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Lebanon Man, 59, Killed as Motorcycle Rolls Into Fence on Highway 20

A 59-year-old Lebanon man died late Thursday, November 5, after the motorcycle he was riding left Highway 20 near milepost 16 in Linn County, traveled along the shoulder, and rolled into a fence, throwing both him and his passenger from the bike. Tracy Allan Formby was pronounced dead at the scene, while his passenger, 41-year-old Carrie Rose Lee of Albany, was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries.

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Five Years After Vanishing, Questions Remain in Upriver Case

DNA testing confirmed remains belong to Shane Sprenger, but questions surrounding his disappearance remain unanswered. BLUE RIVER: Five years after Shane Sprenger disappeared under suspicious circumstances near Blue River Reservoir, Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue investigating the case, hoping to determine what happened to the 47-year-old local contractor.

Lane County, OR · 1d

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Jennifer Stanaway Sworn In as Linn County Treasurer and Budget Officer

Albany, OR. — Jennifer Stanaway was sworn in as Linn County treasurer and budget officer Oct. 29 and took over Nov. 1 following the retirement of Michelle Hawkins, who served the county for 31 years. Linn County Commissioner Roger Nyquist administered the oath at the county courthouse in Albany....

Linn County, OR · 2d

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Oregon’s BallotTrax: Tracking Ballots, Derailing Voter Confidence

Different counties, different messages, and a Secretary of State’s office that knew about the inconsistency. When confusion fuels voter apathy, who benefits?. I’ve been unusually quiet since Election Day. That’s intentional. I’ve always believed it’s more important to be RIGHT than FIRST, especially when discussing election integrity....

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Lane County Elections officials ask voters to ‘cure’ their ballots as hundreds have signature discrepancies

Nearly a week after midterm voting in Lane County closed, more than 3,000 ballots have yet to be counted. The Lane County Elections Office said most of those ballots have signature discrepancies. Of those, 235 are missing signatures, while 1,571 have signatures that don’t match the voters’ records.

Lane County, OR · 2d

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Corvallis area events celebrate veterans in November

As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, Corvallis and Albany offer several programs and events, both upcoming and ongoing, for service members and anyone inclined to celebrate. On Nov. 10, the Oregon Student Veteran Network will be holding its 251st Marine Corps Ball, a formal celebration “honoring and celebrating the legacy of the Marine Corps.”

Corvallis, OR · 2d

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BLM upgrades Shotgun Creek Recreation Area near Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is removing old wastewater treatment infrastructure at Shotgun Creek Recreation Area as part of a larger plan to upgrade the site. Starting in mid-November, crews will tear down the existing wastewater treatment system. Workers will demolish aboveground facilities east of the recreation area, including a holding basin and a control shed, and fill below-ground infrastructure with a combination of rocks and cement. The southern restroom facility will be removed, and the northern restroom will be temporarily closed. In 2027, shortly after tearing down the existing facilities, the BLM will install temporary restroom facilities. Work to build a new vault toilet will begin later in 2027.

Eugene, OR · 2d

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Lane County to celebrate upgrades to coast's North Jetty recreation area

FLORENCE, Ore. (KATU) — Lane County officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week to celebrate the reopening of the North Jetty recreation area after improvements to safety and accessibility were made. Following the ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 19 , the public can tour the Harbor Vistas Campground to...

Lane County, OR · 1d

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Sheriff’s Reports – Week of November 8

Oct. 26: 11:10 a.m: Suspicious Conditions – 39100 blk, Hileman Rd. Caller reported issues of people coming onto caller’s property and removing structures. Caller had difficulty providing details such as description and timelines. Caller presented like was having a mental health episode. caller was sent a Citizen Self Report.

Marcola, OR · 1d

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Lane County deputies search for missing Eugene man, 73, with cognitive issues

EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find a 73-year-old Eugene man with cognitive issues and serious medical concerns who has been missing since Saturday. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said it was notified of a missing person report on...

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Lane County's oldest print family unites 3 brands under one name

EUGENE, Ore. - A fourth-generation family is bringing together three Lane County printing companies under one name, Koke Printing. QSL Print Communications, TechnaPrint and Instaprint are now united under the Koke name. The move marks the latest chapter in a printing legacy that started when Joseph Koke established the family's first printing company in Eugene in 1907.

Lane County, OR · 1d

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LAWMAKERS PUSH VA TO PRIORITIZE OREGON VETERANS’ HOME

Marking Veterans Day, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and House members Cliff Bentz and Val Hoyle are calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize funding for the construction of the Oregon Department of Veteran’s Affairs proposed Roseburg State Veterans’ Home project and renovation of the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home, a 154-bed assisted living facility in Lebanon.

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Festival of Trees brings holiday activities, fundraising to Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. — The holiday season is fast approaching! KVAL's John Mayer sat down with Cascade Health's Business Development Manager Tara Hubbird do discuss the upcoming Festival of Trees in Eugene. The annual Festival of Trees, a Lane County holiday tradition, features decorated Christmas trees, holiday crafts, live performances,...

Eugene, OR · 1d

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Incumbent Heather Buch maintains slim edge in race to represent East Lane County

Incumbent Heather Buch has maintained her lead over challenger Jake Pelroy in the race to represent the East Lane District on the Board of County Commissioners. The race has remained close. The initial gap was about 700 votes, but that shrank to about 170. In new preliminary results released Tuesday , Buch was 213 votes, or a little more than half a percent, ahead.

Lane County, OR · 1d

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