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Amid data center boom, Oregon considers fee changes for use of undersea cables
The State Lands Department is updating rules for companies that run cables through Oregon’s territorial sea and proposing higher fees to go to the Common School Fund.
Federal judge will decide future of Oregon’s package recycling law by end of August
On the fifth and final day of a weeklong trial between the wholesale distribution industry and the state, recycling experts tried to poke holes in one another’s research.
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Earthquake experts say more work is needed in Oregon to prep for the ‘big one’
Plans that would ensure critical transportation, water and fuels corridors exist after a devastating regionwide quake need more urgent attention, experts said.
Springfield seeks feedback about library and museum services in community survey
The survey comes after the city’s most recent budget cut some library staff positions, leading to a reduction in hours and programming. The library and history museum say they will use…
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City plans to remove street parking, install bike lanes on Polk Street in 2027
Residents largely backed the plan at a neighborhood meeting this week, but some questioned whether it does enough to slow speeding drivers along one of the city’s key north-south routes.
Stabilization center contract goes to Portland company, despite local objections
Lane County commissioners stressed the urgency of the project. They also approved a $168,000 contract with a Florida company for a feasibility study for an indoor multiuse sports facility.
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Oregon Supreme Court declines to review Lane County appeal for recycling facility permit
The decision is the latest blow to the county’s efforts to site the CleanLane recycling project on land it has purchased in Goshen, south of Eugene. The county’s attorney told commissioners…
Oregon’s new package recycling rules go on trial, could impact other states
Wholesalers sued the state last year, effectively halting the rollout of Oregon’s new package disposal and recycling charges for companies.
Gov. Kotek says her next Oregon budget will prioritize summer learning programs
The governor hinted that lawmakers would be more ready to tap state reserves during the 2027 session as they make difficult decisions over where to spend money.
City Club of Eugene puts a spotlight on nonprofit board performance
The City Club of Eugene’s June 17 meeting will focus on the critical role played by boards of directors in building successful nonprofits.
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