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Woman involved in hit & run while riding her bike says she is looking for justice
EUGENE, Ore.-- Sixth Avenue and Chambers Street is an often-busy roadway both in the day and at night. Recently, people living near the busy intersection said they have seen countless incidents resulting in pedestrians being hit by drivers. Destiney Christianson-Port is one of the latest people living in the area...
Local Duck alums Tony Graziani and Maarty Leunen help organize head coach Dan Lanning’s arrival in CO
Dylan Anderman was live at Worthy Brewing on Tuesday evening for Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning's meet and greet. Tony Graziani interviewed Dan Lanning Tuesday afternoon as hundreds of fans looked on. Graziani and Maarty Leunen have organized a golf tournament at Pronghorn, for fans to play golf with...
Eugene man suing city after traffic stop leaves him with a broken nose
A man has notified the city of Eugene that he intends to sue after a traffic stop last fall left him with a broken nose. Harley Peterson, 27, was driving in the area of West 11th Avenue when he was pulled over by a Eugene Police Officer. Body camera footage...
Warmer for Wednesday, but turning much cooler this weekend
Like today, some high, thin clouds will stick around through most of the day tomorrow with breezy conditions at times. As high pressure builds, temps will be slightly warmer with about fives degree up everywhere.
Firefighters respond to early morning apartment fire in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – No one was hurt in a fire early on Tuesday morning at an apartment complex on Goodpasture Island Road in Eugene, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. ESF officials said they responded shortly after 3 a.m. on May 14 at the Boulders on the River complex...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Cyclist hit by car just wants an apology; floating bathroom on Fern Ridge Reservoir
A bicyclist who was hit by a driver says she won't pursue criminal charges if the driver simply apologizes. Also, a floating bathroom on Fern Ridge Reservoir is open for use. Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Springfield man arrested after allegedly scamming woman over Facebook Marketplace
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – A Springfield man has been arrested in connection with a Facebook Marketplace scam that allegedly swindled more than $1,000 from a woman in Brookings. According to court documents, Zakiyyah Justin Coffman, 23, allegedly sold a mini excavator to a woman on Facebook Marketplace for $3,000 in February. He said he would deliver the excavator to her in two days, but first needed her to send him $500 before delivery, which she did. Coffman the offered to also sell her a Bobcat and a Kubota Tracker, in addition to the excavator, for a total of $9,000. He allegedly said he would deliver all three machines to her if she sent him an additional $600 for the cost of delivery. She agreed and again transferred the money.
Oregon spent upwards of $18 million to defend its struggling child welfare system. Now, the trial has been postponed
The trial between the state of Oregon and the advocacy group suing the state over its mistreatment of kids placed in foster care has been delayed as the two sides near a settlement agreement. The trial, where the state was expected to defend its beleaguered child welfare system, was scheduled to start on Monday in Eugene. After about five years and spending upwards of $18 million of taxpayer money, it seems settlement talks have finally gained traction. The final settlement deal is due May 17. ...
Man arrested in connection to Downtown Eugene kidnapping
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – An arrest has been made in connection to an alleged kidnapping in Downtown Eugene in late April, according to Eugene police. In the evening of April 29, a 911 caller told dispatchers a woman was screaming and a man was hitting her in the area of east 17th Avenue near Ferry Street, according to the Eugene Police Department. The man allegedly put the woman in a headlock and dragged her into a car, then drove away, EPD said.
Pets of the Week: Quico and Chavo
EUGENE, Ore. – Bonded guinea pig brothers Quico and Chavo have contrasting personalities, but both share a desire to find their loving forever home together!. Greenhill Humane Society staffers said that Quico, who is white and orange, is quite the little socially outgoing fellow and loves to play while Chavo, who is black with a white stripe down his face, is a bit shy but still loves being held and getting pets. They both enjoy chowing down on yummy snacks and love climbing on their toys, and Quico, when he’s happy, gets what’s known as ‘popcorns,’ a description of Quico’s happy dance, Greenhill staff said. Greenhill officials also said that Quico loves to tell his humans all about his day. These piggies are seeking an indoor-only home and would be wonderful pets for a family with children as well as newcomers to guinea pigs, Greenhill staff said.
Warmest Day, High Clouds, Pattern Change
Good Morning! Today, we start with the warmest morning temps, the least morning clouds, and our high pressure will be at its highest. All three of these lead to the warmest day of the week. Get ready for temps to hit 80 in the Valley with low 80's in the Basin. The Coast will start with just a small bit of marine layer today which will keep temps at an average in the low 60's. Through the morning, the skies will remain completely sunny. By the start of the afternoon, high clouds will begin to stream in and change the color of the sky slightly. This will be the first signal of our pattern shift starting tomorrow. The pattern shift will bring lowering temps and greater cloud cover, but for the remainder of the week and the start of next week, conditions will remain dry.
Male-born Oregon athlete to compete for girls' state track title
Oregon teen Aayden Gallagher is a favorite to win a girls' high school state track-and-field title this week after smoking the competition during the season, and critics say that's because the sophomore runner is a biological male.
Police: Two critically injured in Beltline crash; alcohol use 'being considered'
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Springfield Fire and Eugene Police department crews responded to a two-car crash on Beltline eastbound just before midnight Sunday. The crash was between a Dodge Ram truck and a taxicab, police said. CPR was in progress on one victim when emergency personnel arrived, Eugene Springfield Fire stated.
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