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Nathan Wilk/KLCCOregon’s senior Senator turns 76 on Saturday. -
Emily Cureton Cook - OPBSheriff Kent Van der Kamp of Deschutes County is under scrutiny for lying under oath about his educational credentials and past employment. The Deschutes County District Attorney's office found he lied about attending USC and the University of Arizona, leading to his placement on the Brady list, which bars him from testifying in court. A state investigation by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) found six instances of his dishonesty, potentially leading to the revocation of his certification. Despite public and internal office concerns, Van der Kamp has not resigned and plans to continue his tenure.
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Oregon Representative Val Hoyle discussed her recent town hall on Social Security, highlighting concerns from her district's seniors. She emphasized Social Security's importance, noting it supports 25% of her district's population and costs only 1% to manage. Hoyle criticized Republican colleagues for failing to challenge the Trump administration's constitutional overreach and privatization plans. She stressed the need for community action, Congressional oversight, and court rulings to combat these issues. Hoyle also expressed optimism in community engagement, citing a well-attended town hall in Brookings, Oregon, as a sign of growing resistance. -
A Lane County food waste and recycling project has hit a few setbacks: The county’s building permit was rejected and one trash company has diverted thousands of tons of garbage and revenue, to its own landfill. -
A popular Eugene summer recreation spot appears to have escaped the budget scalpel–for this year, at least. -
Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management says the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly cancel a hazard mitigation grant program will “significantly impact communities” across the state. -
On May 20, voters in Albany will decide whether to renew a five-year property tax levy that funds ambulance, fire and police operations. -
At least 50 international students in Oregon and Washington whose immigration status was abruptly removed from a federal database will have their standing restored. -
Months of back-and-forth public conflict between Lincoln County’s district attorney, a commissioner and the county’s attorney has hit a new level with accusations of corruption by one side and calls for a state investigation by the other. -
An unincorporated river community in Lane County is reeling from the loss of federal funds meant to repair its failing drinking water system. -
More than 100 people gathered at Lane Community College in Eugene Wednesday for a town hall led by Oregon U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle. The event focused on the state of Social Security under the Trump administration. -
Voters in rural Lincoln County will decide this May whether to approve a five-year fire levy. It follows a major change in how the district operates.
