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Good evening,
Lookout’s second candidate forum is streaming live on YouTube as I write this. Over at the WOW Hall, candidates for Eugene City Council wards 3, 4, 5 and 6 are talking about issues ranging from the city budget to Flock Safety cameras to economic development. Lookout opinion editor Elon Glucklich and our Eugene city government reporter, Grace Chinowsky, are moderating. It will be wrapping up at 6:45, but you can watch a recording later on our website.
An unidentified pedestrian was hit by a car on the Northwest Expressway about 3 a.m. today. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The sheriff’s office was asking for help identifying the man. Check Jaime Adame’s story for a description of him, and for details on contacting authorities if you have any information.
Two of the leading Republican candidates for governor — Chris Dudley and Christine Drazan — have each raised more than $2 million for their campaigns. Dudley’s biggest backer is Nike co-founder Phil Knight, who has donated $1 million. Drazan’s largest donor is Don H. Jones Jr., a businessman who has ponied up nearly half a million. Our partners at the Oregon Journalism Project report.
A federal judge has ruled that an Oregon state law cannot force an anti-abortion advocacy group to provide health insurance that covers the cost of abortions. The Oregon Capital Chronicle has the story.
In our opinion section today:
- Letter-writer Barbara Davis of Waldport says corporate timber companies cannot be trusted to care about Oregon’s environment and she urges support of the Lane County watershed rights measure.
- Letter-writer Michelle Barth of Springfield supports Sean VanGordon in his bid for election to the Lane County Board of Commissioners.
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Leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor raise millions
By Khushboo Rathore / Oregon Journalism Project
The party’s first primary debate takes place Thursday, leading into a heavy advertising season. Chris Dudley leads the pack in fundraising, thanks in part to $1 million from Nike co-founder Phil Knight.
Officials seek identity of pedestrian hit by car on Northwest Expressway
By Jaime Adame
An unidentified pedestrian on the Northwest Expressway in Eugene sustained life-threatening injuries in a 3 a.m. collision Wednesday, April 15, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said.
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
