Car goes airborne, man arrested for reckless driving
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department (EPD) says on January 11 at 5:38 a.m., officers were in the Cooler parking lot responding to a dispute when they saw a BMW sedan driving recklessly. Police say that the car turned onto MLK Jr. Boulevard from Coburg Road at a...
Penn State fans will hate former Nittany Lions 4-star’s transfer portal destination
Dan Lanning has a Big Ten superpower in Eugene and he keeps adding to his roster with former top PA recruit, Andrew Olesh and 5-star QB Dylan Raiola.
Betts: Appreciating Ferry Street Village
Walking through Alton Baker Park is much like any other: paths, clearings and some trees. It would be easy to overlook the rich and tragic history of this innocuous green space, one that is core to the Black history of Eugene. This was the site of the Ferry Street Village,...
Lookout PM: Measles reported in Albany, Lebanon
Two cases of measles were reported less than an hour’s drive north of Eugene, in Albany and Lebanon. The reports are concerning to Lane County public health officials, especially since the measles vaccination rate in parts of Lane County is well below the level they say is safe for “herd immunity.” Ashli Blow reports.
OHA, Trillium won’t say if Medicaid network gaps closed for 15,000-plus
The PacificSource-to-Trillium transition involves policy terms and timelines that can be confusing. Here are three basics to help:. Medicaid coverage in Lane County is provided through the Oregon Health Plan, administered by the Oregon Health Authority, the state’s health agency. People in the plan are called...
Man arrested after road rage incident on Eugene Beltline Highway
Eugene, OR – A 60-year-old Eugene man was arrested Thursday evening following a reported road rage incident on westbound Beltline Highway, according to the Eugene Police Department. Police said the incident was reported at approximately 6:56 p.m. on January 8 after a woman in her 70s contacted authorities. She...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Vets gather for anti-ICE protest. New...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Vets gather for anti-ICE protest. Plus, new technology for Lane County's homeless population count. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.
‘I am disgusted’ Springfield schools to cut 36 teachers mid-year
Springfield Public Schools teachers will be getting layoff notices in the coming days, following a reduction in force resolution passed in a split vote by the board on Jan. 12. The layoffs are meant to mitigate a $2.34 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year. SPS Chief Operations Officer Brett Yancey said...
From beans to bus, The Crown Cafe keeps Eugene rolling along
Despite the futuristic look of his coffee roaster, John Danza claims the mechanisms of the machine are actually quite simple. He's been working the roaster since 6 a.m., turning batches of matte green beans into the dark, shiny ones he uses in his coffee bus, The Crown Cafe . A screen on the front of his machine...
University of Oregon restructures RA roles, cuts full room-and-board benefits
EUGENE, Ore. — Starting Fall 2026, the University of Oregon Resident Assistant (RA) role will be evolving. The RA role will be split into two, called Community Assistants (CAs) and Community Safety Assistants (CSAs). Per the University, "The traditional RA role combined many responsibilities—community building, event...
