice...Read More
Graduate Overcomes Tough Journey
June 17, 2013Graduates at the University of Oregon had a lot to celebrate in their academic journey at this morning's commencement. But for one graduate the road to success was a little more complicated. It's been six years since Taylor Krieg enrolled at the UO....Read More
OSU Eliminates Louisville, Stays Alive
June 17, 2013Oregon State improved to 3-0 this postseason, and 15-5 all-time under Pat Casey, in elimination games in an 11-4 College World Series win over Louisville Monday at TD Ameritrade Park, giving the Beavers a school-record 51st win of the season....Read More
Mid Week Cool Down
June 17, 2013We've got just one more day of clear blue skies and above average temperatures before the next storm moves in. High temperatures Monday will top out near 75°. An area of low pressure is slowly making its way east, set to move on-shore Tuesday. ...Read More
Oregon State Preps For Louisville
June 17, 2013The Beaver Baseball team celebrated Father's Day with a practice outside of Omaha, as Oregon State preps for an elimination game Monday against Louisville. Watch raw interviews with Pat Casey, Michael Conforto, Ben Wetzler and Jake Rodriguez....Read More
Early Showers, Then Back To Summertime
June 16, 2013Monday we'll see another day of mid to upper 70s with a "milky" sky- high clouds streaming in ahead of the next storm. The coast may see some drizzle throughout the morning, while more late afternoon thunderstorms are going to fire up in the Cascades....Read More
Police Dogs Show off Their Skills
June 15, 2013They say a dog is a man's best friend and Saturday Springfield police showed they make a pretty good coworker too. Dogs from throughout the state competed head to head in Springfield's annual police dog competition where the dogs went head to head. ...Read More
Beavers Lose CWS Opener To MSU
June 15, 2013Danny Hayes had a potential game-winning home run caught at the warning track and Michael Conforto became the first OSU player to get four hits at the NCAA College World Series, but the Beavers dropped the opening game to Mississippi State, 5-4....Read More
Warm and Sunny for Father's Day
June 15, 2013A large low pressure system is spinning out over the Pacific Ocean to our west. This low will impact our weather for Father's Day and Monday by filtering in high clouds throughout the day. Highs in the low 60s along the coast & mid 70s inland....Read More
Warmer Saturday, Dad Stays Dry
June 15, 2013As the next storm approaches, thunderstorm chances start to pop up in the Cascades, mainly on Sunday and Monday. Speaking of Father's Day, we'll see clouds increasing through the latter half of the day, but overall its a dry forecast for most of your plans with Dad ...Read More
Ems Debut New Uniforms, Lose Opener
June 14, 2013The Emeralds offense struggled all night, mustering just four hits against four Boise pitchers. Eugene starter Erik Cabrera pitched through leadoff doubles in each of the first two innings, but couldn’t escape a 5-run third inning. ...Read More
In Omaha With OSU - Moore Will Start
June 14, 2013The Oregon State Beavers practiced and met the met media at TD Ameritrade Park, one day before playing in the opener of the College World Series. KEZI 9 Sports Reporter Stephen Nelson is in Omaha with the Beavers....Read More
EF-1 Tornado Rips Through McMinnville
June 14, 2013An EF-1 tornado ripped through a few buildings with wind speeds of nearly 85 mph in McMinnville Thursday afternoon. The most extensive damage was to an auto supply company with damage to a few storage garages...Read More
Out & About: June 14th-16th
June 13, 2013There are a lot of ways to enjoy this weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele....Read More
Stormy Weather Takes A Break
June 13, 2013Some healthy downpours moving through Western Oregon today produced .21" of rain officially at the airport in Eugene. That's not only the most we've seen all month. Showers will taper off overnight tonight as the low clouds fill back in,...Read More
Student Gets Big Surprise
June 13, 2013Summer is just beginning for many local students, including those at Yolanda Elementary. While some kids got a day of activities, one first grader got the surprise of his life. KEZI photojournalist Kathleen Spencer shows the big reveal....Read More
In the Garden: Easy Plants
June 13, 2013If you like your garden to be low-maintenance, there are some easy plants you can add. Watch our video to learn about bush roses, hostas and zinnias. And if you want some extra help planting roses, you can attend a free workshop. ...Read More
UO Raising Bidding Price of Ducks Logo
June 13, 2013The price of using the Ducks logo is rising and some local shops say the new price tag is pushing them out of the running. The University of Oregon recently put out a request for bids on the use of its logo on apparel, but the cost is now $500,000....Read More
The first raindrops of June have fallen!
