Eugene OR

EUGENE, Ore. - Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role on the sitcom "Home Improvement," was sentenced to 19 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a probation violation in Lane County court. Bryan appeared virtually from California, where he is currently serving a 16-month sentence...

EUGENE, Ore. — The budget numbers for the Eugene 4J school district could look more different than what they had recently discussed. Previously the district projected a $30 million dollar deficit. However after updated projections for employee costs reflect higher insurance, public pension rates, unemployment and...

The 2026 Eugene Vegan Chef Challenge concluded with a vibrant awards celebration in Eugene, recognizing top chefs and restaurants for their creativity in plant-based cooking. The event finale took place at Drop Bear Brewery, where organizers highlighted the strong community response, with more than 500 reviews and...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — After Big 5 Sporting Goods was demolished this week on Gateway Street, we now know what will be taking over the area. Signs outside the construction site deem Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will take over the space and that they are hiring. We have reached out...

EAST LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Jake Pelroy, a Lane County native, former U.S. Marine and small business owner, has announced he is running for Lane County Commissioner, District 5 — a seat that includes communities along the Hwy 58 corridor and the McKenzie River area, as well as several cities and rural communities across...

Work starts early at Special K Glass, where Kris Uhlhorn and his squad comprise a well-oiled, lean, mean, bong-making machine, soundtracked by the roar of a furnace and MF DOOM’s “Rapp Snitch Knishes.”. The team gets to work each day around 7:30 a.m., handing off each step of...

Lane Community College leaders estimated in a meeting Wednesday that they’ll need to eliminate 20.5 positions and cut two academic programs to balance next year’s budget. The college’s health information management associate degree and its criminal justice associate degree are both on the chopping block. Jenna...

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall is taking the county, its administrator and three of his fellow commissioners to court. Loveall filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, March 19, that seeks to reverse the board’s March 3 vote to censure him. The lawsuit alleges the county violated his constitutional rights to freedom...

Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Eugene School District 4J responds to requests to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School. Plus, the Oregon Duck women are in final prep mode for Virginia Tech. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A surge in coyote sightings at Howard Buford Recreation Area at Mount Pisgah has prompted Lane County Parks to euthanize at least one coyote after officials said the animals’ behavior changed in ways that raised safety concerns for visitors and pets. The park welcomes...