Politics & Government

On Monday evening, the Eugene City Council unanimously approved a ban on the sale and use of all fireworks within city limits South of 18th Avenue or East of Agate street. The ban extends through the remainder of 2021 and 2022.

As Oregon lawmakers decide how to divy up $240 million in federal pandemic relief, one cultural institution on the coast is hoping that potential state funding doesn’t disappear twice in two years.

Eugene City Councilors took a step toward a compromise with Northwest Natural Gas on their new right of way franchise agreement, Wednesday. A stalemate over carbon reduction goals led to the expiration of a previous agreement on May 11.

Oregon lawmakers are considering a measure that could potentially allow cities and counties to more than triple their marijuana tax.

The 2021 legislative session is winding down and gaining momentum as lawmakers jockey for funding priorities in their districts. And this week, legislators might expel one of their own members. We get an update from KLCC's Chris Lehman.

The Oregon Employment Department says it won’t be able to roll out a new program for paid family leave in time to meet a legislative deadline.

Voters in Lincoln County turned down tax levies to fund three fire districts in Tuesday’s election.

The Eugene City Council Monday heard the results of a community engagement effort on public safety priorities.

Oregon lawmakers are advancing a measure that would penalize attempts to mislead voters by giving out false information about election dates and ballot deadlines.

Four seats will be decided in the upcoming elections on May 18th for the Lane Community College Board. 

Bethel School Board in Eugene has four positions up for election on the May 18th ballot. One of which is contested.

Three Springfield School Board seats are up for election on May 18th. Eight candidates are vying for two of the seats. 

Oregon lawmakers could decide to continue to allow remote testimony, even after the pandemic.

Voters turned down a Lane Fire Authority levy last November. Advocates hope a smaller levy and better messaging will help them pass a property tax increase May 18th.

Oregon U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio could be facing a familiar challenger in next year’s election.

The Oregon House is set to vote Monday on a bill that would require gun owners to keep their weapons locked up when not in use.