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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d
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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.

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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...

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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,...

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Oregon Families Fight to Keep Neighborhood Schools Open as Closure Plans Advance

Parents and students are organizing protests, challenging school boards and pressing elected officials to intervene as proposed closures threaten neighborhood schools in Portland, Salem-Keizer and Tigard-Tualatin. The three districts have announced plans that could close as many as 21 schools over the next several years, while two Corvallis campuses have already closed.

Portland, OR · 4d

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Livestream: Election Day 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today voters nationwide are turning out to cast their ballots for the 2026 mid-term election. Locally, in Lane County, voters may update their voter registration up until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 and receive a ballot at the Lane County Elections office. Election results will be posted online beginning at 8 p.m. with election results certified by Nov. 30.

Lane County, OR · 3d

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Ownership key for dam removal project on Willamette

The millrace diversion dam upstream from the I-5 bridge is a problem that’s plagued recreationists and first-responders in Eugene and Springfield for decades. The defunct structure, which stretches across the Willamette River, was privately built in the 1850s to divert water into a millrace that powered sawmills and flour mills. Over years of economic growth and changing needs, industry in the area faded and the millrace was used recreationally up until the 1980s. Now, the area serves no real purpose.

Eugene, OR · 4d

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Springfield council OKs annexation, clearing path for Timber Springs health campus

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — PeaceHealth’s behavioral health hospital and Lane County’s crisis stabilization center cleared a major hurdle Monday night after the Springfield City Council approved the annexation request that allows the project to move ahead. The Council voted 5-0 to approve the request from PeaceHealth and Lane...

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Eugene Clean Energy Fund set to pass, Lebanon voters reject jail levy

EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene's Clean Energy Fund appears headed for approval as Measure 20-388 leads with 57% voter support in initial election results. The measure requires large retailers to pay an annual 2% fee to finance a clean energy fund. A large retailer is defined as one with sales in Eugene, gross profits exceeding $1 billion nationally and $500,000 in Eugene.

Eugene, OR · 2d

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Jackola holds big lead over Maluski in Oregon House District 11

Republican Ken Jackola held a significant lead in early returns against Democrat Ivan Maluski for Oregon House District 11 . The district includes Jefferson and Marion in Marion County and Brownsville, Cascadia, Crabtree, Crawfordsville, Foster, Halsey, Harrisburg, Lacomb, Lebanon, Peoria, Santiam Junction, Scio, Shedd, Sweet Home and Waterloo in Linn County. Rep. Jami Cate, R-Lebanon, has represented the district since 2021. Cate is not running for reelection and lost her bid for a role in the Oregon Senate . Jackola is the mayor of Lebanon. He is a retired combat veteran, lifelong Lebanon resident and local business owner. He said his priorities have remained consistent: representing rural communities at the Oregon Legislature. He’s also focused on addressing water and wastewater infrastructure. Maluski is a local farmer and rancher in Scio. He is making another bid to represent House District 11 after losing in 2024 as an unaffiliated candidate. While he's running as a Democrat in 2026, he said he still considers himself a political independent. He said he’s committed to creating a universal healthcare plan “that brings down costs for working families and middle-class voters.” He’s also focused on agriculture, creating an Oregon state bank, greater accountability from state agencies

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Springfield council approves annexation for behavioral health campus

This story has been updated with information from Lane County about next steps for the stabilization center. In a unanimous vote, the Springfield City Council Monday, Nov. 2, paved the way for the state’s first behavioral health campus with both a crisis stabilization center and psychiatric hospital on site.

Springfield, OR · 3d