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University of Oregon student workers reach tentative deal, agree to end strike

5 days ago | opb.org | Nathan Wilk

The University of Oregon’s student workers union has reached a tentative deal on its first contract, and agreed to end its strike. The resolution came Wednesday night, more than a week after workers first hit the picket lines. Izzie Marshall, a member of the union’s bargaining team, said the resulting contract would be a “game changer.”File - Picketers march near Johnson Hall on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene on Monday, April 28, 2025.
University of Oregon student workers reach tentative deal, agree to end strike

6 days ago | klcc.org | Nathan Wilk

The University of Oregon’s student workers union has reached a tentative deal on its first contract, and agreed to end its strike. The resolution came Wednesday night, more than a week after workers first hit the picket lines.
Former Eugene Weekly business manager arrested over embezzlement scheme

6 days ago | opb.org | Nathan Wilk

The former business manager of Eugene Weekly was arrested Tuesday over the alleged embezzlement of the paper. Elisha Young, 37, was arrested in Ohio following an indictment by a Lane County Grand Jury. She’s facing three counts of first-degree aggravated theft and two counts of first-degree theft. In an email to KLCC, Eugene Police Department spokesperson Melinda McLaughlin said Young will be extradited to Oregon to face her charges.
Former Eugene Weekly business manager arrested over embezzlement scheme

1 week ago | klcc.org | Nathan Wilk

The former business manager of Eugene Weekly was arrested Tuesday over the alleged embezzlement of the paper. Elisha Young, 37, was arrested in Ohio following an indictment by a Lane County Grand Jury. She’s facing three counts of first-degree aggravated theft, and two counts of first-degree theft. In an email to KLCC, Eugene Police Department spokesperson Melinda McLaughlin said Young will be extradited to Oregon to face her charges.
University of Oregon student workers say they're close to a deal to end their strike

1 week ago | klcc.org | Nathan Wilk

Student workers on strike at the University of Oregon say they’re getting close to a deal on a new contract. The union has been on the picket line since last week, seeking higher wages, more protections against harassment, and progress towards a shorter pay period. On Tuesday morning, Izzie Marshall with the union's bargaining team said the pressure of striking workers seemed to be helping with bargaining—and they expected to reach a tentative agreement with the university very soon.
Some special district races in Oregon have no candidates. What happens to them?

1 week ago | opb.org | Nathan Wilk

There is an election this month in Oregon, but some special district races across the state don’t have any candidates. A ballot counting machine runs a batch of test ballots at the Deschutes county offices in Bend on Oct. 14, 2024. The county tested their vote counting system in preparation for the Nov. 5 election, part of their accuracy testing protocol before and after every election. Kathryn Styer Martínez / OPBSpecial districts oversee local services like water, fire, and sanitation.
Some special district races in Oregon have no candidates. What happens to them?

1 week ago | klcc.org | Nathan Wilk

There is an election this month in Oregon, but some special district races across the state don’t have any candidates. Special districts oversee local services like water, fire, and sanitation. They're largely made up of elected volunteers who receive limited payment, according to Frank Stratton, the Executive Director of the Special Districts Association of Oregon.
Trump’s Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visits Eugene

1 week ago | opb.org | Nathan Wilk

The Trump administration’s new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, paid a visit to Eugene Thursday. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, left, at the Eugene Health Care Center on May 1, 2025. Collins toured the Eugene Health Care Center, a facility run by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He recognized staff members there for outstanding achievements. The visit comes after Collins detailed plans to cut around 80,000 people from the VA, or around 15% of the department’s workforce.
Trump's Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visits Eugene

1 week ago | klcc.org | Nathan Wilk

The Trump administration's new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, paid a visit to Eugene Thursday. Collins toured the Eugene Health Care Center, a facility run by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He recognized staff members there for outstanding achievements. The visit comes after Collins announced plans to cut around 80,000 people from the VA, or around 15% of the department's workforce. Collins told reporters Thursday that the final count may differ.
Benton County begins hearings on proposed expansion of Coffin Butte landfill

2 weeks ago | klcc.org | Nathan Wilk

Benton County’s Planning Commission is holding hearings on a controversial proposal to expand the Coffin Butte landfill. The landfill is about ten miles north of Corvallis, near the town of Adair Village. It accepts garbage from across Oregon and Washington. The owner, Republic Services, wants to expand the site in order to add another six years to its lifespan.