Planned burn in Junction City sends smoke visible for miles on Wednesday
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Large plumes of smoke could be seen for miles in Junction City on Wednesday. The Junction City Fire Department confirmed it was planned. The fire department says a 50-acre agriculture burn is underway. It started at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. That fire created large plumes of smoke seen for miles.
A new high-rise building is planned at 13th and Alder in Eugene
Another student apartment building is planned on East 13th Avenue near the University of Oregon campus. This time, it will be a 15-story high-rise called Alder Chapter. KLCC’s Rachael McDonald spoke with Eugene Weekly reporter Christian Wihtol who wrote about this project in his “Bricks $ Mortar” column.
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Parents react to report of contaminated...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Parents react to report of contaminated water at local school. Plus, Local Juneteenth celebration events. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.
EPD: ICE is acting independently
Lt. Jeremy Williams: I'm not aware of any interaction we're having with ICE. I don't even know who their agents are. They act independently of us... without much interaction with local law enforcement. Presenter: The Eugene Police Department says that ICE is acting independently and does not share its plans...
Former Eugene Weekly manager accused of embezzlement arrested in Ohio, again
The Eugene Weekly's former business manager Elisha Young has once again been arrested in Ohio in relation for embezzling at least $100-thousand from the newspaper. According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Ohio, Young was arrested back on June 13. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Gov. Kotek approves extradition of...
Gotcha Burger’s New Locations
Popular Eugene eatery Gotcha Burger opened a new location in Valley River Center and a third location is getting set to open in Corvallis.
Eugene Springfield Fire responds to multiple brush, grass, and structure fires across the area
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Springfield Fire Department was busy on Monday, June 16, responding to several fire incidents throughout the day. At approximately 7:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire near a residence on the 1500 block of Vera Drive in Springfield. Upon arrival, crews found burning...
Recreational use advisory issued for Fern Ridge Reservoir due to cyanobacteria bloom
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory Tuesday for Fern Ridge Reservoir due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. The lake is in Lane County. "The decision to issue the advisory is based on a report of a toxigenic bloom from...
Woodcraft in Eugene, Springfield closing as of June 30
After more than 25 years in business, Woodcraft in Eugene and Springfield is slated to close their doors on June 30.
Free AC Unit Program Set to End
A program that provided free air-conditioning units to the elderly and disabled is set to end at the end of June due to a lack of funding.
