KEZI 9
The Willamette Valley sees a cloudy start to the week, warmer temperatures mid-week
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- The Willamette Valley sees a cloudy start to the week, warmer temperatures mid-week
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Cloudy skies are expected across the Willamette Valley today, with temperatures in the mid-60s. Warmer, drier conditions are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. A chance of rain returns by the weekend.
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- Zombies take over Alton Baker Park for 6th Annual Run For Your Life Fundraiser
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- ShelterCare’s annual Run for Your Life 5K brought more than 100 zombies to Alton Baker Park in Eugene on Sunday, raising money for housing and mental health services for people experiencing homelessness.
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- Mild overnight temperatures, cloudy and cooler Monday for Willamette Valley
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Increasing cloud cover tonight will keep temperatures milder. Sunday brings pleasant weather, with highs reaching the mid-60s in the Willamette Valley before a cool down on Monday.
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- Protest art takes center stage at Eugene rally
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Protesters at Eugene’s No Kings rally used art to express political views, process frustration and share messages about democracy. From monarch butterflies to handmade signs, attendees explained why creativity is an important part of how they speak out.
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- College GameNight: Week 7
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- 11:14
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Oregon State rolls to its 5th straight win, the Ducks find themselves in a defensive battle with Nebraska and SOU falls once again the final seconds
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- College GameNight: Week 7 (Part 2)
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- 6:19
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Several teams in the Top-25 come crashing down as a huge shake up in the polls may be on the horizon.
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- Amateur Athlete: Arley Lebard leads Loggers to 5-1 start
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Scio High School quarterback Arley LeBard is this week's Amateur Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Rife's Home Furniture and Mattress.
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- Associated Heating & Air Play of the Week: Max Hubbard pulls off circus catch
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Diving towards the pass, Sheldon wide receiver Max Hubbard makes a circus catch tipping the football to keep it afloat before eventually coming down with it
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- Friday Night Blitz: Week 7
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- 7:12
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Brett Taylor & Cameryn Salinas break down all the top games from across high school football in Oregon
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- Friday Night Blitz: Week 7 (Part 2)
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- 4:52
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Brett Taylor & Cameryn Salinas break down all the top games from across high school football in Oregon
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- Bend grieves after 4 killed in Silver Rail Elementary shooting
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend left four people dead, including three children, and the community is now grieving, honoring the victims, and calling for change as police investigate the case.
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- Hoyle, DeSpain Face Off at WOW Hall Ahead of Election
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Oregon’s 4th Congressional District candidates debated affordability, immigration enforcement and federal spending during a City Club of Eugene forum at the WOW Hall. Incumbent Val Hoyle defended her record, Republican challenger Monique DeSpain called for new leadership, and Pacific Green Party candidate Justin Filip criticized both major parties.
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- Beergarden Celebrates Annual Cidergarden
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Beergarden in west Eugene is celebrating its annual ‘Cidergarden’ event as part of the autumnal season.
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- PeaceHealth's proposed Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital clears key hurdle
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- PeaceHealth’s planned Timber Springs behavioral health hospital in Springfield cleared Oregon Health Authority approval for its Certificate of Need. But the project still needs Springfield City Council annexation approval before building can begin.
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- Coastal Canine Classic
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The first annual Coastal Canine Classic began on Friday in Florence and continues into the weekend with a variety of dog-themed activities and events.
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- ASUO Fall Street Faire
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Put on by the Associated Students of the University of Oregon, day two of the three-day bi-annual Street Faire saw ideal fall weather and featured food, arts and crafts, jewelry vendors, and more.
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- Remembering Sister Monica Heeran
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Former PeaceHealth CEO and president Sister Monica Heeran passed away at the age of 95 at her home in Bellevue, Washington.
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- Trespassing Arrest
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- One man is in jail after a property manager found two people inside a vacant home in a Eugene neighborhood.
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- Child Sex Abuse Suspect Found Dead
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Lane County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect in a child exploitation investigation has died.
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- Mild temperatures continue in the Willamette Valley
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Willamette Valley will mixed sun and clouds today, with mild temperatures reaching the low 80s. We have a slight chance for rain on Saturday, followed by mostly sunny skies returning by Sunday.
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- Three Children, One Teacher Killed in Bend School Shooting
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Three young lives and a teacher died after a teenage shooter opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday afternoon.
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- 4 dead after shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Fifth-Grade Teacher Hides Students in Deadly Bend School Shooting
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A fifth-grade teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, is speaking out about her terrifying experience sheltering students as a 16-year-old gunman attacked the school. Kathy Sheil-Smith says she quickly hid her class in a corner, quietly keeping them safe while believing she might die protecting her students.The tragic shooting on Thursday, October 15, claimed the lives of three children—ages 5, 8, and 11—and one teacher. Two other victims, a student and a teacher, were critically injured and rushed to the hospital. According to police, the attack ended when an armed community member pursued the teenage suspect into the building and fatally shot him. The tight-knit Bend community held a candlelight vigil as they mourn the victims of what marks the 36th shooting on K-12 school grounds in the United States this year.
