Ryan Ceniga

Mapleton’s aging water system is at a crossroads. District leaders say mounting infrastructure costs, rising water bills and years of service problems have affected community trust. The water district held a town hall recently, a sort of “Hail Mary” effort, to rally public support.

Lane County Commissioners gave staff instructions on what they would like to see in an ordinance that would prevent limitations on public disclosures when a company seeks to build an industrial building in the county.

The waiver was requested by the property owner’s attorney, and the owner made large donations to the campaigns of multiple commissioners and a current challenger.

The permits were twice denied by staff for various reasons, including encroaching on a 100-foot setback of the river.

A building permit for the land will appear before the Lane County Board of Commissioners on July 7. County staff have rejected it twice already, and people ranging from neighbors to state employees object.

A unique new Oregon housing law allows the city of Eugene to resume "island annexations" in a bid to boost affordable housing and manage its patchwork borders.

Two incumbents seeking reelection to the Lane Board of County Commissioners were trailing election night, according to preliminary results. In Springfield, challenger Sean VanGordon was ahead of incumbent David Loveall, and in East Lane County, Jake Pelroy was ahead of incumbent Heather Buch.

Incumbent Ryan Ceniga said he’s seeking another term to advocate for housing and rural communities. He’s challenged by Thomas Hiura, who said local government needs to include voices that haven’t always felt welcome at the county level.

Rural Lane County residents say they’re frustrated about public safety: a handful of deputies patrol a sprawling unincorporated area, and there is very little followup when they call. KLCC spoke to several residents of an unincorporated area near Florence, where there's been a rash of burglaries.

Commissioners had previously set a deadline of March 3 for an apology. Loveall refused to take part, calling the meeting and process “illegal.”

The Lane County Board of Commissioners has chosen West Lane County Commissioner Ryan Ceniga as their new chair for 2026.

The Lane County Board of Commissioners has elected Springfield Commissioner David Loveall as its chair.