They are expected to produce 90% less particulate emissions compared to traditional diesel trains and can reach speeds of up to 125 miles per hour. #PNW #PacificNorthwest #Amtrak #Trains #Portland #Oregon #OregonNews #LiveOnKVAL bit.ly/40JfIoC

If you come across a cougar, police say stay calm and back away, make direct eye contact. #Cougar #Corvallis #Oregon #LocalNews #LiveOnKVAL #Police bit.ly/46xSANr

Originally, ODFW said it may take up to a decade before the river was able to be used by fishermen once again, but thanks to over 300 volunteers and this new partnership salmon fishing could be on the way back along the river. #LiveOnKVAL #ChinookSalmon bit.ly/4mqXDE8

A drug detection dog let troopers know there were narcotics in the car, and investigators searched the trunk and found more than 110 pounds of meth, five pounds of cocaine, and four pounds of fentanyl pills. #LiveOnKVAL bit.ly/3UDqxVA

Kotek signed several bills on Thursday, July 31, regarding smaller school districts and holding them accountable towards student success. #LiveOnKVAL #Education #Schools #CellphoneBan #OregonNews #Oregon bit.ly/4mmhunK

The Lower Carmen Bypass Reach Habitat Enhancement Project added 2,000 tons of gravel and 20 bundles of brushy treetops by helicopter. Crews also pulled 10 large trees into the river with a pulley and cable system. #LocalNews #LiveOnKVAL #ChinookSalmon bit.ly/4fz98at

"Willamette Falls is one of Oregon’s most spectacular natural wonders and, unfortunately, one of its least accessible. This funding is critical to the future of our community, and we must not let this opportunity pass." #OregonNews #WillametteFalls #KVAL kval.com/news/local/tri…

The outlook predicts a 40-70% chance of above-average temperatures in August, especially near the Idaho border. Slightly elevated temperatures are expected in September with no clear trend for precipitation. #LiveOnKVAL #WildfireSeason #OregonNews bit.ly/4lQ0Mxg

Police confirmed that at the time the pool was mainly occupied by children for swim lessons. #LiveOnKVAL #LocalNews #EugeneOregon #Eugene #Oregon #IndecentExposure #Police #Drone #Arrest bit.ly/45eDolU

"While carrying out a critical long-range medical evacuation from a cruise ship, Coast Guard Northwest District units also stood ready to respond to the threat of a distant tsunami," said Cmdr. Neal Corbin, commanding officer of Air Station Astoria. #KVAL bit.ly/4l7mWtC

Back on July 2, Kotek signed the executive order banning cellphones in Oregon K-12 schools, citing the impact of social media on developing minds and what she says is a need to decrease loneliness, depression, anxiety, and self-harm. #OregonNews #Schools bit.ly/4mmhunK

Gas prices in Eugene are down a little bit this week, now at $3.82 per gallon—still higher than last year. Check out the latest details here: bit.ly/4fruG8U #liveonKVAL

Unforgettable moments and fierce competition wrapped up the 2025 USA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field! Relive the action with our highlight reel: bit.ly/3HefEqe #liveonKVAL

The former UO president and current Northwestern University President Michael Schill will testify to Congress on Tuesday about the school's handling of antisemitism on campus. Check out more here: bit.ly/3IZyOAA #liveonKVAL

After 12 seasons, Lane United FC is saying goodbye to Civic Park and Eugene. On Sunday, the Organization hosted a farewell celebration at Oakshire Public House to celebrate with the community and share important information about the future. youtu.be/8SzPemyZ17o #liveonKVAL

Oregon State Police need your help to find those responsible for damaging a trail camera and taking salmon from the Cole Rivers Fish Hatchery in Trail, OR. If you have any info, please visit: bit.ly/40OjywB #liveonKVAL

An unusual fire in British Columbia was caused by... a fish? An osprey may have dropped its catch onto a power line, sparking a blaze. Check out more here: bit.ly/4lXiwH1 #liveonKVAL

From less than a 1,000 square feet to 23,000 square feet, the Salvation Army South Willamette Valley Corps is in the process of making a major move into a new Springfield location. kval.com/news/local/sal… #SalvationArmy #SpringfieldOregon #LiveOnKVAL #LocalNews #CommunityNeeds

Around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded along with Oregon State Police troopers and fire personnel to a vehicle that crashed into a pedestrian. #LocalNews #LaneCounty #Oregon #LiveOnKVAL bit.ly/4m96E56

"Start doing it today. Any earlier is better. Right from childhood through adulthood, the more we can be active and be walking, the better impact we're going to have on our health longer term." #HealthNews #Alzheimers #Active #LiveOnKVAL bit.ly/4osx7vZ