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As they OK budget, county commissioners tap reserves to boost rural sheriff's patrols

Lane County commissioners made a last-minute change to use reserves instead of lodging taxes for rural patrol deputies. Work on a long-term budget solution for public safety continues. 

Conviction of man in 1989 Eugene murder is tossed out under new ‘junk science’ law

The law lists bite-mark analysis as a discredited forensic science, and because of its role in the trial of Robert Lyons — found guilty in the death of Lori Stabenow — his conviction has been vacated. The Lane County DA must decide whether to retry him.

Community connector: Economic development director aligns tribal priorities with local needs

An enrolled member of the Coquille Indian Tribe, David Hill works for Tribal One, the tribe’s business and economic development arm, serving as a community liaison for the tribe’s Ko-Kwel Wellness Center and other economic development initiatives. 

Operator of home for disabled adults sues, saying county land use rules discriminatory

An adult foster home operator in rural Lane County is suing the county over its requirements for her home. The dispute started in 2024 when the operator first sought a permit for a building addition.

Eugene youth rowing crew claims a national championship

After several weeks of twice-a-day practices on the waters of Dexter Lake leading up to the nationals in Florida, the boys U17 coxed four capped their season with a "display of dominance," their coach said.