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All-terrain track chairs break barriers on Lane County trails
Two new electric, all-terrain track chairs are coming to Lane County to help people with mobility challenges access park trails. Dozens of people gathered at the Willamette Confluence Wednesday near Seavey Loop in Eugene to test out David's Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems. Later this year, two chairs will be stationed at Howard Buford...
ODFW asking for information about illegally-released koi in Cottage Grove Reservoir
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Oregon wildlife officials are asking the public for any information related to reports of hundreds of invasive koi being released into the Cottage Grove Reservoir. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, their Springfield office first heard reports of koi in the Cottage...
Historic home in Eugene scheduled to become parking structure
EUGENE, Ore -- A piece of Eugene history will soon be torn down to make way for a parking structure, according to Amy Lindquist, who has been renting the home for years. It's a home with a lot of history and character. The people who live there said it would be a disservice, not only to themselves, but to the entire community to say goodbye to the nearly 100-year-old home.
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Eugene resident trying to save old house; Medford nurse accused of replacing painkiller IV with tap water
An old house in Eugene's historic University District is scheduled to be removed. Also, a woman in Medford is facing assault charges after allegedly replacing fentanyl IVs with tap water. Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
New Riverfront housing in Eugene is only affordable for some
EUGENE, Ore. — Riverfront developers and Eugene city officials are celebrating the success of the first of four apartment complexes being built along the downtown riverfront. That apartment is called the Hartwood, home to 95 new units. However, these units may not be affordable for some. For example, a...
David’s Chair helps make Mount Pisgah more accessible for visitors with disabilities
For people with disabilities getting outdoors in nature can be a challenge. But now, there is a tool available for visitors to Mount Pisgah near Eugene. David’s Chair is an electric all-terrain track chair that can ride over trails, on snow, even on beaches. There are now chairs at eight locations along the Oregon coast and now there’s one at Mount Pisgah Arboretum in the Howard Buford Recreation Area.
Large crowds and busy summer days lead to messes at Oregon parks
University of Oregon and University of California, Davis students were blamed for leaving a large mess at Shasta Lake in California over Memorial Day weekend. In Oregon, the Fourth of July is a busy day for parks throughout the state and 2023 was a near-record breaking year for visits. More...
Cedar Hill fire blazes behind Pleasant Hill High School
PLEASANT HILL, Ore. — As of 3:45 p.m. a plume of smoke was visible from our tower cam on Blanton Heights. What appears to be a helicopter can be seen in the video. The Cedar Hill fire is at 5.5 acres in size according to the Real-time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon (RAPTOR).
Two-way traffic now in effect on Eighth Avenue in downtown Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – City of Eugene officials announced on Thursday that its Eighth Avenue Streetscape project has wrapped up ahead of schedule and is opening on Thursday to two-way traffic. City officials said that the street would be open to two-way travel both east- and westbound by the end...
Life Jacket Exchange emphasizes importance of water safety for children
Thanks to a collaboration between Lane County Search and Rescue and the Springfield Elks Lodge, community members had the opportunity to swap out their children's too small or lightly used life jackets for new ones.
White Bird Clinic in Eugene transforms lives with new harm reduction center
EUGENE, Ore. — White Bird Clinic in Eugene's Whiteaker neighborhood has opened a new center that is focused on harm reduction. This new Harm Reduction Center is completely funded by Measure 110. One of the people who benefitted from the new harm reduction resources is a man named Josh....
Utility officials, water experts tour Bend's water operations
Central Oregon community leaders and the Oregon Water Resource Commission, based in Eugene, met in Bend Thursday to tour local water operations. “We think it's good to get on the ground and see that progress is made," said Jeremy Giffin, Deschutes Basin Water Master. "Today, we're over 120 cubic feet per second, a protective flow. So these programs are making a difference.”
Grants Pass roofing company fined for repetitive job site safety violations
SALEM, Ore. – A Grants Pass roofing company is looking at an $86,000 Oregon OSHA fine for workplace safety violations. Those include repeatedly failing to safeguard workers from fall hazards. Falls are one of the leading causes of death in the construction industry. That’s according to the Oregon Department...
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