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Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Teens arrested for double murder; Eugene...

We're getting more information about the people arrested for a double murder in Eugene yesterday. Also, the Eugene City Council approved a new fee to pay for stormwater infrastructure. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
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Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene. Driving allows him to work without triggering his severe asthma, Smith, 47, says. But without a set minimum wage, he says he works 12 to 16 hours per day to support himself. Smith, who’s part of...
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Lane County Sheriff’s detectives arrest 3 teens in double homicide investigation

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) detectives have arrested three individuals in Eugene, that are connected to a double homicide discovered southeast of Oakridge. On the evening of May 20, 2025, while searching on a tip, authorities found a deceased adult male and a deceased juvenile female, both...
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What’s the story behind Memorial Day? The Eugene cemetery helps tell it

Memorial Day, originally known as “Decoration Day,” began as a springtime observance to honor soldiers who died while serving in the American Civil War. On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), issued a proclamation calling for "Decoration Day" to be observed...
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Eugene’s 18% storm water fee rise aims to protect programs amid budget challenges

EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene City Council is taking steps to address the multi-million-dollar shortfall in the City's budget by increasing the storm water fee. The 18% increase, which could take effect as early as August, would raise as much as $4.7 million in new revenue over the next six years.
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Music with Pride for Oregonians

Fresh off the release of their newest album, The Rockdown, it is time for the Gabriel Cox Band to hit the road again with a first stop May 23 at The Hybrid Gallery in Eugene. This Salem-based rock and blues group plays in venues throughout the Northwest wherever they’re appreciated — from honky tonk bars to festivals...
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Eugene to raise stormwater fees in hopes of staving off some budget cuts

The Eugene City Council has approved an alternative to its embattled fire fee - an estimated 18% hike to stormwater fees. The change will allow the city to stave off some, but not all of its planned budget cuts. The city is facing an $11.5 million shortfall after years of...
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Oregon Teen Suspects Arrested in Double Homicide This Week, Authorities Say

Eugene, OR – Three individuals, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with a double homicide discovered southeast of Oakridge, Oregon, authorities announced Wednesday. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, a male adult and a juvenile female were found deceased on Monday evening. Investigators...
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Oregon sees first decline in fatal drug overdoses since 2016, down 22% from 2023...

EUGENE, Ore. — For the first time since 2016, Oregon is seeing a decline in fatal drug overdoses - a 22% drop from 2023 to 2024. State and local health officials say the turnaround may be thanks to a mix of treatment expansion, public awareness, and harm-reduction strategies. One...
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Nebraska’s Will Bolt previews matchup with Oregon

Nebraska head coach Will Bolt on what's ahead in Friday's matchup with Oregon.

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