Alan Torres

Eugene

Local Government Watchdog Reporter at The Register-Guard

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Springfield closes $1.4M gap with less firefighting hours, non-officer police cuts

1 week ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

Budget closed $1.4M gap by cutting hours to Springfield fire and library. Springfield mayor said fiscal stability conversation starting, after library supporters urged city to avoid the cuts in 'fiscal stability task force' report. Union representing firefighters says budget will increase response times. Under Springfield's new budget, not every fire station will be open 24 hours.
Springfield closes $1.4M gap with less firefighting hours, non-officer police cuts

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alan Torres

Under Springfield's new budget, not every fire station will be open 24 hours. Fire station hours, two non-officer police positions and library hours were trimmed from the new Springfield annual budget, which City Council passed unanimously June 16 and takes effect July 1.
Eugene airport has been at capacity since 2021. Now its expansion is on hold

1 week ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

EUG paused $5 million expansion that would've added capacity. Oregon sanctuary law and FAA requirements conflict. Airport sought $14M for projects. Plans to alleviate congestion by expanding the Eugene airport are on hold because of new restrictions on federal funding, Eugene city officials said June 11. What changed in new federal grants? Eugene officials said federal grants under the Trump Administration now come with three requirements that concern the city.
Eugene behind on affordable housing, homelessness goals, report says

1 week ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

Eugene behind on its goal of providing affordable housing by 114 units. Eugene no longer plans to expand its safe sleep sites. Peace Village and River Avenue Navigation center bright spots of report. Although Eugene is developing more housing, the price of shelter remains stubbornly high.
West Eugene Bailey Hill Bridge to close between 18th and 11th avenue

1 week ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

Construction and detours on the Bailey Hill Bridge over Amazon Creek will start June 16. Will there be detours in place? Eugene will close Bailey Hill Road to through traffic between 18th Avenue and 11th Avenue from June 16 through the end of August 2025. The city will detour car traffic to Oak Patch Road. Local access will remain available for destinations within the closure. People walking and biking will be allowed through the site.
Sierra Pacific Industries to invest in Eugene sawmill thanks to tax break

1 week ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

The sawmill site investments are planned take four years of construction with a ground-breaking this summer. Under the proposal, sawmill upgrades above the first $100 million would be exempt from property tax for 15 years. As a condition of the exemption, Sierra Pacific plans to retain all 347 employees at its Eugene sawmill.
Carl Wilkerson, 29-year veteran, named new Lane County sheriff: What to know

2 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

New Sheriff Carl Wilkerson has been a sheriff’s office employee since 1996. Wilkerson replaces Cliff Harrold who retired earlier this year. Those who worked with Wilkerson praised him for experience and character. Others criticized the process that produced just one candidate. Lane County's new sheriff has served as interim sheriff since Cliff Harrold retired on May 1 and was the only applicant interviewed for the job.
Eugene is removing a lane on this busy University-area street. Here's where and when

3 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

Eugene is removing one of the three eastbound lanes along Mill Street/Broadway. The city said removing the lane and expanding the sidewalk is a part of the city's goal to improve pedestrian safety. There will be no road closures. Detours will impact pedestrians but not cars. Eugene has begun removing one of three eastbound lanes on Broadway near the University of Oregon, making room for a wider sidewalk, street trees and more on-street parking. Where is Eugene changing Broadway?
Eugene budget saves pets, pools and libraries — CAHOOTS uncertain

3 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

The budget committee followed the city manager's recommendation on how to spend revenue from stormwater fee. Greenhill and cultural services previously proposed for cuts are maintained in the recommended budget. CAHOOTS got a placeholder, with city leaders saying its funding conversation will happen later. After a month of deliberations, Eugene's budget committee has finalized its recommendations for the 2025-27 fiscal year budget.
Eugene Weekly embezzlement suspect to be extradited

4 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Alan Torres

Eugene Weekly accused a former employee of embezzling funds in 2023. The suspect, Elisha Young, was arrested in Ohio in May 2025. Oregon initially declined to extradite due to costs. After public backlash, Gov. Tina Kotek reversed the decision. The newspaper is also navigating new ownership and a potential office move.