Veneta

Communities Two restaurant break-ins reported in Veneta

By KVAL News Published: Mar 26, 2013 at 1:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:28 PM PDT

The sheriff's office is investigating two reports of break-ins at restaurants in Veneta.

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 Firearms found in bushes: 'I could just see a total incident happening' (Video)

By Wesleigh Ogle KVAL News with KVAL.com staff Published: Jan 30, 2013 at 11:29 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:28 PM PDT

Two rifles and a shotgun held together with tape and hair ties found in the bushes Wednesday near a shopping center likely wouldn't be able to fire, but the discovery worried residents.

Communities Fire burns home west of Eugene, investigators search for a cause

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Jan 19, 2013 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. -- Investigators from Eugene Fire Department are searching for what caused a house fire just outside of west Eugene Friday morning.

Crews arrived at the house on Dukhobar Road at around 9:30 a.m. Friday, off of W 11th west of Eugene.

Communities Fiesta Bowl Fans: 'It's so fun to watch' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tony Gist, KVAL News Published: Jan 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT

KVAL's Tasty Tony catches up with some Duck fans at the Wild Duck Cafe watch party.

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

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Jan 18, 2013 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. - Just over 20 people showed up to the Hilyard Community Center Thursday night for Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner's Community Awareness Meeting. The goal? Inform the public about how the Sheriff's Office operates despite its budget issues.

Communities Leaf pickup

By Jenny Kuglin Published: Dec 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM PDT

The City of Veneta will soon begin picking up bagged leaves left at the curb. Leaves will be picked up on Tuesday and Thursday of each week through the end of January, 2010. Bags should only contain leaves, no garbage or other yard debris. Bags must be tied shut.

Communities Veneta pool

By Jenny Kuglin Published: Dec 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM PDT

Wondering what's up with the Veneta pool? There's a blog all about it.

The blog is written by Brian Issa- the Community Service Director for the City of Veneta, and the lead staff person on the pool project.

Communities Student art on display at UO museum

By Mark Furman Published: Dec 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM PDT

Press release

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is proud to announce that its 3rd annual K-12 student art show, "NewArt Northwest Kids," will be on view December 1, 2009 through March 28, 2010.

Communities Recommended reading for 2010 from the Fern Ridge Public Library

By Mark Furman Published: Dec 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM PDT

From the Fern Ridge Public Library Facebook page
Forget doing MORE in 2010! Instead, embrace a slow, quiet, and/or sustainable future this coming year. Here are a few titles to put you in that frame of mind...

Communities Online system monitors Veneta solar power project

By Mark Furman Published: Dec 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM PDT

Check this out: You can monitor the solar power generated by the solar system at the Veneta Civic Center online.

The online monitor offers current power production, past power production and an estimated environmental benefit from the solar power production.

You can find the online monitor here.

Communities Indian Education Consortium meeting Jan. 12

By Mark Furman Published: Jan 5, 2010 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:53 PM PDT

The Bethel School District Title VII Indian Education Consortium, administered by Lane Education Service District which includes Bethel, Crow-Applegate-Lorane, Creswell, Fern Ridge, Junction City, Lowell, Pleasant Hill, and South Lane school districts, will hold it's annual Public Hearing at 6:30 p.