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Communities Semi trucks collide east of Willamette Pass

By KVAL News Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM PDT

Two semi trucks collided east of Willamette Pass on Tuesday morning, blocking Highway 58.

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 Trucker seriously injured in crash (Photo Gallery)

By KVAL News Published: Feb 19, 2013 at 11:30 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM PDT

A double-trailer truck crashed off Highway 58 into two trees on Monday afternoon, seriously injuring the driver, Oregon State Police said.

Communities Goodman Creek trail work party February 2-3

By KVAL News Published: Feb 1, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM PDT

The Disciples of Dirt, University of Oregon outdoor program and The Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards (GOATS) plan to rebuild the Goodman Creek trail bottom (Hardesty trailhead) to top (Eagles Rest).

Communities Oregon district suspends fight against mascot ban (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Jan 27, 2013 at 9:08 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM PDT

The Roseburg School Board has suspended its legal challenge to the state ban on Native American mascots after learning that it was unlikely to win.

Communities Fiesta Bowl Fans: 'It's so fun to watch'

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Jan 4, 2013 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:42 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. - If making it down to Arizona for the Fiesta Bowl didn't happen for you this year, you were not alone.

Luckily there were no shortage of hot spots in Eugene to catch all the Duck action.

Communities Oregon man gets 35 years for kidnap-rape: 'You deserve every year of it'

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Dec 28, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:42 PM PDT

HERMISTON, Ore. (AP) - A 29-year-old Eastern Oregon man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for kidnapping and raping his former girlfriend.

Officers arrested Alberto Quiroz Martinez in May after a standoff at a cabin in northern Klamath County ended with officers wounding him.

Communities Tasty Tuesday: Where's the Goat?

By Tony Gist Published: Nov 27, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:40 PM PDT

LOWELL, Ore. - I always love getting suggestions from viewers about Tasty Tuesday ideas.

A while back I had what may have been the most interesting to date.

A gentleman I ran into at the Lane County Fair said, "You should do something with goat.

Communities Use caution when placing leaf piles in street

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Nov 14, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. - Beautiful fall color gives way to a mess when those leaves finally drop to the ground.

The City of Eugene picks up leaves that residents pile in the street, but there are a few things to remember.

Communities Bag it - or leaf it alone?

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Nov 8, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:38 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. - They don't call this season "fall" for nothing.

The leaves may be pretty to look at, but they're starting to create problems on area roads and bicycle lanes.

Communities Postmarks don't count: drop off your ballot by 8 p.m. Tuesday

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Nov 5, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:37 PM PDT

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EUGENE, Ore. - Postmarks don't count in Oregon's vote by mail system.

Voters need to deliver their ballots to one of the many official ballot drop sites.

Communities Tasty Tuesday: Sunrise and Sundown

By Tony Gist Published: Oct 26, 2012 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:37 PM PDT

PLEASANT HILL, Ore. - Along Highway 58 you'll find the town of Pleasant Hill. It's the kind of place with few people and even fewer places to eat. There are however a couple of local joints that have you covered whether you are an early riser or looking for a place to dine for dinner.