Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Indonesian Nikeworkers bring demands to Hayward...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Indonesian Nike workers bring demands to Hayward Field; College World Series Game Day for Oregon softball; Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.
Former Oregon assistant coach Carlos Locklyn asks for dismissal of lawsuit over buyout
Former Oregon running backs coach Carlos Locklyn is asking for the civil suit filed against him by UO for breach of contact be dismissed. In a pair of filings in Lane County Circuit Court last week Locklyn’s attorneys ask the university’s claim for “unjust enrichment” be dismissed because there is “an adequate legal...
Cold Front, Some Drizzle, Some Sun
A weak front is hitting this morning and brings some showers to the Coast. The rest of the day will be mostly cloudy until rapid clearing takes place in the late afternoon. Temps will be down about 10 degrees from Wednesday.
Lane County’s community plastics program coming to an end after seven years
The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act passed in January of 2022. It will update Oregon's outdated recycling system with changes taking effect on July 1st.
Lane County sees increase in homelessness in latest Point In Time Count Data
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The chilly winter temperatures are helping Lane County get a better count of homeless in the area. The annual one-night "Point-in-Time" -- or PIT count was conducted on January 29th, when the cold weather opened up an additional 500 beds to provide shelter to the unhoused during the deadly cold...
Eugene restaurant’s ‘pay it forward’ concept aims to help feed the hungry
EUGENE, Ore. – As sweeping cuts to assistance programs continue, one Eugene restaurant is feeding those in need for free. The Acorn Community Café uses a ‘Pay It Forward’ model where, instead of asking paying customers for tips, staff is encouraging patrons to donate money towards meal vouchers for other patrons.
Driver Pulled Over for Texting by Officer Actively Navigating Five Screens and a Taco...
SPRINGFIELD, OR — A local woman was issued a citation for texting and driving Tuesday afternoon by a police officer who, according to witnesses, was simultaneously operating five separate electronic screens and finalizing a Taco Bell order with extra fire sauce. The driver, 32-year-old Sarah Manning, said she had...
Eugene Springfield Fire to host community blood drive on June 5
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire is calling on the community to take part in its upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, June 5, as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to support patients in need throughout the area. The event is part of the department’s quarterly blood drive...
The smallest of all adds a ‘Yopp’ for Amazon Pool
Presenter: The city staff proposed cutting many public-facing services, drawing many to testify before Eugene’s Budget Committee May 21. Here’s Leo Folsom and Kit:. [00:00:10] Leo Folsom: My name is Leo Folsom. This is Kit. He turned three in March. If you are finding there to be more noise and disruption during this...
Eugene seeking housing proposals for North Butterfly Lot
Eugene is seeking a developer to build housing on the North Butterfly Lot, a vacant half-acre parcel next door to the Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Eugene bought the land from Lane County in 2019 in hopes of building a new city hall there. The city ended up buying and remodeling EWEB’S former headquarters instead. In a...