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The Lane County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday to postpone a decision about a controversial quarry proposal in Oakridge. They want more time to review testimony.

Today, Native American activists in Oregon and elsewhere will hang red dresses, carry portraits, and grieve missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW.)  The CDC says nearly half of all Native women suffer sexual or physical violence, and in some parts of Indian Country, are ten times more likely to be homicide victims. But recent developments are giving advocates hope. 

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.

It’s uncommon for a high school theatre production to be selected for the annual International Thespian Festival (ITF), let alone twice.  But that’s exactly what’s happened to South Eugene Theatre.

Oregon lawmakers have failed to advance a bill that would give unhoused people the right to remain in public places without being told to move along.

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

Lane County’s increased COVID-19 restrictions due to extreme risk status didn’t stop large gatherings over the weekend.

Hi all, Lane County Extension Master Gardener John Fischer here with KLCC's Good Gardening.

I really appreciate the opportunity to be a source of garden information for all of you each month. But having the most productive vegetable patch means digging deep for ideas.  

A local hobbyist is helping clean up rivers, creeks, and other bodies of water in the Eugene and Springfield area, one catch at a time.

This week we talk about the mental and emotional toll the pandemic has taken on our community. 

Public health officials in Lincoln County are extending an invitation to community groups and businesses that are interested in holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

There's a nationwide shortage of referees for amateur sports, and it’s affecting soccer in Lane County. An introductory course on Saturday, May 8, 2021 is aimed to recruit new refs.

Ed Whitelaw, who taught economics at the University of Oregon for more than 50 years and founded the prestigious consulting firm EcoNorthwest, has died at age 80.

Eugene city councilors voted unanimously on Wednesday to boost capacity at temporary shelter sites for tents and parking. The city aims to prioritize people living in areas unsanctioned for camping. 

Lane County Public Health officials say they are seeing a significant number of “no-shows” for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. They believe this may be due to fear of side effects. 

Economic officials with the Cities of Eugene and Springfield are reviewing ways they can better accommodate communities of color.  

The Bureau of Land Management is taking public comments on plans to log about 910 acres in areas burned by the Holiday Farm Fire last September.