Local Government

The Lane County Elections Office has two weeks to validate the signatures to ensure that enough of them came from eligible voters.

A Eugene ballot measure that would allow voters to decide whether they want to pay a new fire fee is mostly funded by commercial property owners and businesses.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners added a new member to their ranks in a unanimous vote Wednesday.

Newport is considering a proposal to expand its paid parking plan to a second neighborhood: Nye Beach.

After months of turmoil, the Lincoln County community of Toledo has parted ways with its city manager.

Local governments in Lane and Lincoln County are seeking new members to join their ranks after several elected officials resigned.

Lane County Commissioners have voted to hire a former Lincoln County District Attorney as their legal counsel.

In her first address as Mayor, Kaarin Knudson said she hopes to double Eugene’s housing production over the next five years.

A recent state law gives the Central Oregon city a tool to expand its urban growth boundary. Not everyone is happy with the result

During the State of the County address, County Commissioner Laurie Trieger touted the county's efforts to recover from, and be more resilient against, emergencies.

After hearing testimony on Monday from concerned community members, some city council members said they needed more time and information to decide.

The city of Eugene is considering a new fee to cover the cost of providing fire services.