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Benton County Commissioners deny Coffin Butte landfill expansion in major reversal Benton County Commissioners have denied the application to expand the Coffin Butte landfill, in a reversal of their previous decision last year.

Benton County Commissioners have denied the application to expand the Coffin Butte landfill, in a major reversal of their decision last year.

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Lane County commissioners censure Commissioner David Loveall 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 voted to censure one of their own, Commissioner David Loveall, at a Tuesday meeting.

That vote was followed by a call for Loveall to offer an apology for his alleged actions.

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Unforgiven: A minor infraction in 2010 may rip apart an Oregon Family On this edition, we talk with Eli Hager, a reporter from ProPublica about his story detailing how an Oregon man with a misdemeanor family charge may end up deporting him nearly two decades later and h...

Oregon On The Record talked with ProPublica about an Oregon man who is being deported for a minor crime in 2010 that is also a test case for how far ICE can go to remove immigrants from the US.
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Corvallis bookstore to continue serving the community after being purchased by three of its employees Grass Roots Books and Music is an independent bookstore that has served Corvallis since 1971. Recently, the store's founders announced they’d be selling the business to three employees: Jay Enghauser,...

Grass Roots Books and Music is an independent bookstore that has served Corvallis since 1971. Recently, the store's founders announced they’d be selling the business to three employees.

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Auditor clears Eugene Police Department of ICE cooperation concerns at January protest Eugene’s police auditor says officers did not violate sanctuary law earlier this year when they helped several cars leave the downtown Federal Building during an anti-ICE protest.

Eugene’s police auditor says officers did not violate sanctuary law earlier this year when they helped several cars leave the downtown Federal Building during an anti-ICE protest.

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The U.S. shuts some Gulf embassies and warns of a prolonged war with Iran The United States evacuated diplomats across the Middle East and shut down some embassies as war with Iran intensified Tuesday while President Trump signaled the conflict could turn into extended war.

The United States evacuated diplomats as attacks intensified across the Middle East, with drones striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while President Trump signaled the conflict with Iran could turn into an extended war.

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Protesting Ewoks and Women ranchers: Oregonians changing stereotypes On this edition we first talk with Samantha Pierotti, of the Register Guard about her story on the inflatable protestors of Eugene helping to bring levity to a serious situation and we talk with Miche...

Oregon On The Record talked about the inflatable protesters at the ICE protests in Eugene, and also talked about women ranchers and the sustainability ethic.
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Lion & Owl plans to reinvent itself as The Paddock in South Eugene The popular spot in downtown Eugene is having it's final service as the Lion & Owl on March 2.

Eugene restaurant Lion & Owl plans to reinvent itself as The Paddock in South Eugene this month.

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Logging sports competition returns to Oregon State University Oregon State University Department of Forestry Logging Sports team hosted the 2026 edition of the Spring Thaw, a logging sports competition.

The Oregon State University Department of Forestry Logging Sports team hosted the 2026 edition of the Spring Thaw, a logging sports competition.

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A 4th U.S. soldier has died as the war with Iran further engulfs the region The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.

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Eugene’s Claim 52 Brewery to take over brewpub where Rogue Ales began its Newport operations Claim 52 hopes to open the Bayfront Boulevard restaurant that was formerly Rogue Bayfront Public House in May.

A Newport building that played a role in Oregon’s craft beer history will remain in the industry.

Eugene-based Claim 52 will open a brewpub at 748 SW Bay Blvd., the location where Rogue Ales set up shop when it relocated to Newport in 1989.

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Coalition of parents petition for recall of the entire Corvallis School Board A coalition of parents have filed petitions to recall all seven members of the Corvallis School Board. If the petitions gain enough support by early April, a special election for new board members cou...

A coalition of parents have filed petitions to recall all seven members of the Corvallis School Board. If the petitions gain enough support by early April, a special election for new board members could take place.

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Eugene protesters decry attacks on Iran The protest was organized as a last-minute response to the United States and Israeli attacks on the country Saturday morning.

Protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Eugene Saturday afternoon to denounce United States and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Yachats hopes to further its environmental goals with new Bird City designation Yachats will officially be deemed a Bird City on Sunday. The town hopes the designation will sharpen the community’s environmental focus.

Yachats will officially be deemed a Bird City on Sunday. The town hopes the designation will sharpen the community’s environmental focus.

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Panic, fury, and some hope, in Iran as U.S. launches strikes In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

Iran responded to the attacks by launching strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf.

It declared that following the airstrikes in Iran early Saturday, it considered all U.S. and Israeli interests and assets in the region legitimate targets.

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Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel.

The U.S. and Israel have launched strikes against Iran, amid weeks of escalating tensions and heightened U.S. military presence in the region.

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Oregon will partially disconnect state tax code from new federal code to curb revenue loss Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1507 to help the state preserve $291 million in tax revenue during the next 18 months

Most Democratic Oregon lawmakers voted in favor of a bill to disconnect some of the state’s tax code from the federal tax code to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue the state otherwise would lose by replicating federal tax cuts.

