Evita Garza joined the KEZI 9 News team as a news reporter in June 2019.
Evita Garza joined the KEZI 9 News team as a news reporter in June 2019.
Evita was born and raised in Portland, graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in school, Evita interned at KOIN 6 News, the CBS affiliate in Portland. She also reported and produced for UO’s student-run broadcasts, Duck TV News and Oregon News.
An Oregon native, Evita is excited to be telling stories in her home state.
When she’s not chasing stories, Evita loves trying new foods, movies and hanging out with her dog.
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Kayla Viol told KEZI 9 News she was sure Troy Phelps would pay for what he did to her boyfriend.
Do you know a student struggling with distance learning? Roseburg Public Schools will be offering new learning opportunities for a limited number of students.
Officials said Phelps killed Brandon Michael in May 2017 while he was panning for gold in the Lawson Bar area of the South Umpqua River with his girlfriend, Kayla Viol.
The dam has been a staple in Douglas County for more than 130 years.
Right now, the hospital is treating 13 patients for COVID-19 and chief medical officer Jason Gray told KEZI 9 News that more people are getting admitted every day.
According to the Oregon Health Authority, Curry Manor Residential Care Facility in Roseburg reported 34 cases this week and one death.
Free meals were distributed in Roseburg, Riddle and Canyonville.
On Tuesday, Douglas County reported a record-breaking 36 cases. Last week, the record was 33.
Executive director Susie Johnston-Forte said they are seeing the direct impact the pandemic has had on their businesses, especially during the recent two-week freeze.
Organizers had to cancel the in-person tours this year to comply with social distancing guidelines.
Data is updated nightly.
| County | Cases | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah | 18813 | 263 |
| Washington | 11493 | 107 |
| Marion | 9933 | 158 |
| Clackamas | 7012 | 83 |
| Lane | 4706 | 52 |
| Umatilla | 4574 | 50 |
| Jackson | 4201 | 41 |
| Deschutes | 2685 | 15 |
| Malheur | 2508 | 45 |
| Yamhill | 1853 | 17 |
| Linn | 1704 | 24 |
| Polk | 1387 | 20 |
| Klamath | 1043 | 7 |
| Douglas | 1026 | 20 |
| Jefferson | 912 | 11 |
| Benton | 877 | 7 |
| Union | 836 | 8 |
| Morrow | 693 | 7 |
| Lincoln | 678 | 16 |
| Josephine | 616 | 5 |
| Wasco | 575 | 19 |
| Columbia | 552 | 4 |
| Coos | 487 | 3 |
| Hood River | 460 | 3 |
| Clatsop | 397 | 0 |
| Baker | 316 | 4 |
| Crook | 268 | 6 |
| Curry | 159 | 2 |
| Tillamook | 152 | 0 |
| Lake | 145 | 1 |
| Grant | 142 | 1 |
| Harney | 108 | 1 |
| Wallowa | 72 | 3 |
| Gilliam | 24 | 0 |
| Sherman | 24 | 0 |
| Wheeler | 6 | 0 |
| Unassigned | 0 | 0 |
