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Passenger dies, driver injured in single-vehicle crash near Mapleton
MAPLETON, Ore. – An 80-year-old Springfield woman who was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed near Mapleton on Sunday died at the scene, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said that they responded at 2:30 p.m. on May 19 to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 126...
Mixed election results for rural, western Oregon school bonds
Several rural Oregon School districts have bond measures on the ballot that are still too close to call. Meanwhile, preliminary results show Junction City’s school bond is likely to fail. Fern Ridge School District, which includes Veneta and Elmira, asked voters for a $16 million bond renewal. As of...
Highway 126 reopened in both directions after fatal crash outside Mapleton
UPDATE - 5/19/24 at 9:30 p.m.: Highway 126 has been fully reopened in both directions. This is a developing story. Stick with KEZI 9 News for the latest information. MAPLETON, Ore. -- Highway 126 is closed in both directions near the Knowles Creek Tunnel after a fatal car accident Sunday afternoon.
Junction City School bond to update schools, facilities being voted down
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — The Junction City School District's proposed bonds to improve safety and learning and to update schools and athletic facilities is being defeated at the ballot box. 1,800 (57%) voters have cast a NO vote to 1,383 (43%) YES votes as of the Tuesday's first election...
The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House: Eugene's Living History
On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you’ll hear a conversation with Leah Murray, the Executive Director of the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House Museum, and learn about all that the house does for Eugene’s history, its citizens and its sense of place. Further, the house is looking...
Mapleton’s Burnett named Athlete of the Week
Mapleton junior Alex Burnett has been named Coast Radio’s athlete of the week after winning the javelin at 125 feet, 8 inches at the McKenzie End of the Season track and field meet. Siuslaw senior Dylan Jensen was honorable mention after recording a season-best in the 800 meters of...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: One votes makes difference in education measure; Valley River Inn may reopen after fire; Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather
One vote could make the difference in a $22 million education measure. The Valley River Inn is showing some indications that it may reopen after being destroyed by a fire. Also, Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
UO students say protest impacting life outside encampment
Some students on the UO campus say the weeks of protests have started to impact life outside of the encampment. UO students say protest impacting life outside encampment. Some students on the UO campus say the weeks of protests have started to impact life outside of the encampment.
Letters to the Editor
EWEB’s recent actions have made me really question what happened to compassion and clear thinking in our community. EWEB, Oregon’s largest publicly owned utility, which should be serving all of its customer owners without discrimination. EWEB recently decided to revoke people’s right to opt out of having a...
UO increases surveillance measures after encampment moves to Johnson Hall, according to protestors
According to protestors, the University of Oregon has increased their surveillance measures near the encampment, including a new camera and lights that were installed on top of Johnson Hall, but protestors say that they do not plan to move until their demands are met.
Two of Oregon's Big Ten games moved to Friday Night, Primetime Fox Broadcast window
The Oregon Football program will play multiple games on Friday night in a primetime window for the entire nation to see. The school announced on Wednesday afternoon that two Big Ten games were selected for a Friday Night Fox Broadcast. The first is Oregon's first Big Ten game played at...
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