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This week, council members learned they’ll likely have to slash millions in library, admin, fire and police spending if they don’t pass a fire fee, or find other new revenue.
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The fate of a new fee proposed to help close the City of Eugene’s impending budget shortfall likely won’t be decided until January, at the earliest.
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s budget proposal urges more spending on housing, education and mental healthOregon Gov. Tina Kotek says her efforts to ease a housing and homeless crisis, boost lagging educational achievement, and better help people with mental health and addiction challenges are bearing fruit. She just needs state lawmakers to agree to keep the pressure up.
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Oakridge's budget took a new blow last week when city council members voted to discontinue the city’s public safety fee totaling $213,000 in annual revenue.
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Citing declining enrollment and budget challenges, Bethel School District leaders have voted to close Clear Lake Elementary School starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
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Oregon Governor Kate Brown released her budget Tuesday.The governor said she hopes it serves as a “north star” as the state tries to rebound from the…
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As a result of almost daily protests and city council meetings this past month, the Eugene Police Department is undergoing policy changes, and could face…
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The City of Eugene’s latest budget includes more than $280,000 to boost a mobile crisis intervention program that serves the area.CAHOOTS Operations…
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No more browsing at the Eugene Public Library on Sunday mornings.Beginning July 6th, the library is cutting Sunday hours. It will be open from 1:00 p.m.…
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Eugene City Manager John Ruiz presented his budget recommendations Tuesday for the next fiscal year. Voters may be asked to pass a levy to support…
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It's budget season for municipalities and counties all over Oregon. Tuesday night, the Eugene City Manager offered his recommendations on how to plug a…
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Lane Community College may have to lay off part time and even full time employees if its enrollment continues to decline.The college experienced a surge…