Sheriff seeks man who reportedly displayed gun at school bus stop
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man who reportedly displayed a handgun at a school bus stop with children present in Glenwood on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 13. A news release Tuesday stated that a gun had reportedly fallen out of an unknown man’s backpack during...
Father in Eugene restores son’s memorial after vandalism
EUGENE, Ore. - A father is taking action after a roadside memorial for his son was destroyed. Steve Bounds rebuilt the tribute to his 13-year-old son, Easton, who died in a crash at the intersection of River Road and Beacon Drive in Eugene. Bounds originally set up the memorial with photos and mementos to honor...
Drama at LCC and an Unwanted County Sermon in Letters
The Jan. 5 “State of the County” address, organized and led by outgoing Lane County Commission Board Chair David Loveall, is recorded on a video that all Lane County citizens should watch to see the blatant erosion of the separation of church and state in a public meeting. Find it on YouTube at...
Officers pin vehicle to safely awaken driver found unconscious on Harlow Road in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department arrested a man Wednesday for DUII and reckless driving after incident on Harlow Road. At 12:12 p.m. on Jan. 14, Eugene PD responded to calls regarding a vehicle partly up a curb on Harlow Road near Waverly Street, that was running with the driver passed out in the driver’s...
Blast from symphony past: For one night only, maestro Giancarlo is back
Even after six Grammy wins and a globe-spanning career peppered with leadership gigs at prestigious symphony orchestras, Giancarlo Guerrero has a special place in his heart for Eugene. Guerrero was born in Nicaragua and raised in Costa Rica. His first role as a music director in the United States came...
Eugene 4J cuts impact Eugene Online Academy and CTE programs
Eugene School District 4J will eliminate over 100 positions and cut some well-loved programs to balance its budget. The 4J school board voted unanimously in favor of the district's Phase II budget cuts, which include cuts to programs like Eugene Online Academy (EOA) and Center for Applied Learning and Community...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Eugene School District 4J approves major...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Eugene School District 4J approves major staff cuts. Plus, a small helicopter crash is under investigation in Lincoln County. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.
Port Orford man dies in single-vehicle crash in Lane County, police confirm
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A Curry County man died earlier this week in a Lane County crash, Oregon State Police said. Just before 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 40, in Lane County. Police say an eastbound...
Fire At Taco Bell on 42nd and Main Street
Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a fire at the Taco Bell restaurant on 42nd and Main in Springfield.
Home Improvement actor’s ex jailed after Fall Creek truck incident
EUGENE, Ore. - A Lane County woman has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a high-profile incident involving her former boyfriend, Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role in the 1990s sitcom "Home Improvement." Johnnie Faye Cartwright admitted to driving under the influence and reckless driving in connection with a...

















