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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 Police: Felon in stolen truck tossed stolen gun out window

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Jan 25, 2013 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM PDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A felon tossed a stolen gun out the window of a stolen truck as he fled police at speeds up to 80 mph on Thursday, the Springfield Police Department said.

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 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 Resolution into reality: 'It can be kind of a scary thing to go out to eat'

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Jan 12, 2013 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:42 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. - There is no shortage of places to eat in Eugene. Better yet, there is no shortage of places to eat with healthy options. Low fat, low calorie, gluten free, sugar free, organic, vegan, the options seem endless.

Communities 'This road has a history. A man froze to death here'

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Dec 19, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:42 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. - Snowy weather framed the scene as dozens gathered to honor Major Thomas Egan, a Vietnam veteran who froze to death on the streets of Eugene four years ago.

Communities Camo Claus: 'This is what it's all about: community'

By Tony Gist Published: Dec 13, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:41 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. - Not all Claus come in red suits.

For the last nine years, "Camo Claus" has collected presents and handed them out to the homeless and children in need around the Whiteaker Neighborhood.

Communities EWEB raises water and electric rates for next year

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Dec 7, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:41 PM PDT

EUGENE, Ore. -- The Eugene Water and Electric Board said it will raise its rates for Eugene residents starting in 2013.

EWEB held a hearing on the proposed increase of around $8 on Tuesday night, addressing concerns for and against the rate hike.

Communities Abandoned chess set

By Jenny Kuglin Published: Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

I found this abandoned chess set while walking under the Washington-Jefferson Bridge.

The area is often connected with crime- so I found this image quite beautiful.

Communities Happy Birthday Olive Juice!

By Jenny Kuglin Published: Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

This quirky little store is celebrating one year of business in Whiteaker!

It is a gift store and gallery.

The owners told me they have changed recently toward more costuming and festival garb because that is what customers were asking for.

Location: 543 Blair Blvd.

Communities Shoes, shoes and more shoes

By Jenny Kuglin Published: Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

When I was walking around, I couldn't help but notice a ton of shoes on electric wires.

What is this REALLY about? I've heard several different theories...

Communities New vintage store

By Jenny Kuglin Published: Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 2:48 PM PDT

A new vintage store, Karma Kloz, has opened in the Whiteaker neighborhood! It is on the corner of 5th and Fillmore.

The owner told me he is going to donate 10% of his profits to local non-profits. (The first one is Hosea Youth Services.