McKenzie Bridge shootout sends two men to the hospital
MCKENZIE BRIDGE, Oregon (KEZI) -- On Sunday morning Lane County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of two men shooting at each other in McKenzie Bridge, saying the shootout started from a domestic dispute. “It was rapid gun fire like pop pop pop, really fast and that was about 8...
Shootout sends Two to Hospital
RAINBOW: Gunshots coming from a property off McKenzie River Drive known locally as “The Hive” had serious consequences for the men involved in the incident. According to public records for November 9, authorities were alerted to the incident at 10:49 am by a 911 caller who was screaming that “someone had been shot.”
Vigil Held For People Detained By Ice
A vigil hosted by the Cottage Grove Friends of Democracy was held Monday night for people detained recently by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
Yardy Rum Bar: Bringing Caribbean cuisine to Eugene
Tucked away in a bright blue house on Lincoln Street lies Yardy Rum Bar, Eugene’s most exciting new spot for fine dining. After being mentioned in the New York Times Top 50 restaurants in the country, Yardy has risen to new heights and is getting nationwide attention for their establishment. With a constant line...
Cottage Grove business owner caught in ICE sweep sparks vigil
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - A vigil was held in Cottage Grove as community members rallied in support of individuals recently taken into custody by ICE agents. Among those detained was a local business owner who faced temporary detention. The demonstration took place at Coiner Park, organized by the Cottage Grove...
Philomath man faces serious charges after Junction City crash
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - A Philomath man faces serious charges following a crash that left an elderly victim paralyzed. Jesse Scott Klain, 37, was charged on Monday with second-degree assault, DUII, and reckless driving. The charges stem from an August 8 crash on Highway 99 near Milliron Road. Authorities allege...
Unintentional reactivation of Flock camera aids Springfield Police in vehicle recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Police recovered a stolen vehicle November 8, that was reportedly with the assistance of a Flock camera, also known as a License Plate Reader. According to a statement released by the city, the camera located at 28th Street and Olympic Avenue detected the stolen vehicle...
Eugene police, Lane Behavioral Health offer deflection over jail for minor offenses
EUGENE, Ore. — On November 10, a Eugene Police detective, Lane County Behavioral Health peer navigator, and a EPD patrol officer teamed up for a special three-hour focus on trespassing and drug use with the goal of getting people into treatment by offering those they contacted deflection instead of jail.
Leaves, begone! Reluctantly, I play my part in this annual ritual
Eugene’s remarkable yearly public works production is underway: rake, blow, scoop, vacuum, haul, mulch, compost. All because of leaves. To access this post, you must purchase Founding Members Membership, Founding Members Membership – Builder, Founding Members Membership – Innovator, Founding Members Membership –...
84-year-old man dead, 2 injured after head-on crash involving 3 vehicles near Eugene
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person died and two others were injured after a three-car crash on Friday afternoon, Oregon State Police announced. The crash took place on SR-569 (Beltline Highway) near milepost 0 in Lane County. According to OSP, the person driving a westbound Honda Accord “braked suddenly” and was...

















