ICE agent waves and blows kiss at protestors while making arrest
EUGENE, Ore. - Neighbors, residents, immigration lawyers and advocates are reacting to the uptick in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on Wednesday across Lane County. According to Rob Fissete, an organizer with the Lane County Immigrant Defense Network, at least 9 ICE arrests occurred in Cottage Grove, 2...
Seven charged in burglary ring targeting Asian business owners in Oregon, Washington
EUGENE, Ore. — A Colombian national made his initial appearance Thursday after being arrested for his alleged role in a burglary ring that primarily targeted residents of Asian descent in Oregon and Washington, the U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon reports. Derinson Martinez-Grandas, 34, is one of seven...
Euphoria Chocolate’s new owners get back to basics, but have big plans, too
The new owners of Euphoria Chocolate Company, which has sold artisanal truffles and confectionery in Eugene since 1980, hope to be the Willamette Valley’s next Willy Wonkas. In July, Shane and Casey Meisel bought the business from previous owners Van and Bonnie Glass, acquiring its recipes, equipment and inventory,...
Eugene woman sentenced for embezzling $560K from housing agency
EUGENE, Ore. - A Eugene woman has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for embezzling more than half a million dollars from a local housing agency, according to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. According to Lane County District Attorney Christopher Parosa, Miranda Renee Wilcox has been...
This Cozy Little Spot In Oregon Honors Nearly A Century Of Italian Family Cooking
If you have ever driven down Hilyard Street in Eugene and missed the unassuming building with the warm glow spilling from its windows, it is time to slow down and take a closer look. Inside, you will find Café Med, a family-run Italian restaurant where nearly a hundred years of culinary heritage meet Pacific...
Springfield Police Chief addresses community concerns over Flock cameras
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Police Chief Jamie Resh addressed community concerns on Thursday about the deployment and regulation of Flock Cameras, also known as License Plate Readers (LPR). During the meeting, officials confirmed that the cameras are currently turned off and not gathering data. The cameras will...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Reports of extensive ICE activity locally....
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Reports of extensive ICE activity locally. Plus, the Springfield City Club discusses Flock cameras. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.
Firefighters still trying to identify cause of Radius Recycling fire
EUGENE, Ore. — Firefighters Tuesday were still working to identify the cause of a fire that broke out at Radius Recycling Monday afternoon that caused heavy smoke, shutting down traffic along Highway 99 in the Four Corners area. "So, we have not been able to specifically identify what actually...
Firefighters Battle Industrial Fire
Fire crews were challenged by difficult access to a large industrial fire at Schnitzer Steel on Monday evening.
Marcola man on trial for crossbow murder of cyclist in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. - A Marcola man stands trial for the murder of Dustin Shelton, who was shot with a crossbow in 2023, according to Lane County Circuit Court records. Court documents show that Isaac Henry McGrew faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, and tampering with a witness. Shelton was found...
