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Eugene settles discrimination lawsuit filed by ex-employee who later led local NAACP
Drae Charles, a former worker in the Office of Equity & Community Engagement, had alleged race-based discrimination and retaliation before his firing. The city confirmed the lawsuit’s settlement but did not…
Care providers, others speak in support of proposed behavioral health hospital in Springfield
Oregon Health Authority held a public hearing as PeaceHealth seeks regulatory approval to build its Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital.
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Chamber opposes Eugene Clean Energy Fund
According to a letter sent to members, the concern is that the measure would raise costs “without a reliable payoff for the climate.”
Charges dismissed against former chair of Springfield Utility Board
Charges of sex abuse have been dismissed against Mark Molina, a former chair of SUB who also ran for a seat on the Springfield City Council in 2022.
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For two decades, Ben Botkin’s journalism career saw him criss-cross the West, a path with stops in rural Idaho, Las Vegas and, now, finally, Lane County. Ben reported on local government and the statehouse in Idaho before he moved to the Bulletin in Bend and covered education in central Oregon. Learn more about Ben here.
After parting ways with head lawyer, county commissioners pick interim successor
The Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed Mallory Beebe, deputy county counsel, to fill the job until a permanent county counsel is hired.
‘Radio silence’: Oregon State Hospital’s deputy superintendent has been on paid leave for 3 years
Derek Wehr was promoted to the high-ranking job at the state psychiatric hospital in 2017. After raising concerns about some hospital practices, he was placed on paid administrative leave in 2023,…
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Oregon spends more than ever on affordable housing, but details are secret
An exemption written into the state’s public records law prevents the disclosure of many financial details about subsidized housing projects. That’s not the case in most other states, including Washington and…
Celebration of University Park renovations scheduled for Saturday
A reopening celebration for University Park in Eugene is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.
Data centers emerge as flashpoint between Kotek, Drazan in Oregon governor’s race
Growing public backlash over the building of tech industry infrastructure is becoming an issue for voters of both parties.
Oregon won’t open investigations into reports from residents alleging federal misconduct
The reports alleged misconduct by federal officers outside the Portland ICE facility and at the Eugene Federal Building.
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