Churchill

Communities Chair fire closes Chambers Street (Photo Gallery)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Mar 9, 2013 at 12:17 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:26 PM PDT

The Eugene Fire and Police departments respond to a home on Chambers Street after chair catches fire.

Communities Lancers reach title game (Video)

By Associated Press & KVAL Sports Published: Mar 8, 2013 at 11:10 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM PDT

Emanuel Morgan had 20 points and Churchill advanced to its first state title game in 12 years with a 67-55 victory against Mountain View in the OSAA Class 5A state boys basketball tournament Friday at Matthew Knight Arena.

Communities 'People don't realize how much talent it takes' (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Feb 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM PDT

The Umpqua Valley High School Rodeo Club hosts the 2013 Southern Oregon High School Rodeo through the weekend at the Oregon Horse Center.

Communities Ducks star De'Anthony speaks to students: 'I wanted to be the best' (Photo Gallery)

By KVAL News Published: Feb 21, 2013 at 5:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:31 PM PDT

Ducks football star De'Anthony Thomas spent Thursday hanging out with the students at McCornack Elementary in Eugene.

Communities Dunmore's 36 helps Irish win 14th straight (Video)

By KVAL Sports Published: Feb 12, 2013 at 11:06 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:31 PM PDT

Yadie Dunmore scored 36 points on Tuesday as Sheldon defeated Marist 71-52, giving the Irish a 14th straight victory.

Communities Eugene goes green at the Good Earth Show (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tom Adams, KVAL News Published: Jan 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:31 PM PDT

As the new year gets underway so does the Good Earth Home, Garden and Living Show, bringing sustainable living options to the Lane Events Center for its 8th annual run.

Communities Sheriff: '8 hours every 24 hours where there is no patrol on duty' (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Jan 18, 2013 at 9:57 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM PDT

Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner held a Community Awareness Meeting hoping to keep the public informed about the department, and looming budget issues.

Communities Despite teacher protest, Eugene plans new high school schedule (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tom Adams KVAL News Published: Apr 2, 2013 at 6:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 2, 2013 at 10:54 PM PDT

Many teachers at Eugene high schools don't want a new class schedule to take effect, but the district plans to move ahead with the change next fall.

Communities What is that white stuff on my car?

By John Tierney Published: Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

Looking at the cars in my apartment complex parking lot in the Churchill neighborhood this morning, you would be forgiven if you thought it snowed a bit on this autumnal equinox.

Communities Wreck blocks 7th Ave

By John Tierney Published: Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

A two-car wreck blocked 7th Avenue at Olive Street in Downtown Eugene for about 45 minutes this afternoon.

Police say two people were taken to the hospital and their injuries were non-life-threatening.

The crash happened around 3 p.m.

Communities Smoke makes for a nice sunset

By John Tierney Published: Sep 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

The smoke from the wildfires in the Willamette and Umpqua National Forests made for a nice sunset tonight. This is the view taken on City View looking down the bike path.

Communities Reports: S. Korean firm to buy Hynix plant

By Mark Furman Published: Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

A little more than a year ago, Hynix announced it was closing its doors and leaving town, taking with it more than 1,000 jobs and an annual payroll of $62 million.

It was a devastating blow to Lane County's economy.