James Cleavenger

The Board of Lane County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to tentatively approve a controversial gravel mine near Oakridge.

Oakridge voters rejected a new rating-based election system. In initial returns, 54% of voters opposed the proposal.

Lane County Commissioners voted Tuesday to delay their decision on whether to allow a new gravel mine near Oakridge.

This November, voters in Oakridge will decide whether to temporarily adopt a rating-based voting system for city elections.

After two elected terms as Lane County District Attorney, Patty Perlow is retiring from office. Seeking to fill the position of top prosecutor are two contenders with very different backgrounds and experience.