Elections

Sen. Dick Anderson, R-Lincoln City, says he’s leaning toward challenging Commissioner Christina Stephenson.

Long-time Eugene City Council member Alan Zelenka says he will not run for reelection.

A Eugene businessman who had previously declared his candidacy for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District announced Monday that he is ending his campaign.

A levy to preserve Springfield’s park system is now officially headed toward the ballot. On Wednesday, the Willamalane Park Board unanimously voted to send a five-year levy to the May 19 ballot.

Voters will have a chance to weigh in this May on increasing their support for the Eugene Public Library.

Loveall’s retaliation came after Human Resources complaints were made against him.

This May, voters will be asked to increase the levy that supports Oregon State University’s Lane County Extension services.

The list of Republicans vying to take on Gov. Tina Kotek in November continues to grow.

Former Republican Rep. Charlie Conrad is seeking the eastern Lane County state House seat he once held, but this time, as a member of the Independent Party of Oregon. He announced a bid Friday to unseat Darin Harbick, the Republican who beat him in a primary two years ago.

State Rep. Boomer Wright, a Republican from Reedsport who has represented Oregon’s southern coast since 2020, will not run for a fourth term.

The subject of the recall is Claire Hall, who has served as commissioner for 21 years building a reputation as an advocate for unhoused people and affordable housing, and is popular with progressives.

Lincoln County’s veterans levy appears to be passing, barely. However, according to the final, official count posted Tuesday, the results are close enough to require a hand recount.