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Hundreds gather to mourn Alex Pretti at candlelight vigil
Members of the health care community and elected officials in Eugene and Springfield came together to honor the life of the ICU nurse killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Secretary of state says Oregon elections are secure, decrying Trump ‘noise’
In a Eugene appearance, Tobias Read, the state top elections official said Oregon’s voting system was strong and secure and downplayed efforts to undermine confidence in elections.
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Eugene advances its search to find a successor to CAHOOTS
A city official told councilors on Monday that Eugene will soon send out a request for proposals for a new crisis-response service. Also, formal negotiations with Springfield over a shared fire…
City leaders slam ICE operations as residents call for stronger action
Following fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis that have sparked national and local outcry, Eugene leaders condemned the actions at a city council meeting. Residents demanded more concrete measures to…
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Loveall touts federal timber bill, but county unsure of revenue potential
Lane County budget staff say questions remain around the legislation and it’s still unclear what it means for the county’s bottom line. County Commissioner David Loveall, though, says it will have…
Former NBA player Chris Dudley says he will again run for Oregon governor
The announcement came with few specific policy proposals. Dudley enters a growing Republican field, that also includes state lawmakers Christine Drazan and Ed Diehl, among others.
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LTD’s bus ridership is off 40% from prepandemic levels
After plummeting during COVID, passengers have only partially returned. LTD officials say it’s a combination of people having less need to commute and also having more options for getting around town.
Plunging pot prices leave state’s drug treatment programs at risk
The state’s Behavioral Health Resource Network, which supports county-level addiction and mental health services, faces a $26 million shortfall because of falling cannabis tax revenue.
Nominee for Oregon’s top forestry job brings years of wildfire experience
Gov. Tina Kotek has selected Kacey KC of Nevada to lead the 115-year-old Oregon Department of Forestry. KC would be the first woman to permanently hold the job, if she is…
Eugene council extends timeline on remake of former LCC building
Councilors allowed developers an additional six months to close on the property. The project calls for a mix of affordable housing and market rate units, as well as ground floor retail.
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