BREAKING NEWS from last night: SCOTUS Draft Would Overturn Roe v. Wade
03/01/22 RUSSIA/UKRAINE CRISIS
As of this morning, the Pentagon says that Russians are pushing toward Kyiv, including a large military convoy, but "remains stalled."
Here's an update on the Russian invasion in Ukraine from last night:
A popular local restaurant is celebrating their reopening today!
But would you believe me if I told you Brail's Restaurant closed down for nearly 3 months because their towels spontaneously burst into flames?
Take a look.
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In case you missed yesterday's top stories...
Tonight on Oregon's Fox we'll be taking a look at local reactions to the new mask mandate.
It's not often I run into another Korean-American here in Eugene, Oregon... but today I had the pleasure of interviewing Susan Soonkeum Cox. She's the VP of Holt International and is retiring after more than 40 years of working for the organization. She's advocated for adoption not just in America, but overseas as well. Her work has been recognized internationally and by President Bill Clinton himself! Take a listen to her inspiring story.
Also special shoutout to my amazing photographer Loren Hank Ruark for helping me put together this wonderful story!
Ballet Fantastique is a local ballet company that is bringing a live NYE performance to Lane County.
It will range from $22-$75... and the after party will cost $35.
You can purchase tickets on their website or Hult Center for the Performing Arts, City of Eugene's box office.
MARIO CRISTOBAL LEAVES UO
Mario Cristobal has left the Oregon Ducks (Go Ducks!) for Miami. The question remains who the next coach is going to be... and which players will stick around for the game. Brandon Kamerman has the details.
McKenzie Willamette SEIU members are on the second day of their 5 day strike at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center as of today. Here's what they're asking for:
CHURCH FIRE INVESTIGATION
Eugene police are investigating a fire at St. Mark CME Church. last night that could potentially be arson.
Armed Man Holds Two University of Oregon Students Hostage
A man is in Lane County jail tonight after police say he broke into the University of Oregon's law school and held students hostage in a residence hall.
First Apartment Dedicated To Homeless Male Youth in Eugene
Two real estate owners are teaming up with a transitional housing program to provide an apartment for homeless kids in need.
Here's a link to the youth housing program: https://www.lookingglass.us/new-roads
Real Men Wear Pink Hosts Drag Show
Real Men Wear Pink of Lane County hosted a drag show last night at The Big Dirty in Eugene in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
100% of the proceeds from the door went towards Lane County's Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
They will be fundraising until the end of the month. Check out this link to see their progress and for more info: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=100767
WASHINGTON D.C. - Senators are racing with time to find an alternative plan to raising the debt ceiling before the government potentially shuts down or defaults for the first time ever in U.S. history. They have less that 48 hours. How this can affect you, coming up on Oregon's Fox at 7.
TONIGHT-- for the first time since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan just yesterday... we hear from the Taliban themselves! What they have to say... in our 7 PM newscast.
