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Council to review outreach plan for proposed zoning, development rule changes

The Philomath Planning Commission is getting ready to bring three years of work on the city’s zoning and development rules to the public. On Monday night, the City Council will get a look at how commissioners plan to do it. The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m....

Philomath, OR · 1d
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Lane County resumes ballot processing after equipment breakdown

The Lane County Elections Office has resumed processing ballots and will have updated results by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, county officials said in a news release. Ballot processing stopped for several hours Wednesday after an equipment breakdown. Ballot-sorting equipment at the Lane County Elections Office stopped working because of a clog in an inkjet line. That equipment prints the date and time a ballot is sorted onto the return envelopes, county officials said in the release.

Lane County, OR · 2d
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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. Oregonians on […]

Oregon · 1d

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Bi-Mart supports Toys for Tots across Lane County

LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Bi-Mart is supporting Toys for Tots this holiday season to help bring joy to children and families throughout Lane County. According to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, the holidays can be financially challenging for many families. The program helps ensure children in need can experience the magic of Christmas by collecting and distributing toys donated by community members.

Lane County, OR · 2d
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Democrat Kori Rodley leads in race for Springfield’s state House seat

Democrat Kori Rodley was leading in the race to represent Springfield in the Oregon House as the first election results came in Tuesday. She had 57% of the vote as of 9:45 p.m. on election night, while her Republican opponent, Adam Wilson, had just 43%. The next set of results will be released by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Lane County Elections office.

Springfield, OR · 3d

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Oregon State expert explains how new lawmakers prepare

OREGON - Democrats are riding what they're calling the Big Blue Wave into a new era in Washington after multiple victories. Now newly elected members of the House and Senate are preparing for their first terms. They convene at noon on Jan. 3. Christopher Stout, a political science professor at Oregon State University, explained what these new members are doing during this transition period. Building relationships is a top priority.

Oregon · 2d

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Lane County commissioners give selves $10,000 raise on Election Day

The Lane County Commissioner's Election Day agenda was packed. Commissioners approved a pay increase for themselves, a request from the Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Department that will let it operate an ambulance, and delayed a request from the parent company of the McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center related to the organization's request to transition to becoming a nonprofit. Commissioners approve pay raise The Lane County commissioners approved pay increases for themselves and Lane County's other elected officials on Nov. 3. The commissioner raise was split into two votes: a 2.7% cost of living adjustment and a 6.2% market adjustment to bring Lane County commissioner pay closer to commissioners at comparable counties. Combined, the two votes increase commissioners' annual salary from a $114,026 to a $124,363. The COLA vote was 4-1 and the market-based raise vote was 3-2. Commissioner Heather Buch, whose re-election bid was too close to call Tuesday night, voted in favor of both raises, while Commissioner David Loveall, who was ousted in the primary, voted against both. Additionally, commissioners approved 2.7% COLAs for the Lane County assessor, district attorney, justice of the peace and sheriff. Upper McKenzie ambulance approved County commissioners also approved a request from the Upper McKenzie volunteer

Lane County, OR · 3d

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Thirsty Thursday: Corvallis Spirits Festival offers sips to support veterans

Thirsty Thursday: Corvallis Spirits Festival offers sips to support veterans.

Corvallis, OR · 2d

The Register-Guard

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Springfield approves stabilization center and mental hospital

Springfield City Council approved Lane County and PeaceHealth's request to annex the north Springfield property where the entities want to build a combined mental health stabilization center and hospital . Springfield City Council began to deliberate on the request in May. Last month, City Councilors said they had three remaining questions : whether the mental health facilities were compatible with the nearby light-industrial businesses, whether they would create a traffic problem and whether they would burden police and emergency medical services. On Nov. 2, in a 5-0 vote, Councilors said those answers favored moving the proposal forward. In the city's written opinion , councilors determined fears that the mental health facilities would harm nearby businesses "arise from subjective beliefs or perceptions about the mental health conditions of patients at these facilities" not "evidence in the record" and the county and PeaceHealth's proposal adequately addressed traffic impacts. City Council addressed the concern over police resources by adding a condition to the annexation agreement. The new agreement requires the county and PeaceHealth to establish a Memorandum of Understanding with Springfield Police outlining procedures for serious security or safety incidents. Springfield staff said such an MOU would likely be similar to the existing

Springfield, OR · 4d

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Traffic lights at three Eugene intersections no longer malfunctioning

EUGENE, Ore. — UPDATE: The issue has been resolved, per EPD. Eugene police issued a notice advising drivers to be aware of three intersections that have malfunctioning traffic signals, and to plan to use alternate routes accordingly. The three intersections include Broadway and High Street, Broadway and Mill Street,...

Eugene, OR · 4d

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A Unique Approach to Healthcare in Eugene

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to talk to your doctor when you need to, and have access to same day or next day appointments without having to wait forever on the phone or months and months for an appointment? The current healthcare model is broken. It’s not working for patients and it’s not working for doctors. There’s a better way and it’s through Direct Primary Care.

Eugene, OR · 4d

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Judge cites limited psychiatric hospital admissions in dismissing Eugene bank theft case

A Lane County judge Wednesday, Oct. 28, dismissed a bank theft case filed against a man found psychologically unfit to proceed. Justin James Peterson, 37, had been held in Lane County Jail since Eugene police arrested him this past Dec. 29 on suspicion of theft at Key Bank on Coburg Road. He was charged with theft valued at $1,000 or more.

Eugene, OR · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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

The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This transcript is intended as a helpful companion to the original audio and should not be considered a verbatim record. For the most accurate representation, please refer to the audio recording.

Oregon · 3d

Oregon Capital Chronicle

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d