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- Why Cornell Faculty Are Debating a No-Confidence Vote in President
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Tensions boiled over at a recent Cornell University Faculty Senate meeting as professors debated a vote of no-confidence in President Michael Kotlikoff. Audio from the meeting reveals a contentious confrontation over student safety, fraternity culture, and what faculty describe as the administration's inaction following an alleged 2024 sexual assault at the Chi Phi fraternity. During the meeting, faculty members challenged the president, who was reportedly on the defensive despite previously apologizing for the university's handling of the allegations. Protesting the administration's response, several professors attended the meeting holding signs reading "I am Jane," in a show of support for the accuser. Faculty members also noted a flood of emails from angry alumni demanding accountability. While a no-confidence vote by the Faculty Senate cannot directly remove the president—a power held exclusively by the Board of Trustees—supporters argue that passing the resolution would be a...
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- In the Garden: Fall Gardening Tips
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- In this week's edition of In the Garden, Caleb Johnson with Johnson Brothers Garden Market provides fall planting and garden maintenance tips ahead of the seasonal transition toward winter.
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- How Tesla's New Roadster Uses Suction to Drive Upside Down
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's highly anticipated "flying car" during a Thursday demonstration at a SpaceX test facility in Texas. The new Tesla Roadster, a two-person sports car, showcased unprecedented capabilities using a combination of suction and jet thrusters. During the driverless demonstration, the Roadster used suction to climb up a steep ramp and hang upside down before spinning off the ramp and using jets to land safely. According to Musk, the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a record time of less than one second. The car was operated without an actual driver for the dramatic test flight. Addressing the crowd, Musk explained the safety precaution, stating it was done to "make sure we don't kill anyone." The specialized Roadster highlights a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, incorporating rocket thruster technology into an electric supercar.
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- Georgia Police Officer Fired After ICE Agent Husband Secretly Used Flock Cameras
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A former Savannah, Georgia, police officer was fired after an internal investigation revealed she shared her Flock surveillance camera login with her husband, a federal ICE agent. Internal records and interviews show that former officer Amber Harpe gave her husband access to the police department's system, which he then used to conduct nearly 1,000 license plate searches across six states. Investigators found that the searches primarily targeted vehicles registered to Hispanic owners. Her husband claimed he used the local police tool to locate individuals with arrest warrants because ICE does not have direct access to the Flock system. While Savannah Police share their Flock data with over 1,700 agencies, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not on the approved list. Harpe was one of six Savannah Police Department employees fired in August for misusing the surveillance system, four of whom were later arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (From WJCL via CNN)
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- Warm start to the weekend in the Willamette Valley
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Warm temperatures and clear skies across the Willamette Valley today give way to some showers on Saturday and cooler, more seasonal conditions.
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- $120M bond funds earthquake-ready building at LCC
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lane Community College used Oregon’s Great ShakeOut on Oct. 15 to practice earthquake safety, test its emergency alert system and highlight a new seismically retrofitted public safety building expected to be completed in spring 2027.
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- 3 children, 1 adult killed in Bend elementary school shooting
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Bend police say an active-shooter incident at Silver Rail Elementary earlier today ended with the suspected shooter dead and four victims dead inside the school, including three children ages 5, 8 and 11 and one teacher; two others, a 7-year-old child and another teacher, were hospitalized with injuries, while police evacuated the school and reunited students with families at a nearby church.
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- Warm for one more day, then Cooldown with FEW Showers
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Warm for one more day, then Cooldown with FEW Showers. (Holden LeCroy, October 15, 2026)
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- Ionescu Assists in Food Drive
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu is teaming up with Market of Choice and FOOD for Lane County in support of an annual fall food donation drive.
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- McKenzie Transfer Station Closed Due to Bear Activity
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The McKenzie Transfer Station remained closed on Wednesday night after bear activity forced operations to close last Saturday.
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- Lane County lifts fire restrictions after record Oregon season
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lane County’s fire season will officially end Friday night, allowing backyard debris burning to resume Saturday, though officials caution that fire danger is not over and residents must follow burn rules and safety precautions.
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- Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is putting out a renewed call for help in identifying the involved vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run crash near Creswell.
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- Watch This RC Car Nudge a Stuck Kitten Out of a Utah Drain
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A kitten stuck inside a drain pipe in Utah is safe and uninjured thanks to some quick thinking and a remote-controlled car. When water department officials realized the furry feline was in a hard-to-reach spot, they got crafty and decided to use an unconventional method to help the animal out. An operator deployed a remote-controlled vehicle into the drain pipe, slowly inching the car in right behind the trapped kitten. Using a gentle "tush push" technique, the RC car carefully nudged the hesitant kitten forward until it was safely flushed out of the pipe. While the cat didn't seem entirely thrilled by the unusual method, the clever rescue worked perfectly and the kitten emerged without a scratch.
