Oregon lawmakers are considering at least six bills right now that would limit for what, when and for whom private electric and gas companies can raise rates.

Oregon On The Record talked with Republican Leader Christine Drazan about her caucus's transportation proposal, which aims to cut costs without raising taxes. The plan includes refocusing spending, eliminating vacant positions, and reallocating funds from non-essential programs, totaling $303.5 million. Then, we talked with Monica Samaya from OPB, who explained Senate Bill 88, which seeks to prevent utilities from passing on public relations and lobbying costs to ratepayers, noting ongoing debates over definitions and potential impacts on community engagement.

In the upcoming election, Central Oregon Coast Fire and Rescue is asking voters to approve the same levy increase that was rejected last November. This time around, four jobs are on the line.

Oregon On The Record discusses the challenges faced by refugees in America due to the Trump administration's policies. Krish Vignarajah, CEO of Global Refuge, and Dave Duea, CEO of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, highlight the impact of the dismantled US Refugee Admissions Program, which has halted new refugee arrivals since January 20. They detail the legal challenges and the human toll, including canceled flights and the revocation of protections for families. Despite these setbacks, both organizations continue to support refugees, emphasizing the economic and social benefits of welcoming them. They call for community support and advocacy to help refugees.

There is an election this month in Oregon, but some special district races across the state don’t have any candidates.

For the first time in 20 years, the Lowell Rural Fire Protection District is asking taxpayers to approve an operational levy to cover increased costs of firefighting.

The Trump administration's new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, paid a visit to Eugene Thursday.

Several hundred protesters gathered outside the Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene Thursday afternoon for a “May Day” protest. The call was to champion working class people.

Lane County’s top law enforcement official Sheriff Cliff Harrold is resigning mid-term to take a senior security position at PeaceHealth.

Eugene's current budget would close the downtown library 2 days a week, end the city’s contract with Greenhill Humane Society, and close the Amazon Pool and Sheldon Community Center in the fall.