Politics & Government

For Lane County Voters: STAR Voting Explained

By Tiffany Eckert • Oct 11, 2018

Lane County voters will soon be asked to decide the outcome on STAR voting Measure 20-290. The initiative proposes a change in the voting method for non-partisan elections.

Lane County Ballot Measure Asks Voters To Approve A New Voting Method

By Tiffany Eckert • Oct 10, 2018

On the November ballot, Lane County voters will be asked to decide whether or not to institute a new voting method, called STAR voting, for non-partisan elections.

Brown And Buehler Face Off For Last Time In Tight Gubernatorial Race

By Brian Bull • Oct 10, 2018

Oregon's gubernatorial candidates faced off in their final debate last night. Incumbent Democrat Kate Brown and Republican State Representative Knute Buehler clashed over housing, taxes, abortion, the state sanctuary law, the death penalty...you get the gist.

KLCC political reporter Dirk VanderHart was there and joins KLCC's Brian Bull to summarize the face-off.

Land Swap Between City / County Gets Green Light From Judge

By Rachael McDonald • Oct 10, 2018

A judge has given the go-ahead for Lane County and the City of Eugene for a land-swap that involves a remnant of the original land deeded to the county by Eugene and Mary Skinner.

Final Oregon Governor's Debate Gets Feisty Over Budgets

By Lauren Dake • Oct 10, 2018

Democratic Gov. Kate Brown and her GOP rival Knute Buehler faced off in their third and final debate Tuesday night.

City Club of Eugene: Oregon House District 14 Candidate Forum

By Love Cross • Oct 8, 2018

Recorded On: October 5, 2018

Air Date: October 8, 2018

In anticipation of the general election in November, the City Club of Eugene welcomed Julie Fahey and Rich Cunningham for the Oregon’s Fourteenth State House District Candidates Forum. This was an opportunity to learn more about both candidates The Lane County League of Women Voters provided the format and helped to select the written questions and kept the time. KLCC’s Tiffany Eckert moderated the forum

House District 14 Candidates Face Off At Eugene City Club

By Tiffany Eckert • Oct 5, 2018

Issues over redistricting came up at a City Club of Eugene forum Friday with candidates for Oregon House District 14.

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First Gubernatorial Debate Fueled By High Schoolers' Questions

By Brian Bull • Oct 3, 2018

The major party candidates for Oregon governor faced off on a debate stage for the first time last night.

Democrat Kate Brown, Republican Knute Buehler and Independent Party candidate Patrick Starnes have agreed to debate three this month. This first forum was unusual in that the questions came from kids.

OPB political reporter Lauren Dake was at Roosevelt High School in North Portland for the debate. She talks to KLCC's Brian Bull about the issues raised by the audience.

Oregon Senator Merkley Files Emergency Motion Against Kavanaugh Confirmation

By Brian Bull • Oct 3, 2018

Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley has filed an emergency motion in his lawsuit over Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation vote.

Congressman DeFazio Expresses Disbelief After Kavanaugh Hearing

By Rachael McDonald • Oct 2, 2018

U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio of Oregon says after last week’s senate hearing, Judge Brett Kavanaugh should not be rejected as a Supreme Court Justice candidate, he should be disqualified from his seat on the Court of Appeals.

FEMA Sending 'Presidential Alert' Test Message To Your Cell Phone On Wednesday

By Love Cross • Oct 1, 2018

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is testing out a new alert system this week. If you use a cell phone, you should expect a “Presidential Alert” message Wednesday morning.

City Club of Eugene: Oregon House District 11 Candidate Forum

By Love Cross • Oct 1, 2018

Recorded On: September 28, 2018

Air Date: October 1, 2018

In anticipation of the general election in November, the City Club of Eugene welcomes back Marty Wilde and Mark Herbert for the Oregon’s Eleventh State House District Candidates Forum. This was an opportunity to learn more about both candidates and have them respond to questions. The Lane County League of Women Voters provided the format and helped in selecting the written questions and keeping the time. KLCC’s Rachael McDonald is the forum moderator.

Democrat and Republican Share Civil Discourse At Eugene City Club

By Rachael McDonald • Sep 28, 2018

In contrast to the partisan divisions that played out in Washington this week, Democrat Marty Wilde and Republican Mark Herbert were cordial during a City Club of Eugene forum Friday.

League Of Oregon Cities Hosts 93rd Annual Conference in Eugene

By Angela Kellner • Sep 27, 2018

All 241 of Oregon's incorporated citites, both urban and rural, are members of the organization.

First Veterans Service Office For Oregon's Native Americans Being Developed

By Brian Bull • Sep 27, 2018

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Oregon will soon see its first service office for Native American veterans. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.

Oregon Senator Merkley Uses Legal Maneuver Against Kavanaugh

By Brian Bull • Sep 26, 2018

Citing a violation of the separation of powers, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon says he’s filed an injunction to delay a final vote on Brett Kavanaugh…President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court. KLCC’s Brian Bull has more.

Wyden Wants FBI To Investigate Kavanaugh

By Love Cross • Sep 25, 2018

Oregon US Senator Ron Wyden says the sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh deserve a “credible and serious” process of investigation.

City Club of Eugene: Measure 102, Municipal Bonds To Support Affordable Housing

By Love Cross • Sep 24, 2018

Recorded On: September 21, 2018

Air Date: September 24, 2018

Senator Wyden Pushing Back Against "Big Pharma"

By Love Cross • Sep 24, 2018

Oregon US Senator Ron Wyden is not interested in bailing out the pharmaceutical industry. The Democrat is expressing concern about a last minute change to a package of 70 bipartisan bills passed earlier this month to address the nation’s growing opioid crisis.

City Club of Eugene: Measure 105: Repeal of Oregon's State Sanctuary Law

By Love Cross & Barbara Dellenback • Sep 17, 2018

Recorded On: September 14, 2018

Air Date: September 17, 2018

For over thirty years Oregon law has prohibited the use of state and local resources to enforce Federal Immigration law if a person’s only crime is being in the country illegally. The original bill passed the Oregon House by a vote of 58 to 1 and the Senate by 29-1 in 1987 and was signed by Governor Neil Goldschmidt.