Public Safety

Lane County Parks says crime at its most visited recreation area, Mount Pisgah, has dropped since adding security measures.

Wildfires continue to burn in Western Oregon despite a slightly cooler weather and a light overnight rain.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed chief deputy, Christopher Parosa. He was set to take on the role anyhow since he won the election last month.

Officials say gaps in the region’s radio system put both first responders and rural communities at risk.

Organizers behind the ballot effort hoped forming a district would lower insurance rates, speed up medical response and help protect the community from wildfires.

Body camera footage shows he was punched, tasered and handcuffed by police during a traffic stop.

Lane County leaders are reassessing their safety policies and how they should interact with the public after a threat earlier this month led the commissioners to hold a meeting online.

Supporters say forming a fire district will keep the region safer and lower insurance premiums.

Citing fire risk, Lincoln County Commissioners have banned fireworks. They're also discussing similar proposals with towns.

This month marks the three-year anniversary of Eugene’s payroll tax. KLCC took a look at how the money is spent, and how much the average Eugene worker pays.

The grant will provide stability to people who have struggled to meet community court requirements because of homelessness and other barriers.

In November, Oregon officials reported a dozen cases of wildlife being shot illegally across seven counties. Aside from a bighorn sheep whose head and horns were removed, all animals were left to waste where they fell.