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Aguiar ahead in bid to oust longtime incumbent Clark in Eugene Ward 5

Athena Aguiar, a newcomer to elected office, is ahead of 20-year incumbent Mike Clark in the race to represent Ward 5 on the Eugene City Council. Aguiar, who has not held elected office before, leads Clark 58% to 42% in results posted on election night. Aguiar’s campaign attempted to paint...

Eugene, OR · 7d
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Eugene voters handily approve Eugene Clean Energy Fund initiative

The proposal to create a Eugene Clean Energy Fund appeared to be ahead as initial returns rolled in on election night. Around 58% of tallied votes were in favor of the ballot initiative, as of 11 p.m. on Tuesday. Supporters declared victory at a watch party shortly after the first results were released.

Eugene, OR · 7d
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Lane County commissioners pass ordinance intended to aid rural ambulance service

Lane County commissioners passed an ordinance that allows more than one ambulance service provider to operate in the same service area. Commissioners passed the ordinance unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 3, in response to a request from the Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Protection District. The district received a donated ambulance and wants...

Lane County, OR · 7d
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Oregon Looking to Spoil No. 11 Ohio State's CFP Chances

Chris Hassel and Charles Davis preview Oregon vs. Ohio State on CBS Sports HQ.

Columbus, OH · 7d
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Oregon's 4th District Rematch Pits Hoyle Against DeSpain Again on Election Day

Voters across Oregon's 4th Congressional District are deciding Tuesday whether to send Democratic incumbent Val Hoyle back to Washington or hand the seat to Republican challenger Monique DeSpain in a rematch of their 2024 contest. A third candidate, representing the Pacific Green Party, is also on the ballot, rounding out a race that has drawn national money and attention to a district stretching along Oregon's south coast and into the southern Willamette Valley.

Oregon · 6d

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Wave of change: Local and national recap of the historic midterms

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Oregon · 6d

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Oregon voters on Tuesday passed most local fire, school funding proposals

Just one school bond measure of nine failed and three of 16 fire funding proposals failed to pass on Nov. 3, among more than 80 local ballot measures.

Oregon · 5d

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Election returns point to two new faces on Philomath City Council

Two seats at the Philomath City Council table could change hands in January. Election returns Tuesday night from the Benton County Elections Office showed former councilor David Low and challenger Amanda Polley in position to join incumbent Jessica Andrade, while incumbent Richard Saalsaa sat in fifth place. Andrade led the...

Philomath, OR · 7d

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Lane County Commissioners approve pay increase for themselves, other officials

Lane County’s top elected officials will soon get a raise. The Board of County Commissioners voted to increase their own pay Tuesday, as well as the salaries of the sheriff, assessor, district attorney and justice of the peace. Commissioners were following the recommendations of an independent compensation board, which...

Lane County, OR · 7d

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Rowing and drag boat racing share the water in Lowell, Oregon

In Lowell, Oregon, community traditions range from rowing regattas on Dexter Lake to pie-eating contests at the annual Blackberry Jam Festival. Mayor Maureen Weathers wants more people to know about the town southeast of Eugene-Springfield. She said city leaders hope to welcome development while preserving the community’s small-town character, which she said draws families and retirees.

Lowell, OR · 7d

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Democrats on track to keep Oregon statewide grip in midterms

EUGENE/SALEM, Ore. - Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek held a strong lead over Republican challenger Christine Drazan as votes continued to be counted into the morning hours. Kotek, seeking a second term, commanded more than 52% of the votes with Drazan at 45%. Less than half of the ballots had been counted. Democrats appeared likely to maintain control of all statewide offices and supermajorities in the legislature. Kotek said Oregon has a lot of work to do to address education, the economy and ongoing issues with homelessness in Oregon. Kotek declared victory on stage earlier in the evening. Drazan remained confident that she will not go quietly.

Oregon · 6d

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Corvallis Van Buren Bridge replacement project wraps up early, ODOT says

The Van Buren Bridge carries eastbound OR 34 over the Willamette River in Corvallis. The Van Buren Bridge replacement project in Corvallis is wrapping up early according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The new eastbound Highway 34 bridge spans the Willamette River and has been built to seismic standards...

Corvallis, OR · 8d

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Voters throughout Lane County choose public officials, decide ballot measures

Voters throughout Lane County’s smaller municipalities voted Tuesday, Nov. 3, on community issues of importance — and in Dunes City, a ballot measure about vacation rentals dominated the headlines. That ballot measure, to put more restrictions on short-term rentals, was trailing, according to 9:30 p.m. unofficial results, with...

Dunes City, OR · 7d

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City of Eugene approves home energy score disclosure requirement

The Eugene City Council voted 6-1 at an Oct. 28 work session to adopt an ordinance requiring residents to disclose their home’s energy performance when listing it for sale. The mandatory requirement in Eugene will take effect on April 28, 2027. A home energy score is a tool developed...

Eugene, OR · 6d

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Eugene city manager to be interviewed by county administrator at City Club meeting

Jenny Haruyama, Eugene’s new city manager, will make her City Club of Eugene debut Friday, Nov. 6, in an interview with Lane County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky. The meeting begins at noon at the WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Club meetings are open to the public and free to attend.

Eugene, OR · 6d

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WorkSource Oregon expands services to Shady Cove, Cave Junction and more

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Employment Department has expanded its mobile WorkSource Oregon center route to bring job services directly to eight new communities across Southwestern Oregon. The new stops include Cave Junction, Canyonville, Elkton, McKenzie Bridge, Myrtle Point, Oakridge, Port Orford and Shady Cove. The expansion helps people in...

Cave Junction, OR · 7d

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Yard debris burning prohibited for Lane County residents

Burning fall yard debris for qualifying residents in Eugene, Springfield, and Oakridge is now prohibited as of Saturday, October 31. Outdoor burning is prohibited for all residents in these areas until spring burning opens for qualified residents in March. Outdoor burning remains an option for residents in other parts of...

Lane County, OR · 9d

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East Lane County Commission race too close to call

The race to represent East Lane County on the board of commissioners was still too close to call Tuesday. Two-term incumbent Heather Buch faces conservative challenger Jake Pelroy. In results released Tuesday evening by the Lane County Elections office, Buch was leading Pelroy by fewer than 700 votes: 14,726 for...

Lane County, OR · 7d

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City Council Meeting; Mapleton Accident Closes HWY 36; OSP Training

The Florence City Council will consider accepting nearly six acres of property for the Siuslaw Estuary Trail during its meeting this evening. The transfer would come at no purchase cost, but would require the city to maintain the trail for at least twenty years. Councilors will also consider annexation requests for three residential properties, changes to municipal court procedures, and an annual report from the Senior and Activities Center. The meeting begins at 5:30 at Florence City Hall, with virtual participation available.

Florence, OR · 8d

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Lane County ballot processing snag delays updated results

Ballot-sorting equipment at the Lane County Elections Office stopped working this morning due to a clog in an inkjet line, pausing ballot processing and delaying updated results, Lane County officials said Wednesday, Nov. 4. The high-speed sorting equipment is a key part of how ballots are processed in Lane County,...

Lane County, OR · 6d