Two vying for circuit court judge position cite life experiences along with legal backgrounds

Eugene 4J school district faces budget deficit of at least $30 million, officials say

The 4J School Board approved a resolution that directs Superintendent Miriam Mickelson to begin planning for budget cuts for the 2027-28 school year. She will present proposed administrative cuts and schedule changes to the board in December and teacher and support staff cuts in February.

Man shot by police had charges dismissed recently due to state of his mental health

Less than three weeks before being shot, Aaron James Drake, 34, had an aggravated harassment charge dismissed because it was found he had no substantial probability in the foreseeable future to be able to proceed in court.

Prior to DUII arrest, Ducks wide receiver had license suspended for missing court dates

Evan Stewart’s license was suspended March 31 after missing court in Coburg for a speeding violation. A second suspension is on his record for missing court in Eugene for an illegal window tint.

Springfield, 4J had big drops in student enrollment this school year

Lane County’s three biggest districts enrolled fewer students than anticipated this fall. Eugene School District 4J had the largest proportional drop among the three.

Top staff lawyer warned CleanLane project posed ‘existential threat’ to Lane County

Lane County counsel Rob Bovett left his job “without cause or comment” in August. In the months before then, he scrambled to limit the county’s financial liability related to the $150 million recycling project, and raised concerns about withheld information that didn’t come before commissioners, records show.