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Three women, including a psychologist from the 4J School District, face serious charges related to an alleged online drug operation.

Eugene school psychologist among three caught in online drug sales

Three women, including a counselor from the 4J School District, face serious charges related to an alleged online drug operation.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 8h

A string of fires at vacant homes in Eugene has neighbors and officials worried about safety risks. Residents point to hazardous conditions like debris, human waste, and needles.

Eugene residents alarmed by series of vacant home fires

Multiple fires at vacant properties in Eugene, including a blaze near the University of Oregon and another on Grant Street, are raising safety concerns among residents and fire officials. Neighbors

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 8h

An 18-year-old student is facing charges after allegedly bringing a gun to Yoncalla High School, authorities said.

Yoncalla High student faces charges in gun-related incident

YONCALLA, Ore. - An 18-year-old student is facing charges after allegedly bringing a gun to Yoncalla High School, authorities said.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 8h

A natural gas line rupture on Southeast Pine Street prompted swift action by firefighters on Monday, according to the Roseburg Fire Department.

Natural gas leak in Roseburg prompts evacuations and traffic detours

A natural gas line rupture on Southeast Pine Street prompted swift action by firefighters on Monday, according to the Roseburg Fire Department.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 9h

Fire crews responded to a fire in an abandoned University District area home early on Saturday, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials.

Firefighters respond to fire in abandoned University District home

Fire crews responded to a fire in an abandoned University District area home early on Saturday, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 9h

Virginia Giuffre feared she might “die a sex slave” at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle, the prominent accuser wrote in a posthumous memoir.

Virginia Giuffre thought she might ‘die a sex slave’ at hands of Epstein and his circle, posthumous memoir reveals

Virginia Giuffre feared she might “die a sex slave” at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle, the prominent accuser wrote in a posthumous memoir.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 10h

A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a motorcyclist and seriously injured his passenger on Friday afternoon after a vehicle turned out in front of him on Highway 20, according to the Oregon State Police.

Motorcyclist dies, passenger seriously injured two-vehicle Linn County crash

A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Friday afternoon after a vehicle turned out in front of him on Highway 20, according to the Oregon State Police.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 11h

Lane County authorities are intensively searching for a missing Oakridge man who vanished after going mushroom picking, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

Lane County Sheriff's Office expands search for missing Oakridge man in forest

Lane County authorities are intensively searching for a missing Oakridge man who vanished after going mushroom picking, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 12h

A man reported missing in Linn County was found on Saturday about 30 miles east of Highway 228, according to the Lebanon Police Department.

Missing Lebanon man Donald Carroll found deceased in Linn County

A man reported missing in Linn County was found on Saturday about 30 miles east of Highway 228, according to the Lebanon Police Department.

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Three women, including a counselor from the 4J School District, face serious charges related to an alleged online drug operation.

Eugene school counselor among three caught in online drug sales

Three women, including a counselor from the 4J School District, face serious charges related to an alleged online drug operation.

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A "No Kings" protest in Veneta, Oregon drew both supporters and counter-protesters. The movements influence extends to smaller communities like Veneta, Oregon.

Veneta voices clash at "No Kings" rally over 2024 election claims

A protest in Veneta, Oregon, was part of the nationwide No Kings Movement, drawing both supporters and counter-protesters. The movements influence extends to smaller communities like Veneta, Oregon.

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A tragic vehicle-pedestrian crash on October 17 is under investigation by the Corvallis Police Department.

Corvallis police seek witnesses in fatal crash on NW 14th Street

A tragic vehicle-pedestrian crash on October 17 is under investigation by the Corvallis Police Department. The incident occurred around 7:35 p.m. at the intersection of NW Harrison Boulevard and NW

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Drivers should steer clear of Ferry Street and East Broadway as traffic congestion builds, according to the Eugene Police Department.

Traffic alert: 3,000 marchers congest downtown Eugene streets

Drivers should steer clear of Ferry Street and East Broadway as traffic congestion builds.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 3d

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued an alert following the detection of measles in a Marion County wastewater sample. This discovery highlights the importance of staying vigilant against potential outbreaks.

