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Corvallis city workers reach 5-year deal after months of talks
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The city of Corvallis and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2975 labor union reached a mutual agreement on a new five-year labor contract. The final contract will be presented to the Corvallis City Council for approval at the Nov. 2, 2026 meeting....
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Lane County tests smart ballot box in Eugene; brief malfunction reported
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County is testing Oregon’s first “smart” ballot drop box, which records when and where a ballot is returned and tracks how many envelopes are inside. When a voter inserts a return envelope, rollers pull it into the box. The machine scans both...
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Public: Eugene upzoning brought Airbnbs, not housing
Greg Bryant said middle housing upzoning brought four adjacent Airbnbs to one South University lot that "made everything around it become Airbnbs, and so, in the midst of our residential neighborhood, we now have a little hotel district." Instead of spreading out, Eugene wants to build up. At two city...
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Construction to begin at Cuthbert Amphitheater with parking, ADA access upgrades
EUGENE, Ore. — Construction is set to begin late October 2026 on a series of site improvements at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Alton Baker Park, including a new 50-car parking lot and upgrades aimed at improving access and operations at the venue. The City of Eugene said the project...
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Philomath City Council to meet Monday in closed session
The Philomath City Council plans to meet at 6 p.m. Monday in an executive session at Philomath City Hall. The meeting’s agenda shows that the council will consult with legal counsel on “current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.” The session is being held under a section of Oregon’s public meetings law that allows governing bodies to meet privately with their attorneys on legal matters.
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Eugene council changes how it recruits volunteers for city boards, commissions
The Eugene City Council narrowly approved changes Wednesday, Oct. 21, in how it fills city boards and commissions. The city has nine volunteer boards, committees and commissions that advise councilors and city staff on policy and certain operational issues. Under current rules, councilors choose members each year by voting for up to three applicants per open seat.
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Anaheim couple trafficked endangered wildlife parts, including bear gallbladders and lion teeth, feds say
A federal judge sentenced a married couple from Anaheim to three years' probation after they pleaded guilty to helping traffic wildlife parts such as black bear gallbladders, lion teeth and rhinoceros horns between Oregon and Vietnam. Linh Luu and her husband, Kevin Le, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in...
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Downtown Eugene's Nov. 6 ArtWalk to feature Native American art, dance and stories
EUGENE, Ore. — Downtown Eugene will spotlight Native American art, storytelling and dance during the city’s First Friday ArtWalk on Nov. 6, 2026, an event organizers say is free and open to the public. The November 6 First Friday ArtWalk is presented by Lane Arts Council in collaboration...
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Eugene, Oregon Soon to Vote on Whether to Set Up a Climate Fund Paid for By Fees From Companies Like Amazon
Will a second US city tax billion-dollar firms to fund clean energy?. Eugene, Oregon, will soon vote on whether to set up a climate fund paid for by fees on companies like Amazon. Nearby Portland has already put the idea to the test. By Alison F. Takemura. Amy Winton doesn’t...
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EWEB, UO team up on Cascadia earthquake prep in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. - EWEB and the University of Oregon's Earthquake Science Center are teaming up to teach residents how to prepare for a major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Experts are holding a series of presentations at the Eugene Family YMCA. They're explaining the science behind the subduction zone and recommending residents be prepared to live without essential services for up to two weeks. A major earthquake would disrupt critical utilities including electricity, drinking water and sewer services. Aaron Orlowski, EWEB spokesperson, stressed the urgency of preparation.