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Oregon wildfires: I-84 reopens after closure due to Durkee Fire
As more than a dozen fires burned on national forestland in the Pacific Northwest, some areas have gone more than 75 days without rain as of Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The record dryness was partly due to the lack of moisture in the Pacific Northwest. The Fremont-Winema and Deschutes...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Security measures at Lane County Fair; Brownsville hosts Stand By Me Day
Local authorities are taking some extra measures to ensure safety at the Lane County Fair. Also, Brownsville residents are celebrating a hit movie filmed in their backyards. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Security changes come to Lane County Fair
Eugene Police and Lane County Sheriff's office will be patrolling both inside and outside the fairgrounds. Lane County Fair to increase police presence and security protocols. The 2024 Lane County Fair is going to see major security improvements following a shooting last year.
County marks 1949 bulldozing of Ferry Street Village
Seventy-five years ago, on July 16, 1949, a decree was sent out from Lane County that the inhabitants of a community must vacate the premises to allow construction of a new bridge, and this decree was then set in motion on Aug. 24. The court order was issued July 16,...
Grief-support program helping record number of campers in Lane County
EUGENE, Ore — Courageous Kids is a 4-day grief support summer camp run by PeaceHealth, where young people learn to cope with grief and loss. The camp has a record number of campers in attendance for its 2024 season while Lane County battles a growing mental health crisis. In...
Level One evacuation notice issued as Lane One Fire continues to smolder
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Lane County officials have issued a Level One (Be Ready) evacuation notice for an area near Cottage Grove as firefighters continue to battle a 768-acre wildfire in the area. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level One evacuation notice for areas east of...
75 years after Black neighborhood was destroyed, advocates call for memorial
The Eugene-Springfield NAACP held an event to commemorate Eugene's first Black neighborhood and make the case for a monument honoring it Monday, the week after the 75th anniversary of Lane County commissioners voting to demolish it. At the event, speakers including representatives of the NAACP and Black Cultural Initiative, elected officials from the...
Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Oregon Ducks
In our Big Ten Offseason Evaluation series, we’ll break down the roster changes and outlook for all 18 Big Ten basketball teams heading into the 2024-25 season. Next up is Oregon, which enters its 15th season under coach Dana Altman.
OSU’s Jade Seeks Gold in Paris
Legacy: To have your name on the minds and lips of folks for generations to come. Many people want to create a legacy – few people are able to actually achieve it. One way to accomplish it is to have something timeless named after you. Teddy Roosevelt and the Teddy bear, Rubik and his famous cube, even Sir John Harrington with his early model of the flushing toilet. At this year’s Olympics, most observers will be introduced to a legacy with a local connection.
Oregon Ducks Wide Receivers 2024: Top Players and Depth Analysis
College football gears up for the 2024 season with significant changes, including conference realignment and an expanded College Football Playoff. Oregon Ducks' wide receiver group is anticipated to be exceptionally talented for the upcoming season, poised to make a mark in program history. Despite the absence of a standout superstar, the team boasts depth and skill, making it a formidable offensive unit.
Five-star in-state prospect hoping to visit both Ohio State and Oregon this week
While the majority of Buckeye Nation was focused on the happenings in Indianapolis for the first day of Big Ten Media Day, yesterday there was a bit of recruiting news that Ohio State fans should be aware of. Perhaps the most concrete piece of intell has to do with one of the best players in Ohio’s 2026 recruiting cycle.
Oregon State Football Position Preview 2024: Inside Linebackers
Breaking down all of Oregon State's position groups. Fall camp is just a week away and it's time to break down every position group as the Beavers prepare to kickoff the 2024 season on August 31st against Idaho State. With much of Oregon State's roster from 2023 departed and 46...
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