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Ben Botkin

@benbotkin1

Politics & Policy Correspondent at Lookout Eugene-Springfield.
Public records/data geek. @SPJOregon board member.
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My latest: Lane County’s homelessness grows amid shortage of affordable housing  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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Lane County and Eugene were on a Trump list of localities breaking immigration law. Then the list disappeared lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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My latest: Oregon health providers, including PeaceHealth, wary of potential federal Medicaid cuts  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme… #orleg

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My latest: Eugene faces challenges as it seeks to boost the community’s housing supply  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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My latest: Lane County Gov to cover defense costs for employees charged with federal crimes – in some cases lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme… #Immigration #ICERaids

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My latest: Scathing Oregon State Hospital report shows employee concerns after patient death lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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UO dean to step down from leadership post after travel expense audit lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/universi… by Grace Chinowsky Also: Props to UO's Daily Emerald for its coverage of the dean's travel expenses.

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Eugene City Council repeals fire service fee that attracted strong opposition  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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My latest piece comes from this corner of Lane County: Oakridge looking to purchase, restore historic hot springs site  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme… #journalism #hotsprings

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My latest scoop: Eugene wine-shop owner plans 2026 Democratic primary challenge against Representative Val Hoyle   lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme… #2026primaries #orpol

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My latest: Amid neighbor concerns, Lane County Gov renews contract with homeless services provider lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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Very sad news: Diane Lund-Muzikant, a pioneer in health care reporting and founder of The Lund Report, has died thelundreport.org/content/diane-…

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My latest: Former Lane County counsel alleged sexism and hostility from elected officials  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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My latest: As wildfire season amps up, officials offer guidance on how to prepare lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/environm…

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My latest: At town hall, Representative Val Hoyle fields questions, is interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme… #orpol

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My latest: Lane County Gov will ask state to allow Holiday Farm Fire victims more time living in RVs as residents wait for state aid lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme…

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Lane County residents can learn about FEMA flood map updates  lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/governme… #fema #Floods