TV Butte

Lane County Commissioners Pat Farr and Ryan Ceniga hear public testimony on Oct. 15, 2024.

Politics & Government

Lane County Commissioners delay decision on controversial quarry near Oakridge

Nathan Wilk

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

Sign that reads "Help us save TV Butte. Oakridgestrong.org. Stop Ed King! Stop the Quarry"

Politics & Government

Oakridge residents speak out against proposed gravel mine

Nathan Wilk

Oakridge residents and city officials are speaking out against a potential gravel mine on TV Butte.

Environment

Lane County Board Vote Makes Quarry Look Less Likely In Oakridge

Rachael McDonald

In a 3 to 2 vote Tuesday Lane County Commissioners effectively put a stop to a quarry project on TV Butte near Oakridge.Local residents, including the…

Environment

Lane County Commissioners Postpone Quarry Decision

Rachael McDonald

The Lane County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday to postpone a decision about a controversial quarry proposal in Oakridge. They want more time to…