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Lane Community College and its faculty union finally reach a tentative agreement after many tense months of negotiations The college and faculty union have reached a tentative agreement on a 4-year contract after long months of tense negotiations.

After nearly 11 months of negotiations, the Lane Community College faculty union and administration reached a tentative agreement Wednesday.

The four-year agreement includes cost of living adjustments and pay increases for full and part-time faculty.

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Ballet Fantastique sets a classic tale to 80s pop with 'The Little Mermaid' Eugene’s Ballet Fantastique is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a world premiere of a familiar tale. This rendition of "The Little Mermaid” has a unique twist—it’s an 80s pop ballet.

Eugene’s Ballet Fantastique is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a world premiere of a familiar tale. This rendition of "The Little Mermaid” has a unique twist: It’s an 80s pop ballet.

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No peace at PeaceHealth: A conversation with its beleaguered leader On this edition, we talk with PeaceHealth's Executive Dr. Jim McGovern about a controversial new contract for physicians with an out-of-state entity and a recent no-confidence vote by the organization...

Michael Dunne, host of Oregon On The Record, talked with PeaceHealth leader Dr. Jim McGovern about a controversial new contract and a no-confidence vote by medical staff.
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Eugene’s Everyone Village gets federal funds for affordable housing pilot A pilot program in Eugene will provide permanent affordable housing for people coming out of homelessness.

A nearly $2.5 million federal grant will help launch a pilot program in Eugene to provide low-cost permanent housing for people who’ve been homeless. The micro-village will include 100 units for people who earn less than 30% of the Eugene-area’s adjusted median income.
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As Oregon lawmakers blow gas tax deadline, Tobias Read warns of consequences The Secretary of State says legislators risk subduing public input if they wait longer to pass a controversial bill.

As they debate whether to hurry up a vote on a gas tax and fee hikes, Oregon lawmakers are blowing past a loose deadline set by election officials. According to Secretary of State Tobias Read, that risks suppressing public debate.

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Death on the slopes: Avalanche danger and ways to predict and prepare On this edition, we talk to avalanche experts Professor David Hill and Central Oregon Avalanche Center forecaster Gabriel Coler about avalanche control, prediction, and survivability.

Oregon On The Record talked to avalanche experts in Oregon about ways to stay safe in the backcountry.
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Opinions differ on proposed motorized boat ban on upper Siletz River Last year, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians petitioned the Oregon State Marine Board to impose a motorized boat ban on the upper Siletz river in Lincoln County. The board is expected to issue...

Last year, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians petitioned the Oregon State Marine Board to impose a motorized boat ban on the upper Siletz river in Lincoln County. The board is expected to issue a temporary rule at its meeting in early April.

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Oregon Attorney General reflects on recent court battles with Trump administration Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield reflected on one year of battling the Trump administration in court while speaking in Eugene Tuesday.

"I believe Oregon has an obligation and a commitment to lead this fight because of who we are.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield reflected on one year of court battles with the Trump administration while speaking at a League of Women Voters of Lane County event.

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'No confidence in leadership': PeaceHealth Medical Staff vote is official In an unprecedented move, the Medical Staff of PeaceHealth Oregon have officially voted no confidence in their hospital leadership.

The Medical Staff of PeaceHealth Oregon have officially voted no confidence in their hospital leadership.

Of the 367 ballots cast in a confidential electronic vote, 93% voted ‘no confidence’ in Chief Hospital Executive Jim McGovern and Chief Medical Officer Kim Ruscher.
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Hegseth threatens to blacklist Anthropic over 'woke AI' concerns The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is threatening to blacklist Anthropic from working with the U.S. military over the artificial intelligence company's refusal to loosen its safety standards.

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Oregon Ballot Proposal Extends Cruelty Protections to All Animals Could Oregon ban the killing of animals for food, research and hunting? We talk with the leader of Initiative Petition 28, then hear the story of the McKenzie River drift boat, the Oregon-born craft t...

Oregon On The Record talked with backers of Initiative 28 which would extend animal cruelty protections to all animals - effectively banning ranching, hunting and fishing. We also talked to a documentarian about a new film - Oregon's Boat.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission: Private dam near Roseburg must update fish ladder by 2030 Commissioners adopted an administrative law judge’s order requiring updates to Winchester Dam.

The privately-owned Winchester Dam must update its fish ladder by 2030.

Members of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to adopt an administrative law judge’s order ruling that the dam near Roseburg has been in violation of fish passage laws since 2023.

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Springfield School Board chooses former Mapleton School District leader as acting superintendent The Springfield School Board unanimously chose the former top administrator of the Mapleton School District as its acting superintendent on Monday.

The Springfield School Board unanimously chose the former top administrator of the Mapleton School District as its acting superintendent on Monday.

Jodi O’Mara has had a more than 30-year-career in education, 10 of which were in the role of superintendent.

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