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...
Even with rolling blackouts possible, EWEB plan to use UO turbine is controversial
In the next cold snap, people trying to stay warm at home could suddenly lose both heat and lights. Power in one neighborhood may stay off for an hour or two before flickering back on, while another neighborhood goes dark. It’s known as a rolling blackout, a controlled power shutoff...
Kansas’ Lindy McMillen wins AFBF’s national Discussion Meet
Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) member Lindy McMillen, of Lane County, is the winner of the 2026 American Farm Bureau (AFBF) Discussion Meet. The contest was held as part of the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, Calif. The Discussion Meet simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active...

















