Junction City

City leaders have discussed potentially hiring Ben West on a part-time basis initially to allow him to complete his term as a Clackamas County Commissioner in December.

An initial investigation found the fire "suspicious in nature," prompting state authorities to be called in.

They cited tight finances and the need for formal public review.

The 65th annual Scandinavian Festival returns to Junction City Aug. 13-16, offering traditional food, dancing and cultural heritage activities.

Junction City is weighing a 90-day trial of Flock license plate cameras, sparking civil liberty concerns after Eugene and Springfield recently cut ties with the company.

Workers will be sealing cracks near 18th Avenue.

A body found earlier this week in the Willamette River near Harrisburg has been identified as Wade Felton Lloyd of Junction City.

A 62-year-old Junction City man is missing and may be endangered, according to police.

Lane County Sheriff's Office said their deputies, along with Junction City Police and fire, responded to Oaklea Drive near Kinney Lane at 1:30 p.m. after reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Fire personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the pedestrian died on site.

Several rural Oregon school districts have bond measures on the ballot that are still too close to call. Meanwhile, preliminary results show Junction City’s school bond is likely to fail.

Officials for Junction City’s schools have a new school bond measure before voters, and are hoping for a repeat victory in the May primary election.

Corinne McElroy was pulled from the cold ocean waters with the help of bystanders- one of whom remains a mystery.