June 13, 2013The first raindrops of June have fallen! Between 6:00 and 8:00 this morning, Eugene picked up .15" of rain. An area of low pressure is making it's way south and east from western Washington, which will keep those showers going through this afternoon....Read More
Showers Are Back (For A Bit Anyway)
June 12, 2013A few sprinkles have fallen so far tonight, but the bulk of showers will move through on Thursday morning. The coast may see some leading edge showers in the pre-dawn hours, but most everywhere else will just be mostly cloudy with lows near 50. ...Read More
OSU Closing Four Housing Co-Ops
June 12, 2013Oregon State University will end the cooperative housing programs at four homes on campus at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Students living at Avery Lodge, Azalea House, Dixon Lodge, and Oxford House are sad to see their homes go....Read More
UO Students Lighten their Loads
June 12, 2013High schoolers are learning a lesson in real life while teaming up with the University of Oregon's housing department to move students out of the dorms. UO students are donating unwanted items to the Springfield Public Schools Family Resource Center....Read More
Eugene Airport Adds American Airlines
June 12, 2013The Eugene Airport added its sixth airline under its wings Wednesday afternoon with American Airlines' inaugural flight. City leaders and airport officials say it will bring passengers from farther places and add more diversity to the city of Eugene....Read More
Grad Numbers Up at Gateways High School
June 12, 2013A high school is boasting remarkable figures. Its graduation numbers doubled in just one year. Gateways High School is an alternative school. Many students are troubled kids referred by their previous campuses or even the juvenile detention centers....Read More
First Rain Drops of the Month on the Way
June 12, 2013The much talked about cool down is here! Tuesday was the first day this month that we saw below average temperatures and we're going to be even cooler Wednesday and Thursday. An area of low pressure is moving in from Vancouver Island. ...Read More
Cool Weather, Let's Add Some Showers
June 11, 2013Highs for the next couple of days will be well below normal, in the mid to upper 60s in the valley, low 70s in the Umpqua. In addition, the morning clouds are back and as the center of the low swings inland, we may even see some occasional showers squeezing out...Read More
OSU Basketball Center Opens New Era
June 11, 2013Oregon State University cut the ribbon and officially opened its new, state-of-the-art OSU Basketball Center. The OSU Basketball Center is a 34,500-square-foot, four-story, $15 million structure that features two regulation basketball courts....Read More
Oregon Sees Manufacturing Increase
June 11, 2013The 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. In Eugene, the driving force is focusing on sustainable manufacturing....Read More
Three Day Cool Down
June 11, 2013After 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 ...Read More
Pet of the Week: Ash
June 11, 2013If 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....Read More
Interview: Emeralds Kickoff New Season
June 11, 2013Summertime, 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....Read More
Omaha Bound: Beavers Clinch CWS Berth
June 11, 2013The Beavers are headed back to Omaha. Danny Hayes hit a two-run home run and Ben Wetzler limited Kansas State to three runs over 7 2/3 innings as the Beavers won the Corvallis Super Regional. Watch OSU's postgame presser after clinching a CWS berth....Read More
Cooler Days = Pleasant Weather
June 10, 2013The hot high pressure forecast we were locked into last week is quickly being replaced by a trough of low pressure bringing cooler air for the first time this month. Highs for the next couple of days will be well below normal, in the mid to upper 60s ...Read More
Eugene to Hold Hearing on Bag Fee
June 10, 2013Some Eugene 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....Read More
DeFazio Fights SNAP Cuts
June 10, 2013The average American on food stamps gets just more than $30 a week to shop, but Congress is looking at cutting that budget by 20 percent. Congressman Peter DeFazio is working to prevent those cuts by showing what shopping on food stamps is like....Read More
Eight Arrested in Prostitution Sting
June 10, 2013A prostitution sting by the Corvallis Police Department not only resulted in arrests. Officers say it uncovered an ongoing problem. Police arrested eight men who they say responded to an online advertisement in hopes of paying for a sexual encounter....Read More
Students Say Goodbye to Rose Elementary
June 10, 2013The school year is ending, and for some saying hello to summer will be tougher than normal this time around. In May, voters rejected a levy that would have kept Rose Elementary open. Monday is the last day of class before it closes down for good....Read More
Cooling Down This Week
June 10, 2013After 5 days in the 80s this month and everyday in June being above average, we are finally going to start to cool down. The ridge of high pressure responsible for keeping us storm free and on the toasty side is breaking down and moving east. ...Read More
