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Oregon is home to 2 of the 10 most polluted cities in the US
(KPTV) - The Beaver State, despite being known for having residents who are passionate about climate change and the environment, has been found to contain some of the most polluted air in the entire country. A new report shows that two out of the top 10 locations in the U.S....
Woman arrested for allegedly paying pawn shop bill with care facility resident’s credit card
EUGENE, Ore. – A Eugene woman who is accused of paying her pawn shop bill with the credit card of an elderly woman at the care facility in which the suspect worked was arraigned on Thursday in Lane County Circuit Court, according to court documents. Charges of first-degree theft...
Protesters chain themselves at U of O sit-in, host mock trial
EUGENE, Ore. — The Pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Oregon campus heated up on Thursday as protesters held a sit-in on the steps of the administration building, some of whom chained themselves to the pillars. May 16, 2024, marks the 18th day since the encampment first formed on...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Eugene couple attacked; wounded veteran gets house
A Eugene couple headed home from a date said they were attacked for not having a cigarette. Also, a retired US Navy veteran and his family will be getting a new home. Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Local business falls victim to counterfeit $100 bill scam
EUGENE, Ore. -- Lee's Thai Food -- a local, family-owned business on Echo Hollow Road -- accidentally accepted a counterfeit $100 bill on May 10. "Unfortunately, sometimes the currency is of a quality that merchants get duped into accepting that currency and giving change... then the criminals use the change for whatever their purposes are. And then they profit twice. They've not only received goods and services, but then they walk away with somebodies hard-earned cash," said Eugene Police Department Lt. Doug Mozan.
Eugene man suing city after traffic stop leaves him with broken nose
Your browser does not support the audio element. 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.
Row River Road closures start May 20 for repair work
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — If your daily commute is on Row River Road, you might want to plan an alternative route for the next few weeks. Lane County officials say that the roadway is set for a full road closure so crews can work on replacing a failing culvert under the road.
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...
Pro-Palestine protestors with University of Oregon encampment march on UO president’s house overnight
EUGENE, Ore. – Tensions over the protest encampment on the University of Oregon’s campus are reaching a new pitch after a group of protestors associated with the encampment marched and chanted in front of university President Karl Scholz’s home early Wednesday morning. Neighbors in Eugene’s Fairmount Neighborhood...
City of Eugene gets $6 million for housing infrastructure in West Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – City of Eugene officials say they’ve secured $6 million in infrastructure funding to make housing development along Crow Road more attractive for homebuilders, hopefully leading to more housing in the area. Eugene officials said the city got $6 million from the 2023 short legislative session...
Man suspected of gunpoint robbery in Eugene arrested and jailed
EUGENE, Ore. – A man suspected of robbing another person at gunpoint was arrested last week after store employees at the location where the alleged robbery took place helped authorities identify the suspect, according to jail records and court documents. Court documents filed this week in Lane County Circuit...
Springfield Police duo recovers an additional $12,000 in stolen bikes
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) tells us that since February, two officers have combined their knowledge to recover and return more than $31,000 worth of stolen bikes. On May 5, 2024, one SPD officer noticed a Santa Cruz bicycle, matching the description of a bike stolen...
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