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Springfield community honors Airman Trinity Reinhart, veterans who died in line of duty
More than 200 people gathered in Springfield on Memorial Day to honor Airman Trinity Reinhart and others who have died in the line of duty. The Memorial Day service was held near the Women Veterans Memorial at the Springfield Veterans Plaza. Members of the American Legion Post #40, city of Springfield officials and the Willamette Leadership Academy color guard were part of the service.
Demonstrators rally on University of Oregon campus to show continued pressure in anti-war effort
Despite disbanding their Pro-Palestinian encampment after successful negotiations with the university last week, protestors rallied on Saturday to call for more action against the Israel-Hamas war.
Eugene and Springfield VFW posts host fundraisers through Memorial Day weekend
EUGENE & SPRINGFIELD, Ore, -- This Memorial Day, veterans groups are doing what they can to honor all who have served -- especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. In Eugene, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 293 is collecting donations at the Fred Meyer on West 11th Avenue to benefit the services they provide to service members across the state.
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: New emergency communications infrastructure; North Eugene High School demolition begins
A new radio tower will drastically improve communications between rural fire departments. Also, the walls are starting to come down at the old North Eugene High School Building. Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
On the agenda: former Springfield Buick dealership, housing in more parts of Springfield
This week Springfield elected officials will discuss potential terms for acquiring the historic Buick dealership and discuss updates to development codes primarily focused on allowing housing in more areas. Springfield City Council. To watch: Springfield's system requires registration to watch and to participate in meetings. Use the links for meetings...
Demolition begins at old North Eugene High School campus
EUGENE, Ore. – Crews began demolishing the original North Eugene High School on May 28, just over a year after the Eugene School District 4J made the decision to get rid of it. The 4J school board voted to demolish the nearly 70-year-old North Eugene High School campus in...
Eugene Pioneer Cemetery Observes Memorial Day
EUGENE, Ore — Observing Memorial Day and bringing together veterans and community members, the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery honored those who have passed. The event's keynote speaker, a UO's Army ROTC program graduate, underscored the importance of respecting veterans and their loved ones. Colonel Lance Englet said, "Today, the flowers...
Springfield and Eugene Chambers Graduate the 38th Leadership Eugene Springfield (LES) Class
The Springfield and Eugene Chambers of Commerce came together to honor the 2023-24 Leadership Eugene Springfield (LES) cohort graduates at Spark at Booth-Kelly on May 9th. Both Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon and Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis spoke at the event, highlighting the significance of civic leadership. Chamber Board Presidents John Barofsky (Eugene) and Avril Watt (Springfield) emphasized the invaluable contribution of LES to the community. Congratulations to all the 2023-24 LES graduates.
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