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Cleaner pre-snap operation, 2 takeaways mark Oregon football’s second fall scrimmage
EUGENE — Some of the pre-snap and operation issues that marked Oregon’s first fall scrimmage were improved in the second intra-squad scrimmage, which featured a pair of takeaways. Defensive backs Brandon Johnson and Dontae Manning each came away with the ball on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, coach Dan...
Portland, Willamette Valley likely to experience thunderstorms early Saturday evening
Portland and most of the Willamette Valley are likely to experience thunderstorms early Saturday evening, forecasters at the National Weather Service say. Some locations could see as much as half an inch of rain by 10 p.m., and thunder is forecast for Portland, Salem, Eugene and beyond. If you purchase...
Eugene residents and doctors react to deal that will lower pharmaceutical drug prices
EUGENE, Ore -- Over the past year, the federal government has negotiated with pharmaceutical companies to lower prices for 10 select drugs. Local doctors say it's a step in the right direction. The lower drug prices will take effect in 2026. Among the drugs selected were medications for diabetes and...
Cougar spotted in Hendricks Park area neighborhoods
EUGENE, Ore. – There’s a cougar lurking around Eugene and neighbors caught it on camera. Folks in the area of Hendricks Park, Moon Mountain, Coryell Ridge, and Black Oak Basin captured footage of the big cat. Eugene Parks and Open Spaces wants to remind people that, while we enjoy being out in nature, it’s these animals’ home and they said it’s best to keep an eye out during specific times of the day.
Football Practice Report: Aug. 16
The Oregon football team wrapped up its 13th practice of fall camp, preparing for their second scrimmage ahead of the season opener against Idaho on August 31. Coaches and players, including tight ends coach Drew Mehringer and tight end Terrance Ferguson, highlighted the team's development and camaraderie. Key themes included youth development, leadership within the tight ends, and the defense's physicality and effort.
Josh Pate Makes Major 5-Year Prediction for Dan Lanning and Kalen DeBoer
College football is currently undergoing a significant transition phase, and it's not just because of NIL and the transfer portal. The landscape is also changing with the departure of prominent head coaches. Gone now are Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh, though for different reasons. Saban retired, and ...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Prescription drug prices dropping; Fire departments having trouble giving out courtesy life jackets
The Biden administration has struck a deal to drop the price of some prescription drugs. Also, some fire departments are having issues keeping life jackets available for folks at water recreation sites. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Owners of Lakeside business say the city is not doing enough to help them
LAKESIDE, Ore.- Owners of Lakeside business say the city is not doing enough to help them after accidentally releasing sensitive financial information. Thursday, NBC5 reported that the city of Lakeside issued an apology after leaking a business’s financial information, including social security numbers, for over a week. Dennis and...
Local business taking legal action against City of Lakeside
LAKESIDE, Ore. — A business owner is taking legal action against the City of Lakeside after a recent incident disclosed sensitive information related to the business. Personal information of the owner of Dune Rider Café was disclosed in a meeting agenda packet that was published on paper as well as to the City’s website, social media and virtual video meeting location. The information was included in a renewal application for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
Brookings businesses benefit from Wild Rivers Film Festival tourism
BROOKINGS, Ore. – The second annual Wild Rivers Film Festival is establishing another tourism tradition that helps boost the Brookings economy. “I’m hopeful the Wild Rivers Film Festival will continue to grow and we’ll start seeing the fruits of their reward at the film festival with packed restaurants and venues all over town with folks going out and spending a lot of money,” said new city manager Tim Rundel, who also happens to be a documentary filmmaker with a short film in this year’s festival. “Tourism is a big industry here in Brookings, we attract a lot of people.”
Medford future changes, including public input on downtown enhancements
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Friday, the city of Medford is inviting community members to share what changes they want to see in downtown Medford, at the Medford Cowork Collective building on East Main Street. The city of Medford announced the launch of the downtown 2040 Plan which aims to enhance the downtown area.
Summer chess tournament fun in Coquille
Saturday August 3rd began with rain, but it did not rain on the Fifth Street Park Chess Tournament in Coquille. Even as the clouds threatened to end the tournament early, the warm weather allowed for intense chess game with badminton and squirt guns in between the rounds of chess fun. Several fresh players joined the regular group of players including Barley Stidham from Medford. The fun activities abounded during the event but did not stop from the players working hard to compete. The winners included: ...
Mon 9 AM | SOU economist leads research into transgender youth issues
America is arguing itself blue in the face over transgender people. And there's a particular focus on the people who decide when they're young that their identities do not correspond with the sex organs they got at birth. Some research can only help, and a Southern Oregon University economist is...
DRAIN MAN JAILED ON WARRANT/DRUG CHARGE
A Drain man was jailed for a warrant and on a drug charge by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Friday night. A DCSO report said just before 6:30 p.m. a deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Cedar Street and West B Street in Drain. The 40-year-old driver was suspended through the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. He was determined to be a wanted person out of Douglas County Circuit Court.
OSP Log: Fatality on I-84, road rage with shooting on I-5 among recent incidents
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. MONDAY, AUG. 12. • Noo. — Troopers responded to a crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 84...
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