Attorney General Dan Rayfield Joins Coalition To Support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility In...
Salem, OR — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in issuing new guidance to help K-12 schools, colleges, and universities navigate the complexities of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in education. The guidance comes in response to...
Oregon, California universities in limbo after federal funding threats over DEI
Since the Feb. 14 letter, universities and colleges have struggled with knowing how to respond to the letter, which threatens federal funding. Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the attorneys general of Oregon and California have provided some guidance, but how this plays out is still unclear....
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Lane County deputies investigating body in...
Lane County deputies are investigating after someone discovered a body in the Fern Ridge Reservoir. Also, veterans are rallying to protest job cuts at the VA. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Two arrested in separate stabbing incidents in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – Police responded to multiple stabbings in Eugene over the weekend, leading to two separate arrests. According to court documents, a stabbing was reported on March 7 just after 11 a.m. on Willamette Street, when a woman said she had been stabbed by a family member. The victim was taken to a nearby...
Gas prices in Eugene 25 cents lower than last year despite recent changes
EUGENE, Ore. — Average gasoline prices in Eugene have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.58/g Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in Eugene. Prices in Eugene are 3.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 25.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national...
Willamette Valley News, Monday 3/10 – International Women’s Day March On Saturday Focused On...
The latest news stories and stories of interest in the Willamette Valley from the digital home of Southern Oregon, from Wynne Broadcasting’s WillametteValleyMagazine.com. Stay updated with the National Weather Service and NOAA for the latest information on evolving conditions. International Women’s Day March On...
Occupants escape uninjured from Springfield house fire, fire officials say
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – No injuries were reported after occupants safely evacuated an east Springfield home when fire broke out in its attached garage on Sunday morning, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. According to ESF authorities and dispatch logs, firefighters responded shortly after 8 a.m. on March 9...
1 dead, one suspect in custody after shooting in Eugene
One person is dead after a shooting on Saturday night at a home near the intersection of 18th Avenue and Greiner Street in Eugene. Upon arrival at the scene around 11:30 p.m., responding officers found a man who was dead and took another individual who knew the deceased victim into custody, according to the Eugene...
9 Massive Secondhand Stores In Oregon Where You’ll Find All Kinds Of Treasures
There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you unearth a perfectly worn-in leather jacket for the price of a sandwich. Oregon’s thrift scene isn’t just good—it’s an embarrassment of secondhand riches that would make even the most jaded vintage hunters do a double-take.
Oregon’s Single Parents Battle Financial Strain as State Sees Subtle Family Structure Changes
The number of single-parent households in Oregon has dropped by 1% over the last four years, in line with the rest of the U.S. with decreases of 1% to 2%. Single Parents are in a Continuous Cycle of Struggle. The survey, conducted by badcredit.org, describes single parenthood as a continuous...