Health alert issued in Marion County after measles found in sewage

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued an alert following the detection of measles in a Marion County wastewater sample. This discovery highlights the importance of staying vigilant against potential

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Former national security adviser John Bolton turned himself in to federal authorities Friday morning in Maryland and pleaded not guilty after being indicted on charges of keeping top secret documents at his home and sharing classified information.

What to know about federal charges against former national security adviser John Bolton

Former national security adviser John Bolton has turned himself in to federal authorities in Maryland and pleaded not guilty after being indicted on charges of keeping top secret documents at

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The Oregon Mozart Players are kicking off their 2025/2026 season with a new artistic director and an exciting program.

Oregon Mozart Players' new season embraces cultural intersections in Eugene

The Oregon Mozart Players are kicking off their 2025/2026 season with a new artistic director and an exciting program.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 3d

Prince Andrew will relinquish the use of his royal titles including Duke of York after discussing the matter with King Charles, Andrew announced on Friday.

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after string of scandals

Prince Andrew will relinquish the use of his royal titles including Duke of York after discussing the matter with King Charles, Andrew announced on Friday.

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KEZI 9 News @kezi9news.bsky.social · 3d

The Oregon Department of Forestry has officially ended all fire restrictions, signaling the close of the 2025 fire season.

Oregon Department of Forestry lifts fire restrictions following season with fewer acres burned

The Oregon Department of Forestry has officially ended all fire restrictions, signaling the close of the 2025 fire season.

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President Donald Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at the White House on Friday, with the U.S. leader signaling he's not ready to agree to sell Kyiv a long-range missile system that the Ukrainians say they urgently need.

Trump and Zelenskyy hold talks, with US leader showing hesitance to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

President Donald Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at the White House on Friday. The U.S. leader is signaling he’s not ready to agree to sell Kyiv

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Benton County is making waves with a significant financial decision, as the county's board of commissioners has approved a grant of up to $100,000 to support improvements at the Osborn Aquatic Center, a critical facility for the community.

Benton County approves $100,000 grant for Osborn Aquatic Center

Benton County is making waves with a significant financial decision, as the county's board of commissioners has approved a grant of up to $100,000 to support improvements at the Osborn

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The US military is holding two survivors on a Navy ship after the US carried out a Thursday strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, according to three US officials.

US Navy detaining two survivors of strike against alleged drug boat

The US military is holding two survivors on a Navy ship after the US carried out a Thursday strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, according to three

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Authorities responded swiftly Thursday night to a burglary in progress at Brattain Early Learning Center on 10th Street, according to the Springfield Police Department.

Suspects caught twice in alleged Springfield school break-in spree, police say

Authorities responded swiftly Thursday night to a burglary in progress at Brattain Early Learning Center on 10th Street, according to the Springfield Police Department.

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As attorneys face off in courtrooms and federal agents on the ground clash with protesters, Chicago is being cemented as the epicenter of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown after a flurry of developments in the last 24 hours.

Frenzy of developments cement Chicago as epicenter of immigration crackdown

As attorneys face off in courtrooms and federal agents on the ground clash with protesters, Chicago is being cemented as the epicenter of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown after a

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Lane County Sheriff's detectives arrested 35-year-old Zachary Ryan Freeman, 35, in Springfield on Wednesday morning, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

Detectives arrest Springfield man in child exploitation crackdown

Lane County Sheriff's detectives arrested Zachary Ryan Freeman, 35, in Springfield on Wednesday following a search warrant executed at a home on South 70th Street, according to the Lane County

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The Justice Department on Thursday filed foreign bribery charges against Smartmatic, the voting technology company that is suing Fox News and other prominent pro-Trump figures for defamation over their promotion of 2020 election lies.

Smartmatic indicted in foreign bribery case, possibly endangering its lawsuits against Fox News and Giuliani

The Justice Department on Thursday filed foreign bribery charges against Smartmatic, the voting technology company that is suing Fox News and other prominent pro-Trump figures for defamation over their promotion

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