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- Mission to Haiti Tries to Reclaim Capital from Gang Control
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- An exclusive, ground-level look at daily life inside Haiti's gang-controlled capital. The central downtown area has been under gang occupation for so long that parts of the city are completely overgrown and being reclaimed by nature. The report follows a new UN-mandated gang suppression force comprised of Chadian soldiers as they patrol the eerie, barricaded streets at dawn and dusk. Due to the extreme danger, residents living under gang rule are forced to make desperate breaks at first light, navigating raw sewage and abandoned bodies just to find work or bring food back to their families. Currently operating at only a third of its intended size, the Chadian military presence marks the 15th international mission deployed to try and resolve Haiti's ongoing security crisis. The footage reveals the terrifying reality of a city held hostage by violence and the enormous challenge facing the outnumbered international forces tasked with pushing the gangs back.
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- Will the "Mother of All Bombs" Work Against Iran's Nuclear Sites?
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The U.S. military has developed new strike plans against Iran that could potentially involve using the "Mother of All Bombs" (MOAB), the largest non-nuclear weapon in the American arsenal. According to officials familiar with the matter, options include potential attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and deeply buried nuclear sites, such as Pickaxe Mountain. While military planning routinely gives the president a range of options, sources are already questioning whether the MOAB would be effective. Designed to create an enormous surface blast, experts warn it is not a deep-penetration warhead capable of destroying fortified facilities protected by layers of rock. Furthermore, its extensive blast radius creates a serious risk of civilian casualties. The potential steep escalation comes as President Trump's administration faces growing pressure to find an off-ramp and bring the deeply unpopular war to a close, with officials reportedly considering strikes that could provide a symbol...
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- Sold on Social Media: The Illegal Trade Hiding Endangered Animals
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Authorities in India are investigating a massive illegal wildlife trafficking network after five baby orangutans were found huddled and abandoned in a forest. The critically endangered apes are native to the rainforests of Indonesia—thousands of miles away from where they were discovered. The shocking find highlights the brutality of the global illegal wildlife trade, a lucrative business worth up to $20 billion annually. A former wildlife trafficker explains how rare and exotic animals are often torn from their mothers, openly advertised on social media, and sold to international collectors or private zoos. During the brutal smuggling journey, many animals suffer in cramped cages or die in transit. While the five rescued orangutans are now safe and recovering at a zoo in India, authorities warn that weak enforcement makes it difficult to permanently dismantle these criminal networks. Watch to learn how this illicit pipeline operates and the devastating toll it takes on endangered ...
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- Economic Anxiety Grows Ahead of Critical Midterm Elections
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The cost of living continues to climb, with annual inflation rising to 3.7% according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. A major driver of the increase is the surging cost of gasoline, which jumped more than 9% in September. The national average for regular gas recently reached $4.33 a gallon—up $1.25 from just a year ago, according to AAA. Beyond the pump, Americans are feeling the squeeze across everyday expenses like groceries and housing. For many families, the biggest concern is that overall prices are rising at a faster pace than wages, meaning paychecks are no longer stretching far enough to cover basic needs. This latest economic data arrives just weeks before critical midterm elections. With consumer anxiety high over the struggle to afford daily expenses, the continuing inflation challenges could become a deciding factor for voters and impact whether Republicans are able to maintain control of Congress.
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- Pleasantly warm and mostly sunny today in the Willamette Valley
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Temperatures continue to warm in the Willamette Valley, as we approach a pleasant 80 degrees today under mostly sunny skies.
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- Know Your Home Vodcast Episode 6
- Runtime
- 30:00
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
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- Corvallis city workers strike after contract talks collapse
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Corvallis city workers went on strike after failing to reach a new contract agreement Tuesday, with the union pressing for wage increases and lower healthcare cost-sharing while the city says reduced services are likely to continue until talks resume and a deal is reached.
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- EWEB's annual spill drill on the McKenzie River helps keep Eugene's water safe
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- EWEB and emergency response agencies held an annual live spill drill on the McKenzie River at Hendricks Bridge County Park. EWEB said it is also pursuing a second water treatment plant on the Willamette River to reduce reliance on the McKenzie.
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- Pets of the Week: Nova and Mocha
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Nova and Mocha, a pair of bonded senior cats, are searching for a new forever home together.
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- Marist Fires Football Head Coach
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- After a 63-0 win over Cottage Grove High School on Friday night, Marist High School has removed its head high school coach, Zach Loboy.
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- Missing Man Found Unhurt
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A missing 73-year-old Roseburg man is home after a drone unit was used by Douglas County search and rescue crews to help locate him on a steep, grassy slope.
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- Small Fire at Thurston High School
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A small fire forced an evacuation at Thurston High School on Tuesday afternoon.
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- Fatal Dog Stabbing Arrest
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A Eugene man faces charges after fatally stabbing another man’s dog on Saturday night.
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- Woman Found Dead in House Fire
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A house fire that claimed a Douglas County woman over the weekend is currently under investigation by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.
