Western Oregon Forecast: Thunderstorm Risk Rising Through Thursday, Hotter Temps Still Possible
Portland, Oregon – A weather pattern split could deliver either summer’s hottest stretch or an unseasonably cool, stormy turn across western Oregon by Tuesday. Highs could top 99°F under hazy skies—or struggle to reach the 80s with clouds and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service...
Springfield woman cares for 260 outdoor cats in 17 neighborhood colonies
The responsibility of caring for hundreds of cats may overwhelm some, but for Toni Ray, taking care of a dozen cat colonies is simply part of her daily routine. Ray is the founder of Community Cat Advocacy Team of Springfield (CCATS), a licensed cat rescue operating in Springfield and the surrounding areas. She’s...
Historic Palace Hotel in Eugene, Oregon, built in 1903 and still standing
Lane County, Oregon has at least 138 historic properties and districts listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. One of them is the Palace Hotel at 488 Willamette Street in Eugene, which was listed on December 23, 1977. It's also known as Hotel Gross, although it's also had other names.
Perfect weather for Labor Day weekend before another bout with high heat
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The hottest weather of this week has gone by the wayside. Saturday brings a refreshing change with cooler temperatures and a light north-northwest breeze. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. "For those of you staying home for Labor Day, the weather is going to...
Four injured in crash near Glenwood, highway temporarily closed
A crash left four people hospitalized and temporarily closed a stretch of highway near Glenwood late Saturday morning, officials said.
Eugene Hosts First Ever Navy Week in Celebration of 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Navy has announced that Navy Week will take place in Eugene, Oregon, from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Eugene Navy Week will bring 50-75 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.
High-speed chase in Springfield ends with crash at Dorris Ranch
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A high-speed chase in Springfield led to a crash and arrest early on Saturday, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said the incident began just after midnight on Aug. 30 when a deputy attempted a traffic stop on Highway 126. The driver, David Stewart...
Defensive back Kingston Lopa’s rare size gives No. 7 Oregon flexibility
EUGENE — Kingston Lopa offers unique size to Oregon’s defense. How the Ducks will utilize the 6-foot-5 defensive back this fall could vary. Oregon turned to Lopa as a true freshman to matchup with Penn State’s Tyler Warren in last year’s Big Ten Championship game and though he did not record a statistic, fared well...
15 Press Organizations Send Letter To Eugene Mayor and Police Chief Regarding Public Information...
Yesterday, Aug. 28, more than a dozen press organizations sent a letter to Mayor Kaarin Knudson and Eugene Police Department’s Chief Chris Skinner admonishing Public Information Program Coordinator Michael Rea’s use of press markers during an Aug. 12 incident caught on video by filmmaker Tim Lewis. The...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Springfield police officer and suspect recovering...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Springfield police officer and suspect recovering from fiery crash following a chase. Plus, workers on U of O campus brace for more cuts. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.